Kirby is a very strange game character. Arguably one of the cutest protagonists ever designed, there is a slight hint of sinister intent in any Kirby title—after all, what exactly happens to all the creatures he eats? Ignoring the strange moral undertones, Kirby games are generally great, and the character is one of the most beloved in the industry.

The Kirby franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and Nintendo isn’t going to let the opportunity slide by. On July 19 (in Japan), the Kirby: 20th Anniversary Special Collection will officially hit Nintendo Direct.

What does it include, you ask? Why, all of these:

• Kirby's Dream Land (Gameboy)
• Kirby's Adventure (NES)
• Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Gameboy)
• Kirby Super Star (SNES)
• Kirby's Dream Land 3 (SNES)
• Kirby 64 (Nintendo 64)

That’s pretty much the classics, though it’s a bit of a bummer that the surprisingly awesome Kirby’s Dream Course was left out.

No info on a Western release quite yet, but we’re sure it’s coming. Stay tuned!

[GameTrailers]

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