Celebrate Each of the Big Series and Anniversaries
The big focus of 2017 is The Legend of Zelda series, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Zelda’s influence on gaming is without question, but it’s important to remember that there’s a few other Nintendo series celebrating some major milestones. Key among those anniversaries is Kirby, celebrating its 25th this year. Metroid and Kid Icarus also just celebrated their 30th and 25th anniversaries respectively, with little to no fanfare.
There’s no question that Nintendo will and should give Zelda a big showing for its anniversary, just like they did with Mario. However, there’s far too many Nintendo series that we haven’t seen for quite a while, and the Switch is a perfect opportunity to bring some of them back. Fans have been clamoring for a new Metroid game featuring Samus ever since the release of Metroid Other M in 2010. Kid Icarus has also been dormant since Kid Icarus Uprising in 2012.
Nintendo has so many series and characters brimming with personality that would all get attention with a new release. Hopefully, the company sees fit to divert some of their effort to their other mascots, and give Kirby and other anniversary gifts too.
