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Starfy Joining the Ranks of Nintendo's Mascots?

July 12, 2009 in News comments 14

When you think of Nintendo, the mustachioed plumber's face probably pops up for most people along with Link and Samus. However, could Starfy be the latest character to join the ranks of these idols? Nintendo is certainly promoting him in a big way, or at least bigger than most of the other non-flagship titles. They held a recent event at their New York store promoting the Legendary Starfy game that was released last month. Fans of the starfish were given their chance to express their love by hugging the starfish (inflatable, of course). Now if only Nintendo would show this kind of love for their other titles.

Is Starfy Nintendo’s next star? Nintendo is promoting the smiling starfish that way.

Nintendo held a Legendary Starfy event at their flagship New York store where fans could hug (an inflatable?) Starfy. Yeah, The Legendary Starfy came out about a month ago here and a year ago in Japan, but at least Nintendo is pushing the game. Chibi-Robo and Fire Emblem didn’t get this kind of treatment.

Perhaps, Nintendo of America realized they have another family friendly franchise in their pocket. The funny thing is The Legendary Starfy aka The Legendary Starfy Showdown! Dire Pirate Squad in Japan sold poorly in comparison with the rest of the Starfy games.
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  • 3
    Capn Droid Jul 12, 09
    Starfy's been a Nintendo star for as long as it has existed. How typical of us egocentric Americans to think it's just now becoming a star because it has a game in America.
    • 1
      BANDITO ATTACK Jul 13, 09
      nintendo is an international company. if an entire country is largely unaware of the character's existence then it's probably not a real mascot for the company.
  • 0
    Pokeman Master Jul 12, 09
    Starfy was always win, he should be the next 'star'
  • 0
    Zeta Jul 12, 09
    Agreed with Droid, just like what America did with Domokun.

    I still love Starfy though. <3
  • 0
    black doom Jul 12, 09
    What in Din´s name is a Starfy? Sounds like a Pokemon.

    *Awaits informative rant.*
    • 2
      Murray3 Jul 13, 09
      Starfy is a platforming series that made its home on the GBA. The fourth game in the series is on the DS.

      Starfy appears in Brawl as a trophy and an assist trophy, wherein he spins to reflect projectiles and do minor damage. Some theorise that Sakurai doesn't like Starfy because he's too much like Kirby.

      Starfy's games have never left Japan, but a Starfy game is set to hit America very soon. Denetsu No Stafy (as the series is known in Japan) 3 features Wario in one of the worlds, some people (like myself) only found out about Starfy because of this.

      Starfy's games take place both in water and on land, with different abilities available on each. I haven't played the games (but I will, as soon as I can get them in English), but I assume this adds a kind of puzzle element at times.


      Also: Hooray for someone else who uses Zelda goddess names in vein! I'm not alone!
      • 0
        black doom Jul 19, 09
        Thank you my good man. I appreciate it.
    • 0
      DusktoDawn Jul 13, 09
      Starfy is the hero in the new DS title; "The legend of Starfy."

      Just think along the lines of kirby.
      • 0
        Dragoshi1 Jul 13, 09
        THE LEGENDARY STARFY

        And its nothing like kirby,people. Sure, Starfy bears a similar appearence, but they are NOTHING alike. Play the game, its AMAZING.
      • 1
        DusktoDawn Jul 15, 09
        quote DusktoDawn
        Starfy is the hero in the new DS title; "The legendary Starfy."

        Just think along the lines of kirby.
        Edit; Fixed and Sorry.
  • 0
    Ground Jul 14, 09
    I love this game but only one part was challenging for me. And that was when you had to mash the Y button to defect a super-powerful laser beam.

    Everyone should buy this, if you do if we're lucky Nintendo may port the first 3 to DSi Ware and the 4th will get localized.
    • 0
      Dragoshi1 Jul 15, 09
      That part was hard lol, no matter how much I mashed it the damn beam kept coming My finger got tired too
  • 0
    Fallen Royalty Jul 14, 09
    Yes.
  • 0
    tekmosis Jul 14, 09
    I want a picture with the sarfy but I want a giant bottle of Jack Daniels to put in its mouth

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