The Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct has come to an end after 45 minutes of fresh gameplay details and release date information from director Masahiro Sakurai himself.

Kirby Air Riders feels like the epitome of a 22-year-old game, but it may even play better with a GameCube controller.

A release date for Kirby Air Riders seems like a safe bet for this Direct. The timing of the showcase is pretty interesting too, as it will air just before Gamescom gets underway. Perhaps Kirby Air Riders will be playable at Nintendo's booth at the event.