The only one of Nintendo's big characters not to make an appearance on the Wii, Kirby, is still on his way.

According to Nintendo's latest financials, a game called Hoshi No Kirby, is slated for release some time this year in although the exact date was listed as TBA.

Kirby hasn't appeared on a home console since Kirby's Air Ride came out on the in 2003.

He has done rather well on the though with Kirby Super Star Ultra selling 2.3 million copies.

Thanks Eurogamer.

By Ewan Aiton