Extra Life Mushroom
Just That Great
I thinks the more 3rd arty characters is BS. Just my opinion.
The information is just hearsay. There's no proof of anything until its officialy announced.
As far as kirby having to be unlocked, well that is possible since he may be one of the first npc team mates you get in Subspace and after you've completed the stage he will become a selectable character.
That's most likely how all the unlockable characters will work, with the same system, being used your enemies (when applicable of course).
The information is just hearsay. There's no proof of anything until its officialy announced.
As far as kirby having to be unlocked, well that is possible since he may be one of the first npc team mates you get in Subspace and after you've completed the stage he will become a selectable character.
That's most likely how all the unlockable characters will work, with the same system, being used your enemies (when applicable of course).