Who were the best dressed, the most memorable and the most visually striking video game characters of 2010? I've made my picks for the best video game costume and character design from the past year, let's see if you agree.

Brian Ashcraft 12/23/10 3:00am 12/23/10 3:00am g 4,151 L 10

Cats Love Yarn Kirby

Kirby's epic yarn

Brian Ashcraft 12/23/10 3:00am 12/23/10 3:00am g 4,151 L 10

They also love chasing mice, but you won't be getting rodents as a freebie with your February 2011 issue of Nintendo Dream magazine.

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Michael McWhertor 12/15/10 3:40pm 12/15/10 3:40pm g 7,345 L 84

Kirby's Epic Yarn Gets Patched At Club Nintendo

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Michael McWhertor 12/15/10 3:40pm 12/15/10 3:40pm g 7,345 L 84

Nintendo's excessively adorable Wii game Kirby's Epic Yarn provides the latest contribution to America's version of Club Nintendo, two pairs of patches that will embroider their way into your heart.

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Michael Abbott, BrainyGamer.com 12/01/10 12:00pm 12/01/10 12:00pm g 22,767 L 99

The Allure Of Plush Tech

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Michael Abbott, BrainyGamer.com 12/01/10 12:00pm 12/01/10 12:00pm g 22,767 L 99

When I was a kid the future looked like this.

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Stephen Totilo 10/15/10 1:00pm 10/15/10 1:00pm g 73,803 L 531

Review: Kirby's Epic Yarn

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Stephen Totilo 10/15/10 1:00pm 10/15/10 1:00pm g 73,803 L 531

In recent years, top people at Nintendo have vowed, despite scorn and eye-rolls, to make games that keep people smiling. Ignoring the grumps, the company brings us Kirby's Epic Yarn, a Wii testament to the potency of joy.

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Crocheted amigurumi Kirby doll made by reader Christina K. in anticipation of the launch of Kirby's Epic Yarn. Without a pattern, too!. Kirby looks delightful - and a little like a hacky sack. Don't let him near any hippies, Christina!