Kirby: How the pink Nintendo character became gaming's surprise hero

Kirby: How the pink Nintendo character became gaming's surprise hero.
The outrage among parents and politicians caused by video games such as Mortal Kombat, Wolfenstein 3D and Night Trap made 1992 arguably one of the most controversial years in video game history.
However, it was also the same year that birthed one of the gaming world's most family-friendly faces: Kirby.
The unique pink ball with big eyes is still starring in titles that top the charts, 30 years after the original game's release.