Nintendo has confirmed that the animated shorts for Kid Icarus: Uprising are now available in Europe. As in other regions, the first video is the first part of the Thanatos Rising series. There is also news that the first instalment in the Medusa’s Revenge series is now available in North America. Check out the Nintendo Video app to watch them yourself.
Nintendo of Australia has announced that the first instalment of the Thanatos Rising series from the Kid Icarus: Uprising animated shorts has launched in Australia. You can check out the Nintendo Video app to watch it. There’s also a “How to Play” video for the game after the break.
Nintendo confirmed that you cannot buy the augmented reality cards for use with Kid Icarus: Uprising. They have to be received in magazines or collected at events. With that in mind though, they’ve shared that you’ll be able to get a few cards from the following places:
Nintendo of Europe also revealed you’ll be able to order two packs of six augmented reality cards each from Club Nintendo for a total of 250 Stars. There’s also a new video showing off the control methods in the game that you can check out after the break.
Kid Icarus: Uprising has received a score of 40/40 from Famitsu magazine in Japan, making it what I think is the first perfectly scored game for the 3DS from the magazine. I’m definitely thinking my undying praise of the game was completely justified, so that’s good too.
Club Nintendo in North America is having a special promotion where any member can get a pack of three Kid Icarus: Uprising augmented reality cards for free. The cards include:
It’s unclear when the offer will end, but they’re likely to run out, so if you want the cards, it’s a good idea to get them soon. You can click here to find them on the Club Nintendo website.
The second animated short for Kid Icarus: Uprising is now available via Nintendo Video on the 3DS. There’s also a recorded version after the break. Make sure you watch the first before the second.
I’m going to leave this here so we can channel our collective jealousy toward Japan, thereby having zero impact on anything but still making me feel better considering these Kid Icarus: Uprising-themed chocolates won’t be released anywhere else in world. Of course, the chocolate’s probably not that good. But it’s the principle of the matter. How can I survive if I don’t have my sweets wrapped in promotional material for the video games I’m interested in?