Smash Bros gets Kid Icarus' Palutena character
Today's Nintendo digital event at E3 closed with a teaser for at least one more character in Smash Bros. Kid Icarus' goddess Palutena has joined the fray, and the trailer ended with another teaser implying that Dark Pit might be playable as well.
READ MORE >Kid Icarus studio Project Sora closed
Project Sora, the studio founded by Masahiro Sakurai and makers of Kid Icarus: Uprising, closed on June 30.
READ MORE >Kid Icarus sequel 'in another 25 years,' director teases
It took more than 25 years for the original NES Kid Icarus to receive a sequel. If Kid Icarus Uprising's director, Masahiro Sakurai, gets his way, it will be another 25 years to get yet another follow-up.
READ MORE >"Exactly... But waiting 25 years is a bit too much, honestly. 5 to 10 years would be better."
see all 6 commentsKid Icarus Uprising director says dual analog controls would have been 'impossible'
While Kid Icarus: Uprising was showered with critical praise upon its release, there was still one nagging complaint: the controls. So why didn't Uprising offer dual-analog controls? According to Sakurai, that would have been "impossible."
READ MORE >"Controls for this game are awesome. Better than playing with a 360 or PS3 controller. Not as ..."
see all 20 commentsKid Icarus: Uprising review
It's been a long time between Kid Icarus titles, but Pit is back on a new platform and all new controls.
READ MORE >Kid Icarus Uprising to have 'hundreds' of AR cards
Apparently, there will be "hundreds" of real life cards you can collect for Kid Icarus' non-interactive AR mode.
READ MORE >"This all makes a lot more sense when you remember that this is Sakurai we're talking about."
see all 2 commentsKid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer tournament leading to launch
Nintendo is partnering with GameStop to host a set of Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer tournaments prior to the game's March 23 release.
READ MORE >"I remember my jaw hitting the floor when I first saw the E3 reveal trailer, then having the game ..."
see all 2 commentsKid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer modes detailed
Nintendo detailed two Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer modes today: team-based Light vs Dark, and battle royale Free-for-All.
READ MORE >"Probably going to snap this up. Multiplayer looks really original."
see all 2 commentsKid Icarus: Uprising's 'intensity' mode explained
Kid Icarus: Uprising allows you to adjust the game's "intensity level," letting you customize how difficult you want the game. A new video shows how drastic the difference will be.
READ MORE >"Space Harrier 3ds looks awesome! I thought my memory of 25+ years ago is the original was a ..."
see all 4 commentsKid Icarus 3D Classics free with Uprising pre-order
Many gamers that will pick up Kid Icarus: Uprising for 3DS may never have had a chance to play the original NES game. Thankfully, Nintendo of America is offering an updated version of the 25 year old classic free with pre-orders of the game.
READ MORE >Kid Icarus: Uprising plastic stand included in US version as well
Yesterday, we reported that Japanese copies of Kid Icarus: Uprising would include a free plastic stand to hold your 3DS. Nintendo of America has confirmed that the plastic stand will be included with US copies of the game as well.
READ MORE >Nintendo 3DS plastic stand included with Japanese Kid Icarus
Nintendo is bundling a plastic stand with Japanese copies of the game. The stand will position the 3DS at a playable angle and will allow you to play the game without having to hold onto the system.
READ MORE >"I'd love to be in the board room when they brought up needing to include this stand with the game. "
see all 13 commentsKid Icarus: Uprising uses Circle Pad Pro for lefties
Kid Icarus: Uprising will make use of the Circle Pad Pro, to provide an equivalent control option for left-handed gamers.
READ MORE >Kid Icarus: Uprising online multiplayer confirmed
Nintendo has confirmed that Kid Icarus: Uprising will support both ad-hoc and online 3v3 play for its not-so-thrilling multiplayer mode.
READ MORE >"I blame their addition of him to SSB:B personally. I do hope we see a platformer update though."
see all 3 commentsNintendo announces Kid Icarus, Circle Pad dates
Nintendo has outlined its release slate for the first quarter of 2012, including release dates for Kid Icarus (March 23) and the Circle Pad Pro (February 7).
READ MORE >"Yeah... there is potential for that as well. It could be great though!"
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"Yeah, I heard on several podcasts how much people like it and I plan to buy it someday. It ..."
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