“From Friday 23rd March, Kid Icarus: Uprising will be available to buy on the high street, via” says the press release, “Argos, Asda, Blockbuster, Tesco, Dixons Stores Group, GameStop, HMV, Sainsbury’s, Smyths Toys and Toys R Us.”
They also list some online stores: “Amazon, The Hut, JohnLewis.com, Littlewoods.com, Play.com, zavvi.co.uk, and as well as most good games retailers.”
You’ll notice that GAME and GameStation are missing from that list – does this mean Kid Icarus won’t be there?
The game comes with 6 Kid Icarus AR cards included, with exclusive Kid Icarus AR cards also be available through Club Nintendo. “For 250 Stars you’ll be able to get 2 packs containing 6 AR cards each,” say Nintendo.
We’ve sent an email to Nintendo’s PR bods for clarification.
Update: Nintendo have returned our request for details, they tell us the game will not be available through GAME / GameStation.
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Yup, all Nintendo, Capcom & of course EA games won’t be appearing at GAME Group stores/online until further notice.
Eldave0
Totally surprised by this one… /sarcasm
Zephyre
Nail, meet coffin
Forrest_01
Yeah, that one didn’t go down too well on ‘Take Me Out’! :D
aerobes
Mm-hm, I’m surprised they’re still stocking anything at all.
Ed the Penguin
I’d be sad to see Gamestation go. Especially as my friend knows our local manager. He puts a lot of time and passion into his work and makes it a great place to go. He’ll also make sure that you’re given a great deal (within reason). I quite often choose Gamestation over online purchasing, but unfortunately they can only take their prices so low.
Eldave0
Agreed. Gamestation has received thousands of pounds from me over the years. Will be gutted to see my local one go :(
Awayze
GAME can’t go! I still remember going getting my PS2 and shopping at Electronic Boutique.