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Back by popular demand, the Kid Icarus: Uprising Battle Squad returns to GAME

Win AR cards and a trip to Las Vegas

Back by popular demand, the Kid Icarus: Uprising Battle Squad returns to GAME

Following the successful Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer events in the spring, the Battle Squad is returning to the UK to challenge the nation's best players.

The Battle Squad will roll out to GAME stores in Manchester, London, Leicester, Glasgow, and other locations over the summer to test the mettle of the UK's top Kid Icarus: Uprising players.

The Battle Squad tournament is co-hosted by Nintendo and IGN.

To the victors go the spoils

The three players who defeat the Battle Squad's Pro-Gamer by the largest points margin will go on to the finals.

The winner of the finals will then go on an all-expenses trip to IPL5 (IGN Pro League's gaming event) in Las Vegas, but various prizes await other less successful competitors, as well.

A collector's edition full set of Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Cards will be awarded to the winner with the largest point margin in each store's competition. All battle winners will receive posters and AR Cards.

For those looking for less tangible rewards, an IPL Kid Icarus: Uprising expert will be on hand to give challengers hints, tips, and strategy advice.

The angelic fields of battle

The first four Kid Icarus: Uprising Battle Squad dates and locations are as follows:

  • GAME Manchester - Saturday June 9th
  • GAME London - Saturday June 16th
  • GAME Leicester - Saturday June 23rd
  • GAME Glasgow - Saturday June 30th

An additional four locations will be announced following a poll on the Nintendo 3DS Facebook page. We will keep you updated with those locations and dates when they become available.

Matthew Diener
Matthew Diener
Representing the former colonies, Matt keeps the Pocket Gamer news feed updated when sleepy Europeans are sleeping. As a frustrated journalist, diehard gamer and recovering MMO addict, this is pretty much his dream job.