The event, taking place a day before the game's launch, will consume Rockefeller Plaza and turn it into the Mushroom Kingdom for four hours. Fans will be able to play the game early, take part in a tournament, compete in trivia challenges, win prizes, and interact with costumed characters.
Best of all, attendees will be able to buy the game early.
So, are any readers going? Does anyone want teleport to New York City so they can get the game a day early?
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Nintendo Hosts Massive Launch Event to Celebrate Mario's Newest Adventure
WHAT:
Nintendo of America Inc. is giving fans and consumers an unforgettable way to mark the release of its highly anticipated New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii video game. On Nov. 14, the Nintendo World store in New York's famed Rockefeller Plaza will be transformed into the Mushroom Kingdom, filled with interactive gaming stations, costumed characters, trivia challenges, prize giveaways (while supplies last) and a live gameplay tournament highlighting the game's new multiplayer capabilities. The event will also feature a one-of-a-kind Super Mario Bros. Museum filled with memorabilia pulled from Nintendo's archives that chronicles Mario's history and cultural impact over nearly 25 years.
Launching Nov. 15, New Super Mario Bros. Wii adds an exhilarating new chapter to the beloved franchise. Designed exclusively for the Wii™ console, it allows as many as four players to enjoy the action simultaneously for the first time in the history of the series, working together to rescue Princess Peach™ from the devious Bowser™. The game combines classic side-scrolling gameplay with brand new features and updated graphics, appealing to series fans and newcomers alike.
WHO:
Super Mario Bros. fans, video game enthusiasts, families and consumers of all ages
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 14: 3-7 p.m.
WHERE:
Nintendo World store
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020