Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 27, 2005, 01:52:33 PM
Hard-Core Nintendo Fans Wait Two Days as Nintendogs Takes on New York
Miyamoto Visits Nintendo World Store, Unlocks Secret Breed
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend Nintendo hosted two major Nintendogs(TM) events in New York. On Sunday, some 1,500 people lined up at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center to meet legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Dedicated fans staked out the first spots in line as early as 2:30 a.m. Friday -- more than two days before the event began. Some came specifically for the event from as far away as France, Canada and South Carolina, and eventually the line wrapped around several city blocks.
Miyamoto signed T-shirts, current and classic video games and consoles ranging from the original Nintendo Entertainment System® to Nintendo GameCube(TM). While only the first 200 people were guaranteed a meeting with Miyamoto, hundreds of others received a special gift from him as he unlocked the secret Jack Russell terrier breed in Nintendogs and shared his trainer information. The special feature moved from person to person through the line via the wireless abilities of the Nintendo DS(TM). Owners also were able to share a special voice message from Napoleon Dynamite actress Haylie Duff.
On Saturday, a dozen real-life pooches changed the catwalk into a dogwalk as they showcased the latest in puppywear in the Nintendogs Doggy Fashion Show in Riverside Park. The clothes were the creations of Little Lilly, designer to the stars' dogs. A few of the dogs were available for adoption through the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which received dozens of adoption inquiries and multiple donations.
"It's no secret that Nintendo has the best, most loyal fans in the world," said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing, who also met with fans at both events. "These events demonstrated that Nintendogs has huge momentum to carry it through the holidays."
The smash-hit Nintendogs already has sold more than 1.5 million units worldwide. Nintendogs, made exclusively for Nintendo DS, went on sale in the United States on Aug. 22 and became an instant sensation. The week of Sept. 5, Nintendogs even was the subject of a weeklong plotline in the popular syndicated comic strip "FoxTrot." Retailers nationwide are reporting shortages, although Nintendo ensures new puppy litters are on their way.
Consumers who don't live in the New York area will get a chance to receive the special Haylie Duff message and virtual gift at events in the future. For details, along with downloads, video diaries and fun Nintendogs extras, visit www.nintendogs.com.
Post by: RABicle on September 28, 2005, 08:39:55 AM
FUCKING PUNCH THIS BLOKE IN THE GOB!
And the guy with the Minish Cap gets LEGEND status. Forever.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 28, 2005, 08:40:54 AM
Post by: vudu on September 28, 2005, 09:19:25 AM
Post by: Caliban on September 28, 2005, 10:17:19 AM
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Originally posted by: RABicle
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FUCKING PUNCH THIS BLOKE IN THE GOB!
Boy do I hope Miyamoto and his wife had a good laugh at this guy at the end of the day. Did you notice his and her facial expressions on this guy? LOL, Miyamoto thinks "Is this guy retarded or what?!", and Mrs. Miyamoto thinks "oh please honey don't use your new toy, the nanchuck(sp?), on this guy!"
Post by: vudu on September 28, 2005, 10:21:40 AM
Post by: Renny on September 28, 2005, 10:45:25 AM
He drew a cock on the PSP's screen, right?
Post by: PJ gamer10 on September 28, 2005, 06:18:57 PM
Post by: Nephilim on September 28, 2005, 06:35:43 PM
Anyway thats a cool raggae cap, Wish I knew someone with those knitting skills
Post by: mantidor on September 28, 2005, 06:42:15 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 28, 2005, 10:47:03 PM
"Um, yeah, but what does it have to do with Nintendo?"
"I have all your games on the memorystick, see?"
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 28, 2005, 11:07:41 PM
Secondly, I once said I'd never camp out for something, just to ensure my getting to see it, but I think it'd be damn awesome to do it there. Not just to see Miyamoto, which would be great, but to play and talk with all of those Nintendo fans.
Bill Trinen is also incredibly cool. I'd get him to sign something, too. And the woman, just for the hell of it
Post by: Terranigma Freak on September 29, 2005, 06:04:52 AM
Post by: vudu on September 29, 2005, 08:54:29 AM
