Post by: NWR_Neal on November 10, 2009, 04:32:52 PM
On Saturday, Nintendo will host a New Super Mario Bros. Wii launch event at Nintendo World Store in New York City from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Nintendo World Report will be there to cover it.
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?
MEDIA ALERT: NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII BRINGS THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM TO MANHATTAN
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
Post by: TheFleece on November 10, 2009, 07:05:24 PM
Post by: EasyCure on November 10, 2009, 08:07:11 PM
I've been holding out on preordering just to play early. I'll show up.
I'll meet you there. I had no idea the release date was so soon and i never preordered it so i might as well. its been awhile since i've been down there and i'm sure i have at least ONE friend/former coworker there who might give me some extra free swag. they always do ;)
anyone else going?
Post by: Stratos on November 10, 2009, 08:17:43 PM
Post by: EasyCure on November 10, 2009, 09:14:53 PM
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 01:40:20 AM
I need to get some sort of Pale-like distinguishing feature. I could wear the silly rooster hat I got from the Scribblenauts event, but my head's too big for it. Also, Scribblenauts was hella disappointing.
Post by: MegaByte on November 11, 2009, 01:58:28 AM
Post by: Stratos on November 11, 2009, 02:25:32 AM
please don't possess me and make me swing dance in the store. it gets pretty crowded there.
I was only going to possess you long enough to buy me a copy of the game as well and send it to me in the mail next-day shipping.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 02:34:56 AM
Top hat.
If only I was around for the Layton hat!
Post by: Dasmos on November 11, 2009, 09:21:59 AM
Post by: TheFleece on November 11, 2009, 10:00:53 AM
Best to bring a flashlight. Just in case.please don't possess me and make me swing dance in the store. it gets pretty crowded there.
I was only going to possess you long enough to buy me a copy of the game as well and send it to me in the mail next-day shipping.
Someone needs to take lots of pictures with Alison from Nintendo Week. nekkid pix preferred]/spoiler]. I'm pretty sure those crazy kids are going.
I promise to do what I can.
Anyone who goes will know me by my mustache. Yes it's that awesome.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 10:50:58 AM
Post by: UncleBob on November 11, 2009, 11:26:05 AM
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 01:34:00 PM
All NWR members should buy/wear buckethats. That should be our secret gang sign.
You'll all know what to do when I shout "NWR forum-goers! Come out and plaaaaaaaaaaay!"
Post by: TheFleece on November 11, 2009, 01:45:18 PM
(http://www.freewebs.com/obscureicon/buckethead.jpg)All NWR members should buy/wear buckethats. That should be our secret gang sign.
You'll all know what to do when I shout "NWR forum-goers! Come out and plaaaaaaaaaaay!"
Australia had their NSMB Wii release party. There are some pics and details of goodies
http://www.vooks.net/story-18613-New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii-Aussie-Launch-Event-Report.html
Post by: vudu on November 11, 2009, 02:13:50 PM
I'm sure I'll walk right past both of you at some point during it.
I need to get some sort of Pale-like distinguishing feature.
Here's a video of Neal. (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=27370.0) Study it. Learn his mannerisms. Know him like the back of your hand. Then sneak up behind him and steal his wallet.
I'm pretty sure Neal's the one with the beard.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 02:23:33 PM
I think that was the first time Lauren did anything for the site, too.
Post by: Pale on November 11, 2009, 02:33:57 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/4096291984_f6d6653d09.jpg)
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 04:29:52 PM
Or maybe I'll sneak in, take the hat, and leave.
Post by: Pale on November 11, 2009, 04:32:49 PM
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 11, 2009, 08:20:10 PM
Heh yeah, my Rochester is a Suburb thing was sarcastic. You're more than three hours aren't you? I know it's like 4.5 hours for me to get to NYC and about 6 for me to get to Philly.
My bad, its like five hours. For some reason I always think Albany and Rochester are closer together, and Albany's like a 2-3 hour drive for me.
Post by: EasyCure on November 11, 2009, 10:53:28 PM
I'm wondering what I can do to set myself apart from the rest of nintendo nerds.. I don't have an awesome mustache like Fleece, and too many people there will wear mario/luigi hats whether they're the official ones or the baseball caps like I got (from NWS by the way)..
I can wear a Cure tshirt! Just fill in the "easy" and you'll know its-a me
Or you can look for a girl with blonde/pink/orange/purple hair. The guy who has his arm around her will be me.
What time does everyone plan on being there? I'll be in the city early for some personal stuff, like arounnd noon, then just plan on shooting over to rockerfeller plaza right after.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 12, 2009, 12:06:22 AM
Lol... rochester...
I'm wondering what I can do to set myself apart from the rest of nintendo nerds.. I don't have an awesome mustache like Fleece, and too many people there will wear mario/luigi hats whether they're the official ones or the baseball caps like I got (from NWS by the way)..
I can wear a Cure tshirt! Just fill in the "easy" and you'll know its-a memario!
Or you can look for a girl with blonde/pink/orange/purple hair. The guy who has his arm around her will be me.
What time does everyone plan on being there? I'll be in the city early for some personal stuff, like arounnd noon, then just plan on shooting over to rockerfeller plaza right after.
I'll be getting there early. I'm very excited. I might be going with my friend who has an annoying laugh. So keep an eye out for that.
Post by: TheFleece on November 12, 2009, 12:17:08 AM
Post by: UncleBob on November 12, 2009, 12:34:00 AM
I'm wondering what I can do to set myself apart from the rest of nintendo nerds.
Man Nipple.
Damn you, Nintendo - Why couldn't you put the Nintendo World Store in Carmi, Illinois?
I'd spend enough money there to make it worth it.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 12, 2009, 01:02:58 AM
I expect to show up around 1 or so. I've been to Nintendo World Store events before and while they open early they will likely close the store down for about an hour to set things up inside and those who are present for the event will have to form a line outside. I would like to be one of the first people inside so I'll likely be standing around playing DS and waiting for stuff to happen.
I don't know what else I'll be doing on Saturday, so maybe I'll shoot to get there around the same time.
Any DS games you want to play some multi in?
Post by: RABicle on November 12, 2009, 12:32:54 PM
Post by: MegaByte on November 12, 2009, 12:41:52 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 12, 2009, 01:17:57 PM
Post by: Peachylala on November 12, 2009, 01:33:14 PM
The cake is not only a lie, it hides bad guys as well.
No Glados is present.
Post by: TheFleece on November 12, 2009, 02:43:33 PM
I expect to show up around 1 or so. I've been to Nintendo World Store events before and while they open early they will likely close the store down for about an hour to set things up inside and those who are present for the event will have to form a line outside. I would like to be one of the first people inside so I'll likely be standing around playing DS and waiting for stuff to happen.
I don't know what else I'll be doing on Saturday, so maybe I'll shoot to get there around the same time.
Any DS games you want to play some multi in?
I only have a few games to play with others I have Mario Kart, GTA, New Super Mario Bros and Jump Ultimate Stars. If you have a copy of the Korg DS we can mix some beats up on the fly. If you have anything you want to play bring it out :)
Post by: EasyCure on November 12, 2009, 10:13:04 PM
i'd bring my ds but I think its supposed to rain tomorrow, so if it does it ain't happening. I do have the korg ds 10 though! I'll be tempted to bring it just to take you up on the offer Fleece, never did play it with someone else. Then again I suck at using it since I haven't used it much.
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 10:41:03 AM
Despite the shitty weather I'm pretty excited about this, due in part to the fact that at the moie theatre last night I finally saw the nsmbw ad
Post by: that Baby guy on November 14, 2009, 11:06:52 AM
went to the GameStop launch of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, I remember, and participated in the tournament. When it was time to check out, though, the line was massive and they were giving preorders special treatment, going as far as to say they might sell out of copies for those who didn't preorder. So... instead of waiting in a line to possibly not get the game, I walked five or six stores down to a 24-hour Wal-Mart, and bought the game there, instead. I'd imagine Nintendo plans these events, and stocks their shelves better, but I don't think GameStop even realizes how much money they use by trying to inflate their preorder numbers by forcing customers to preorder to get the game on day 1. It's weird.
Regardless, let us know on how the event goes... and if there's enough copies of the game for everyone!
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 11:47:20 AM
I'll try to update the thread but its times like this I wish I had a twitter account for easy updates. I brought my camera and if I find neal you'll all get to see him doing his job!
Post by: TheFleece on November 14, 2009, 11:57:38 AM
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 14, 2009, 12:29:28 PM
BTW, my job at this event is "OMGZ NEW SUPER MARIO BROS A DAY EARLY!" It's not like there's really anything to do at these besides enjoy the swag and take note of how the event is set up.
Perhaps I'll win a free copy of the game like I did at the Punch-Out event. :)
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 02:18:09 PM
Post by: TheFleece on November 14, 2009, 02:20:24 PM
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 03:20:07 PM
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 03:24:12 PM
Impressions to come!
Post by: Mop it up on November 14, 2009, 03:37:23 PM
JUST MET THEFLEECE!Was he wearing fleece?
Impressions to come!
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 03:57:46 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 14, 2009, 04:15:31 PM
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 04:27:29 PM
I did take a pic with fleece and I might post it (pending on review... I'm kinda shy when it comes to pictures).
I didn't see neal, or rather, I didn't meet him (I coulda walked passed him w/o even knowing) but oh well, maybe next time. I did shout "man-nipples" a few times before parents started looking at me funny. I got the game and a shirt and another surprise I didn't expect!
I tried to sign up for the tourney (where I heard fleece spotted neal) but it was too late. I did get a ton of pics of a mario bros museum they had set upp though, I'll definately post those (tomorrow).
All in all it was pretty fun, despite the rain. Meeting a fellow member of NWR was awesome (his mustache is fucking epic) its just too bad we couldn't hang out more.
Post by: TheFleece on November 14, 2009, 04:48:40 PM
JUST MET THEFLEECE!Was he wearing fleece?
Impressions to come!
I was!!
It was a brief encounter, I was standing on line in the rain waiting to buy the game and Fleeces gf happened to notice my gf and they both timidly said "easycure.." until I turned around.
I did take a pic with fleece and I might post it (pending on review... I'm kinda shy when it comes to pictures).
I didn't see neal, or rather, I didn't meet him (I coulda walked passed him w/o even knowing) but oh well, maybe next time. I did shout "man-nipples" a few times before parents started looking at me funny. I got the game and a shirt and another surprise I didn't expect!
I tried to sign up for the tourney (where I heard fleece spotted neal) but it was too late. I did get a ton of pics of a mario bros museum they had set upp though, I'll definately post those (tomorrow).
All in all it was pretty fun, despite the rain. Meeting a fellow member of NWR was awesome (his mustache is ****ing epic) its just too bad we couldn't hang out more.
I was able to meet EasyCure and Neal- you guys were feet apart from each other on the line. It seemed that Neal wanted to get in on the tournament, but I don't think he made it. I saw Gary and Alison walk around a few times, but the pics I took were crowded with people. I wanted to check out the museum, but the rain got so bad that I just took off for home.
It was nice to run into you guys we should meet again on better weather terms! Hey- I got the game and a shirt- What else did you get?
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 05:43:30 PM
I did take a pic with fleece and I might post it (pending on review... I'm kinda shy when it comes to pictures).
I didn't see neal, or rather, I didn't meet him (I coulda walked passed him w/o even knowing) but oh well, maybe next time. I did shout "man-nipples" a few times before parents started looking at me funny. I got the game and a shirt and another surprise I didn't expect!
I tried to sign up for the tourney (where I heard fleece spotted neal) but it was too late. I did get a ton of pics of a mario bros museum they had set upp though, I'll definately post those (tomorrow).
All in all it was pretty fun, despite the rain. Meeting a fellow member of NWR was awesome (his mustache is fucking epic) its just too bad we couldn't hang out more.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 14, 2009, 06:11:30 PM
I waited for the tournament and ended up saying screw it and went to the museum.
I'm back in drier clothes and gearing up to play the damn game all night.
Unfortunately, all I have our camera phone pics of the museum, but it was really cool.
EasyCure - if you have better pictures, could I use them for a follow-up blog post? Naturally you'd be credited.
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2009, 06:44:35 PM
How would you like me to send them?
Post by: Stratos on November 15, 2009, 02:58:37 AM
Sure thing man. I'll try to uppload them later tonight, I'm actually still in the city now,waiting for someone, and I'm dying to go home and play the game with my gf. once I get some quality time in (take your guess as to what I'm talking about) I'll upload the pics.
How would you like me to send them?
Mario and Peach cosplay time? ;)
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 15, 2009, 11:26:53 AM
Sure thing man. I'll try to uppload them later tonight, I'm actually still in the city now,waiting for someone, and I'm dying to go home and play the game with my gf. once I get some quality time in (take your guess as to what I'm talking about) I'll upload the pics.
How would you like me to send them?
If you want to send them over to me in a zip file or something, that'd be awesome. I'll PM you my e-mail addy.
Post by: EasyCure on November 15, 2009, 11:36:16 AM
Sure thing man. I'll try to uppload them later tonight, I'm actually still in the city now,waiting for someone, and I'm dying to go home and play the game with my gf. once I get some quality time in (take your guess as to what I'm talking about) I'll upload the pics.
How would you like me to send them?
Mario and Peach cosplay time? ;)
I only saw one Peach cosplayer the entire time at the event. She wasn't very cute from what i saw :(
Sure thing man. I'll try to uppload them later tonight, I'm actually still in the city now,waiting for someone, and I'm dying to go home and play the game with my gf. once I get some quality time in (take your guess as to what I'm talking about) I'll upload the pics.
How would you like me to send them?
If you want to send them over to me in a zip file or something, that'd be awesome. I'll PM you my e-mail addy.
Quote from: Maxi
NWR_Neal, Check your PM's
Post by: EasyCure on November 15, 2009, 08:23:05 PM
JUST MET THEFLEECE!
Impressions to come!
Impressions here! (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29891.msg565019#msg565019)
Actually not really, i forgot to post that he seemed like a really nice guy from our brief encounter. His girlfriend seemed liek a nice person too, they both looked very cute together and yes indeed; his mustache was fucking epic. Just one question though..
are you really the age you say you are in your profile fleece!? cuz you don't look it at all.. subtract 10 and maybe..
oh and i'm totally taller than the fleece. ePenis +1
Post by: TheFleece on November 15, 2009, 08:31:19 PM
JUST MET THEFLEECE!
Impressions to come!
Impressions here! (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29891.msg565019#msg565019)
Actually not really, i forgot to post that he seemed like a really nice guy from our brief encounter. His girlfriend seemed liek a nice person too, they both looked very cute together and yes indeed; his mustache was ****ing epic. Just one question though..
are you really the age you say you are in your profile fleece!? cuz you don't look it at all.. subtract 10 and maybe..
oh and i'm totally taller than the fleece. ePenis +1
I am really 29 and that means I sometimes sing the song for Nintendo Cereal. It's true I'm shorter than most, but at least I look ten years young!
Post by: EasyCure on November 15, 2009, 08:41:05 PM
JUST MET THEFLEECE!
Impressions to come!
Impressions here! (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29891.msg565019#msg565019)
Actually not really, i forgot to post that he seemed like a really nice guy from our brief encounter. His girlfriend seemed liek a nice person too, they both looked very cute together and yes indeed; his mustache was ****ing epic. Just one question though..
are you really the age you say you are in your profile fleece!? cuz you don't look it at all.. subtract 10 and maybe..
oh and i'm totally taller than the fleece. ePenis +1
I am really 29 and that means I sometimes sing the song for Nintendo Cereal. It's true I'm shorter than most, but at least I look ten years young!
Thats a good way to look at it! I only faintly remember the Nintendo Cereal but not enough to remember the song lol. If we ever get a chance to meet up again you'll have to sing it ;)
