Topic: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Launch Event in NYC

[NWR_Neal]

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blogArt.cfm?artid=20291

  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  

[TheFleece]

I've been holding out on preordering just to play early. I'll show up.

[EasyCure]

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?

[Stratos]

I will be there with you in spirit alone. I wish I could fly over for the event.

[EasyCure]

please don't possess me and make me swing dance in the store. it gets pretty crowded there.

[NWR_Neal]

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. 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.

[MegaByte]

Top hat.

[Stratos]

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.

[NWR_Neal]

Top hat.

If only I was around for the Layton hat!

[Dasmos]

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.

[TheFleece]

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.

Best to bring a flashlight. Just in case.

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.

[NWR_Neal]

I will now be asking anyone with a mustache "Hey, are you TheFleece?"

[UncleBob]

All NWR members should buy/wear buckethats.  That should be our secret gang sign.

[NWR_Neal]

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!"

[TheFleece]

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

[vudu]

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.  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.

[NWR_Neal]

Blast from the past!!!

I think that was the first time Lauren did anything for the site, too.

[Pale]

I still have the Layton Hat.  You should swing by Rochester on your way to NYC... because as everyone who doesn't live in the northeast knows... Rochester is just a suburb of NYC. =P

[NWR_Neal]

Considering I'm roughly a three hour drive away from Rochester and only a 40-minute bus ride away for NYC, I'll pass.

Or maybe I'll sneak in, take the hat, and leave.

[Pale]

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.

[NWR_Neal]

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.

[EasyCure]

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 me mario!

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.

[NWR_Neal]

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 me mario!

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.

[TheFleece]

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.

[UncleBob]

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.