Post by: WindyMan on July 28, 2006, 12:52:43 PM
NINTENDO NEWS: NINTENDO ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR FUSION TOUR
July 28, 2006 - The Nintendo Fusion Tour promises to be one of the hottest tickets of the year. The cross-country tour, produced by Live Nation, will be headlined by Hawthorne Heights and will include up-and-comers like Relient K, Emery, Plain White T's and The Sleeping. In addition, each location will showcase the best new and upcoming Nintendo games, including a sneak peek at Nintendo's amazing Wii console.
The tour schedule is below. Information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information about the Nintendo Fusion Tour, log onto nintendofusiontour.com.
Sept. 27 Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 28 Indianapolis
Sept. 29 Detroit
Sept. 30 Cleveland
Oct. 1 Covington, Ky.
Oct. 4 Philadelphia
Oct. 5 Worcester, Mass.
Oct. 7 Pittsburgh
Oct. 8 New York
Oct. 9 Norfolk, Va.
Oct. 10 Winston-Salem, N.C.
Oct. 11 Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Oct. 12 Orlando, Fla.
Oct. 13 Atlanta
Oct. 14 Jacksonville, Fla.
Oct. 15 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Oct. 17 Jonesboro, Ark.
Oct. 18 New Orleans
Oct. 19 Houston
Oct. 20 Dallas
Oct. 22 Phoenix
Oct. 24 Anaheim, Calif.
Oct. 25 Los Angeles
Oct. 26 San Francisco
Oct. 27 San Diego
Oct. 28 Las Vegas
Nov. 2 Spokane, Wash.
Nov. 4 Denver
Nov. 5 Kansas City, Mo.
Nov. 6 St. Paul, Minn.
Nov. 7 St. Louis
Nov. 8 Milwaukee
Nov. 9 Des Moines, Iowa
Nov. 10 Champaign, Ill.
Nov. 11 Chicago
Post by: MarioAllStar on July 28, 2006, 01:08:20 PM
I do not see why Nintendo would choose Spokane versus the highly-populated Seattle area (which Nintendo is located in). I guess they wanted to choose a location that would be within resonable distance for multiple states. Still, I don't think I will be making it. Here's to hoping Wii will be released before November 2nd.
Post by: NuclearSpeed on July 28, 2006, 01:12:25 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on July 28, 2006, 01:20:10 PM
Post by: TJ Spyke on July 28, 2006, 01:25:10 PM
Why can't Nintendo bring their promo events to Buffalo? That would only be an hour away from me.
Post by: Famicom on July 28, 2006, 01:37:54 PM
Post by: Ceric on July 28, 2006, 01:57:02 PM
Post by: MaryJane on July 28, 2006, 01:57:54 PM
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Originally posted by: Mr. Jack
Damn Nintendo for choosing such craptastic bands for their Fusion Tour, now even the Wii isn't enough to make me show up.
my sentiments exactly.
Post by: Smash_Brother on July 28, 2006, 02:00:15 PM
How easy is it to just try the games and avoid the emo squad?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on July 28, 2006, 02:29:33 PM
"Do they usually complete tours before system launches, or would they launch during a tour?"
That could be the clue we are all looking for towards when the Wii will launch.
Post by: nickmitch on July 28, 2006, 03:35:28 PM
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 28, 2006, 04:00:26 PM
Post by: Shecky on July 28, 2006, 05:06:53 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Anyone ever been to one of these?
How easy is it to just try the games and avoid the emo squad?
Depends on the location I would presume.
I remember the fusion tour before the DS launch. There was one Nintendo DS behind glass. I bet the same for Wii.
Post by: Caliban on July 28, 2006, 05:49:23 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on July 28, 2006, 06:56:29 PM
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Originally posted by: Shecky I remember the fusion tour before the DS launch. There was one Nintendo DS behind glass. I bet the same for Wii.
Umm, f*ck that, then. I'll wait for the kiosks to come out in stores.
I remember that, around the time of Cube Club, the kiosks WERE arriving in stores for the Cube so I expect the same for the Wii, if not sooner because this system, as Nintendo thankfully realizes, needs to be played to be understood.
I can only imagine that they'd look to get kiosks set up ASAP so they can start collecting Wii preorders in all stores. If they release the Wii SKU at the same time as the kiosks, they could probably break the preorder records.
Post by: UniversalJuan on July 28, 2006, 07:21:35 PM
Ah...it was wall to wlal games. If I knew then what I know now...I would have freaking cried! POWER TOUR 07 NINTENDO! WE REMEMBER!
Post by: Neodymium on July 28, 2006, 07:29:47 PM
Why can't Nintendo have a power metal tour?
Post by: Ceric on July 28, 2006, 07:53:02 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on July 28, 2006, 08:01:27 PM
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Cube Club was a big let down.
All I wanted from Cube Club was the chance to play SSBM and I got that.
If this Fusion Tour doesn't even offer the chance to play the games, there's absolutely no point.
Oh, and considering the demographic which will be at these concerts, Nintendo should introduce the razorblade game where you use the Wiimote to slash your wrists.
Post by: ruby_onix on July 28, 2006, 08:48:41 PM
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Originally posted by: MarioAllStar
I live near Seattle, Washington. Being 15 years old and without a license, I would have to have one of my parents drive me across the state to attend.
You could just visit NOA HQ. The only difference is that it would be all videogames, and no crappy bands. And that they'd more likely toss you off the property than let you in (just like a REAL club).
Post by: Darkheart on July 29, 2006, 03:04:21 AM
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Gah. Why Chicago last??? I'd think kiosks would be in Best Buy or Walmart by then.
Agreed : (
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Anyone ever been to one of these?
Yes, am I the only one that has lol? I went when they had a decent band called My Chemical Romance :P. The way it runs is that they have two main large rooms. One for gaming and the other a Concert hall. In the gaming room it was like a mini E3 there were cube kiosks everywhere filled with some of the best Nintendo Party games I.E. Smash, Fzero, Mario Kart, etc etc. There were Nintendo Booth babes carrying strap on GBA's offering you to take them on in random games that were coming out that christmas season. AND WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY at the top of a large stair case in a glass case with a spotlight on it was the DS. This was the september before the DS launch. I will never forget the Nintendo rep asking me about the Ds and I could name all of its specs, date, and all of its functions. They were completely blown away because they did not even know about it, which indeed saddens me. . . . WHY DOES NINTENDO HIRE PEOPLE WHO REPRESENT THEM YET DONT EVEN KNOW ABOUT THEIR OWN FREAKIN PRODUCTS. . . Any of us could do a damn better job. But anywhoo back to the concert thing, you are free to go between rooms at all times saving you from listening to any band you rather avoid which in this case might be ALL of them . : ( I had no problem goin from game to game YET you guys might since it is a Wii event. I am sure people are going not even for the bands and just wanting a chance to play wii, regardless tho the positive thing here is that it wont be E3 like lines.
Do not forget to ask the PR people for free Nintendo stuff they usually are giving it out
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Post by: Ceric on July 29, 2006, 06:24:54 AM
Post by: Bartman3010 on July 29, 2006, 12:53:07 PM
Unless they show demos of some games that wont be releasing of the time, Smash Bros. Brawl is a possibility...
Post by: Pale on July 29, 2006, 01:04:11 PM
Also, the system is going to launch in November.
I will remain on this campaign until they annouce the actual launch date and prove me right
Post by: EasyCure on July 29, 2006, 05:19:42 PM
i wish they would just tell you if the wii will be playable or not. i hate this "sneak peak" crap. even if you hate emo as much as you say you do (and im with you on that one) you know you couldnt resist playing wii games before launch. the only issue would be money for some of you if that were the case.
just imagine how much more revenue they'd create if they marketed the tour towards the gamer population with "COME AND TRY Wii BEFORE IT LAUNCHES. PLAYING = BELIEVING", as well as an emo concert for emo kids. besides, i'd imagine it hard to play any video games with tears in your eyes, hair in your face and slit wrists
Post by: Crimm on July 29, 2006, 05:47:15 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on July 29, 2006, 09:31:35 PM
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Originally posted by: EasyCure i wish they would just tell you if the wii will be playable or not. i hate this "sneak peak" crap. even if you hate emo as much as you say you do (and im with you on that one) you know you couldnt resist playing wii games before launch. the only issue would be money for some of you if that were the case.
Same.
I'm betting that we'll see Wii kiosks as early as Sept so it makes this tour a moot point for me.
And Wii kiosks will CERTAINLY be in stores by Oct 5th when it the tour comes to Boston so I'd just as soon play it in stores than endure emo nonsense.
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Also, the system is going to launch in November.
You have an NDA signed, a leak, or are you just really confident about this?
Post by: Pale on July 30, 2006, 05:04:43 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on July 30, 2006, 09:21:49 AM
