Nintendo Of America Hosting Media Event For Nintendo Switch On January 13th

Nintendo of America has confirmed that the company is hosting a private 5 hours hands-on session for the Nintendo Switch platform in New York on January 13th. The event is for the media to get a hands-on impression of the console following the Tokyo webcast which will offer further information about the platform including pricing and launch games. Other territories will also be handling press events for media to get hands-on with the console.

Be One Of The First 500 Fans To Play Zelda Wii U Before Anyone Else

Nintendo is offering 500 fans the chance to play The Legend of Zelda on Wii U before anyone else. The event will take place at the Nintendo NY store, with sign-ups for the event taking place on June 11. All you need to do is show up on the day with photo ID (kids must be present with a parent or guardian) and be one of the first 500 people in line. There will be a 6-day event starting on June 14 at 12 PM ET. 

Here are all the dates at times:

Nintendo NY The Legend of Zelda experience

• June 14, 12 PM-3 PM. ET (Nintendo Treehouse: Live screening from E3)
• June 14, 3-8 PM ET (hands-on experience for fans with appointments)
• June 15-19, Nintendo NY store hours (hands-on experience for fans with appointments)
• June 15-19, Nintendo NY store hours (guided gameplay presentations with Nintendo experts and trivia)

The Legend of Zelda on Wii U/NX is set to release sometime in 2017. 

Nintendo NY Has Some Cool Things Planned For It’s Opening

Nintendo of America has issued a press release to its media clients inviting them to get a sneak peak at the new Nintendo NY Store on February 19th. Here’s What the press release said: 

“When the store opens to the public at noon, there will be a series of activities, including giveaways, like exclusive Splatoon art created by the developers of the hit game (while supplies last), and appearances by costumed characters like Mario and Luigi. The store will also sell exclusive souvenirs that can only be purchased that weekend, including a limited-edition T-shirt featuring Mario or Link. Fans who want to try out some of Nintendo’s latest games are in luck, as new and upcoming Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games will be available to play.”

Are You Excited about Nintendo NY ? I know I am. 

Nintendo World Store Getting A Major Renovation And Re-Branding To Nintendo NY

Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza in New York will temporarily close its doors for a major renovation from Jan. 19 to Feb. 19. When the store reopens it will have a new look and a new feel. The overhaul will include an updated interior design, new Wii U and Nintendo 3DS demo units, a 15-foot gaming screen and more fun elements and surprises. In addition, a large bronze coin installed at the store entrance will display the store’s tagline: “Where everyone comes to play.” The weekend of the reopening (Feb. 19-21), the re-branded Nintendo NY store will host a series of reopening activities, including giveaways (while supplies last). The store will also sell exclusive souvenirs that can only be purchased that weekend, including a limited-edition T-shirt featuring Mario or Link. Fans who want to try out some of Nintendo’s latest games are in luck, as new and upcoming Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games will be available to play. It will be interesting to see the look of the re-branded Nintendo NY store. What really interests me is that this re-branding could possibly lead to more Nintendo store opening i.e Nintendo LA, Nintendo Chicago, etc. What do you think of the re-branding of the Nintendo World store ? Why else would Nintendo be doing this ? The store originally opened in 2005.