Nintendo hosting 2017 Summer of Play tour in the US
Posted on May 23, 2017 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch
Nintendo has announced the 2017 Summer of Play tour for its fanbase in the United States. Various activities are being planned for these events.
Along with playable games, attendees will be able to try out the New 2DS XL. There will also be various activities such as a photo opportunity “in front of the colorful visuals full of recognizable Nintendo characters like Mario and the Inklings from the Splatoon series”. Those who pre-order select games at participating GameStop locations near the tour stops will receive a Nintendo branded PopSocket mobile accessory device while supplies last. Also, My Nintendo members who check in with their QR Code will be given a free gift item while supplies last.
Below is the lineup of playable Switch games:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
1-2-Switch
Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!
ARMS
Splatoon 2
Super Bomberman R
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
And on 3DS:
Pokémon Sun
Pokémon Moon
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Hey! PIKMIN
Miitopia
Finally, here’s the lineup of locations:
June 9-11
Irvine, California
Irvine Spectrum Center
June 16-18
Pleasanton, California
Alameda County Fair
June 23-25
Bloomington, Minnesota
Mall of America
June 30-July 2
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds)
July 7-9
Chicago
Navy Pier
July 14-16
Glendale, Arizona
Arrowhead Towne Center
July 20-23
San Diego
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (San Diego Comic-Con)
July 28-30
Arlington, Texas
The Parks Mall at Arlington
Aug. 4-6
Miami, Florida
Aventura Mall
Aug. 11-13
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Musikfest
Aug. 18-20
New York
DUMBO Waterfront
Aug. 25-27
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia Mall
Sept. 2-4
Baltimore
Harborplace
Source: Nintendo PR
