Nintendo and Snowboarder Jamie Anderson Team Up for Road to Sochi 100 Day Countdown in Times Square
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Nintendo and snowboarder Jamie Anderson are working together to promote the release of Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games as well as the Winter Games in general. You can find details about the “Road to Sochi Tour” below.
| WHAT: | Nintendo is joining up with the United States Olympic Committee to kick off its nationwide “Road to Sochi Tour” in Times Square on Oct. 29 with a 100 Day Countdown event, celebrating 100 days until the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The event will take up three blocks in New York’s Times Square and will include athlete demonstrations on a ski and snowboard ramp, as well as an ice rink for curling, figure skating, speedskating and ice hockey | . | ||||
| Nintendo will also be there with hands-on demos for its new game, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™, which launches for Wii U on Nov. 15. The fun game features characters from the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog universes competing together in 24 winter events, including the new event snowboard slopestyle, which is making its Olympic Winter Games debut in Sochi. | ||||||
| Jamie Anderson, slopestyle snowboarder and six-time X Games medalist, will be at the event to help promote Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™. The Olympic hopeful will meet with visitors in a designated area. | ||||||
| In addition, the Mario and Sonic costumed characters will make appearances to take photos with attendees. | ||||||
| WHO: | Slopestyle snowboarder and 2014 Olympic hopeful Jamie Anderson, Mario and Sonic, sports fans, Nintendo fans, families | |||||
| WHEN: | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | |||||
| Press conference and media hour: Noon – 1 p.m. | ||||||
| Event open to public: 2:30 – 8 p.m. | ||||||
| Fan meet and greet: 2:45 – 2:55 p.m. | ||||||
| WHERE: | Times Square | |||||
| New York, NY 10036 |
VISUALS:
- Jamie Anderson greeting attendees and playing Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™ for Wii U.
- Mario and Sonic costumed characters taking pictures with fans.
- Nintendo and sports fans enjoying a healthy dose of friendly competition while playing Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™.
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European Wii Party U trailer
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Disney Infinity gets five new Halloween-inspired Toy Boxes
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With Halloween approaching, Disney Infinity players can now download five new Toy Boxes inspired by the celebration.
Each is a winning submission in the recently-held “Disney Infinity Halloween Challenge”.
For those who are unaware, you can download Toy Boxes through the following steps:
· Bring up the Pause Menu and select “Online/Multiplayer.”
· Then select “Toy Box Share” > “Disney’s Toy Boxes” > “Submit to Disney.”
· Follow the prompts. You’ll be asked to give your Toy Box an original name and description. Choose carefully – they will be shown to everybody if your Toy Box is featured.
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (10/24/13) – Sonic Lost World’s Windy Hill stage confirmed
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 1 Comment
Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
“Sonic: Lost World is out in Japan today! The Windy Hill area can also be seen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U…but I can’t tell you all the details yet!”
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The Wii U GamePad is the Life of the Party in Wii Party U
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New Game Showcases the Unique and Fun Experiences of Wii U
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– It’s time to RSVP for the best video game party ever. On Oct. 25, the Wii Party U game launches for the Wii U console, bringing with it more than 80 mini-games, multiple party modes for people of all ages and unique game play that shows off the creative power of the Wii U GamePad controller. The game offers a party for every kind of player – from board games centered on the television to tabletop games that can be played exclusively on the GamePad (no TV required!). Wii Party U turns any living room into a party.
“Call your family and friends and start planning your Wii Party U party now,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The game is another classic Nintendo experience that will have people laughing and smiling with every new original activity.”
Nintendo World hosting “Wii Party U Mixer” on Friday
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The next big event at Nintendo World will be a “Wii Party U Mixer”. For the title’s arrival this week, fans will have the opportunity to try T.V. Party Mode, House Party Mode and GamePad Party mode in the store’s Wii U section. Additionally, attendees can nab some treats at a sweets station.
You can stop by Nintendo World this Friday for the mixer. It’ll be taking place between 6 PM and 9 PM.
Thanks to Tytygh for the tip.
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures launch event being held at Nintendo World
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Care to obtain a slightly early copy of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures? If you’re around the New York City area, you’ll have the opportunity to do so.
Nintendo will be holding a launch event for Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures this Sunday at Nintendo World between 11 AM and 2 PM. During the festivities, attendees can purchase a copy of the game.
Pac is back! On 10/27 from 11am-2pm @ #NintendoWorld, get an advanced copy of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures at our launch event!
— Nintendo World Store (@Nintendo_World) October 23, 2013
