Attendees of Nationwide Big Time Summer Tour Go Hands-On with Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS, Enjoy Exclusive Big Time Rush-Themed Content<\/p>\n
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Throughout the summer, Big Time Rush\u2014the teen music phenomenon that stars in Nickelodeon\u2019s hit television series Big Time Rush\u2014is working with Nintendo to offer free hands-on demos of Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS system at select stops during the band\u2019s \u201cBig Time Summer Tour.\u201d After weeks of rehearsal and hours of game-play time, the band kicked off the tour on July 5 in Columbus, Ohio, and is currently traveling throughout the United States. From now until Aug. 5, attendees of select Big Time Rush concerts can visit Nintendo 3DS demo stations and experience the game\u2019s wild Mario-themed action, multiplayer features and kart customization options firsthand.<\/p>\n
A Mario Kart 7 sampling station and mobile sampling teams will be available at participating concert venues, giving fans a unique chance to play the game, enjoy special photo opportunities and compete for prizes. Fans will also be able to download Mii characters based on the members of Big Time Rush\u2014Kendall, Logan, James and Carlos. Additionally, fans who bring their own Nintendo 3DS systems to the concerts will be able to wirelessly access content for Nintendo 3DS via Nintendo Zone hotspots. Additionally, viewers can currently see Big Time Rush in the television ad campaign for Mario Kart 7.<\/p>\n
\u201cBig Time Rush fans will discover a new kind of rush when they tear up the track with Mario,\u201d said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America\u2019s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. \u201cThe frenetic fun of Mario Kart 7 makes a great match with the band\u2019s energetic music. The chance to get hands-on with Nintendo 3DS will make each of these concerts even more memorable for attendees, whether they\u2019re experienced gamers or newcomers.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to take Mario Kart 7 out on the road for our tour this summer,\u201d said Big Time Rush. \u201cWe are all huge Nintendo fans and our new partnership provides a cool way to share the fun of Nintendo 3DS with people all over the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mario Kart 7 is the latest installment in Nintendo\u2019s fan-favorite racing franchise, loaded with new customizable karts, new courses and multiplayer options that let up to eight Nintendo 3DS owners race together wirelessly. Players can race as a favorite Mushroom Kingdom character or as their personal Mii character, and for the first time in the series, they can race not only on land but also underwater or in the air. The game also makes use of the unique capabilities of Nintendo 3DS with access to StreetPass and SpotPass* content and the ability to play in full 3D without the need for special glasses.<\/p>\n
Mario Kart 7 demo stations will be available at the following Big Time Rush tour dates (subject to change):<\/p>\n
July 25: Salt Lake City \u2013 USANA Amphitheatre Energy Solutions Arena<\/p>\n
July 27: Kansas City, Mo. \u2013 Sprint Center<\/p>\n
July 28: Minneapolis \u2013 Target Center<\/p>\n
July 29: Indianapolis \u2013 Klipsch Music Center<\/p>\n
July 31: Clarkston, Mich. \u2013 DTE Energy Music Theatre<\/p>\n
Aug. 1: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio \u2013 Blossom Music Center<\/p>\n
Aug. 3: Louisville, Ky. \u2013 KFC Yum! Center<\/p>\n
Aug. 4: Tinley Park, Ill. \u2013 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre<\/p>\n
Aug. 5: Burgettstown, Pa. \u2013 First Niagara Pavilion<\/p>\n
The launch of the hit Big Time Rush series on Nickelodeon drew 6.8 million viewers, making it the most watched live-action series premiere in the network\u2019s history. Now in its third season, Big Time Rush\u2014which follows four best friends from Minnesota who trade in their hockey sticks for music superstardom in Los Angeles\u2014averages 3.6 million total viewers per episode (+2 percent, over season one).<\/p>\n
Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/3ds.<\/p>\n
For more information about Mario Kart 7, visit http:\/\/mariokart7.nintendo.com. Additional information about Big Time Rush, including tour details and music videos, can be found at http:\/\/www.btrband.com.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Source: Nintendo PR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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