Anyone going to the opening of the Nintendo World Store?

[Kilik Kurosawa]

I got my flight booked and will be in NYC on the 14th of May, anyone from DP going?

http://www.nintendoworldstore.com/

I'll probably be the only guy over 12 in the new pokemon center and I'll def be hittin up the multi-player wall with my DS.


*I'll be posting pics of my trip when i get back for all those at E3.

[Barbarianoutkast85]

I wont be there the 14th because I work that day but I am going to be there on the 19th of may (Thursday)

[calthaer]

I will be going, so there will be at least two people over 12. I like the fact that it's on a Saturday for those of us who work.

I hope they give out some Pokemon "tickets" from a WonderSpot.

[Super Mario Fan]

If the opening was three days earlier, I would totally go. I'm going to New York the 11th to see SpamAlot. The only thing that would make that day better would be going to the Nintendo World Store. Oh well, It'll still be an amazing day.

[kainemaxwell]

Likely not going for the opening but may swing by on the 15th when I'm up there with friends. Can't wait to see pics!

[Aussie2B]

Wha? What's this all about? I'm pretty much broke, but if there's more to do than just buy games and merchandise, I might make the trip. :)

[NESVIDIOT]

I would nearly kill to go, but work, cashflow, and the fact that I'm stuck in my igloo up here in Canada doesn't help any. Any one that is going should try and take some coo pics and post them here so the less fortunate can at least see what they are missing.

[I Am Humanoid]

Wha? What's this all about? I'm pretty much broke, but if there's more to do than just buy games and merchandise, I might make the trip. :)

2 words:

Hot moms.

Maybe you can even get one to buy you some games!

(Barter system?)

LOL

[Aussie2B]

Hot moms? What do you mean? I'm not a lesbian. :P

[I Am Humanoid]

Hot moms? What do you mean? I'm not a lesbian. :P

Not even for free games? ;)

[Mitch_Naz]

I can only hope I will be lucky enough to visit this store one day................. :(

[AFGiant]

Man I'm going to NYC with my school soon on a field trip to see a Broadway show. My mom is going, and I think my dad might be too. Maybe I could convince them to use our meal time or whatever to take a visit...

[Promophile]

So this is just a revamped pokemon center? Or will this be a shop filled with cool nintendo stuff?

[youruglyclone]

when is this happening?

I live in the city I know it's in may...just don't have the date.

[robotriot]

when is this happening?

I live in the city I know it's in may...just don't have the date.

Read the first post carefully :P

So, what is special about this store?

[Kejoriv]

I am not going to the opening. But, I am going this summer when I make a trip to NYC. I am going to many bars and clubs. I think they are opened to 5 am. Also, I am visiting the Mad Magazine offices. Ive never been there

[Kilik Kurosawa]

So this is just a revamped pokemon center? Or will this be a shop filled with cool nintendo stuff?

it is a two story retail store. the first floor has exclusive nintendo merchandise, games, lounge area and displays of unreleased games. the seond floor is the pokemon center.


Nintendo of America has announced the Nintendo World store, located in the heart of New York City’s Rockefeller Center, will open on May 14, 2005. Nintendo World will celebrate with a grand opening block party outside the store in Rockefeller Plaza.

The two-story, 10,000 square foot gaming paradise will be open seven days a week to showcase the best of what’s new for Nintendo. The store will appeal to Nintendo fans of all ages with its wide range of exclusive merchandise, games and interactive kiosks. Nintendo World is also the new home of Pokémon Center which will feature the best that Pokémon has to offer – exclusive merchandise, state-of-the art demo stations and an Ultra-Pokedex. To celebrate the launch, Nintendo will host an exclusive “block party” in Rockefeller Plaza outside of the Nintendo World store on Saturday, May 14. Open to all, the event will feature interactive game kiosks, giveaways and gaming competitions, and even the chance to play against a celebrity. Nintendo prizes will be given out throughout the day. More details on the block party will be announced in coming weeks.

The Nintendo World store will feature exclusive Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo GameCube and Pokémon merchandise not found at any other store in the world. The store has been designed to create an interactive experience for all visitors including a multi-player gaming wall and a surround sound gaming lounge where consumers will play dozens of edgy Nintendo games. The store will also feature an extensive Nintendo DS sampling station.

Nintendo World will showcase tables for Pokémon trading card game play and offer computer stations with access to the official Pokémon Website – pokemon.com – for all the latest news and information. The second floor of Nintendo World store will be home to a wide selection of exclusive Pokémon merchandise including plush toys, apparel and more. Plus, Nintendo World will be the only Manhattan location for the Pokémon Trading Card Game league, to continue on Sunday mornings in the concourse level of Rockefeller Plaza.

[calthaer]

Hmm...no mention of a WonderSpot. I hope they have one, and that the "giveaways" = an AuroraTicket, MysticTicket, Old Sea Chart, or Celebi.

Maybe they'll have other cool stuff, too.

[roxybaby]

It's kind of an interesting choice to put the store in Rockefeller Center. I'll have to swing by it, but probably not on opening day.

[Jibbajaba]

Well I've been trying to get Joe to let me borrow the DP corporate jet so I can attend, but he says that I have to stay here and attend to the MAME league championships. :(

Allow me to illustrate.

This was me:

:angel: :puppydogeyes:

This was Joe:

:shameful: :smash:











Slavedriver...

Chris

[PDorr3]

I will be going with my friend on opening day, while I am not positive we have discussed going so I hope we do :)

[President Shinron]

im gonna be there i'll be wearing a donkey kong shirt

[jaydubnb]

I'm planning on going there, opening day. There's supposed to be some exclusive items for sale at the store and I'm hoping that the blue DS will be on sale for those lucky enough to attend the grand opening.

[calthaer]

So what time is this thing happening on Saturday? Anyone know when the store opens up? I definitely want to get there before the free stuff runs out.

[Tetsu]

i'll be there, wearing a suit. find me in towns! i'll prolly go to Barcade afterwards so track me down if you wanna come with.

[Aussie2B]

Sounds like a definite for me. If you see blonde girl with glasses with a big bearded Greek guy with glasses, both in their twenties, that should be me and my boyfriend. :P And we'll likely be with a couple friends around the same age.

[calthaer]

Note to any attendees who may also play Pokemon games:

Nintendo just announced today that if you bring your FireRed, LeafGreen, and / or Emerald cartridges, they will be downloading Mystic Tickets to them at the store between 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday.

[kainemaxwell]

If i go, look for me hanging around a bunch my friends. Likely be wearing my the Gamestop Mega Man pre-order shirt.