Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Follow Rainbow Road! -- Mario Kart 7 Launch Tournament


Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/177946478959604/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/537712/

Directions: B, D, F, M Train to 47th-50th Streets, Rockefeller Center

Location: Nintendo World Store (10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York NY 10020)

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00pm

We're hyped for it, you're hyped for it. Come snake your way over down Rainbow Road to the Mario Kart 7 Launch at the Nintendo World Store!

Shortly following the Nintendo of America festivities (which you can read at http://www.nintendoworldstore.com which starts at 10pm and ends at 1:00pm) we are going to have a Mario Kart 7 Tournament to celebrate the game's launch! We figure you will have enough practice then and everyone will have the same karts and tracks to make the event even.

--Registration Period---
10pm until 1:20pm

TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 1:30 PM SHARP!


The number of participants will be limited to 40 to 60 people depending on the demand outcome and will be entered on a first come, first serve basis so the earlier you can get to the Nintendo World Store the better.

Groups will be formed at RANDOM and will not be based on the first 8 that show up and so on and so forth. You do not need to have the game to play, as you may participate via DOWNLOAD PLAY.

More information about racing rules will be revealed closer to the game’s launch.

--1ST PLACE---
A One of a Kind Real Life RACING TROPHY

--2ND PLACE---
2nd Place Wearable Silver Medal

--3RD PLACE---
3rd Place Wearable Bronze Medal


All three will be interviewed for StreetPass NYC’s YouTube Channel for all to see.

We are also proud to announce that starting at this event the Mario Kart 7 StreetPass New York City COMMUNITY CODE will be given out to those who attend the tournament. This code will be a StreetPass NYC exclusive code and can only be obtained by physically attending our meetings.

The StreetPass Network would also like to inform those who cannot attend this tournament that StreetPass Philadelphia will be hosting a Mario Kart 7 Tournament online the very same day and StreetPass Arkansas is hosting a Mario Kart DS Online Tournament on December 3rd.


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Monday, November 21, 2011

RECAP: StreetPass NYC Successfuly Helps Launch The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword!


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LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD LAUNCH PARTY WITH STREETPASS NYC SKYROCKETS PAST EXPECTATIONS!

Huge Lines for Zelda Trivia Mini-Posters, Interviews with Zelda Cosplayers and More as Fans Celebrate the Release of the Wii’s Magnum Opus!

Zelda Fans from all over North America braved the freezing cold the previous night and the morning of November 19th at the Nintendo World Store to be first in line to pick up the newest game in the series “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword”.  Alongside this fantastic event from Nintendo of America, StreetPass NYC was there to run a challenging Zelda Trivia Contest for Mini-Posters and to award the best Zelda cosplayers with The Legend of Zelda-themed necklaces.



We want to thank Nintendo of America and the wonderful people at the Nintendo World Store for throwing such a fun and well run launch party, said Jordan White, Founder and Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC, who camped outside of the store since 8:00 PM that previous night to be the 12th person in line. The smiles of people’s faces and the excitement of the crowd despite the freezing weather showed proved to the world how passionate the New York Legend of Zelda fans are and we were glad to give back to that community via awesome fan-run contests!



After 25 years, The Legend of Zelda series still proves itself by setting new boundaries, and setting new standards for gaming as a whole. No one should miss out on this exciting adventure, said Peter J. Ortiz, COO and Co-Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC. 



Echoing that statement, Leroy Sylvia, Chief Audio/Video Director of StreetPass NYC, shared his amazement of their celebration of New York Zelda fandom. "For 25 years, Zelda has taken everyone on mystical journeys in the land of Hyrule. Today showed that fans are suited up and ready for adventure once again!



StreetPass NYC also invited two very special Zelda fans to the Launch Party and they shared in everyone’s excitement for the new Wii game as well:



It was well worth the wait in line for. I met a ton of cool Nintendo fans, traded Friend Codes and Street Passes with, did Zelda Trivia, some interviews and most importantly got the game, said Isaiah TriForce Johnson, who loves the Legend of Zelda series so much he changed his first name to include the mystical object of legend in the game. This is an experience in gaming that only Nintendo has brought for almost 30 years. Keep going Nintendo.

I had a great time at the Skyward Sword Launch Party, said Sam O'Neill, dressed as the The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker character Tingle and better known from her very popular YouTube blog under the name Nintendo Fan Girl. It was awesome meeting and hanging out with tons of other Zelda fans, and seeing all the Zelda-themed swag inside Nintendo World got me even more hyped up for Skyward Sword! Getting the game a day early was just the icing on the cake. All in all I had a lot of fun and it was definitely worth waiting outside in the cold for 8 hours.



A huge extra special thanks to Absanael Boggio and ‘Aura’ for printing out these amazing mini-posters spanning 25 years of Zelda history, handling all of our printed fliers and press materials. We would also like to thank once again Nicholas Oehlberg, Co-Founder of StreetPass Princeton for creating the amazing Legend of Zelda-themed Perler Beads to give away in our Zelda Cosplaying Contest.


StreetPass NYC’s next major events will be the Launch Party for Mario Kart 7 in December and a fan gathering for SEGA’s Sonic Generations on Nintendo 3DS before the end of November. More details of these events will be released when all aspects of the launch are finalized by Nintendo of America and SEGA of America respectively.

EXCLUSIVE: Here is our favorite Zelda Cosplayer who won First Place in the Competition! We will have more videos online shortly:



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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Party in The Sky -- Skyward Sword Launch Party with StreetPass NYC



Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=295491427145235

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/462192/

Directions: B, D, F, M Train to 47th-50th Streets, Rockefeller Center

Location: Nintendo World Store (10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York NY 10020)

Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Its been 25 years of Zelda! That's 25 years of cutting grass, annoying sidekicks, playing musical instruments and saving Hyrule room doom over and over again!

We invite all Zelda fans to celebrate this momentous achievement by taking us back where it all began in the new Wii Motion Plus exclusive game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on November 19th at the Nintendo World Store starting at 9:00 AM!

We have a lot of fun stuff planned for Zelda Fans of all sorts in which you can win amazing items:







1) Zelda Trivia Contest
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The infamous Trivia Contest from Ocarina of Time 3D is back now tweaked for more easier questions but SUPER HARD QUESTIONS for select masochistic fans!
Prize: Win a Zelda Mini-Poster while Supplies Last!

2)Four Swords Anniversary Contest
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Bring out your DSi or 3DS and see who can get the most Rupees by the end of the dungeon! Contestants will be chose by raffle ticket in the line.
Prize:
Win a Zelda Mini-Poster and Double Sided Zelda-Mini Poser with Giant AR Card Link on the Back while Supplies Last!

3)Ocarina of Time 3D Boss Run Contest
-->Exclusive for Nintendo 3DS owners. A very limited selection of fans who own a Nintendo 3DS with Ocarina of Time 3D BEATEN
will compete to see who can survive the longest in the Boss Run mode. The last person standing wins an amazing prize! All contestants chosen will earn a Double Sided Zelda-Mini Poster with Giant AR Card Link on the Back!
Prize: TBD

4)The Legend of Zelda Cosplay Contest
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For all you Zelda fans who use any excuse (Comic Cons, Game Launches, Halloween, Bar Mitzvahs) to dress up as your favorite Zelda characters this one is for you! Dress your best and strut yourself in line as we will interview you to be put on YouTube for thousands of fans to see! The person with the best costume AND best interview will earn an amazing prize! All contestants chosen will earn a Double Sided Zelda-Mini Poster with Giant AR Card Link on the Back!
Prize: TBD






StreetPass NYC also welcomes online personalities and huge Legend of Zelda fans Isaiah TriForce Johnson and Nintendo Fan Girl who will be on-site during the festivities!

Nintendo of America and Nintendo World Store Ambassadors will also run events parallel to StreetPass NYC including the unveiling of a Master Sword replica, trivia challenges and a special The Legend of Zelda historical showcase.

This event is sure to attract consumers and video game fans from every generation as the fan-favorite Zelda™ series celebrates its 25th Anniversary!


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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

RECAP: Super Mario 3D Land Launched Successfuly Thanks To StreetPass NYC!


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MARIO SUCCESSFULLY CELEBRATES HIS NINTENDO 3DS DEBUTE IN TIMES SQUARE WITH STREETPASS NYC!

Total Tanooki Madness with a Mushroom Kingdom Playground, Tanooki Tails and Ears, Jon Bon Jovi, Mario Necklaces and More!!

StreetPass NYC attended Nintendo of America’s huge celebration of the launch of the plumber’s new adventure on Nintendo 3DS “Super Mario 3D Land” in Times Square at Military Island. Nintendo set up a huge Mushroom Kingdom-themed activity playground, served Mushroom Pizza, let fans buy the game early at the local Toys R Us and even handed out Tanooki Ears and Tails to the crowd!


The entire event was pure insanity! I wish I had this kind of launch party when Super Mario Brothers 3 came out, said Jordan White, Founder and Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC who wore a full Tanooki Suit to the event. It was amazing seeing others in costume and the smiles on everyone’s faces. The StreetPass hits alone were worth the trip. One of our members got 160 hits in one session! It will be cool to play new bonuses in Super Mario 3D Land via StreetPass!



"A real Mario world to play in, complimentary Tanooki tails/ears and an early sale of the game? This launch event was a love letter to all of Nintendo fans in New York City!" said Leroy Sylva, Chief Audio/Video Director of StreetPass NYC. The COO and Co-Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC, Peter J. Ortiz, agreed: Super Mario 3D Land event was awesome! Events like this prove that Nintendo knows how to party!



I can finely match Mario with my very own Tanooki Mario tail and ears. The game rocks and the event was awesome! said Nicholas Oehlberg, Co-Founder of StreetPass Princeton, who provided Mario-Themed Perler Bead Necklaces for StreetPass NYC’s “Toads House Treasure Chest” contest.



Avid attendees of StreetPass NYC’s meetings also had strong positive comments to say of the event.


At long last, Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS is finally here! said StreetPass NYC fan, Jeffery Flock.


Time Square was packed, and when I put on the Tanooki ears & tail on for the photo booth, I felt like I could really fly! Also, when I tried the game out, it hyped me up even more! Can't wait to pick up my copy! said avid StreetPass NYC fan, Steven Troya.



Super Mario 3D Land event held in New York City was a very fun, family friendly event held by Nintendo. Everybody waiting in line and trust me, there was a ton of people! Got the chance to enter a real life Mario Stage and jump for coins, travel through the warp pipe and slide down the flag pole, said StreetPass NYC fan, Nick Defelice.



We would also like to thank Absanael Boggio for handling all of our printed fliers and press materials, Toys R Us for hosting the event and Nintendo of America for making such an event possible in the heart of Times Square.



StreetPass NYC’s next major events will be for the launch party of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and the launch party for Mario Kart 7 in December. A launch event for SEGA’s Sonic Generations on Nintendo 3DS is also in progress. More details of these events will be released when all aspects of the launch are finalized by Nintendo of America.


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Monday, November 7, 2011

Press Release: StreetPass NYC, TriForce & S.O.S. Gamers Run Food Drive for City Harvest to Feed Starving New Yorkers in November


NEW YORK GAMERS FEED THE HUNGRY IN NOVEMBER VIA FOOD DRIVE
StreetPass NYC, TriForce and S.O.S. Gamers Run Food Drive To Feed The Hungry and Homeless During Super Mario 3D Land and Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Launch Weeks!

P.R. Copy: http://www.prlog.org/11717874-new-york-gamers-feed-the-hungry-in-november-via-food-drive.html 

Popular grass roots organization StreetPass NYC is proud to announce a partnership with local video game charity organization S.O.S. Gamers and Isaiah TriForce Johnson in collecting non-perishable canned foods for the food action charity group City Harvest.  

“Super Mario 3D Land is only a few days away”, said Super Mario Bros VS World Record Holder Isaiah TriForce Johnson. “While we wait, let’s raise some food for the less fortunate this Thanksgiving so they too can enjoy the holiday!” 

“We are extremely fortunate to be working with the local gaming community icons such as TriForce and S.O.S. Gamers”, said Jordan White, Founder and Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC. “TriForce will be waiting first in line from November 7th until November 12th at the Toy’sR US in Times Square which will be the hosting the Super Mario 3D Land LaunchParty by Nintendo of America. During that time, people can stop by anytime and donate non-perishable canned foods into the giant Question Mark Box. All non-perishable canned food donations will be donated to City Harvest by SOS Gamers to feed the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving. 

Plans are to do the same for the launch week of the extremely popular The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Nintendo Wii coming out this November 20th. 

S.O.S. Gamers is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization incorporated January 12, 2010 in the state of New York. S.O.S. Gamers exists for the purposes of using interactive electronic entertainment as a means to perform charitable services and support causes that aid society as a whole. For more information, visit: www.SOSGamers.org 

Serving New York City for over 25 years, City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding New York City’s hungry men, women and children. For more information visit: www.CityHarvest.org

StreetPass NYC is a subset of the much larger, global-wide grassroots StreetPass Network of meetings popping up all over the globe from America to Japan and South Africa.

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

It's A Me, In 3D! -- Super Mario 3D Land Launch Party with StreetPass NYC


Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=287935177897069

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/461392/

Directions: 1, 2, 3 Train to 42nd Street Station

Location: Military Island at Times Square (Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets)

Time: 10:00 AM - ???

The world's most famous plumber has just passed his 25th Anniversary and his first bit of work is to save Princess Peach YET AGAIN FOR THE BILLIONTH TIME in his new adventure on Nintendo 3DS, Super Mario 3D Land! There, he will encounter new challenges and old power ups in a new true 3D dimension plus have StreetPass items he would love to trade around!

We hope you join us in celebrating his newest adventure by attending the launch at Military Island in Times Square (Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets)!

Watch as our Founder, Jordan White, embarrass himself in public while he wears the now infamous Tanooki suit! We raffle off various Mario-themed prizes by a recreation of the Select a Chest Mini-Game from Super Mario Brother 3 for all who purchase the game! Be on your toes, the contest and prizes are NOT at all what they seem!

Nintendo will also be inviting people to play inside Mario’s 3D world with life size warp pipes, trampoline coin jumps and a flag pole finale! Also included will be a performance from a mass group of Nintendo characters at the start of the event, a set of exclusive Tanooki ears and tails rewarded to fans onsite throughout the event (available while supplies last), a “Mushroom Kingdom” Pizza truck nearby offering free mushroom pizza slices to the first 1,000 consumers onsite that tweet using the #SuperMario3D hashtag.

Plus other surprises we can't even talk about!

Additionally, in advance of its official Nov. 13 release date, Nintendo is rewarding its biggest fans in attendance with an exclusive limited early sale of the game at Toys “R” Us located in Times Square on Nov. 12.

You don't want to miss this!



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