One Last Dream -- Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Eaters Flick Rush Tournament

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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/411620328873419/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/754572/

Directions:    N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6, L  Train to 14th Street Union Square or F, M  Train to 14th Street then walk East to Union Square

Location: GameStop ( 32 E 14th ST, New York, New York 10003)

Date: August 4th, Saturday

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

StreetPass NYC and Apple Kissa had some hectic, zainy fun at the official Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Launch Party at the Nintendo World Store! We met some amazing fans and even more amazing cosplayers who braved storms over night just to get the game and pose with the Keyblade.

But we also know that everything about the event was not ideal, things that were outside of our control. We were sad the event did not have enough copies of the game for everyone to enjoy, we also knew that the event was during bad weather, mostly outdoors and that sadly most of the Kingdom Hearts fan base were at the awesome Otakon convention.

So we plan to fix that! At select GameStop stores on Saturday, 8/4 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, people who have not bought the game will be able to get hands on experience with Kingdom Hearts 3D for the Nintendo 3DS! Customers can also take advantage of the great trade-in offer that will be running during this event: An extra 30% in-store credit when trading in any games towards the purchase of Kingdom Hearts 3D.
We will once again reality shift this event with our own addition to those die-hard Kingdom Hearts fans who sadly missed this event or never made it inside for launch.

StreetPass NYC will be hosting a Flick Rush Tournament for anyone who shows up with their copy of the game. We will pair gamers up one on one and the people who have the strongest Dream Eaters will earn giant Kingdom Hearts 3D AR Cards that will also unlock rare Dream Eaters in the game.

StreetPass NYC also will welcome Kingdom Hearts cosplayers and interview/photograph you on the spot.

So please come down! We were so impressed with you guys and gals that we felt like Kingdom Hearts 3D deserved MORE than just one event!

P.S.

If we have enough people for the Flick Rush battles, we may have these kinds of tournaments semi-regularly with prizes every other week ALA Kid Icarus: Uprising battles. Spread the word!

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Part of the Summer of Square Enix month for StreetPass NYC!

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Dare To Dream -- Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Party with StreetPass NYC

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Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/491971757495661/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/748032/

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

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

Date: July 28th, Saturday

Time: 10:00am – 1:00 pm

 

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After two amazing parties, StreetPass NYC will conclude its month long “Summer of Square Enix” celebration by dropping into the biggest party of them all: Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance at the Nintendo World Store!


To commemorate this special occasion, StreetPass NYC and Apple Kissa will reality shift the event with their own separate fan-run addition:

A Kingdom Hearts Cosplay Contest! 

We are asking fans from all over New York City who can drop into to the event (and their friends) to dress as their favorite characters! Riku! Sora! Xehanort! Fans can also come in as The World Ends With You characters if they are daring enough!

SteetPass NYC and Apple Kissa judges (which include a master fashion designer with 40 plus years of experience) will be walking around the store on the prowl for Kingdom Heart cosplayers starting at 10:30 AM.

We will be judging costumes based on:

>Character Accuracy -- How well do you portray your character?
>Costume Design -- How well constructed is the costume?
>Costume Creativity -- Any fun twists or details in your cosplay?
>Interview Personality -- How personable are you on camera?

All chosen contestants will give an on the spot two minute interview with StreetPass NYC and Apple Kissa staff to star in their own videos on our highly trafficked YouTube channel.

After 1:00 PM, post-cosplay group photo, our top three Kingdom Hearts cosplayer picks will win from StreetPass NYC amazing Kingdom Hearts related prizes such as the official Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania guidebook in the original Japanese and more!

Winners can pick up their prizes from StreetPass NYC staff members in the Rockefeller Center Concourse located directly below the Nintendo World Store.

The event will also be jammed packed with fun activities provided by Square Enix and Nintendo World Store staff: A rare chance of purchasing the game (while supplies last) THREE DAYS before Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance releases America-wide on July 31st, plus the ability to pose with the official Keyblade, special gifts with purchase of the game, free posters while supplies last and MORE!

Apple Kissa is the New York Anime Festival’s premier maid and butler cafe. They are based in New York City with a diverse team of maids and butlers from various backgrounds who we entertain at fan conventions; strike up conversations, pose for pictures and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.applekissa.com/

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Part of the Summer of Square Enix month for StreetPass NYC!

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 StreetPass NYC and Apple Kissa are NOT affiliated with or representative of Square Enix or Nintendo of America and are completely separate from the Official Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Launch Party at the Nintendo World Store.

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Ye Raid Upon Yonder Nexus! -- Heroes of Ruin Launch Event with StreetPass NYC

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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/257944460973387/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/747682/

Directions:   B, C   Train to 81 St - Museum of Natural History

Location: Belvedere Castle in Central Park (79 Mid Park, New York, NY)

Date: July 22nd, Sunday

Time: 10:00am – 5:00 pm


Following the very successful Theatrhythm Final Fantasy party, StreetPass NYC will continue its “Summer of Square-Enix” event this July with a celebration of the acclaimed western-RPG from n-Space, Heroes of Ruin, this Sunday, July 22nd at Belvedere Castle in Central Park!

Arriving on the First Balcony starting at 10:00 AM, the rag tag group of merry gamers will trade valued loot in Heroes of Ruin via the Trader’s Network, team up to fight against vicious monsters and partake quests that reap in the riches and experience points one yonder traveler seeks. All who show up to the event between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM will receive a limited edition Heroes of Ruin mini-poster while supplies last.

Beginning at 2:30 PM, a real life test of valor will begin! Brave warriors will be separated into groups of four of their choosing, in which then they will pick among them who is the best Warrior, Gunslinger, Alchitect and Savage.

There will be six challenges in total between groups:

Warriors Challenge – Fists will fly and feet like a force of a hurricane will face those selected to a duel of the death.

Gunslinger Challenge – Before one masters thou firearm, one must start with a bow and prove they can hit the targets the fastest.

Alchitech Challenge – One must harvest magic from their surroundings to mend a spell that is quite devastating.

Savage Challenge – Facing the most fearsome beasts ever known, the savages must use their brutality to fend off the treacherous raiders.

Teamwork Challenge – Using all the tools of the trade, one must grab the most gold by the heft of a shell and the fastness of the toadstool.

Nexus Final Challenge – Loading into the Nexus, all must work in unison to complete the special task in the game Heroes of Ruin! (Must have Heroes of Ruin game or Heroes of Ruin eShop Demo to enter!)

Each challenge a team wins scores them a point with the final challenge scoring two. The team with the highest points will be able to choose from the sweetest of real life booty such as Nintendo 3DS gear and Best Buy gift cards.

The winning team will also have their name etched in the glory of history on the official Heroes of Ruin website!

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Ceci n'est pas une 3DS -- Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure Meet-Up!

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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/265316480199506/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/739092/

Directions:  R, M  Train to Steinway Street or  N, Q  Train to 36 Avenue

Location: The Museum of the Moving Image (3601 35th Ave, Astoria, New York 11106-1226)

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Much like Raphael’s quest to find his father in the new Nintendo 3DS video game Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure from Sega, StreetPass NYC invites all to snoop around the Museum of the Moving Image (3601 35th Ave, Astoria, New York 11106-1226 http://www.movingimage.us) this Friday, July 13^th starting at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The group will be located at the café on the first floor past the entrance way. Entry is free of charge. Join others in collecting StreetPass hits, exploring the exhibits (such as the playable video game arcade gallery) as well as playing fun multiplayer Nintendo 3DS games such as Mario Kart 7, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and the main game of the hour Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure.

At 5:30 PM, StreetPass NYC will draw a raffle for five lucky contestants to enter a Nintendo 3DS Photo Competition.  You must have a Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo 3DS AR Card Pack to enter. Each contestant will receive a set of instructions to take photos of the various exhibits. By 6:00 PM, the Staff Judges will review the photos and critique them on 3D effect, creativity, and technical skill.

The winners will earn a custom large pen stylus of their color choice and the first place will win the entire 3 Disk Rhythm Thief soundtrack. All contestants chosen will earn one pack of Kid Icarus AR Boosters.

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Directions By Subway

• Take the M (weekdays only) or R to Steinway Street. Use the 34 Avenue exit near the end of train. Walk south along Steinway Street; turn right on 35 Avenue. Proceed three blocks to Museum entrance just past 37 Street
• Take the E to Queens Plaza. Change to the M (weekdays only) or R and proceed to Steinway Street. Follow the directions from the 34 Avenue exit as detailed above
• Take the Q (weekdays only) or N to 36 Avenue (Astoria). Walk one block north to 35 Avenue. Turn right and walk to the Museum entrance between 36 and 37 streets 

More Directions Info at www.movingimage.us/visit/directions

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Feel The Theatrhythm! -- Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Celebration with StreetPass NYC

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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/119795734828704/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/731692/

Directions:  7  Train to Vernon Blvd - Jackson Ave OR  G  Train to 21st Street

Location: The Creek and the Cave (10-93 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, New York 11101)

Date: July 7th, Saturday

Time: 2:30pm – 5:30 pm

It's been 25 Years of Spoony Bards, Ultima, Esper Summons, Limit Breaks and Belts & Zippers! Square-Enix has given us a treat to mark this milestone with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy for the Nintendo 3DS! A very deep rhythm game, it takes you through twenty five years of Final Fantasy evolution with the ability to add more songs via DLC, a first for the platform.

We at StreetPass NYC invite you all to celebrate with us at the The Creek and The Cave on Saturday, July 7th from 2:30 PM -- 5:30 PM (though we might stay longer than that). A simple trip on the 7 Train or G Train (via the L) will get you a block away from this awesome venue!

Besides awesome drinks, food, StreetPass Tags and friendships we will also provide these entertaining activities:

-- The Entire Collection of Popular Final Fantasy Music will be blasted from the Battle of the Four Fiends, to Maggie's Cave to One Wing Angel.

-- A Final Fantasy Trivia Contest with the lucky surviving winner receiving a Nintendo $20 eShop Card to buy more DLC for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy or to spend on the Retro Summer Sale on the eShop for the entire month of July! Starts at 4:00 pm sharp.

-- Experience (for perhaps the first time) the chaotic fun of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles for the Nintendo Gamecube multiplayer mode! We plan on having enough Game Boy Advances and Gamecube Link Cables for an amazing four player rush to bring the Crystal Chalices to fend of the evil Mistma!

We hope you bring a good positive attitude, your best Final Fantasy swag/memorabilia (we will take photos/video and send them to Square-Enix) and of course the new Theatrhythm Final Fantasy for Nintendo 3DS!

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Part of the Summer of Square month for StreetPass NYC!

BONUS!

Additionally, two of their affiliates are also having events the day after on Sunday, June 7th. For Pokemon fans, join Pokemon DS NYC at this link ( http://www.facebook.com/events/385962401463368/ ) and for otaku summer fun check out Apple Kissa & Tenshi No Ai Coney Island event ( http://www.facebook.com/events/491149564232252/ )

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