National StreetPass Weekend Meet Up with StreeetPass NYC

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/663478367017468/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/1074592/

Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/b/111898744452360692154/events/ct72qosl83chgm248n322bjde9k

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: Barnes & Nobel Union Square (33 East 17th Street New York, NY 10003)

Date: December 15st, Sunday

Event Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM


National StreetPass Weekend for New York City will take place on December 15 at the Barnes & Noble at Union Square!

Join us on the third floor cafe as we collect StreetPass tags, experience Nintendo zone, play Nintendo 3DS multiplayer games such as Pokemon X & Pokemon Y, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon and Mario Party Island Tour and more! Plus we may have a limited number of "premium swag" that we will share with those that attend the meetup.

During this weekend, all the Nintendo Zones in North America will be put together and mixed around so that users have the opportunity to StreetPass with people from different parts of the country.

The existing StreetPass feature allows players to StreetPass only with those within their vicinity. During National StreetPass Weekend, when players enter one of 29,000 Nintendo Zones, they will be connected with other 3DS users from all around North America.

Nintendo Zones have StreetPass relay points, so when a 3DS user gets near a Nintendo Zone, their StreetPass data is automatically forwarded to Nintendo servers, which temporarily store it before passing it onto the next 3DS user who enters that Zone. This feature, which was announced earlier this year, aims to allow players to find more Miis in their StreetPass Mii Plaza.

While connected over Nintendo Zone, users will be able to watch 3D videos, full-length animations, play demos and find retailer promotions and coupons. More information about National StreetPass Weekend, including how to find your nearest Nintendo Zone, can be found at http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone 

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StreetPass NYC Winter Solstice Holiday Party

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1392512600962390/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/Brooklyn-NY/1070052/

Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/b/111898744452360692154/events/c5cgcoen8qcoavvlh6n26m4v9u8

Directions: J, M, Z Train to Marcy Ave

Location: Bottleneck Gallery (60 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York 11249)

Date: December 21st, Saturday

Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM


No matter what holiday you celebrate in the coldest month of the year, StreetPass NYC welcomes all to our little gathering before the holidays to end the year not with a big game launch bang but something better: quality time with each other.

The party will be located at the Bottleneck Gallery in Brooklyn, only 6 blocks from the Marcy Ave J & Z line. No entry fee and all ages. From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM we will have at least one HDTV where will play a variety of Wii U games listed bellow chosen by the crowd:

> Super Mario 3D World
> Wii Party U
> Wii Sports Club
> Sonic Lost World
> Disney Infinity
> Pikmin 3
> The Wonderful 101
> Rayman Legends
> Pokemon Rumble U
> Monster Hunter Ultimate

As well as playing locally and online with each other with huge hitting Nintendo 3DS games such as Animal Crossing, Pokemon X & Pokemon Y, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, Mario Kart 7 and more!

In addition, we will have various activities throughout the night such as a video montage of all of our 2013 events, live music, food and drink and a Yankee Swap.

With no entry fee or age limit, you don't want to miss this!

==Yankee Swap Rules==

Everyone who participates brings in one wrapped gift. (We will only take wrapped gifts to protect the anonymity of the gift) They will be placed in a central location, and the participants will determine the order they will take turns selecting them. For all of the participants, we will assign them a number to determine who goes first. First person opens a wrapped gift that isn't their own, and opens it for everyone to see. The next person chooses a gift, then opens it, and must decide whether to keep it, or swap it for the first player's gift. Every participant in order gets to select a gift, open it, and decide whether they would like to swap it , or keep it. After all of the gifts are chosen, the person who chose their gift first now has the option to swap or keep the gift, and the game is over.

The price range for the wrapped gifts are between $15 minimum and $30 maximum. Gifts that are excluded from the Yankee Swap are T-shirts and Gift cards of any kind (this includes Nintendo e-shop cards). It's recommended that you bring your gifts wrapped.

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Watch and Donate to Nick's Marathon Charity Live Stream to Aid Ill Children at the Ronald McDonald House in Long Island

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WATCH NICK'S MARATHON 2013 ON TWITCH TV!

Watch live video from nicksmarathon on www.twitch.tv

DONATE HERE!

Nick's Marathon is a 48-hour video game marathon to honor the memory of leukemia victim Nick Capobianco. The marathon run from from November 21st to November 24th and will raise donations in an effort to provide sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park with Wii U and Nintendo 3DS video game systems.

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Nintendo Fans Lined Up For Newest Mario and Zelda Video Game to Support Charity for Ill Children

PR ONLINE COPY: http://www.prlog.org/12245308-nintendo-fans-lined-up-for-newest-mario-and-zelda-video-game-to-support-charity-for-ill-children.html

New York Nintendo fans including StreetPass NYC (the largest unofficial Nintendo 3DS fan club in the United States of America) are not only lining up overnight at the Nintendo World Store on November 21st (for the launch event between 8:00 PM until 12:00 AM MIDNIGHT) to purchase the hot new games Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party Island Tour for Nintendo 3DS; but have also unified together for a much greater cause.

Equally as exciting for fans in the line is a show of support for Nick's Marathon, a 48-hour video game marathon to honor the memory of leukemia victim Nick Capobianco. The marathon will raise donations in an effort to provide sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park with Wii U and Nintendo 3DS video game systems.

Nick Capobianco friends will gather at a Manhattan apartment and play video games for 48 hours straight from November 21st to November 24th, live-streaming it at http://www.nicksmarathon.org,and asking those who watch to donate to the cause via the website. The goal is to raise $5,000 and at the time of publishing the group has already collected over $2,700.

“Nick’s favorite things in life were playing video games and hanging out with his friends,” said childhood friend Alan Noah, who helped start the marathon in his memory. “To do it for charity, it all seemed perfect. I always said that if he were still alive and we did this marathon it would be his favorite weekend of the year and as soon as one ended he would be looking forward to the next one.”

Matthew Campo, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, which provides a temporary home-away-from-home for sick children and their families, said as of now they only have three Xbox 360 systems, which was released eight years ago.

“We’re grateful for the gifts because they’re hitting a major need here,” Campo said. “We have a lot of toys for the younger kids but the older kids need something to keep them occupied. We work everyday to put smiles on the faces that come here so what better way to do that than by putting something interactive and fun in their hands.”

Since the marathon’s inception in 2008, Nick's Marathon has raised $10,000 to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Now the marathon hope to raise enough charitable donations to purchase a Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Wii U, and various games, to be delivered by Santa Claus at Ronald McDonald House’s “Lights of Love” holiday party on December 12.

"Nick's Marathon is a symbol of the fullest, purest potential that the Nintendo community can achieve", said Jordan White, Founder and Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC, in line for the event dressed in the iconic Cat Suit from Super Mario 3D World on Wii U. "The Nintendo community always supports efforts to improve the welfare of other people, especially children who for some may be the last time they enjoy playing a video game. We hope that by this display of our shared enthusiasm for the charity at this once in a life time launch where the next generation of Mario and Zelda games will release at the same time will spread the word of this honorable endeavor."

Nintendo, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Mario, Zelda and StreetPass are copyright and/or registered trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. StreetPass NYC and Nick's Marathon is NOT affiliated with or representative of Nintendo of America Inc or the Nintendo World Store staff.

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A Link Between 3D Worlds -- Super Mario 3D World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Launch Party

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/521434667912327/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/1060212/

Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/b/111898744452360692154/events/co9n29ltf08br9cp24jp97c6tag

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

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

Date: November 21st, Thursday

Event Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT

It's three times the fun at Nintendo World as StreetPass NYC gathers for a pre-launch party you won't want to miss!

From 8:00 PM to 12:00 MIDNIGHT be among the first to own Super Mario 3D World, Mario Party: Island Tour, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and the gold Nintendo 3DS XL pre-installed with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds game.

There will also be a gift with purchase for any one of these titles while supplies last.

Mario will make an appearance during the event and artist Chris Carlson will unveil his Legend of Zelda inspired chalk art.

You don't want to miss the opportunity to attend this exciting event and purchase these great titles one day early!

NOTE: This event is an official event of the Nintendo World store and StreetPass NYC has no relations to the operation of this event. This event page is for fan promotional purposes only.

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The Legend of Zelda-themed Archery Competition - Hosted By StreetPass NYC and StreetPass Long Island

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1388097304759087/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/Long-Island-NY/1055512/

Directions:  A Train to Rockaway Boulevard

Location: Proline Archery Range (9511 101st Ave Ste 1, Ozone Park 11416-2500)

Date: November 17th, Sunday

Event Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Have you ever dreamt of shooting the Hero’s Bow in real life like Link in your favorite Legend of Zelda games? Here’s your opportunity!

On Sunday November 17th, StreetPass Long Island and StreetPass NYC are teaming up to host the first and only Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds themed Archery Competition (to celebrate the upcoming release of Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds which launches for Nintendo 3DS the following week on 11/22/2013).

The event will take place at Proline Archery Lanes, a reputable indoor archery range in Ozone Park, Queens, NY.  StreetPass Long Island & StreetPass NYC arranged for a private 2 hour session from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM after the range's normal business hours. The venue will provide three Olympic certified private instructors who will teach everybody how to safely and accurately shoot a standard long bow. The event will conclude with a friendly archery competition for Legend of Zelda themed prizes.

The event organizers negotiated a special group rate package with the venue and will be collecting $20 in advance per person (towards the venue’s fee) to ensure a spot, since space is extremely limited.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds themed Archery Competition will start promptly at 6:30 PM at Proline Archery Lanes and will end at 8:30 PM. 

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American Red Cross Blood Drive with StreetPass NYC on November 8th

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/583311871717694/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/1056392/

Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/b/111898744452360692154/events/cfp44h4lmejgqhcqq0obj0m179s

Directions: 4, 5, 6  Train to Grand Central Station

Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel (109 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017)

Date: November 8th, Friday

Event Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

StreetPass NYC, the largest unofficial Nintendo 3DS fan club in the United States of America, is turning their GREEN StreetPass lights RED this Fall with a display of Nintendo Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS handheld games at the American Red Cross in Greater New York Blood Drive on November 8th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York (109 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017).

Not only will the group have a display of hot Nintendo Wii U games (I.E. Pikmin 3, Sonic Lost World, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Disney Infinity, Game & Wario, Wii Fit U, Wii Sports Club, ect) and Nintendo 3DS games (Mario Kart 7, Monster Hunter Ultimate, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, Pokemon X & Pokemon Y, ect) but StreetPass NYC will also have a raffle that you can only enter from donating blood at the event.

All Blood Donors will have a chance to win two tickets to the upcoming Super Bowl (provided by the American Red Cross of Greater New York) or a $20 Best Buy gift card (provided by StreetPass NYC).

"November is the month of giving and our partnership with the Red Cross is one of two major ways we plan on giving back to the New York community", said Jordan White, Founder and Event Organizer of StreetPass NYC. "We thank the American Red Cross of Greater New York for contacting us for this amazing partnership; this continues our legacy of New York Nintendo gamers supporting the city as well as people around the world and we hope for new opportunities with the Red Cross in the future!"

StreetPass NYC's entertainment activities for the blood drive are NOT officially endorsed by Nintendo of America or the American Red Cross. StreetPass NYC has no relations to the operation of the donation drive process and is only providing entertainment the guest and a prize for the raffle via of their own volition. This event has no relations, partnerships or operations with and/or for Nintendo of America and the Nintendo home console and handheld video game entertainment is provided and displayed at the event independently by the fan group StreetPass NYC.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners. Located in New York City, the Greater New York Red Cross is headquarters for the NY region, which includes the Long Island & Metro NY North chapters. For more information visit http://www.redcross.org/ny/new-york/

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Greenwich Village Halloween Parade 40th Anniversary with StreetPass NYC

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/477098782384634/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/1051742/

Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/b/111898744452360692154/events/cb0rp7q5vaclvdac1uc9b2vpt7s

Directions: 1, A, C, E  Train to Canal Street

Location: Albert Capsouto Park (Laight St., Canal St., and Varick St., New York, NY 10013)

Date: October 31st, Thursday

Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM

StreetPass NYC, the largest unofficial Nintendo 3DS fan club in the United States of America welcomes everyone in the New York Metro Region to join them for the 40th Anniversary Greenwich Village Halloween Parade on October 31st!

The Nintendo enthusiast group will gather at the Albert Capsouto Park (Laight St., Canal St., and Varick St., New York, NY 10013) between 4:00 PM until 5:20 PM and then migrate up 6th Avenue (South of Spring Street and North of Canal) to attend the parade.

Those fans joining StreetPass NYC between those times at the gathering location will have a professional group portrait taken by a veteran Greenwich Village Halloween Parade photographer at 5:30 PM. After the portrait is taken, StreetPass NYC will be given early access to line up in the parade ahead of the hundreds of puppets, fifty-three bands, dancers, artists and thousands of other New Yorkers in costume parading in the nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!

For those who cannot participate, you can watch the parade on TV on channels WPIX from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM and on NY from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Last year the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade was the first event cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. This year the parade will honor the Spirit of Volunteerism including those who sprang into action to pull New York City out of that disaster; the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Transplant Team and Jeff Bratcher—longtime Parade volunteer—who donated a kidney to the Parade Director’s son, and representatives of all those who have volunteered to marshal and animate giant puppets throughout Parade history and kept the humble arts organization going!

For more information on the parade go to http://www.halloween-nyc.com/

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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddess -- Second Quest Preview

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/611293088921591/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/Nintendo3DS/New-York-NY/1048982/

Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/b/111898744452360692154/events/cokp30pdmugiji8aru848rq5o1g

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

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

Date: October 20th, Sunday

Event Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join StreetPass NYC and Nintendo World Store staff on October 20th for a special evening as we welcome the return of The Legend of Zelda The Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest.

Enjoy a mini concert featuring selections from your favorite Zelda games, performed live by the Videri String Quartet.

There will also be an interactive Ocarina Workshop led by ocarina expert David Erick Ramos and a meet and greet with the shows producers.

The first 50 attendees in line will receive a complimentary poster exclusively produced for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.

Space is limited to 300 guests and admittance is permitted on a first come, first serve basis, so please arrive early!

NOTE: This event is an official event of the Nintendo World store and StreetPass NYC has no relations to the operation of that event. This event page is for fan promotional purposes only.

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Pokemon X & Y Gathering with Pokemon DS NYC!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/594942670568467/

Meet-Up Page: http://www.meetup.com/pokemondsnyc/events/143934802/
Directions: B, D, F, M Train to 47th-50th Streets, Rockefeller Center

Location: Wichcraft - Concourse Public Seating (1 Rockefeller Plaza, Concourse Level, New York 10020)

Date: October 20th, Sunday

Time: 12:00 NOON - 4:00 pm

Pokemon Trainers are welcomed to Pokemon DS NYC's official meet since the release of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y! Battle, trade, and share O Powers as many new trainers will still be running through the game! They will also be testing any and/or all multiplayer functions that are available in the game.

Pokemon DS NYC will be in front of Wichcraft in the public seating area of the Rockefeller Center underground Concourse level.

Pokemon DS NYC has accommodated their usual beginning and end times for this month as a courtesy to fans who will want to line up for the Zelda Symphony event later in the day, which will be inside of Nintendo World Store at 6:00 PM. It is possible that some of the group may disband before that.

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