Creator of 'Zelda' and 'Super Mario Bros.' Visits New York's Nintendo World Store 'Nintendogs' Owners Experience Bark Mode at Gamers' Paradise
WHAT: The first 200 people in line at the Nintendo World Store
are guaranteed an autograph from legendary video game
designer Shigeru Miyamoto, who is making a rare U.S.
appearance in support of his latest creation, the
blockbuster Nintendogs(TM).
Mr. Miyamoto has reached celebrity status around the world
and is often referred to as the "Spielberg" of video games
as he's thrilled gamers for decades with his creative
touch.
Consumers of Nintendo DS(TM) systems and "Nintendogs" also
will have the opportunity to use the wireless "Bark Mode"
function, meet new "Nintendogs" owners and let their
puppies interact.
The first 10 people in line with a DS and "Nintendogs" will
get a chance to use "Bark Mode" with the acclaimed Mr.
Miyamoto.
VISUALS: * Excited Nintendo fans meeting their celebrated video game
hero
* Fantastic giveaways that include limited-edition Nintendo
DS skins with Mr. Miyamoto's signature
* The 10,000-square-foot Nintendo World is a video gamer's
dreamland with hands-on entertainment throughout the store
* Owners meeting other adorable puppies as they interact
with the wireless "Bark Mode" function
WHERE: Nintendo World Store
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
BACKGROUND: Miyamoto began as an artist at Nintendo and is the genius
behind several of the most recognized video games of all
time, including "Mario Bros."(R), "Donkey Kong"(R) and "The
Legend of Zelda"(R). This rare appearance for Mr. Miyamoto
is a one-time chance for fans to meet the illustrious
creator.
CONTACT:
Chris Olmstead Jamie Nielsen
GolinHarris GolinHarris
(310) 625-6546 (cell) (714) 851-6505 (cell)
(213) 623-4200, ext. 780 (office) (213) 623-4200, ext. 763 (office)
colmstead@golinharris.com jnielsen@golinharris.com
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PRNewswire -- Sept. 21
CONTACT: Chris Olmstead, ext. 780, or cell, +1-310-625-6546, colmstead@golinharris.com, or Jamie Nielsen, ext. 763, or cell, +1-714-851-6505, jnielsen@golinharris.com, both of GolinHarris, +1-213-623-4200, for Nintendo
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