After being away from the kids for a couple of days we were invited to a Nintendo Event in NYC.
I recently had the chance to play with the new 3DS and if you’ve been reading this blog from the very start you will already know how big of a gamer my hubs is and the influence it has created on the kids. While we haven’t yet plopped them to play games of their own they know daddy loves Mario and all things gaming.
Unfortunately dad couldn’t make it to the event with us so we enjoyed our time on Military Island for him. The event was put on to promote the new Nintendo Super Mario 3D Land game which was set for release 11/13/11
The kids and I were given Tanooki suits, Mario Raccoon tail and ears as soon as we entered the island.
We met Mario and played around the awesome Mushroom Kingdom.
Being a mom and the only girl in my family I was never into games. Super Mario was the only game I really could play and it wasn’t until i was a teen that I was finally able to pass a level on my own(I lack major gaming skills) I do however enjoy the make belief land of Super Mario.
They were even giving mushroom pizza out for those who tweeted with the hashtag #supermario3d
Check out this video for footage from event.
you can see us at 00:14sec on the right side 🙂
This got me thinking on the ride back home. The kids are really lucky to enjoy and be a part of things like this. Events like this that the hubs and I wish existed as kids. With products that we enjoyed and now our kids get to enjoy.
Our ride home was all about Mario and the sounds heard when they jumped on the trampoline and green pipe slide.
Little Man and Little Lady told dad all about it when we were picked up at the train station.
They wore their tail and ears for the rest of the day!
Disclosure: I was not compensated in any form for writing about the event or giving information on the game. I simply was invited to attend the event with my children after meeting some Nintendo reps. at a recent conference. All are my true and honest opinions.
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