Nintendo of America Confirms 'Summer of Play' Tour of Switch and 3DS Games

"The tour is a great place to spend a summer afternoon", says Bowser

Oh, is it, Bowser?

Jk, this is a great way to spread the word about Nintendo Switch.

I wanna try Miitopia !!

No Mario Odyssey? I wonder if they'll add up any new E3 announced games. I'm in italy btw

Interesting idea, but what is the drive? Out of those games, I either own or don't want all but three. All three of which I will have before it is near NJ, cause they come out first.

As usual nothing within 250 miles of me. I remember when I was younger they had one of these at the local mall. I miss those days!

Also why does Pennsylvania get 2? I can understand why California does but Pennsylvania?!?

@Spoony_Tech Closest one to me is 531 miles

I had no idea what a "PopSocket" is, so I googled it and found their website. It had in bold print "What the *#$@ is a PopSocket" so I clicked on that.

Knowing now...does anybody find it ironic that Nintendo is advertising a limited offer free stand for mobile devices, I.E. "here's a stand accessory for your Switch with a built in stand."? Who came up with that one?

When of course the one closest to you is one where it's a major city and traffic will get in the way plus crowds due to summer and tourism.

@TheLZdragon @Spoony_Tech I think if you draw a line connecting all the cities you get a big blue rectangle. I-5, I-10, I-95, I-80. At least they can't get lost. Apparently Nintendo doesn't do fly-over country.

The one I would consider going to - DUMBO is about 12,000 parking spots short on a typical day - is when on I'll be on vacation. Funny enough in Pennsylvania, doing the educational Gettysburg thing with the kids.

May drive the 2 hours each way to King of Prussia out of boredom, we'll see if I feel like paying the $40 in tolls.

Even if it is limited, I think Sony only had 6 cities last year, it's still something, so I commend them for keep on keeping on. Next year's tour needs to be all Switch and no 3DS.

@TheLZdragon Halfses on plane tickets?

Looks very similar to the line-up that will be at the London MCM ComicCon this weekend.

@Spoony_Tech Oh, and you know why Pennsylvania gets 2, same reason the only real NY football team is in Buffalo, the other 2 are in NJ, both of those sites are about a 75 minute drive from NYC. It's where the people are. Bethlehem is a weird choice though, it's in the middle of freaking nowhere. KoP is just a mall for Philly so that makes sense. People in Pittsburgh should be greatly annoyed though.

@rjejr 2 in PA, none within 3 states of me. Love you too Nintendo!

I'm going to the one in Chicago! I love the fun at these events.

I'm surprised Seattle is not on the list, though.

Oh well, guess I'd have to stop over in Chitown if I want to partake. Slightly off-topic: It just occurred to me that if Nintendo is pushing the 2DS XL, it seems to be a soft way to ween the public away from portable 3D gaming to portable 2D to "prep" them for the purchase of a Switch later. Conjecture mind you, but I strangely think I see sly Nintendo up to their tricks lol. Hmm...

@Shard1: Same. Plus I'd have to make a weekend trip out of it since I'd likely end up taking the train.

Ugh, why can't Gainesville be involved, why always the popular cities?!
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Four hours away to nearest one. Thanks ninty.

I'd rather Nintendo actually stock some of the dang thing at Amazon. I have $150 in gift cards and I'm not interested in spending $400.

I'm surprised there's actually one close to me. I'll check it out if I get the chance.

Never Las Vegas! Well once when the Wii came out. Been waiting for years for the Zelda Concert to stop here now this one skips Vegas too.

sigh I live in the Midwest. There is never anything going on here Nintendo wise that I have been aware of. Chicago is just too far away from me.😕

I'll never get over the fact that Bowser works for Nintendo.