It’s coming up quickly! One of the biggest fan conventions on the continent happens next week from July 20-23rd—San Diego Comic-Con—and Nintendo is coming out in full force.
Nintendo will be setting up a booth inside the main convention center (#235), but there will be only a single game available at that particular booth. It’s Super Mario Odyssey, and we’re incredibly jealous of everyone attending who will be able to play it.
But aside from that, Nintendo will be doing its thing—you know, that thing Nintendo does, where they try to open up their gaming demos to as many people as possible! Their giant booth will be in the San Diego Ballrrom in the Marriott Marquis & Marina Hotel, and you don’t need an expo ticket to get inside. Huzzah!
Hoping to try out the New Nintendo 2DS XL? You’re in luck! Want to join in on some friendly competitions and potentially win prizes? Even better! The press release says…
“Fans who want to show off their competitive side will have multiple opportunities to compete in an ongoing multi-game competition, the Play Nintendo Challenge, for the chance to receive cool giveaways and a chance to win a prize, while supplies last. These competitions are open to the public and will be hosted at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina space at various times throughout the week. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If selected, competitors will start with an eight-player Turf War match in Splatoon 2. The winning team of four will then compete against each other in the hit fighting game ARMS. The final two players will enter the finals with a one-on-one battle in upcoming Nintendo Switch game Pokkén Tournament DX. The Play Nintendo Challenge will be open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and July 21, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 23.
Since Splatoon 2 launches during San Diego Comic-Con this year (July 21), fans will be able to take part in some extra-fresh Splatoon 2 activities. A Splatoon 2-themed photo booth will be set up at the Marriott Marquis & Marina to let fans take eye-catching photos with replicas of Splatoon 2 weapons. Two professional Splatoon 2 cosplayers, Heidi O’Ferrall (@AtelierHeidi) and Leo Camacho (@LeoZombie), will even visit the booth at select times to celebrate the game’s launch and take photos with fans. The first 20 fans per day that show up to the Splatoon 2 photo booth in Splatoon costumes will receive game-themed gifts.”
And here’s the games line-up Nintendo is bringing along for you to get your hands on:
Nintendo Switch
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- 1-2-Switch
- ARMS
- Splatoon 2
- Pokkén Tournament DX
- Flip Wars
- EA SPORTS FIFA 18
- Super Bomberman R
- Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
- Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
Nintendo 3DS
- Hey! PIKMIN
- Miitopia
- Pokémon Sun
- Pokémon Moon
- Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Looks like there will be plenty for Nintendo fans to enjoy, whether they’re directly attending San Diego Comic-Con or not!
