Well what do we have here.....
It is safe to say that I, [Pandalicious] was taken aback over the realization that I was given press access to this years Anime Boston, after I had reigned myself to the conclusion I would not attend this year. The interesting this about this year, at least to me, was that as of late slivers of the gaming industry has been making itself more and more pronounced that this convention. Now do not get me wrong when I say this. It delights me to know end that an event that is solely supposed to be geared to the demographic of "super special awesome" anime fans is extending its hand to the pocket gamer too!
Case in point: This year Nintendo makes an appearance at Anime Boston 2009 to promote their game, Fire Emblem :Shadow Dragon. Now sadly, dear readers of ESH, as much as I'd love to review this game for you, I have yet to acquire one for my gaming pleasure. I have just recently received a Nintendo DSi![I will be surfing Pico Chat this weekend for your con goers who bring their DS' too!] Do not let this bother you in anyway, because A review will be coming!
Now I am sure you are wondering about what Nintendo has in store for us con goers. Well they are constructed a large interactive space for our enjoyment! We will get an idea of the universe that this role-playing tactics game thrives in.[From the pictures I've seen of it, I'm very excited to immerse myself into it! Don't worry I'll share the pictures!]
I have thought long and hard as to why Nintendo would think about gracing us with their appearance this year. Speculation is simply that speculation, I fully plan to ask them that exact question when I surprise them with my visit! [It isn't really a surprise, they know I am coming! :)] However if I had to guess it would be that a lot of anime fans often have portables with them to amuse themselves. [With the lines at these kinds of events, hand-held entertainment is a MUST, if one wants to retain at least SOME sanity!] Nintendo's DS line has always been popular. [Not that the PSP hasn't been....] Whenever I've casually [and by casually, I do mean charging head first into someones person space bubble] asked them what they were playing on their DS. It was often a game I had never heard of, this also stemmed from the fact that it was Japanese import. So it makes complete sense that Nintendo would have a tie in with the anime community! [Good on your Nintendo!]
So for you Con goers at Anime Boston 2009, if you are interested in role playing tactics games and have never thought of playing Fire Emblem, I suggest that you find Nintendo's booths at this years con. I doubt you will be disappointed. [I'm psyched and I haven't even left yet!] I am looking forward to playing with Nintendo, and you should be too!.
See you at the Con! ^^
Labels: Anime, Anime-Boston, DS, Games, Nintendo
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