Tomorrow: The launch event that should have been for Smash Bros.

With one big Nintendo title out of the picture for February, the Nintendo World Store is free to use their party plans for another game. Those of you in the vicinity of New York City will be able to attend the launch event for Professor Layton and the Curious Village as well as the brand new Cobalt/Black DS Lite, both of which will be available at the event from 1-3pm local time.

Details past the break. Be sure to take photos if you go, and send them our way!

NINTENDO CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE CURIOUS VILLAGE
New Adventure Game and Cool New DS Color to Share the Spotlight at Festive Feb. 10 Event

WHAT:
Nintendo invites fans of all stripes to a release-day launch party for Professor Layton and the Curious Village™, an innovative new game for the top-selling Nintendo DS™. Combining a rich murder-mystery storyline with dozens of brainy puzzles and fully voiced animation scenes, this hand-held adventure puts veteran gamers and newcomers alike at the center of a captivating case where nothing is as it seems.

To double the excitement, Nintendo also celebrates the release of a new color scheme for the Nintendo DS itself. The sleek, fashion-forward Cobalt/Black DS is the seventh color to be made available to consumers, and fans of all ages are sure to line up early in hopes of adding this eye-catching system to their hand-held arsenal.

Energy will run high at the Feb. 10 event, offering fans a first look at the anticipated Professor Layton and the Curious Village, plus a chance to compete for cool prizes including the Cobalt/Black Nintendo DS.

WHO:
Video game enthusiasts of all ages

WHEN:
Sunday, Feb. 10
Event time: 1 – 3 p.m.

WHERE:
Nintendo World store
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
646-459-0800
www.nintendoworldstore.com

NEWS/VISUALS:

Crowd of consumers eager to play Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Fans lining up to purchase the new Cobalt/Black Nintendo DS and Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Gamers of all ages competing for prizes in live Professor Layton puzzle challenges

Fans competing in a game play tournament