Hello? Is anyone reading this early? Well, for any readers that are we’ve got some last minute event news for you. Nintendo is setting up Rhythm Heaven lounges around the country for people to be able to test out the game. The event actually started yesterday, but everyone was working on Friday and Saturday is when all the cool kids will be there anyway. Plus, for those in Chicago the party rolls in on Sunday too, so they can party twice in one weekend.
Each location will feature characters from the game like a ninja, rocker or scientist, all amid a backdrop of funky DJ music. If the idea of the oddball characters in the game coming to life hasn’t creeped you out too much showing up could also garner you some sweet swag as there will be contests and special prizes given away along with a free gift that everyone who shows up will receive. I know that some of us around here were a bit put off by the US release of Rhythm Heaven, but if you’re not an importer and never played the Japanese version the game the US version is far more fun and way less disappointing so you’ll be doing yourself a service checking it out.
As for me I’ll be heading over to the event in DC at Club Doesn’t Exist Because There Is No Event In DC. It’s going to be totally awesome! If you want to go to some of the actual events and you live in New York, Boston, Chicago or Seattle check out the schedule and locations below.
SEATTLE
Saturday, April 25th
Location 1 – Garage Billiards
1130 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
5pm – 12am
Location 2 – Tech City Bowl
13033 NE 70th Pl # 1
Kirkland, WA 98033
3pm – 10pm
NEW YORK
Saturday, April 25th
5pm – 12pm
Location – 300 New York
Pier 60/23rd & West Side Hwy.
New York, NY 10011
CHICAGO
Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th
Location 1 – Reckless Records
3161 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
11am – 5pm
Location 2 – Crush skate park
8059 185th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
1pm – 7pm
Boston:
* April 24-25, from noon to 5 p.m.
o Burlington Mall (in front of Forever 21)
75 Middlesex Turnpike, #130
Burlington, MA 01803
Published: Apr 25, 2009 08:00 am