By Paul Hunter
Next week marks the beginning of March Break for Canadian public schools and the timing couldn't be more perfect for young Pokémon fans. To kick the launch of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver into high-gear, Nintendo of Canada issued an invite today for Pokémon fans to come out and celebrate the new games the afternoon of March 14th. The company will be hosting launch events in Toronto and Montreal which will feature demo stations, a Pokémon character colouring zone, and a Pokémon photo booth.
Guests will also have the chance to win a Nintendo DSi system and copies of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions, along with other giveaways.
Here are the location and event details:
Toronto, ON -- Sunday, March 14, 12pm - 5pm
Wizard World
Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place
195 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
Montreal, QC -- Sunday, March 14, 12pm - 4pm
Pepsi Forum
Centre Ice Atrium
2313, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Oh one more thing, guests will also have a chance to test out the new Pokéwalker accessory which is described as "a special pedometer that you carry with you that lets you take Pokémon fun wherever you go".
Wait, isn't Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver on Nintendo's portable handheld?
Next week marks the beginning of March Break for Canadian public schools and the timing couldn't be more perfect for young Pokémon fans. To kick the launch of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver into high-gear, Nintendo of Canada issued an invite today for Pokémon fans to come out and celebrate the new games the afternoon of March 14th. The company will be hosting launch events in Toronto and Montreal which will feature demo stations, a Pokémon character colouring zone, and a Pokémon photo booth.
Guests will also have the chance to win a Nintendo DSi system and copies of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions, along with other giveaways.
Here are the location and event details:
Toronto, ON -- Sunday, March 14, 12pm - 5pm
Wizard World
Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place
195 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
Montreal, QC -- Sunday, March 14, 12pm - 4pm
Pepsi Forum
Centre Ice Atrium
2313, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Oh one more thing, guests will also have a chance to test out the new Pokéwalker accessory which is described as "a special pedometer that you carry with you that lets you take Pokémon fun wherever you go".
Wait, isn't Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver on Nintendo's portable handheld?