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Nintendo brings the world of touch screen gaming to you!

Mon, 26 December 2005

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by: Hillelman

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Australia, Melbourne, December 21st 2005 - This is what you've been waiting for ā€“ The Nintendo DS Connection Tour '06! Play new games, compete in great competitions, win prizes, share the Nintendogsā„¢ experience with other owners and download game samples to your very own Nintendo DS.

New games will be available for play, including:
ā€¢ Nintendogs
ā€¢ Mario KartĀ® DS
ā€¢ Animal Crossingā„¢ Wild World
ā€¢ Harry Potter Goblet of Fireā„¢
ā€¢ Sonic Rushā„¢
ā€¢ SpongeBob Squarepantsā„¢: The Yellow Avenger
ā€¢ Burnoutā„¢ Legends
ā€¢ Tony Hawk's American SK8landā„¢

You can also sample what's to come in early 2006 as Nintendo Touch Golf: Birdie Challenge, Viewtiful Joeā„¢ Double Trouble, PokĆ©monĀ® Trozei!, and Mario & Luigiā„¢: Partners in Time will be available for game play.

THE RACE IS ON!
If that's not enough, turn on your engines and race opponents in the Mario Kart DS Challenge. Nintendo are giving you the chance to be crowned the Mario Kart DS Champion and win a year's supply of Nintendo DS products. Simply register, compete on the day and show your skills. Registration is necessary as places are limited.

PUPPY LOVE!
Don't forget to bring your Nintendogs along, to interact with other owners and unlock new breeds. You can also get some tips and tricks on how to raise your puppy!

DOWNLOAD PLAY!
In addition, there are heaps of downloads available for your Nintendo DS, including Nintendo Touch Golf: Birdie Challenge, Mario Kart DS and many more.

We will also prove that the Nintendo DS can make you smarter ā€“ stay tuned for more on this as the tour nears.

Plus many giveaways! Don't miss out on the fun.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Queensland
Westfield Carindale - Sat 7 Jan, 9:30am ā€“ 4pm
Westfield Garden City - Sun 8 Jan, 10:30am ā€“ 4pm

New South Wales
Westfield Miranda - Sat 14 Jan, 9:30am ā€“ 4pm
Westfield Eastgardens - Sun 15 Jan, 10:30am ā€“ 4pm

Victoria
Westfield Southland - Sat 21 Jan, 9:30am ā€“ 4pm
Westfield Fountain Gate - Sun 22 Jan, 10:30am ā€“ 4pm

South Australia
Westfield Marion - Sat 28 Jan, 9:30am ā€“ 4pm
Westfield Marion ā€“ Sun 29 Jan, 11am ā€“ 4pm

by: Hillelman

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