Nintendo Holds Pokemon Launch Party

In celebration of the North American release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Nintendo is holding an all-day event at the Nintendo World Store in New York's Rockefeller Plaza.

On Sunday, April 22, Rockefeller Plaza will be filled to the brim with Pokemon-related festivities. There will be interactive game play stations featuring Diamond and Pearl, a Trading Card Game play area, and a movie lounge showcasing the new movie, Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

Attendees of the event will be able to participate in a Poke Ball scavenger hunt, take photos with Pokemon characters, and win tons of Pokemon gear. Additionally, attendees will be able to pick up their pre-ordered copies of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

This commemoration of all things Pokemon will take place from 1-5 PM. For more information, visit the Nintendo World Store Website.

via ign

Lol, theres no point of going there, people are probably lining up from now.