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Muramasa: The Demon Blade Release Party

by Jared Rosenberg - September 5, 2009, 8:12 pm EDT
Total comments: 7

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Press materials for the event mentioned that the Nintendo World Store would be transformed into feudal Japan. Before arriving at the store, I must admit my imagination ran a bit wild and I expected to be dazzled by the decorations. The store did indeed have a nice array of decorations including plastic swords and bright red folding fans, yet my savage thirst for an authentic trip back to the Tokugawa Period was not fulfilled. Nevertheless, it was still pretty cool to observe the disparity between the classic Nintendo merchandise, such as R.O.B. and the ancient Japanese adornments.

R.O.B. loves tea.Nintendo Advanced Video System Prototype with a Sword



Along with a healthy number of demo kiosks displaying Muramasa, there was a Kanji station where a skilled calligraphist wrote guests names in Japanese, and a Photo Op area where attendees could stand behind a backdrop pulled from the game and pose with weapons. In addition, there was a kind group of female cosplayers, dressed in kimonos that roamed the floor and happily accepted photo requests.

Hello, my name is Inego Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die...The prize



A launch event would be nothing without some neat schwag. Employees were handing out Muramasa bags filled with a t-shirt, a tattoo, and a coupon for 10 percent off the game. However, the coupon was not necessary because the cashiers were sweetly giving the discount to everyone who bought the game. Those who arrived early also got a beautiful wall scroll with their purchase.

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Overall, it was a very nice event. To see more photos click here.

Talkback

NWR_pap64Pedro Hernandez, Contributing WriterSeptember 06, 2009

Looks like you had fun! Surprised to see Nintendo promote the game at their store. Hopefully the push is enough for it to be a decent hit.

EnnerSeptember 06, 2009

This looked like a pretty nice event. I hope this will help the game sell well enough for Vanillaware and Ignition Software to strongly consider a follow-up title.

It is surprising that NOA would allow a third-party launch party at the Nintendo Store, but I like the idea of decorating the famous store in a completely new way. Muramasa looks amazing, and I finally got lucky with my Gamefly release/queue posturing, so I'll be playing it later this week!

NinGurl69 *hugglesSeptember 09, 2009

Quote from: Jonnyboy117

It is surprising that NOA would allow a third-party launch party at the Nintendo Store, but I like the idea of decorating the famous store in a completely new way. Muramasa looks amazing, and I finally got lucky with my Gamefly release/queue posturing, so I'll be playing it later this week!

*grumble* /facepalm /raise_fist  "OK, I'll keep my promise and refrain from blogging, this time."

TheFleeceSeptember 09, 2009

Quote from: Jonnyboy117

It is surprising that NOA would allow a third-party launch party at the Nintendo Store, but I like the idea of decorating the famous store in a completely new way. Muramasa looks amazing, and I finally got lucky with my Gamefly release/queue posturing, so I'll be playing it later this week!

This is seriously true for the Nintendo World Store where usually first party games get this treatment. This third party support seemed to start up when Rockstar held the GTA Chinatown Wars event and it's happening again this weekend with a Scribblenauts party.  I'm definitely picking up Muramasa soon, thanks for the pics!

Quote from: NinGurl69

Quote from: Jonnyboy117

It is surprising that NOA would allow a third-party launch party at the Nintendo Store, but I like the idea of decorating the famous store in a completely new way. Muramasa looks amazing, and I finally got lucky with my Gamefly release/queue posturing, so I'll be playing it later this week!

*grumble* /facepalm /raise_fist  "OK, I'll keep my promise and refrain from blogging, this time."

Jaffe is completely overrated as a developer, and a lot of his blogging is just embarrassing. If he has a problem with game rentals, take it up with the government, not with me. Also, GameFly gives me the option of keeping the game, which is effectively a sale from the publisher's viewpoint, in which case no one can complain anyway.

BwrJim!September 12, 2009

And.....

how many copies does netflix get?

a bunch i bet. 

Lets see, there is usually at least one major netflix warehouse in each city as well.  hmmm.  Doh.. mean gamefly..  same differnce though.

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