WHAT:

Kicking off the holiday shopping season on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 11, a multitude of Nintendo fans will line up at New York's Nintendo World store to be the first in the country to buy Super Mario Galaxy, the highly anticipated new game for Nintendo's Wii system.

If you've ever seen a crowd of Nintendo fans, you know it's filled with moms, dads and kids of all ages who thrive in a spirit of camaraderie. Everyone has a different Nintendo memory, but now they're all coming together in one place on one night.

True to its heritage, Super Mario Galaxy continues the legacy of fun and joyful Mario games. Every few years, a Mario game sets a new standard for the video game industry. The new era begins Sunday night.

WHEN:

Activities begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, though fans will likely line up well in advance.

WHERE:

Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza (between 48th and 49th Streets)
New York, NY 10020