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Nintendo Power has turned 20 years old and the Big N will be throwing a party to celebrate at their flagship store in New York City. Next Friday, the first night of the party will be invite-only, but the following day will be open to the public.

If you're interested, get there early because they will only be letting in the first 400 people in line... and wear a costume.

"Early the next morning, Saturday, September 13, consumers of all ages dressed as their favorite Nintendo characters will gather outside the Nintendo World store in hopes of being one of the first 400 guests inside the Nintendo Power 20th Anniversary party. These lucky guests will receive a gift bag and can enter a costume contest judged by their favorite Disney and Nickelodeon stars."

Let's take a moment to reflect on 20 years of Nintendo Power. That's a long time in gaming. If you're not old enough to remember getting that first NP you should realize that it was the only way to get information about all those new games coming out for the NES and Gameboy. This was a time before the internet, the Dark Ages, and Nintendo Power was a staple of the gaming culture in those

Click through the break for full details about the hours of the party and what to expect each night.

WHEN:

Friday, September 12, 2008 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

WHERE:

Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York City, NY

VISUALS:

Friday

• A-list celebrities, Nintendo Power staff, Starlight Children’s Foundation representatives and videogame industry luminaries arriving on the red carpet
• Guests mingling, playing upcoming games and bidding on the silent charity auction items
• Presentation of Fun Centers to the Starlight Children’s Foundation and their hospital representatives

Saturday

• Nintendo Power fans lining up for the chance to win a costume contest and get in the door for a gift bag
• Crowds of consumers interacting with Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi, and Link
• Nickelodeon and Disney stars from the shows “Zoey 101,” “Cory in the House” and “The Wizards of Waverly Place”

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