Event Recap: Back-to-School with Nintendo

Nothing says nostalgia like Nintendo.

As a child growing up in ‘90s, I vividly recall playing video games for hours on end. From Super Mario Bros. to Paperboy to Castlevania, I have so many fond memories of playing a variety of games on the trailblazing system.

Fast forward to today and now my kids are getting a taste of that same fun. Although we don’t have any gaming consoles at home, both of them have had several opportunities to play and create their own video game memories.

For example, this past weekend we were invited to attend a back-to-school event with Nintendo at their flagship New York City store. In celebration of the upcoming school year, attendees were encouraged to design their own pencil cases using exclusive Nintendo stickers, glittering gems and other eye-catching accessories. In addition, kids got the opportunity to demo the interactive Nintendo Labo: VR kit, and of course, play video games like Super Mario Maker 2 and more! Plus, they even got to meet the main character behind the iconic brand, Mario!

Even though the event was obviously geared toward kids, we parents/bloggers weren’t left out. In fact, we heard from Nintendo reps and learned about the new VR kit, code-centric games and the new parental control offerings to keep our kiddies’ playing time in check.

While we don’t own a Nintendo system, I’m seriously considering purchasing one (they absolutely love Mario Kart!). Many of the games are educational, improves problem-solving skills and are downright fun! Thanks to the parental controls, I can monitor their screen time and ensure that they’re maintaining a healthy balance.

My childhood wouldn’t be the same without those countless days and nights playing the latest Nintendo games with my cousins. I’ll forever cherish those priceless memories and hope that one day my kids will do the same.

Check out more pics from the cool back-to-school event!