Photos from Nintendo's Ultimate Late-Night Party for the launch of Mario Party 9 at the Nintendo World Store are available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America (from left to right) Iannis J., Shaheeb P. and Nadabya L. from New York City compete in the Mario Party 9 Superstar challenge at the Nintendo World store in New York on March 9, 2012. Nintendo held a special late-night party to celebrate the upcoming March 11 launch of Mario Party 9 for the Wii console. (Photo: Business Wire)

Photo #1: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America (from left to right) Iannis J., Shaheeb P. and Nadabya L. from New York City compete in the Mario Party 9 Superstar challenge at the Nintendo World store in New York on March 9, 2012. Nintendo held a special late-night party to celebrate the upcoming March 11 launch of Mario Party 9 for the Wii console.

Photo #2: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City eagerly await a special late-night party at the Nintendo World store in New York City on March 9, 2012. Attendees were among the first to experience the Mario Party 9 game, which launches for the Wii console on March 11.

Photo #3: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo celebrates the cross-generational family fun of the new Mario Party 9 game by inviting Bigs and Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City for a late-night celebration at the Nintendo World store in New York City on March 9, 2012.

Photo #4: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Kristian S. from Bronx, NY “cashes in” mini-stars to receive memorabilia at an exclusive late-night party celebrating the upcoming launch of Mario Party 9 at the Nintendo World store in New York on March 9, 2012. Guests enjoyed festivities that required them to earn mini-stars just as characters do in the game. The new game launches for the Wii console on March 11.

Photo #5: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, on March 9, 2012, Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City enjoyed Mario-related activities at New York City’s Nintendo World store, including hands-on game demos, to celebrate the upcoming March 11 launch of Mario Party 9 for the Wii console.

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