REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Super Mario Odyssey and Nintendo Switch are two must-haves for the holiday season, so Nintendo is planning lots of activities for both at the upcoming PAX West gaming event Sept. 1-4 in Seattle. Not only will attendees be able to play the Super Mario Odyssey game, but they'll also get the chance to participate in the Super Mario Odyssey Fan Challenge, which runs every day of the show. Fans must complete certain activities related to the game to receive a passport stamp. Once players collect all stamps, they will receive a Super Mario Odyssey-themed gift, while supplies last. Fans at PAX West will also be the first members of the public to play competitive Nintendo Switch games like Rocket League and NBA 2K18. Nintendo will also have fun activities for fans in attendance to keep them busy, including a live filming of Nintendo Minute focused on the Metroid: Samus Returns game, a Pokken Tournament DX Virtual Academy fan event and the return of Nindies@Night.
"PAX West is a special event for Nintendo since it takes place right in our backyard. It's one of the places we get to interact directly with our amazing and passionate fans," said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "In addition to the fun games we're bringing, we have multiple events and giveaways planned to make everyone's Nintendo experience a great one."

To kick things off before the show starts, Nin...