"Square-Enix held the Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance launch event at the Nintendo store in New York City on Saturday to celebrate the release of the game to the Nintendo 3DS on July 31, 2012. Approximately 2,000 fans showed up for a chance to purchase the game, receive special gifts only available at the event (t-shirts, posters, card packs) and get their picture taken with the official Keyblade. The fans Toonzone spoke with at the event were very excited to have the chance to get their hands on the game and looking forward to playing it."