REDMOND, Wash., August 6, 2003 � Nintendo of America Inc. issues the call of the wild and invites video gamers to Camp Hyrule, Aug. 11-15. Nintendo's free online summer camp is designed to immerse campers in the world of Nintendo from the comfort of their own homes. During the three-day registration for Camp Hyrule 2003, more than 6,000 gamers searching for shared video gaming experiences and the inside scoop on upcoming games for Nintendo GameCube� and Game Boy� Advance flooded www.camphyrule.com to be part of the exclusive online getaway.

Campers are assigned to one of 10 Nintendo-themed virtual cabins, including the Mario & Luigi Cabin or the Captain Falcon Cabin, where they chat with team members and real Nintendo game play counselors. Each day during camp week, campers receive instructions from a Nintendo counselor explaining the day's activities. Points are awarded to each cabin for completing the outlined activities. At week's end, members of the top three cabins, based on the highest point totals, receive virtual prizes, including Camp Hyrule badges or wallpaper, as souvenirs of their camp experience.

"Camp Hyrule is the summer camp I wish existed when I was younger," says George Harrison, senior vice president, marketing and corporate communications, Nintendo of America Inc. "Where else can you make new friends throughout the country, explore the mysterious Lost Woods, compete in kart races and even go fishing in Lake Webaconda without leaving your own home?"

During their camp free time, participants can venture to different game-based regions of the Camp Hyrule map, where they take part in various activities and adventures based on Nintendo's hit franchises for Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance, including:

• F-Zero� GX/Mario Kart�: Double Dash!!� � Campers will test their skills and reflexes, as they participate in different races on the F-Zero/Mario Kart track that runs around the entire perimeter of camp.
• Final Fantasy Tactics� Advance Library � This Flash-based room gives players a glimpse into the mysterious Final Fantasy realm. By stumbling across the right book, campers might find themselves in an alternate universe. A puzzling mini-game grants access to a different Camp Hyrule map featuring secret chat rooms.
• 1080��: Avalanche � Campers can escape the summer heat and travel to the 1080� Lodge atop the distant snow-capped mountains to compete in downhill racing.
• Mario Golf�: Toadstool Tour � The Mario Golf clubhouse hosts various golf tournaments for campers willing to brave the beautiful yet hazardous course.
• Camp Hyrule Bulletin Boards � Campers may access the Camp Hyrule Bulletin Boards 24 hours a day during the week of camp.