I saw a guy with the English version of New Leaf

[keybug55]

...yeah I couldn't think of a better title, but I'm just wondering about something.

Not too long ago I went to Nintendo World in New York. I went up to the cashier in the upstairs. Our conversation basically played out like this.

Me: Hey do you have any Animal Crossing stuff?

Cashier: Sadly no, but look what I have! [shows me his 3DS XL with Animal Crossing New Leaf]

Me: Oh...My...God, how long have you been playing?!

Cashier: A couple weeks.

Me: Oh okay, I'm just gonna look around now, thanks.

I thought that only bloggers and reviewers got to participate in the Mayor's program, not random cashiers that just happen to work at Nintendo World. How does this work?

 

[Stevey Queen]

He could be a blogger/reviewer or maybe Nintendo World employee's do get it early.

 

[Thunder]

Maybe he's a blogger/reviewer.

EDIT: Fairy godmother, ninja'd.

 

[Justin]

cashiers that just happen to work at Nintendo World

I think you may have answered your own question. They've given out quite a few copies so it wouldn't surprise me if that included people who can help sell the game at the store.

 

[oath2order]

List of things to do: Become a cashier at Nintendo World

 

[Punchyleaf]

Maybe that's just a second job? You do know people can work more than one job at a time, right? XD like the doctor down the street can also be a part time chef, etc etc you get my drfit

 

[aikatears]

List of things to do: Become a cashier at Nintendo World

I have tried so many times to get a job there. Not meant to be.

 

[keybug55]

I have tried so many times to get a job there. Not meant to be.

I'd imagine it would be insanely hard to get a job there.

 

[sassberg]

More importantly: what type of cushy job lets you play Animal Crossing while you're working? Seriously wish I could have done that when I was a cashier.

 

[runekey]

Sounds like he just broke street date to buy his own copy.

 

[Yuki Nagato]

Maybe someone gave him their code.

 

[Joey]

Maybe someone gave him their code.

I don't think someone would do that and codes can only be used once.