SAN FRANCISCO - Nintendo, the video game franchise that brought you Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and so many others, announced the opening date for its San Francisco Union Square store. On Thursday, the company said it will start bringing a unique shopping experience to customers in the iconic Union Square area on May 15.

The Kyoto-headquartered company currently has four other stores, three of which are in Japan (Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo), with one other U.S. flagship store in New York City’s Rockefeller Square, which has been open since 2005. It also has merchandise for sale at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando.

Nintendo plans to open its second US store in San Francisco's Union Square on May 15, offering exclusive products and experiences. Local retail experts view this as positive for the area's economy.