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{{about|Nintendo's official magazine| | {{about|Nintendo's official magazine|the Super Famicom RAM cartridge service with the same name|[[Nintendo Power (cartridge)|here]]. For an alternate name of a video-game competition, see [[Nintendo PowerFest '94]]}} | ||
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|founded=July 1988 | |founded=July 1988 | ||
|defunct=December 2012 | |defunct=December 2012 | ||
|president=Steve Thomason (final, until December 2012) | |president=Steve Thomason (final, until December 2012) | ||
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[[File: | [[File:Npissue1.jpg|thumb|left|x150px|The first issue of ''Nintendo Power'', featuring ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'']] | ||
''''' | '''''[[wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]]''''' was [[Nintendo]]'s official magazine in the United States and Canada from 1988 to 2012. It covered all of Nintendo's then-currently active systems (and some inactive ones, if there was any worthy news), along with new and upcoming games for those systems. ''Nintendo Power'' contained strategy guides, previews, reviews, and exclusive material not made available to other sources. | ||
On Monday, October 15, 2007, Nintendo of America sold ''Nintendo Power'' to | ''Nintendo Power'' (or NP) celebrated its 200th issue in February of 2006, and had a major design overhaul in late 2005. | ||
On Monday, October 15, 2007, Nintendo of America sold ''Nintendo Power'' to Future USA, a magazine company that produces videogame magazines. The magazine remained the same except for a few small changes. After Future USA had taken over, the Player's Guide series was dropped (leaving [[Prima Games]] to produce the guides), and gifts could no longer be chosen with subscriptions, as the staff would instead choose one. | |||
On August 21, 2012, Nintendo announced that they had opted not to renew their licensing agreement with Future Publishing and that ''Nintendo Power'' would cease publication after 24 years. The magazine released its final issue on December 11, 2012. A little over five years after its cancellation, on December 21, 2017, Nintendo of America began a podcast called the '''''Nintendo Power Podcast''''' with previous editor-in-chief Chris Slate discussing recent Nintendo-related events<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJH4veOEr0U First episode of Nintendo Power Podcast]</ref>. | |||
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==2011-12 coverage== | |||
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*Warp Zone, which looks back at classic issues of Nintendo Power, recalls the January 2006 coverage of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. | *Warp Zone, which looks back at classic issues of Nintendo Power, recalls the January 2006 coverage of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. | ||
*''Four-Sport Hero'' covers the game ''Mario Sports Mix'' and its four sports. | *''Four-Sport Hero'' covers the game ''Mario Sports Mix'' and its four sports. | ||
*''Resolution Revolution'' offers humorous New Year's resolution suggestions to various video game characters such as [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]] | *''Resolution Revolution'' offers humorous New Year's resolution suggestions to various video game characters such as [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]] and [[Bowser]]. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. is nominated for [[Wii]] Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Platformer and Best Retro Revival. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. is nominated for [[Wii]] Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Platformer and Best Retro Revival. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' is nominated for Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score and Best Platformer. | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' is nominated for Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score and Best Platformer. | ||
*''[[WarioWare | *''[[WarioWare D.I.Y.]]'' is nominated for [[Nintendo DS]] Game of the Year and Best New Idea. | ||
*Playback, which looks back at classic games revisits ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. | *Playback, which looks back at classic games revisits ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. | ||
*''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' receives a rating of 9.0 out of 10. | *''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' receives a rating of 9.0 out of 10. | ||
*Community covers fan-made | *Community covers fan-made [[wikipedia:Lego|Lego]] sculptures, quilts and a pointillism mural featuring various Mario-series characters. | ||
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*Collector's Corner features the Mario diorama rewarded by [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]]. | *Collector's Corner features the Mario diorama rewarded by [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]]. | ||
*''Gaming's Greatest Couples'' names Mario and [[Princess Peach]] the number 2 couple in gaming while naming [[Wario]], [[Bowser]] and [[Master Hand]] as notable members of the Lonely Hearts Club. | *''Gaming's Greatest Couples'' names Mario and [[Princess Peach]] the number 2 couple in gaming while naming [[Wario]], [[Bowser]] and [[Master Hand]] as notable members of the Lonely Hearts Club. | ||
*''Nintendo DS Essentials'' include ''[[Tetris DS]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', and ''WarioWare | *''Nintendo DS Essentials'' include ''[[Tetris DS]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', and ''WarioWare D.I.Y.'' among its listing of the best games on Nintendo DS. | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10 | *''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10 | ||
*Reviews Archive takes another look at ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]''. | *Reviews Archive takes another look at ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]''. | ||
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*''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' wins Best Retro Revival and Best Retro Revival (Reader's Choice) | *''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' wins Best Retro Revival and Best Retro Revival (Reader's Choice) | ||
*''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' wins Wii Game of the Year, Best Original Score, Best Platformer, Best Bonus Content, Game of the Year, Wii Game of the Year (Reader's Choice), Best Wii Graphics (Reader's Choice), Best Original Score (Reader's Choice), Best Platformer (Reader's Choice) and Overall Game of the Year (Reader's Choice). | *''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' wins Wii Game of the Year, Best Original Score, Best Platformer, Best Bonus Content, Game of the Year, Wii Game of the Year (Reader's Choice), Best Wii Graphics (Reader's Choice), Best Original Score (Reader's Choice), Best Platformer (Reader's Choice) and Overall Game of the Year (Reader's Choice). | ||
*''WarioWare | *''WarioWare D.I.Y'' wins Best New Idea | ||
*Playback revisits ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' | *Playback revisits ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' | ||
*Reviews Archive takes another look at ''Super Mario All-Stars''. | *Reviews Archive takes another look at ''Super Mario All-Stars''. | ||
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*Warp Zone recalls the 2001 coverage of ''[[Super Mario Advance]]''. | *Warp Zone recalls the 2001 coverage of ''[[Super Mario Advance]]''. | ||
*Reviews Archive takes another look at ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. | *Reviews Archive takes another look at ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. | ||
*Community covers a fan-made pixel block mural featuring some characters from the '' | *Community covers a fan-made pixel block mural featuring some characters from the ''Mario'' series. | ||
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*''Dimension Man'' features an interview with [[Nintendo 3DS]] general producer [[Hideki Konno]] about ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' (then known simply as ''Mario Kart''), among other topics. | *''Dimension Man'' features an interview with [[Nintendo 3DS]] general producer [[Hideki Konno]] about ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' (then known simply as ''Mario Kart''), among other topics. | ||
*Warp Zone recalls the May 2006 coverage of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | *Warp Zone recalls the May 2006 coverage of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
*Collector's Corner features | *Collector's Corner features Mario-series plush toys by [[wikipedia:Goldie|Goldie]] and Mario Kart toys by [[wikipedia:Tomy|Tomy]]. | ||
*Community covers fan-customized Mario-series mech toys. | *Community covers fan-customized Mario-series mech toys. | ||
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* Both Wii and N3DS versions of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' are previewed. | * Both Wii and N3DS versions of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' are previewed. | ||
* ''A Decade Advanced'', which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Game Boy Advance highlights ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Super Mario Advance, ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' among other titles as being the best of the system. | * ''A Decade Advanced'', which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Game Boy Advance highlights ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Super Mario Advance, ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' among other titles as being the best of the system. | ||
* Community covers fan-customized | * Community covers fan-customized [[wikipedia:Pinky Street|Pinky Street]] and [[wikipedia:Munny|Munny]] figures made in the likeness of various Mario-series characters. | ||
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|269 - July 2011 | |269 - July 2011 | ||
|Power Up; Warp Zone; Collector's Corner; Power Profiles; Community | |Power Up; Warp Zone; Collector's Corner; Power Profiles; Community | ||
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*Power Up's | *Power Up's [[wikipedia:E3|E3]] coverage looks at ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Mii]]'' on [[Wii U]] and ''Super Mario'', ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' and ''Mario Kart'' on Nintendo 3DS. | ||
*Warp Zone recalls the 2001 release of Nintendo Power Advance, which featured a Super Mario Advance cover story. | *Warp Zone recalls the 2001 release of Nintendo Power Advance, which featured a Super Mario Advance cover story. | ||
*Collector's Corner features the second assortment of | *Collector's Corner features the second assortment of Mario Kart toys. | ||
*Power Profiles interviews ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'']] and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' composer [[Yoko Shimomura]]. | *Power Profiles interviews ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'']] and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' composer [[Yoko Shimomura]]. | ||
*Community covers fan-customized vinyl toys of various videogame characters including one of [[Toad]]. | *Community covers fan-customized vinyl toys of various videogame characters including one of [[Toad]]. | ||
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*Power Up covers the E3 announcements of ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' and ''[[Fortune Street]]''. | *Power Up covers the E3 announcements of ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' and ''[[Fortune Street]]''. | ||
*Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console releases of ''[[Alleyway]]'', which receives mixed recommendations, and ''[[Super Mario Land]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', which both receive staff recommendations. | *Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console releases of ''[[Alleyway]]'', which receives mixed recommendations, and ''[[Super Mario Land]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', which both receive staff recommendations. | ||
*''Nintendo's Next Wave'', which previews upcoming N3DS games higlights ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' | *''Nintendo's Next Wave'', which previews upcoming N3DS games higlights ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' and ''Paper Mario''. | ||
*''Still Super After All These Years'' celebrates the 20th anniversary of the [[Super NES]] including looks back at ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2]]'' and ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. | *''Still Super After All These Years'' celebrates the 20th anniversary of the [[Super NES]] including looks back at ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2]]'' and ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. | ||
*Playback looks back at ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. | *Playback looks back at ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. | ||
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*Star Power profiles [[Donkey Kong]] | *Star Power profiles [[Donkey Kong]] | ||
*Warp Zone recalls the 2001 coverage of ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and the 1991 coverage of ''Super Mario World''. | *Warp Zone recalls the 2001 coverage of ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and the 1991 coverage of ''Super Mario World''. | ||
*Collector's Corner features the | *Collector's Corner features the Mario Kart [[wikipedia:K'nex|K'nex]] building sets. | ||
*Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console release of ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', which receives a staff recommendation. | *Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console release of ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', which receives a staff recommendation. | ||
*''The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation'' celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, including a look back at the many Mario-series games that appeared on the console. | *''The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation'' celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, including a look back at the many Mario-series games that appeared on the console. | ||
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|That was Awesome!; Collector’s Corner; Power Up; Download; previews; ''Keys to the Kingdom'' cover story; Community | |That was Awesome!; Collector’s Corner; Power Up; Download; previews; ''Keys to the Kingdom'' cover story; Community | ||
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*That was Awesome, which features a staff member’s favorite video game moments, highlights the use of [[ | *That was Awesome, which features a staff member’s favorite video game moments, highlights the use of [[Kuribo's Shoe]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. | ||
*Collector’s Corner features Super Mario figurines from [[ | *Collector’s Corner features Super Mario figurines from [[wikipedia:Banpresto|Banpresto]]. | ||
*Power Up covers the 42 Wii games that have sold over a millions copies, a number of which are from the Mario-series. | *Power Up covers the 42 Wii games that have sold over a millions copies, a number of which are from the Mario-series. | ||
*Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console release of ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', which received a staff pick and recommended rating. | *Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console release of ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', which received a staff pick and recommended rating. | ||
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|''Next Wave''; Warp Zone; Download; previews; ''Seventh Heaven'' cover story; ''Think Inside the Cube''; Playback; reviews; Community | |''Next Wave''; Warp Zone; Download; previews; ''Seventh Heaven'' cover story; ''Think Inside the Cube''; Playback; reviews; Community | ||
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*''Next Wave'' covers the 2012 Nintendo 3DS lineup which includes ''Paper Mario'', ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' | *''Next Wave'' covers the 2012 Nintendo 3DS lineup which includes ''Paper Mario'', ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' and the newly revealed ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. | ||
*Warp Zone recalls the November 2001 cover story on ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. | *Warp Zone recalls the November 2001 cover story on ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. | ||
*Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console releases of ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'', which receives a staff recommendation, and ''[[Golf]]'', which receives a mixed staff recommendation. | *Download covers the N3DS Virtual Console releases of ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'', which receives a staff recommendation, and ''[[Golf]]'', which receives a mixed staff recommendation. | ||
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*Warp Zone looks back at the December 2001 ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' cover story. | *Warp Zone looks back at the December 2001 ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' cover story. | ||
*The N3DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' is previewed. | *The N3DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' is previewed. | ||
*''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide'' suggests the various Mario games of the Nintendo Selects collection, ''Super Mario 3D Land'' for the platforming purist, ''Mario Kart 7'', ''Mario Sports Mix'', the Mario Wii and [[ | *''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide'' suggests the various Mario games of the Nintendo Selects collection, ''Super Mario 3D Land'' for the platforming purist, ''Mario Kart 7'', ''Mario Sports Mix'', the Mario Wii and [[Nintendo DSi XL]] bundles, and the [[First 4 Figures]] Mario Nintendo DS Holder as gifts. | ||
*''The Jungle V.I.P.'' celebrates the 30th anniversary of Donkey Kong. | *''The Jungle V.I.P.'' celebrates the 30th anniversary of Donkey Kong. | ||
*''Mario Kart 7'' receives a rating of 9.0 out of 10. | *''Mario Kart 7'' receives a rating of 9.0 out of 10. | ||
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*Warp Zone looks back at the 1992 Super Mario comics. | *Warp Zone looks back at the 1992 Super Mario comics. | ||
*Collector's Corner features 9 inch ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' figures and ''Mario Kart Wii'' keychains. | *Collector's Corner features 9 inch ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' figures and ''Mario Kart Wii'' keychains. | ||
*Download highlights ''Donkey Kong'', ''Mario's Picross'', ''Super Mario Land'', ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' and ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!'' as among the best titles | *Download highlights ''Donkey Kong'', ''Mario's Picross'', ''Super Mario Land'', ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' and ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!'' as among the best titles availabe on [[Nintendo eShop]] | ||
*''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', ''Mario Tennis Open'', ''Mario Party 9'' and ''Paper Mario'' (Nintendo 3DS) are previewed. | *''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', ''Mario Tennis Open'', ''Mario Party 9'' and ''Paper Mario'' (Nintendo 3DS) are previewed. | ||
*''Mario Kart 7'' is nominated for Game of the Year (Nintendo 3DS). | *''Mario Kart 7'' is nominated for Game of the Year (Nintendo 3DS). | ||
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*''Iwata Reveals New Plans'' covers a presentation by [[Satoru Iwata]] that announced a new 2D Mario game for Nintendo 3DS. | *''Iwata Reveals New Plans'' covers a presentation by [[Satoru Iwata]] that announced a new 2D Mario game for Nintendo 3DS. | ||
*Star Power profiles [[Daisy]]. | *Star Power profiles [[Daisy]]. | ||
*Collector's Corner covers the K' | *Collector's Corner covers the K'nex Mario Kart track-creating sets. | ||
*''Mario Kart 7'' wins Best Racing Game, Best Multiplayer, Best Racing Game (Readers' Choice) and Best Multiplayer (Readers' Choice). | *''Mario Kart 7'' wins Best Racing Game, Best Multiplayer, Best Racing Game (Readers' Choice) and Best Multiplayer (Readers' Choice). | ||
*''Mario Sports Mix'' wins Best Sports Game (Readers' choice). | *''Mario Sports Mix'' wins Best Sports Game (Readers' choice). | ||
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|''Games are Art''; ''Making Mario''; Collector's Corner;''Ultimate Super Mario''; review; Community | |''Games are Art''; ''Making Mario''; Collector's Corner;''Ultimate Super Mario''; review; Community | ||
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*''Games are Art'' covers Mario appearances at the | *''Games are Art'' covers Mario appearances at the [[wikipedia:Smithosnian American Art Museum|Smithsonian American Art Museum]] and ''The Art of Video Games: From [[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]] to [[wikipedia:Mass Effect|Mass Effect]]'' book. | ||
*''Making Mario'' interviews ''Super Mario 3D Land'' director [[Koichi Hayashida]]. | *''Making Mario'' interviews ''Super Mario 3D Land'' director [[Koichi Hayashida]]. | ||
*Collector's Corner covers | *Collector's Corner covers Banpresto's Super Mario Mini Figure Collection Series 3. | ||
*''Ultimate Super Mario'' ranks the mainline Super Mario series games. | *''Ultimate Super Mario'' ranks the mainline Super Mario series games. | ||
*''Mario Tennis Open'' receives a rating of 7.0 out of 10.0. | *''Mario Tennis Open'' receives a rating of 7.0 out of 10.0. | ||
*Community covers a Mario-themed wedding, skateboard deck, cake and LEGO sculptures. | *Community covers a Mario-themed wedding, skateboard deck, cake and LEGO sculptures. | ||
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==Comics== | ==Comics== | ||
[[File:Nester.jpg|thumb|The 20th anniversary comic]] | [[File:Nester.jpg|thumb|The 20th anniversary comic]] | ||
Several issues of ''Nintendo Power'' have comics within them, | Several issues of ''Nintendo Power'' have comics within them, several of which make references to the ''Mario'' series of games or related media. These comics revolve mostly around the character '''Nester''', who plays various Nintendo games along with other characters. Originally titled "Howard & Nester" (stylized as "Howard & <s>Nester</s> NESTER"), the comics followed both the character '''Howard Philips''' and Nester as they played games and gave out tips. When Howard left, the comics were retitled "Nester's Adventures", and the comics followed Nester and his friends for several issues. After a long hiatus, another unnamed comic was made for ''Nintendo Power''{{'}}s 20th anniversary, which shows a grown-up Nester with an unnamed son. For ''Nintendo Power''{{'}}s final issue, a comic called "Nester & Maxwell" (stylized as "Nester & <s>Maxwell</s> MAX") was done as a callback to the original comic series where Nester and his son '''Maxwell''' talk about ''Nintendo Power''{{'}}s past. | ||
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|Nester is playing ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' when his son comes in with the 20th issue of ''Nintendo Power''. After talking about the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], Nester and his son watch ''[[ | |Nester is playing ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' when his son comes in with the 20th issue of ''Nintendo Power''. After talking about the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], Nester and his son watch ''[[The Wizard]]'', specifically mentioning ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' that is played at the end of the movie, and Nester mentions the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. At the end of the comic, Nester's son gives a tip on how to avoid the [[POW Block]] in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and the two begin racing against each other. | ||
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|The final comic shows Nester reading the final issue of ''Nintendo Power'' in a room with many ''Nintendo Power''-related posters and merchandise, including a poster about ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and the clay models of [[Mario]] and [[Wart]] that was used for the first issue. In the second-to-last panel, Nester's son, Maxwell, invites him to play ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', to which Nester asks his son to create platforms to help him over difficult pits. | |The final comic shows Nester reading the final issue of ''Nintendo Power'' in a room with many ''Nintendo Power''-related posters and merchandise, including a poster about ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and the clay models of [[Mario]] and [[Wart]] that was used for the first issue. In the second-to-last panel, Nester's son, Maxwell, invites him to play ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', to which Nester asks his son to create platforms to help him over difficult pits. | ||
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==Cover gallery== | ==Cover gallery== | ||
Below is a gallery of almost all of the ''Nintendo Power'' covers that [[Mario]] and others have appeared on. Notably, the ''[[ | Below is a gallery of almost all of the ''Nintendo Power'' covers that [[Mario]] and others have appeared on. Notably, the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise has been stated to be the most popular subject of the magazine's covers, having appeared on 57 throughout the magazine's run. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Npissue1.jpg|Issue #1 - ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' | |||
NPIssue11.jpg|Issue #11 - ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | NPIssue11.jpg|Issue #11 - ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | ||
NPSMB3cover.jpg|Issue #13 - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' | NPSMB3cover.jpg|Issue #13 - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' | ||
Isssue18_NP.jpg|Issue #18 - ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' | |||
npissue3.jpg|Issue #28 - ''[[Super Mario World]]'' | npissue3.jpg|Issue #28 - ''[[Super Mario World]]'' | ||
npissue4.jpg|Issue #39 - ''[[Mario Paint]]'' | |||
npissue5.jpg|Issue #41 - ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' | |||
Npissue52.jpg|Issue #52 - ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' | Npissue52.jpg|Issue #52 - ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' | ||
npissue6.jpg|Issue #58 - ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' | npissue6.jpg|Issue #58 - ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' | ||
npissue7.jpg|Issue #61 - ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' | npissue7.jpg|Issue #61 - ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' | ||
DKC_NP.jpg|Issue #66 - ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' | |||
NP DKL.jpg|Issue #74 - ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' | NP DKL.jpg|Issue #74 - ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' | ||
NPVirtualBoyIssue.jpg|Issue #75 - [[Virtual Boy]] | NPVirtualBoyIssue.jpg|Issue #75 - [[Virtual Boy]] | ||
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npissue15.jpg|Issue #93 - ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' | npissue15.jpg|Issue #93 - ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' | ||
npissue16.jpg|Issue #100 - Mario (comes with special golden limited Game Boy Pocket) | npissue16.jpg|Issue #100 - Mario (comes with special golden limited Game Boy Pocket) | ||
NP | NP DKR.jpg|Issue #103 - ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' | ||
npissue17.jpg|Issue #104 - ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' | npissue17.jpg|Issue #104 - ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' | ||
Nintendo Power-Subscribers '99 Preview.jpg|'99 Preview - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', ''[[Mario Party]]'' (included with subscribers' copies of issue #116) | Nintendo Power-Subscribers '99 Preview.jpg|'99 Preview - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', ''[[Mario Party]]'' (included with subscribers' copies of issue #116) | ||
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NP DK64 subscribers.jpg|Issue #126 - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''<br>(subscribers) | NP DK64 subscribers.jpg|Issue #126 - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''<br>(subscribers) | ||
npissue19.jpg|Issue #128 - ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' | npissue19.jpg|Issue #128 - ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' | ||
npissue20.jpg|Issue #135 - ''[[ | npissue20.jpg|Issue #135 - ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' | ||
npissue21.jpg|Issue #141 - ''[[Paper Mario]]'' | npissue21.jpg|Issue #141 - ''[[Paper Mario]]'' | ||
npissue22.jpg|Issue #143 - ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' | npissue22.jpg|Issue #143 - ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' | ||
npissue23.jpg|Issue #145 - ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' | npissue23.jpg|Issue #145 - ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' | ||
npissue24.jpg|Issue #148 - ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' | npissue24.jpg|Issue #148 - ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' | ||
npissue25.jpg|Issue # | npissue25.jpg|Issue #149 - ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' | ||
npissue26.jpg|Issue #151 - ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' | npissue26.jpg|Issue #151 - ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' | ||
npissue27.jpg|Issue #160 - ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' | npissue27.jpg|Issue #160 - ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' | ||
NP_MKDD.jpg|Issue #175 - ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' | |||
NP_PM2.jpg|Issue #185 - ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' | |||
NP Cover. | NP Cover.JPG|Issue #194 - ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' | ||
Vol203. | Vol203.JPG|Issue #203 - ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
NP_WWSM.jpg|Issue #212 - ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' | |||
NP220.jpg|Issue #220 - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' | NP220.jpg|Issue #220 - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' | ||
NP SSBB.jpg|Issue #222 - ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | NP SSBB.jpg|Issue #222 - ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | ||
NP MKWii.jpg|Issue #227 - ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' | NP MKWii.jpg|Issue #227 - ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' | ||
NP233.jpg|Issue #233 - ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' | NP233.jpg|Issue #233 - ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' | ||
NP_TheBrosAreBack.jpg|Issue #244 - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' (newsstand) | |||
NP244 subscriber.jpg|Issue #244 - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' (subscribers) | NP244 subscriber.jpg|Issue #244 - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' (subscribers) | ||
NP WinterGames.jpg|Issue #247 - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' (newsstand) | NP WinterGames.jpg|Issue #247 - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' (newsstand) | ||
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Np 250.png|Issue #250 - 250 Reasons to Love [[Nintendo]] | Np 250.png|Issue #250 - 250 Reasons to Love [[Nintendo]] | ||
NP 254 SuperMarioGalaxy2.jpg|Issue #254 - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' (newsstand) | NP 254 SuperMarioGalaxy2.jpg|Issue #254 - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' (newsstand) | ||
NP Vol260.jpg|Issue #260 - 25 Years of NES (newsstand) | NP Vol260.jpg|Issue #260 - 25 Years of NES (newsstand) | ||
NPDKCR65.png|Issue #261 - ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' | |||
NPDKCR65.png|Issue #261 - ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' | NP263Issue.jpg|Issue #263 - ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' | ||
NP263Issue.jpg|Issue #263 - ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' | |||
NP272 Cover.png|Issue #272 - ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' (newsstand) | NP272 Cover.png|Issue #272 - ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' (newsstand) | ||
NP 272 Subscribers.jpg|Issue #272 - ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' (subscribers) | NP 272 Subscribers.jpg|Issue #272 - ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' (subscribers) | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Nintendo Power Advance== | ||
In 2001, to promote the launch of the [[Game Boy Advance]], Nintendo published a quarterly | In 2001, to promote the launch of the [[Game Boy Advance]], Nintendo published a quarterly spinoff magazine of Nintendo Power entitled [[Nintendo Power Advance]], which featured news, tips and complete walkthroughs for various Game Boy Advance games. It was canceled after only four issues. Mario, however, was featured on three of the four covers (with the remaining featuring [[goldensun:Golden Sun (game)|''Golden Sun'']]). | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
npadvance1.jpg|Issue #1 - ''[[Super Mario Advance]] | npadvance1.jpg|Issue #1 - ''[[Super Mario Advance]] | ||
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==Player's Guides== | ==Player's Guides== | ||
[[File:SGB US Bundle Cover.jpg|thumb|[[Super Game Boy]] came bundled with its own guide.]] | [[File:SGB US Bundle Cover.jpg|thumb|right|[[Super Game Boy]] came bundled with its own guide.]] | ||
From 1991 through 2007, Nintendo Power also published official strategy guides for big Nintendo games. Among the games in the '' | From 1991 through 2007, Nintendo Power also published official strategy guides for big Nintendo games. Among the games in the ''Mario'' series that were given Player's Guides are the following: | ||
*NES Game Atlas | *NES Game Atlas | ||
**''[[Super Mario Bros.]] | **''[[Super Mario Bros.]] | ||
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*''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]] | *''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]] | ||
*''[[Super Mario 64]] | *''[[Super Mario 64]] | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble | *''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]] | ||
*''[[Mario Kart 64]] | *''[[Mario Kart 64]] | ||
*''[[Diddy Kong Racing]] | *''[[Diddy Kong Racing]] | ||
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*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]] | *''[[Super Mario Sunshine]] | ||
*''[[Wario World]] | *''[[Wario World]] | ||
*''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]] | *''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]] | ||
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]] | *''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]] | ||
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*''[[Super Paper Mario]] | *''[[Super Paper Mario]] | ||
===Nintendo Player's Guide Gallery=== | ===Nintendo Player's Guide Gallery=== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
NES Atlas.jpg|[[Nintendo Entertainment System]] | NES Atlas.jpg|[[Nintendo Entertainment System]] | ||
Game Boy NP Guide.JPG|[[Game Boy]] | Game Boy NP Guide.JPG|[[Game Boy]] | ||
Super NES Player's Guide.jpg|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] | Super NES Player's Guide.jpg|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] | ||
Mario Mania cover.jpg| | Mario Mania cover.jpg|[[Mario Mania]] | ||
Super Game Boy Player's Guide.jpg|[[Super Game Boy]] | Super Game Boy Player's Guide.jpg|[[Super Game Boy]] | ||
Super Mario All-Stars Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' | Super Mario All-Stars Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' | ||
Mario Paint Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Mario Paint]]'' | Mario Paint Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Mario Paint]]'' | ||
Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' | Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' | ||
Yoshi's Island Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' | Yoshi's Island Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' | ||
Donkey Kong Country 2 Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' | Donkey Kong Country 2 Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' | ||
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Donkey Kong Country 3 Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' | Donkey Kong Country 3 Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' | ||
MK64 - NPGuide.png|''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' | MK64 - NPGuide.png|''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' | ||
DKR - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' | |||
Donkey Kong 64 Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' | Donkey Kong 64 Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' | ||
Yoshi's Story Player's Guide.png|''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' | Yoshi's Story Player's Guide.png|''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' | ||
Paper Mario Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Paper Mario]]'' | Paper Mario Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Paper Mario]]'' | ||
LM NPGuide. | LM - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' | ||
SMS NPGuide. | SMS - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' | ||
MKDD - NPGuide. | MKDD - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' | ||
Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' | Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' | ||
Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' | Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' | ||
Donkey Kong Country GBA Player's Guide.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) | |||
Yoshi's Island Super Mario Advance 3 Player's Guide.png|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' | Yoshi's Island Super Mario Advance 3 Player's Guide.png|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' | ||
SMA4 | SMA4 - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | ||
MLSS - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' | MLSS - NPGuide.JPG|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' | ||
New Super Mario Bros Player's Guide.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | New Super Mario Bros Player's Guide.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
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*[[Nintendo]] | *[[Nintendo]] | ||
*[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]] | *[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]] | ||
* | *[[wikipedia:NF Magazine|NF Magazine]] | ||
*[[Prima Games]] | *[[Prima Games]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{NIWA|Bulbapedia=1|NWiki=1|ZeldaWiki | {{NIWA|Bulbapedia=1|NWiki=1|ZeldaWiki=1}} | ||
*[ | *[http://www.nintendoforums.com/articles/49/future-officially-takes-over-nintendo-power Future officially takes over Nintendo Power] | ||
*[http://www.nintendopower.com/ Nintendo Power official site (defunct)] | |||
*[http://www.nintendo.com/ Nintendo of America official site] | |||
*[http://www.futureus.com/ Future US official site] | |||
*[http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_Power_volumes A list of Nintendo Power Magazines] | |||
*[http://www.superluigibros.com/nintendo-power-articles/ Super Mario Articles & Comics from Nintendo Power Magazine] | |||
*[[wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] on Wikipedia | |||
*[[wikipedia:Future US|Future US]] on Wikipedia | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references /> | ||
{{ | {{Books}} | ||
[[Category:Magazines]] | [[Category:Magazines]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo Power]] | [[Category:Nintendo Power]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo]] | [[Category:Nintendo]] |