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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers [http://www.pokemon-games.com/ pokemon-games.com]
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers [http://www.pokemon-games.com/ pokemon-games.com]
* ''Pokécenter'' features an extended [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]] preview
* ''Pokécenter'' features an extended {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} preview
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* ''Pokécenter'' continues its extended preview of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
* ''Pokécenter'' continues its extended preview of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
* Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire receive an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5
* Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire receive an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5
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| ''Game Watch''; ''Nintendo Online''; Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire strategy; bonus poster
| ''Game Watch''; ''Nintendo Online''; Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire strategy; bonus poster
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* ''Game Watch'' gaming news announces that [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] is among the new Player's Choice titles for [[Gamecube]]
* ''Game Watch'' gaming news announces that [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] is among the new Player's Choice titles for [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]
* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights pokemon-games.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights pokemon-games.com
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* E3 preview features first look at [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
* E3 preview features first look at [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
* ''Pokécenter'' features Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire strategy and version-exclusive Pokémon and covers the Pokémon Heroes theatrical release and {{TCG|EX Ruby and Sapphire}} TCG expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' features Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire strategy and version-exclusive Pokémon and covers the Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias theatrical release and {{TCG|EX Ruby and Sapphire}} TCG expansion
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the E3 appearances of Pokémon Colosseum, [[Pokémon Channel]], [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, the {{OBP|Eon Ticket|e-Card}}, [[Pokémon Advanced]], the Hoenn Battle Tower and the EX Ruby and Sapphire expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the E3 appearances of Pokémon Colosseum, [[Pokémon Channel]], {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}} and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, the {{OBP|Eon Ticket|e-Card}}, [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]], the Hoenn Battle Tower and the EX Ruby and Sapphire expansion
* Issue included {{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Kyogre ex|1}} and {{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Groudon ex|2}} TCG cards
* Issue included {{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Kyogre ex|1}} and {{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Groudon ex|2}} TCG cards
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* ''Game Watch'' covers The Eon Ticket Summer Tour at [[wp:Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us]]
* ''Game Watch'' covers The Eon Ticket Summer Tour at [[wp:Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers a preview of Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon-e TCG strategy and the [[Sky Pillar]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers a preview of Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon-e TCG strategy and the [[Sky Pillar]]
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* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire coverage at pokemon-games.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire coverage at pokemon-games.com
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} and the [[Sealed Chamber]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} and the [[Sealed Chamber]]
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* Issue includes an Eon Ticket
* Issue includes an Eon Ticket
* Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire receives an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5
* Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire receives an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5
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* ''Game Watch'' covers the then-unnamed [[GBA Wireless Adapter]] and its pending Japanese release along with [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|two also unnamed Pokémon games]]
* ''Game Watch'' covers the then-unnamed [[GBA Wireless Adapter]] and its pending Japanese release along with [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|two also unnamed Pokémon games]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the unveiling of {{p|Jirachi}}, Pokémon Battle-e Card sets, [[Pokémon Festa]], {{TCG|EX Dragon}}, Pokémon Organized Play and TCG strategy
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the unveiling of {{p|Jirachi}}, Pokémon Battle-e Card sets, [[Pokémon Festa]], {{TCG|EX Dragon}}, Pokémon Organized Play and TCG strategy
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers the EX Dragon sweepstakes at nintendo.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers the EX Dragon sweepstakes at nintendo.com
* ''Pokécenter'' covers an extended Pokémon Channel preview, Jirachi in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, and {{TCG|WindBlast}} and {{TCG|FireFang}} decks
* ''Pokécenter'' covers an extended Pokémon Channel preview, Jirachi in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, and {{TCG|WindBlast}} and {{TCG|FireFang}} decks
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Pokémon Colosseum release date, Jirachi in Pokémon Channel and EX Dragon booster packs
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Pokémon Colosseum release date, Jirachi in Pokémon Channel and EX Dragon booster packs
* Pokémon Channel receives an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5
* Pokémon Channel receives an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers Pokémon Colosseum at www.pokemon-games.com and preorder Bonus Disc at nintendo.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers Pokémon Colosseum at www.pokemon-games.com and preorder Bonus Disc at nintendo.com
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Colosseum's Story mode and Bonus Disc, Pokémon-e TCG at {{wp|Gen Con}} and EX Dragon "gossip"
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Colosseum's Story mode and Bonus Disc, Pokémon-e TCG at {{wp|Gen Con}} and EX Dragon "gossip"
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers the [[Purification]] Center at www.pokemon-games.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers the [[Purification]] Center at www.pokemon-games.com
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} expansion, Kids' WB Poké Card Creator contest; Pokémon TCG Sweepstakes (prizes include Team Magma or Team Aqua T-shirts) and the [[Berry glitch|Berry Program]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} expansion, Kids' WB Poké Card Creator contest; Pokémon TCG Sweepstakes (prizes include Team Magma or Team Aqua T-shirts) and the [[Berry glitch|Berry Program]]
* Pokémon Channel is nominated for Best New Character (The [[TV]]) and Strangest Concept (Teaching Pikachu to watch television)
* Pokémon Channel is nominated for Best New Character (The [[Television|TV]]) and Strangest Concept (Teaching {{p|Pikachu}} to watch television)
* Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire are nominated for GBA Game of the Year, Best GBA RPG/Strategy Game and Best Villain (Team Aqua and Team Magma)
* Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire are nominated for GBA Game of the Year, Best GBA RPG/Strategy Game and Best Villain (Team Aqua and Team Magma)
* ''Epic Center'', Nintendo Power's RPG/Strategy department, features an interview with members of [[Genius Sonority]]
* ''Epic Center'', Nintendo Power's RPG/Strategy department, features an interview with members of [[Genius Sonority]]
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* ''Game Watch'' covers [[Game Boy Advance Video]]
* ''Game Watch'' covers [[Game Boy Advance Video]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|Team Magma}} and {{TCG|Team Aqua}} theme decks
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|Team Magma}} and {{TCG|Team Aqua}} theme decks
* Pokémon Colosseum receives an overall rating of 4.7 outof 5
* Pokémon Colosseum receives an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5
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* Pokémon Channel wins Strangest Concept Award
* Pokémon Channel wins Strangest Concept Award
* ''Pokécenter'' announces {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and the games' connectivity with Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, as well as how to breed the Generation II [[starter]] Pokémon
* ''Pokécenter'' announces {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and the games' connectivity with Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, as well as how to breed the Generation II [[starter Pokémon]].
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* ''E3 2004: The Inside Story'' previews Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and the [[Game Boy Advance]] Wireless Adapter
* ''E3 2004: The Inside Story'' previews Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and the [[Game Boy Advance]] Wireless Adapter
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen at E3 and the {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} TCG expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen at E3 and the {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} TCG expansion
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* ''Power On'' features an E3 swag sweepstakes with Pokémon bracelets and stuffed toys included among the prizes
* ''Power On'' features an E3 swag sweepstakes with Pokémon bracelets and stuffed toys included among the prizes
* E3 2004 special feature includes coverage of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen  
* E3 2004 special feature includes coverage of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen  
* ''Pokécenter'' covers E3 2004 and speculation of Pokémon on [[Nintendo DS]], Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire retailing at Pokémon Center NY and pokemoncenter.com, [[Jirachi Wish Maker]] and EX Hidden Legends booster packs  
* ''Pokécenter'' covers E3 2004 and speculation of Pokémon on [[Nintendo DS]], Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire retailing at Pokémon Center NY and pokemoncenter.com, [[M06|Jirachi Wish Maker]] and EX Hidden Legends booster packs  
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| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the updated [[Kanto]] region and Generation I starters
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the updated [[Kanto]] region and Generation I starters
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} TCG expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' covers {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} TCG expansion
* Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen receive overall ratings of 4.5 out of 5
* Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen receive overall ratings of 4.5 out of 5
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| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen strategy; ''Pokécenter''
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen strategy; ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' covers EX FireRed and LeafGreen booster packs
| ''Pokécenter'' covers EX FireRed and LeafGreen booster packs
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[EX Team Rocket Returns]] TCG expansion, {{ka|Victory Road}}, the [[Elite Four]] and the [[Sevii Islands]] in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[EX Team Rocket Returns]] TCG expansion, {{ka|Victory Road}}, the [[Elite Four]] and the [[Sevii Islands]] in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
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| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the announcement of [[Pokémon Dash]] and EX Team Rocket Returns and the {{TCG|2004 World Championships}}  
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the announcement of [[Pokémon Dash]] and EX Team Rocket Returns and the {{TCG|2004 World Championships}}  
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| ''9 Trends Set to Drive '05''; ''Pokécenter''
| ''9 Trends Set to Drive '05''; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''9 Trends Set to Drive '05'' announces [[Pokémon Emerald]]
* ''9 Trends Set to Drive '05'' announces {{game|Emerald}}
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Dash, [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] {{Star}} and [[Destiny Deoxys]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Dash, [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] {{Star}} and [[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]
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* Pokémon Colosseum is nominated for Best RPG/Strategy Game (GCN), Best Villain ([[Miror B.]]) and Greatest Challenge (Beating everyone on [[Mt. Battle]])
* Pokémon Colosseum is nominated for Best RPG/Strategy Game (GCN), Best Villain ([[Miror B.]]) and Greatest Challenge (Beating everyone on [[Mt. Battle]])
* Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are nominated for Game of the Year (GBA) and Best RPG/Strategy Game (GBA)
* Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are nominated for Game of the Year (GBA) and Best RPG/Strategy Game (GBA)
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* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights Pokémon Emerald coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights Pokémon Emerald coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
* ''Pokécenter'' previews Pokémon Emerald, its differences from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the [[Battle Frontier (Hoenn)|Battle Frontier]] and presell giveaway
* ''Pokécenter'' previews Pokémon Emerald, its differences from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} and presell giveaway
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Battle Frontier's facilities and other attractions
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Battle Frontier's facilities and other attractions
* Pokémon Dash receives an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5
* Pokémon Dash receives an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5
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* Subscription bundle now includes Pokémon Emerald game, player's guide and Deoxys T-Shirt
* Subscription bundle now includes Pokémon Emerald game, player's guide and Deoxys T-Shirt
* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights [[Frontier Brain]] coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' highlights [[Frontier Brain]] coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the [[PokéPark]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the {{OBP|PokéPark|theme park}}
* Pokémon Emerald receives an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5
* Pokémon Emerald receives an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5
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* ''Hoenn Havoc!'' provides Pokémon Emerald walkthrough  
* ''Hoenn Havoc!'' provides Pokémon Emerald walkthrough  
* ''Community'', Nintendo Power's new department highlighting gaming culture and events covers the [[Pokémon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Brain Battle]] held April 30, 2005 in Seattle  
* ''Community'', Nintendo Power's new department highlighting gaming culture and events covers the [[Pokémon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Brain Battle]] held April 30, 2005 in Seattle  
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* ''A World Apart'' covers the transformation of Pokémon Center New York to [[wp:Nintendo World Store|Nintendo World]]
* ''A World Apart'' covers the transformation of Pokémon Center New York to [[wp:Nintendo World Store|Nintendo World]]
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon-related events at the opening of Nintendo World
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon-related events at the opening of Nintendo World
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* ''Smash Planet'' covers the popularity and controversies of Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Smash Planet'' covers the popularity and controversies of Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Community'' features readers' team submissions
* ''Community'' features readers' team submissions
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* Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness' release date is revealed
* Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness' release date is revealed
* NP Top 200, a listing of the top 200 Nintendo-system games leading up Volume 200, lists [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Pokémon Trading Card Game]] at 189  
* NP Top 200, a listing of the top 200 Nintendo-system games leading up Volume 200, lists {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} at 189  
* [[EX Unseen Forces]] sticker set included
* [[EX Unseen Forces]] sticker set included
* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon XD skin for Nintendo Gamecube, The [[Pokémon Rocks America]] Tour and the Melee FC3 Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament
* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon XD skin for Nintendo GameCube, The [[Pokémon Rocks America]] Tour and the Melee FC3 Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament
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| November 2005
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness cover story, NP Top 200; review; Pokémon quiz
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness cover story, NP Top 200; review; Pokémon quiz
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* Pokémon XD is highlighted on the Don't-Miss Calender in the News department
* Pokémon XD is highlighted on the Don't-Miss Calendar in the News department
* NP Top 200 lists [[Pokémon Snap]] at 154 and Pokémon Colosseum at 121
* NP Top 200 lists [[Pokémon Snap]] at 154 and Pokémon Colosseum at 121
* Pokémon XD receives a rating of 8.5 out of 10  
* Pokémon XD receives a rating of 8.5 out of 10  
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* ''Community'' features reader-submitted essays on what kind of Pokémon they would be
* ''Community'' features reader-submitted essays on what kind of Pokémon they would be
* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon XD player's guide
* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon XD player's guide
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| NP Top 200; ''Classified Info'';
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* NP Top 200 lists {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} at 80 and {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} at 64
* ''Classified Info'' covers [[Realgam Tower]] in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
* ''Classified Info'' covers [[Realgam Tower]] in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
* Pokémon Emerald in highlighted in the reviews archive
* Pokémon Emerald in highlighted in the reviews archive
* Pokémon XD is featured in a Sage (online community member) Review
* Pokémon XD is featured in a Sage (online community member) Review
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| ''Pokémon, Face-to-Face''; NP Top 200; ''Community''
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* ''Pokémon, Face-to-Face'' announces [[Pokémon Trozei]]
* ''Pokémon, Face-to-Face'' announces [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
* NP Top 200 lists [[Super Smash Bros.]] at 19 and Super Smash Bros. Melee at 16  
* NP Top 200 lists [[Super Smash Bros.]] at 19 and Super Smash Bros. Melee at 16  
* ''Community'' recaps Pokémon Rocks America 2005
* ''Community'' recaps Pokémon Rocks America 2005
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* Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is nominated for Game of the Year (All Systems)
* Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is nominated for Game of the Year (All Systems)
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon's 10th anniversary
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon's 10th anniversary
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* Pokémon Trozei receives a rating of 8.5 out of 10
* Pokémon Trozei receives a rating of 8.5 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers the tour dates of [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]]
* ''Community'' covers the tour dates of [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]]
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* Pokémon Trozei is highlighted in the reviews archive
* Pokémon Trozei is highlighted in the reviews archive
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon 10th Anniversary events at [[wp:Space Center Houston|Space Center Houston]]
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon 10th Anniversary events at [[wp:Space Center Houston|Space Center Houston]]
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| Pokémon Trozei is highlighted in the reviews archive
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| ''New Pokémon Perspectives''; ''The Wii Experience''; ''Community''
| ''New Pokémon Perspectives''; ''The Wii Experience''; ''Community''
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* ''New Pokémon Perspectives'' announces {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} and {{g|Ranger}}
* ''New Pokémon Perspectives'' announces [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
* ''The Wii Experience'' announces [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
* ''The Wii Experience'' announces [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
* ''Community'' features a reader-submitted Pokémon bedroom mural
* ''Community'' features a reader-submitted Pokémon bedroom mural
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* Smash Files, which profiles Super Smash Bros. Brawl fighters, features [[wp:Solid Snake|Solid Snake]]
* Smash Files, which profiles Super Smash Bros. Brawl fighters, features [[wp:Solid Snake|Solid Snake]]
* ''The Top 25 Wii Want'' lists Super Smash Bros. Brawl at #6
* ''The Top 25 Wii Want'' lists Super Smash Bros. Brawl at #6
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* ''Mystery Meet'' covers Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
* ''Mystery Meet'' covers Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
* ''Point/Counterpoint'', a debate column, asks "Which new character will dominate Super Smash Bro. Brawl?"
* ''Point/Counterpoint'', a debate column, asks "Which new character will dominate Super Smash Bro. Brawl?"
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| Smash Files; Pokémon Ranger preview; ''Free Play''; ''Dungeon Masters''; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; ''Community''
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* Smash Files profiles [[wp:Pit (Nintendo)|Pit]]
* ''Free Play'' includes Pokémon Trozei among the 50 DS titles with notable wireless connectivity
* ''Dungeon Masters'' interviews [[The Pokémon Company]]'s [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] and [[Chunsoft]]'s [[wp:Koichi Nakamura|Kouichi Nakamura]]
* ''Community'' covers {{p|Mew}} distribution
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon cover story; Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; review; ''Community''
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* Smash Files profiles {{wk|Kirby}}
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team earn ratings of 8.0 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers Pokémon events in [[wp:New York City|New York City]], [[wp:Major League Gaming|MLG's]] Super Smash Bros. Melee Playoffs and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon art Contest winners
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| Smash Files; ''Stay in the Loop''; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; review; ''Community''; subscription bonus
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* Smash Files profiles [[wp:Wario|Wario]]
* ''Stay in the Loop'' covers Pokémon Ranger
* Pokémon Ranger receives a rating of 7.0 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers the Pikachu balloon at the [[wp:Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade|2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]]
* Subscribers bundles include Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon player's guides
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| ''Fur Fighter''; Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; ''NP's Holiday Travel Guide''
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* ''Fur Fighter'' covers the Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailer revealing [[wp:Fox McCloud|Fox McCloud]]
* Smash Files profiles Pikachu
* ''NP's Holiday Travel Guide'' includes Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team among the Nintendo DS games suggested for holiday travel
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| ''Springtime for Pokémon''; Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga
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Revision as of 03:42, 19 April 2015

←Nintendo Power

Cover Volume Date Content Notes
165 February 2003 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
166 March 2003 subscription bundle; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
  • Subscription bundle includes Pokémon Ruby and/or Sapphire games, Official Player's Guide and Game Link Cable
  • Nintendo Online highlights Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire coverage at pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter continues its extended preview of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire receive an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5
NP167.jpg 167 April 2003 Game Watch; Nintendo Online; Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire strategy; bonus poster
  • Game Watch gaming news announces that Super Smash Bros. Melee is among the new Player's Choice titles for GameCube
  • Nintendo Online highlights pokemon-games.com
168 May 2003 Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire strategy
169 June 2003 E3 2003 preview; Pokécenter
170 July/August 2003 Pokécenter
171 September 2003 Game Watch; Pokécenter
  • Game Watch covers The Eon Ticket Summer Tour at Toys "R" Us
  • Pokécenter covers a preview of Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon-e TCG strategy and the Sky Pillar
172 October 2003 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
  • Nintendo Online highlights Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire coverage at pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter covers EX Sandstorm and the Sealed Chamber
173 November 2003 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
  • Nintendo Online covers the prizes given away, including Pokémon-related prizes, through My Nintendo at nintendo.com
  • Pokécenter covers a Pokémon Channel sneak peek, Pokémon Colosseum's adventure mode, Pokémon Battle e Promotional cards, EX Sandstorm TCG strategy and use of the Eon Ticket
  • Issue includes an Eon Ticket
  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire receives an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5
174 December 2003 Game Watch; Pokécenter
175 January 2004 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; 2003 Buyer's Guide
  • Nintendo Online covers the EX Dragon sweepstakes at nintendo.com
  • Pokécenter covers an extended Pokémon Channel preview, Jirachi in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, and WindBlast and FireFang decks
176 February 2004 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
  • Nintendo Online covers pokemonchannel.tv
  • Pokécenter covers the Pokémon Colosseum release date, Jirachi in Pokémon Channel and EX Dragon booster packs
  • Pokémon Channel receives an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5
177 March 2004 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
  • Nintendo Online covers Pokémon Colosseum at www.pokemon-games.com and preorder Bonus Disc at nintendo.com
  • Pokécenter covers Pokémon Colosseum's Story mode and Bonus Disc, Pokémon-e TCG at Gen Con and EX Dragon "gossip"
NP178.jpg 178 April 2004 Pokémon Colosseum cover story; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; 2003 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; Epic Center
  • Nintendo Online covers the Purification Center at www.pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter covers EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion, Kids' WB Poké Card Creator contest; Pokémon TCG Sweepstakes (prizes include Team Magma or Team Aqua T-shirts) and the Berry Program
  • Pokémon Channel is nominated for Best New Character (The TV) and Strangest Concept (Teaching Pikachu to watch television)
  • Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire are nominated for GBA Game of the Year, Best GBA RPG/Strategy Game and Best Villain (Team Aqua and Team Magma)
  • Epic Center, Nintendo Power's RPG/Strategy department, features an interview with members of Genius Sonority
179 May 2004 Game Watch; Pokémon Colosseum strategy; Pokécenter; review
180 June 2004 2003 Nintendo Power Awards; Pokécenter; Pokémon Colosseum strategy
  • Pokémon Channel wins Strangest Concept Award
  • Pokécenter announces FireRed and LeafGreen Versions and the games' connectivity with Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, as well as how to breed the Generation II starter Pokémon.
181 July 2004 E3 2004: The Inside Story; Game Boy Advance Video special feature; Pokécenter
  • E3 2004: The Inside Story previews Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter
  • Pokécenter covers Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen at E3 and the EX Hidden Legends TCG expansion
182 August 2004 Power On; E3 2004: The Blow-by-Blow; Pokécenter
  • Power On features an E3 swag sweepstakes with Pokémon bracelets and stuffed toys included among the prizes
  • E3 2004 special feature includes coverage of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
  • Pokécenter covers E3 2004 and speculation of Pokémon on Nintendo DS, Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire retailing at Pokémon Center NY and pokemoncenter.com, Jirachi Wish Maker and EX Hidden Legends booster packs
183 September 2004 Pokécenter Pokécenter covers the updated Kanto region and Generation I starters
NP184.jpg 184 October 2004 Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen cover story; subscription bonus; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
  • Subscribers bundles include Pokémon FireRed and/or LeafGreen games and player's guide
  • Nintendo Online highlights Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen at pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter covers EX FireRed & LeafGreen TCG expansion
  • Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen receive overall ratings of 4.5 out of 5
185 November 2004 Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen strategy; Pokécenter Pokécenter covers EX FireRed and LeafGreen booster packs
186 December 2004 GBA Video special feature; Pokécenter
187 January 2005 Pokécenter Pokécenter covers the announcement of Pokémon Dash and EX Team Rocket Returns and the 2004 World Championships
188 February 2005 9 Trends Set to Drive '05; Pokécenter
189 March 2005 Pokécenter; 2004 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations
  • Pokécenter covers the release of Destiny Deoxys on DVD, EX Deoxys TCG expansion and Pokémon Emerald
  • Pokémon Colosseum is nominated for Best RPG/Strategy Game (GCN), Best Villain (Miror B.) and Greatest Challenge (Beating everyone on Mt. Battle)
  • Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are nominated for Game of the Year (GBA) and Best RPG/Strategy Game (GBA)
190 April 2005 Nintendo Online; Pokémon Dash special feature; Pokécenter
  • Nintendo Online highlights Pokémon Emerald coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter previews Pokémon Emerald, its differences from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the Battle Frontier and presell giveaway
191 May 2005 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
  • Nintendo Online highlights the Pokémon Emerald sub-site and Pokémon Dash coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter covers the Battle Frontier's facilities and other attractions
  • Pokémon Dash receives an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5
NP192.jpg 192 June 2005 Pokémon Emerald cover story; subscription bundle; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
  • Subscription bundle now includes Pokémon Emerald game, player's guide and Deoxys T-Shirt
  • Nintendo Online highlights Frontier Brain coverage at www.pokemon-games.com
  • Pokécenter covers the PokéPark
  • Pokémon Emerald receives an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5
193 July 2005 Pokémon XD Exposed; Hoenn Havoc!; Community
194 August 2005 I LOVE LA; Built to Last; A World Apart; Community
  • I LOVE LA covers E3 2005 and the announcement of Revolution (Wii) and Pokémon XD's subtitle, Gale of Darkness
  • Built to Last provides a retrospective on the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Pokémon franchise
  • A World Apart covers the transformation of Pokémon Center New York to Nintendo World
  • Community covers Pokémon-related events at the opening of Nintendo World
195 September 2005 The Agony and the XD; Smash Planet; Community
  • The Agony and the XD previews Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
  • Smash Planet covers the popularity and controversies of Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Community features readers' team submissions
196 October 2008 NP Top 200; Community
  • Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness' release date is revealed
  • NP Top 200, a listing of the top 200 Nintendo-system games leading up Volume 200, lists Pokémon Trading Card Game at 189
  • EX Unseen Forces sticker set included
  • Community covers the Pokémon XD skin for Nintendo GameCube, The Pokémon Rocks America Tour and the Melee FC3 Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament
NP197.jpg 197 November 2005 Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness cover story, NP Top 200; review; Pokémon quiz
  • Pokémon XD is highlighted on the Don't-Miss Calendar in the News department
  • NP Top 200 lists Pokémon Snap at 154 and Pokémon Colosseum at 121
  • Pokémon XD receives a rating of 8.5 out of 10
198 December 2005 NP Top 200; Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness strategy; Community; subscription bonus
  • NP Top 200 lists Pokémon Puzzle League at 92 and Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald at 88
  • Community features reader-submitted essays on what kind of Pokémon they would be
  • Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon XD player's guide
199 January 2006 NP Top 200; Classified Info;
200 February 2006 Pokémon, Face-to-Face; NP Top 200; Community
  • Pokémon, Face-to-Face announces Pokémon Trozei!
  • NP Top 200 lists Super Smash Bros. at 19 and Super Smash Bros. Melee at 16
  • Community recaps Pokémon Rocks America 2005
201 March 2006 Pokémon Trozei preview; 2005 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; Community
  • Pokémon Emerald is nominated for Game of the Year (GBA), Best RPG/Strategy Game and Game of the Year (All Systems)
  • Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is nominated for Game of the Year (All Systems)
  • Community covers Pokémon's 10th anniversary
202 April 2006 review; Community
203 May 2006 Community
  • News department covers Pokémon mobile-phone content
  • Pokémon Trozei is highlighted in the reviews archive
  • Community covers Pokémon 10th Anniversary events at Space Center Houston
204 June 2006 Pokémon Trozei is highlighted in the reviews archive
205 July 2006 New Pokémon Perspectives; The Wii Experience; Community
206 August 2006 Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon preview; The Top 25 Wii Want
  • Smash Files, which profiles Super Smash Bros. Brawl fighters, features Solid Snake
  • The Top 25 Wii Want lists Super Smash Bros. Brawl at #6
NP207.jpg 207 September 2006 Smash Files; Mystery Meet; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; Point/Counterpoint
  • Smash Files profiles Mario
  • Mystery Meet covers Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
  • Point/Counterpoint, a debate column, asks "Which new character will dominate Super Smash Bro. Brawl?"
NP208.jpg 208 October 2006 Smash Files; Pokémon Ranger preview; Free Play; Dungeon Masters; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; Community
NP209.jpg 209 November 2006 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon cover story; Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; review; Community
  • Smash Files profiles Kirby
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team earn ratings of 8.0 out of 10
  • Community covers Pokémon events in New York City, MLG's Super Smash Bros. Melee Playoffs and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon art Contest winners
NP210.jpg 210 December 2006 Smash Files; Stay in the Loop; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; review; Community; subscription bonus
  • Smash Files profiles Wario
  • Stay in the Loop covers Pokémon Ranger
  • Pokémon Ranger receives a rating of 7.0 out of 10
  • Community covers the Pikachu balloon at the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  • Subscribers bundles include Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon player's guides
NP211.jpg 211 January 2007 Fur Fighter; Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga; NP's Holiday Travel Guide
  • Fur Fighter covers the Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailer revealing Fox McCloud
  • Smash Files profiles Pikachu
  • NP's Holiday Travel Guide includes Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team among the Nintendo DS games suggested for holiday travel
NP212.jpg 212 February 2007 Springtime for Pokémon; Smash Files; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon manga
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