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* Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for Pokédex 3D. | * Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for Pokédex 3D. | ||
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* Power Up features an interview with [[Andy Hartpence]], Online Marketing Director at [[The Pokémon Company International]] and the {{p|Croagunk}} [[C-Gear]] custom skin password. | |||
* Download features the {{p|Tornadus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D. | |||
* ''The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation'' celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 and its biggest hits, including [[Super Smash Bros.]], the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and [[Pokémon Snap]] | |||
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Revision as of 02:07, 18 September 2011
Nintendo Power is the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. Currently, the magazine is published by Future US, a San Francisco-based company which incidentally also publishes the official magazines of Nintendo's rival brands, Microsoft and Sony.
Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon have ran through the magazine during the franchise's history including previews and reviews, strategies, covers, comics, contests, mini-magazines, trading cards and promotional VHS cassettes.
Generation I
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation I
From the January 1998 through August 2000 volumes, Nintendo Power covered Pokémon's success in Japan leading up the the eventual North American releases of Pokémon Red and Blue and other Generation I games on Game Boy and Nintendo 64. When Pokémon was released for the Game Boy, Nintendo Power included 6 mini-issues titled "Pokémon Power" which featured tips and strategies for the for Pokémon Red and Blue versions.
Generation II
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation II
From September 2000 through January 2003, the magazine covers the Generation II starting with Pokémon Gold and Silver and continues coverage of other Pokémon games on Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color and Nintendo GameCube.
Generation III
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation III
The third generation, covered from February 2003 until February 2007, begins with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire on Game Boy Advance and includes other games on GameCube and Nintendo DS.
Generation IV
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation IV
The fourth generation of Pokémon games on Nintendo DS and Wii (including Pokémon games on Virtual Console and WiiWare) beginning with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Generation V
The current generation of Pokémon games on Nintendo DS beginning with Pokémon Black and White
Cover | Volume - Date | Content | Article (if availible) | Notes |
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264 - February 2011 | Back in Black (And White); Nintendo DS Essentials |
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265 - March 2011 | Breeding the Fifth; First Catch; Readers' Choice; Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces |
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269 - July 2011 | eShop 'Til You Drop; Power Profiles |
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270 - August 2011 | Warp Zone; Download |
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271 - September 2011 | Power Up; Download; The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation; Community |
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Cover Count
# | Character | # of appearances |
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025 | Pikachu | 8 |
245 | Suicune | 3 |
243 | Raikou | 2 |
244 | Entei | 2 |
249 | Lugia/Shadow Lugia | 3 |
382 | Kyogre | 2 |
383 | Groudon | 2 |
Ash/Red | 2 | |
003 | Venusaur | 1 |
004 | Charmander | 1 |
006 | Charizard | 1 |
007 | Squirtle | 1 |
052 | Meowth | 1 |
084 | Doduo | 1 |
133 | Eevee | 1 |
150 | Mewtwo | 1 |
201 | Unown | 1 |
250 | Ho-Oh | 2 |
251 | Celebi | 1 |
252 | Treecko | 1 |
384 | Rayquaza | 1 |
483 | Dialga | 1 |
484 | Palkia | 1 |
487 | Giratina | 1 |
Wes | 1 | |
Kellyn | 1 | |
Kate | 1 | |
495 | Snivy | 1 |
498 | Tepig | 1 |
501 | Oshawott | 1 |
643 | Reshiram | 1 |
644 | Zekrom | 1 |
See also
External links
- Nintendo Power official site
- Nintendo of America official site
- Future US official site
- Nintendo Power on Wikipedia
- Future US on Wikipedia