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Content
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Notes
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104
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January 1998
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Nintendo Space World '97 Report
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A look at the Japanese Nintendo expo which features the announcement of "Pocket Monsters" arrival in North America in 1998. Also featured were the Japanese announcements of the Gold and Silver versions and early looks at Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Snap and Hey You, Pikachu! for the Nintendo 64 Disk Drive.
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105
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February 1998
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Giant Game Boy is the Little System That Could
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News article about the resurgence of the Game Boy's popularity, mentioning Pocket Monsters' - now rechristened "Pokémon" – arrival in North America.
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108
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May 1998
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special feature
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An introduction to the Pokémon franchise covering the games, TCG, anime and the Japanese obsession with Pokémon in general.
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109
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June 1998
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E3 1998 report
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Covers Pokémon Red and Blue Versions, Pokémon Pikachu and Game Boy Color.
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111
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August 1998
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Nintendo Power Online Update
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Covers official Nintendo websites, including Pokémon.com.
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113
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October 1998
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review
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Pokémon Red and Blue receive an overall rating of 7.2 out of 10.
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117
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February 1999
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Classified Information; Pokémon Game Link Special
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Safari Zone Cheat
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118
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March 1999
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subscription bonus; 1998 Nintendo Power Award Nominations; Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Pinball news; TCG feature
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- With a subscription, readers could choose a Pokémon Player's Guide as a free gift
- Pokémon Red and Blue are nominated for Best Story, Most Innovative, Best Adventure Game, and Best Game Boy Game
- Pokémon Pikachu is nominated for Best Accessory/Development and is also included in the grand prize for the Player's Poll Contest
- The TCG feature came with a Charmeleon card.
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119
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April 1999
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subscription bonus; Super Smash Bros. article and Player's Poll Contest; PokéCenter section debuts
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- Subscribers can now also choose a TCG Two Player Starter Set
- PokéCenter, a monthly feature, is introduced. The first edition focuses on the touring schedule, PokéChat FAQ, All Nippon Airways planes and reader art.
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120
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May 1999
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Pokémon Snap article; E3 1999 guide; 1998 Nintendo Power Awards; PokéCenter
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121
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June 1999
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Pokémon Snap cover story; Player's Poll Contest; PokéCenter; review
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- Player's Poll Contest prizes included a trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom, Pokémon Snap game and Pikachu camera
- PokéCenter covers Pokémon Yellow and Hasbro bean bag Pokémon
- Pokémon Snap receives an overall rating of 8.7 out of 10.
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122
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July 1999
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subscription bonus; Classified Information; Pokémon Pinball strategy; Player's Poll Contest; Counselors' Corner; PokéCenter; review
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- Subscribers can now choose a Pokémon Snap Player's Guide or Pokémon T-shirt, plus a Pikachu card
- Super Smash Bros. Smashing Bonuses and "Stealing Lives" trick
- Player's Poll Contest prizes include copies of Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium, Super Smash Bros., Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Yellow, among other games.
- Counselors' Corner answers Super Smash Bros. questions
- PokéCenter features interview with Creatures, Inc.'s Tsunekaz Ishihara and Pokémon Snap Scrapbook
- Pokémon Pinball receives overall rating of 7.4 out of 10.
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123
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August 1999
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Counselors' Corner; PokéCenter
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124
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September 1999
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Counselors' Corner; PokéCenter; Arena; Player's Poll Contest
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- Counselors' Corner answers Super Smash Bros. questions
- PokéCenter covers Pokémon League Summer Training Your '99, a fan-made Pikachu Beetle Matchbox (toy), Jungle expansion set and Pokémon 2.B.A. Master CD
- Subscribers recieved an E3 Pikachu card
- Arena presents challenges in Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Pinball and two Pokémon-related quizes
- Player's Poll Contest prizes include a trip to Los Angeles for a special screening of Pokémon: The First Movie, screening passes for runners up and a copy of Pokémon Yellow.
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125
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October 1999
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Pokémon Yellow cover story; PokéCenter; Arena
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- PokéCenter covers Pokémon Snap high scores, Pokémon at the White House and counterfeit products
- Cover story includes a Surfing Pikachu giveaway
- Arena offers Pokémon Snap challenge
- Pokémon Yellow recieves an overall rating of 8.0 out of 10.
- Pokémon Gold and Silver are among the highlights of Nintendo Spaceworld '99.
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126
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November 1999
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Pokécenter; Arena
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- Pokécenter covers Pokémon Snap “Take Your Best Shot” contest, Spaceworld, Mew giveaways and Pokémon: The First Movie
- Arena features Pokémon challenges and rebus puzzle
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127
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December 1999
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Pokécenter; Arena; Pak Peeks
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128
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January 2000
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millenium predictions/1999 in review; Pokécenter; Player's Poll Contest; Arena
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- Pokécenter covers Pokémon Tradng Card Game, The Learning Company products and the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver in Japan
- Player's Poll Contest prizes include TCG merchandise and Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color
- Arena features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
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129
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February 2000
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Pokémon Stadium preview, Pokécenter, Arena
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- Pokécenter covers advanced Pokémon training, Toy Biz Pokémon marbles and reveals some Generation II Pokémon
- Arena features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
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130
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March 2000
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Pokémon Stadium cover story; subscription bonus; Pokécenter; 1999 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations, Arena; review
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- Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium or Pokémpn Trading Card Game Game Boy Player's Guide or a Pokémon TV Animation Comic
- Pokécenter covers Pokémon Stadium Tour, Pokémon Stadium Nintendo 64 bundle set and the departure of Brock from the anime
- Pokémon Pinball is nominated for Best Game Boy Game
- Pokémon Snap is nominated for Best Graphics, Most Innovative, Best Sound, Toughest Level/Task (Photographing Mew) and Best N64 Game
- Pokémon Yellow is nominated for Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game
- Super Smash Bros is nominated for Most Innovative, Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game; Coolest Weapon or Move (Kirby's Swallow Attack), Toughest Level/Task (Yoshi's Bonus Practice 1) and Best N64 Game
- Arena features a Pokémon Stadium puzzle
- Pokémon Stadium receives an overall rating of 8.8 out of 10
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131
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April 2000
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Arena; Pokécenter; Goomba Gazette; Pokémon Trading Card Game strategy; review
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- Arena features Pokémon Stadium and Super Smash Bros. challenges and a Pokémon "Hidden Words" story game
- Pokécenter covers the upcoming Pokémon games, including "Pokémon Attack" (Pokémon Puzzle League and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge), toys at Toy Fair 2000
- April Fool's joke Goomba Gazette includes a small blurb revealing Lapras as the Loch Ness Monster
- Pokémon Trading Card Game receives and overall rating of 8.2 out of 10
- Issue included Pokémon Trading Card Game "flapper card"; Mewtwo TCG card and Pokémon Stadium sticker cards
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132
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May 2000
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subscription bonus; E3 2000 coverage; Pokécenter; 1999 Nintendo Power Awards; Arena
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- Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium T-shirt
- E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pokémon the Movie 2000 and Pokémon Pikachu 2
- Pokécenter covers status ailments and the Team Rocket expansion
- Pokémon Yellow wins Best Game Based on a Movie/TV Series, Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game Awards
- Super Smash Bros. wins Most Innovative, Best Game Featuring Pokémon, Guiltiest Pleasure (Pummeling Pikachu), Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game and Coolest Weapon or Move Awards
- Arena features Super Smash Bros. a challenge and a Pokémon/E3 quiz
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133
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June 2000
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Power Online; Pokécenter; E3 2000 coverage; Arena
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- Power Online covers official Nintendo websites
- Pokécenter covers Pokémon the Movie 2000 and Pokémon Trading Card Game Tour
- E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver and provides English names, Johto Dex and National Dex numbers for some Generation II species
- Arena features a Super Smash Bros. Challenge and a Pokémon game
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134
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July 2000
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Pokécenter; Player's Poll Contest; Arena
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135
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August 2000
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Pokécenter; Arena; Pak Watch
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- Pokécenter features official Pokémon Gold and Silver news and Pokémon the Movie 2000 preview special
- Arena features a Super Smash Bros. challenge and a Pokémon counting game
- Pak Watch previews the newly renamed Pokémon Puzzle League and Pikachu Nintendo 64
- subscribers received a Dark Persian TCG card
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136
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September 2000
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Pokémon Gold and Silver cover story; Pokémon Puzzle League strategy; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Player's Poll Contest; review
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- Classified Information features secrets for Pokémon Yellow, Red & Blue and Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Pokécenter covers the Time Capsule, announces the English names of Gligar, Hoppip and Scizor and reader-sent arts and crafts
- Player's Poll Contest prizes include limited edition Pokémon Gold and Silver Game Boy Color and Gold and Silver videogames
- Pokémon Puzzle League earns an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10
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137
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October 2000
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subscription bonus; NP Online; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; Arena; Pokécenter; Nintendo Space World 2000 report; review; Pak Watch
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- Subscribers could now choose Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver Bundle Paks, each including a game, player's guide and 3-pin set
- NP Online covers pokemongold.com & pokemonsilver.com, Pokémon Puzzle League strategy, Pokémon Gold and Silver pre-sell contest and Poké Karaoke
- Arena features challenges for Pokémon Puzzle League and Super Smash Bros.
- Pokécenter reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
- Subscribers received a Sabrina's Abra TCG card
- Space World report covers the Gamecube, Meowth's Party, Game Boy Advance, and The Mobile Adapter GB and Pokémon Crystal
- Pokémon Gold & Silver received an average review of 8.7 out of 10
- Pak Watch previews Hey You, Pikachu!
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138
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November 2000
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Hey You, Pikachu! cover story; NP Online; Pokécenter; Arena; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; review; Pak Watch
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- NP Online covers Hey You, Pikachu! on Pokemon.com
- Pokécenter reveals the English names of 23 Generation II Pokémon and covers Pokémon Live! and the Lugia PT Cruiser
- Arena features a Super Smash Bros. challenge (score 999% using just one combo) and Pokémon games
- Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
- Pak Watch previews Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
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139
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December 2000
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NP Online; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Pokémon Puzzle Challenge strategy; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; Arena
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- NP Online covers heyyoupikachu.com and pokemonpuzzleleague.com
- Classified Information features codes for Pokémon Puzzle League
- Pokécenter reveals the English names of 23 more Generation II Pokémon and announces Pokémon Stadium 2 and Neo Genesis (TCG) expansion
- Arena features a Super Smash Bros. challenge scoreboard and a Pokémon activity
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140
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January 2001
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Game Watch; Nintendo Online; Classified Information; Pokécenter; review
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- Game Watch (formerly Pak Watch) previews Pokémon Stadium GS (Pokémon Stadium 2)
- Nintendo Online covers pokémonpuzzlechallenge.com
- Classified Information debunks the rumor that Lugia is obtainable in the Generation I games
- Pokécenter reveals the English names of 8 Generation II Pokémon and covers Kellogg's Pokémon Pop-Tarts and Pokémon cereal
- Pokémon Puzzle Challenge receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
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141
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February 2001
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Pokémon Stadium 2 special feature; Player's Choice; Pokécenter; Player's Poll Contest
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- Additions to the Player's Choice series include Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Snap and Super Smash Bros.
- Pokécenter reveals the English names of 8 more Generation II Pokémon and covers the Gold and Silver Limited Edition Pokémon Game Boy Color
- Player's Poll Contest grand prize includes a trip to E3 2001 in a Pikachu VW Beetle
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142
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March 2001
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Pokémon Stadium 2 cover story; Pokécenter; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; review
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- Pokécenter covers rare Pokémon locations, Pokémon 3:The Movie and Kids' WB!'s Poké Read-a-Rama program
- Hey You, Pikachu! is nominated for the Most Innovative, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Yelling at Pikachu)
- Pokémon Gold and Silver are nominated for the Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Pokémon Game, Best New Villain (Rival), Strangest New Character (Raikou/Entei/Suicune) and Best Sequel
- Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is nominated for the Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
- Pokémon Puzzle League is nominated for Best Multiplayer, Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
- Pokémon Stadium is nominated for the Best Game Play Variety, Best Minigame/Mode (Sushi-Go-Round), Best Multiplayer, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Battling Magikarp)
- Pokémon Trading Card Game is nominated for the Best Pokémon Game and Strangest New Character (Imakuni?)
- Pokémon Stadium 2 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5
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143
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April 2001
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Nintendo Online; Pokémon Stadium 2 strategy; Classified Information; Pokécenter
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- Nintendo Online covers pokemonstadium.com
- Classified Information debunks the Mew truck rumor
- Pokécenter covers the The Spell of the Unown and Pikachu & Pichu and the Pokémon making their animated debuts in the two features
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144
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May 2001
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Pokécenter; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards
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- Pokécenter covers the Japanese announcements of the Card-e Reader and Game Boy Advance Pokémon games, Celebi in Pokémon Stadium 2, Toy Fair 2001 and the announcement of a U.S. release for Pokémon Crystal
- Pokémon Gold and Silver win Best RPG/Strategy Game and Best Pokémon Game Awards
- Pokémon Puzzle League wins Best Puzzle Game Award
- Pokémon Stadium wins Best Minigame/Mode Award (Sushi-Go-Round)
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145
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June 2001
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subscription bonus; Nintendo Gamecube Revealed; Pokécenter
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- subscribers could now choose the Pokémon Stadium 2 Player's Guide as their free gift
- Nintendo Gamecube Revealed article features a look at Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Pokécenter covers held items and fan-made arts and crafts
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146
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July 2001
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E3 2001; Pokémon Crystal special feature; Pokécenter
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- E3 2001 coverage previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Pokécenter covers Pokémon at E3 and offers a Celebi Giveaway
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147
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August 2001
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Nintendo Online; Nintendo Gamecube: Action!; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Pokémon Crystal strategy; review
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- Nintendo Online covers pokemoncrystal.com
- Nintendo Gamecube: Action! previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Classified Information debunks the rumors that Metal Mario and Master Hand are playable in Super Smash Bros.
- Pokécenter covers a Pokémon Crystal Q & A and Poké Read-a-Rama prizes
- Pokémon Crystal receives and overall rating of 4 out of 5
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148
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September 2001
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Nintendo Prepares for Space World; Pokécenter
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- Space World article covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and Celebi E-Card
- Pokécenter features a "Pokémon Poetry Slam"
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149
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October 2001
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Space World 2001 report; Pokécenter
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- Space World report covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Card-E Reader
- Pokécenter covers Johto League Champions on Kids' WB! and a fan-made Pikachu Halloween pumpkin
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150
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November 2001
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Super Smash Bros. Melee special feature; Classified Information; Pokécenter
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- Classified Information debunks the rumor that the Orange Islands are in the videogames
- Pokécenter focuses on Mewtwo in honor of the magazine's 150th issue
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151
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December 2001
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Super Smash Bros. Melee cover story; Pokécenter; review
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- Pokécenter covers the opening of Pokémon Center New York
- Super Smash Bros. Melee receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
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152
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January 2002
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Super Smash Bros. Melee game strategy; Pokécenter
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153
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February 2002
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
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- Nintendo Online covers smashbros.com
- Pokécenter continues its coverage of the opening on Pokémon Center New York, including a look at Pokémon Mini
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154
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March 2002
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‘’Classified Information’’; ‘’Pokécenter’’; 2001 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations
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- ‘’Classified Information’’ reveals how to unlock every fighter, stage and play mode in Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Pokémon Crystal is nominated for Best Game Boy Color Game, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best New Character (The Playable Female Trainer) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (clear the Battle Tower)
- Pokémon Stadium 2 is nominated for Best N64 Game, Best Sequel, Best Minigame (Clear-Cut Challenge) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (beat with rental Pokémon)
- Super Smash Bros. Melee is nominated for Best Nintendo Gamecube Game, Best Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best Minigame (Homerun Contest), Best Replay Value, Best New Character (Sandbag), Best New Villain (Giga Bowser), Best New Weapon/Item (Super Scope), The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (unlock every trophy), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends (smash an opponent off the stage) and Most Frustrating Moment (being eliminated by the 99th fighter in 100-Man Melee)
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155
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April 2002
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Power On; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Arena
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- Power On, a department about gaming culture, covers Toy Fair 2002 and features Pokémon collectibles by Tomy
- Classified Information reveals trophy locations in Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Pokécenter covers the Japanese announcement of Guardian Spirits of the Water Capital and reveals Latias, Latios and Sohnano (Wynaut) from the upcoming Pokémon games on Game Boy Advance
- Arena features the challenge of beating te final Event Match in Super Smash Bros.Melee with the fastest time
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156
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May 2002
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subscriptions bonus; Power On; Pokécenter; Arena; 2001 Nintendo Power Awards winners
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- Readers could now choose a Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide as a free gift for subscribing
- Power On features an activity which quizes readers on terms that apply to Pikmin, Pac-Man or Pokémon
- Pokécenter reveals the appearances of Duskull and Volbeat
- Arena covers custom Super Smash Bros. Melee parameters
- Super Smash Bros. Melee wins Best Overall Game, Best Nintendo Gamecube Game, Best Overall Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best Minigame, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best New Villain, Best New Item/Weapon, Best Secret/Unlockable Character (Mr. Game and Watch), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends, Most Frustrating Moment, The Hardest Job in All of Gaming, and Best Game URL Awards
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157
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June 2002
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Power On; Classified Information; Pokécenter
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- Power On features reader-made Pokémon- and Super Smash Bros.-themed cakes
- Classified Information features various Super Smash Bros. Melee surprises, features and strategies
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158
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July 2002
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Pokécenter
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Pokécenter covers Pokémon postage stamps
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159
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August 2002
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Pokécenter; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
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- Pokécenter covers the release of Pokémon 4Ever and a Kmart-exclusive line of Pokémon products
- Sweepstakes prizes include a shopping spree at Pokémon Center and a Pokémon Center Exclusive Version of the Game Boy Advance
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160
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September 2002
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e-Reader special feature; Pokécenter
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Pokécenter reveals the titles of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire and the appearances of Pelipper, Sharpedo amd Shroomish
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161
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October 2002
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Classified Information; e-Reader article; Pokécenter
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- Classified Information covers trophy room oddities in Super Smash Bros. Melee and debunks the rumors that Sonic and Tails are in the game
- Pokécenter previews Pokémon 4Ever and Celebi card
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162
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November 2002
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Pokécenter
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Pokécenter covers the Expedition TCG expansion and its Dot Code Technology
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163
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December 2002
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Classified Information; Pokécenter
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164
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January 2003
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Pokécenter
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Pokécenter covers the Japanese launch of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and reveals Team Magma and Team Aqua
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165
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Febraury 2003
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
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- Nintendo Online covers pokemon-games.com
- Pokécenter features an extended Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire preview
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166
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March 2003
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subscription bundle; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
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- 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
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167
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April 2003
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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
- Nintendo Online highlights pokemon-games.com
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168
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May 2003
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Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire strategy
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169
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June 2003
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E3 preview; Pokécenter
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170
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July/August 2003
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Pokécenter
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171
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September 2003
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Game Watch; Pokécenter
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- 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
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172
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October 2003
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
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- Nintendo Online highlights Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire coverage at pokemon-games.com
- Pokécenter covers EX Sandstorm and the Sealed Chamber
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173
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November 2003
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
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- 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
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174
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December 2003
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Game Watch; Pokécenter
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- Game Watch covers the then-unnamed GBA Wireless Adapter and it's pending Japanese release along with two also unnamed Pokémon games
- Pokécenter covers the unveiling of Jirachi, Pokémon Battle-e Card sets, Pokémon Festa, EX Dragon, Pokémon Organized Play and TCG strategy
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175
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January 2004
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; 2003 Buyer's Guide
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- 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
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176
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February 2004
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
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- 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
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177
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March 2004
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Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
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- 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"
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178
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April 2004
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Pokémon Colosseum cover story; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; 2003 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; Epic Center
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- 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
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179
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May 2004
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Game Watch; Pokémon Colosseum strategy; Pokécenter; review
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180
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June 2004
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2003 Nintendo Power Awards; Pokécenter; Pokémon Colosseum strategy
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- Pokémon Channel wins Strangest Concept Award
- Pokécenter announces "Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green" (sp) 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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181
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July 2004
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E3 2004: The Inside Story; Game Boy Advance Video special feature; Pokécenter
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- E3 2004: The Inside Story previews Pokémon FiredRed and LeafGreen and the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter
- Pokécenter covers Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen at E3 and the EX Hidden Legends TCG expansion
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182
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August 2004
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Power On; E3 2004: The Blow-by-Blow; Pokécenter
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- 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
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183
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September 2004
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Pokécenter
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Pokécenter covers the updated Kanto region and Generation I starters
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184
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October 2004
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen cover story; subscription bonus; Nintendo Online; Pokécenter; review
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- 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
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