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[[File:Nintendo Power magazine logo.png|right|thumb|Nintendo Power]] | ---- | ||
'''Nintendo Power''' was the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. | [[File:Nintendo Power magazine logo.png|right|thumb|Nintendo Power's logo]] | ||
'''Nintendo Power''' was the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. Between the end of 2007 and the end of 2012, the magazine was published by Future US, a San Francisco-based company which also publishes the official magazines of Nintendo's rival brands, Microsoft and Sony. | |||
Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon 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. | Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon ran through the magazine during the franchise's history including previews and reviews, strategies, covers, comics, contests, mini-magazines, trading cards, posters, and promotional VHS cassettes. | ||
Nintendo Power ceased publication at the end of 2012. | Nintendo Power ceased publication at the end of 2012. | ||
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Between the January 1998 and August 2000 volumes, Nintendo Power covered Pokémon's success in Japan leading up to the eventual North American releases of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and other Generation I games on the [[Game Boy]] and [[Nintendo 64]]. When Pokémon was first released for the Game Boy, Nintendo Power included 6 mini-issues titled "{{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}}" which featured tips and strategies for Pokémon Red and Blue. | |||
===[[Generation II]]=== | ===[[Generation II]]=== | ||
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation II}} | {{main|Nintendo Power/Generation II}} | ||
Between September 2000 and January 2003, the magazine covered the Generation II games starting with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} and continued coverage of other Pokémon games on the Nintendo 64, [[Game Boy Color]], and [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | |||
===[[Generation III]]=== | ===[[Generation III]]=== | ||
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation III}} | {{main|Nintendo Power/Generation III}} | ||
From February 2003 until February 2007, the magazine covered the Generation III games, beginning with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on the [[Game Boy Advance]] and including other games on the GameCube and [[Nintendo DS]]. | |||
===[[Generation IV]]=== | ===[[Generation IV]]=== | ||
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation IV}} | {{main|Nintendo Power/Generation IV}} | ||
From March 2007 until January 2011, the magazine covered the Generation IV games, beginning with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and including other games on the Nintendo DS and [[Wii]] (including Pokémon games on [[WiiWare]] and the [[Virtual Console]]). | |||
===[[Generation V]]=== | ===[[Generation V]]=== | ||
From February 2011 until May 2012, the magazine covered the Generation V games on the Nintendo DS, beginning with {{game|Black and White|s}}. | |||
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* ''eShop 'Til You Drop'' covers the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} update and [[Pokédex 3D]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]]. | * ''eShop 'Til You Drop'' covers the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} update and [[Pokédex 3D]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]]. | ||
* ''Power Profiles'' interviews [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] musical | * ''Power Profiles'' interviews [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] musical contributor {{wp|Yoko Shimomura}} | ||
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* Warp Zone looks back at the August 2001 coverage of | * Warp Zone looks back at the August 2001 coverage of {{game|Crystal}}. | ||
* Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for [[Pokédex 3D]]. | * Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for [[Pokédex 3D]]. | ||
* With the magazine came a DVD with the [[BW001|first episode]] of [[Pokémon: Black | * With the magazine came a DVD with the [[BW001|first episode]] of [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]], and a music video called [[Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)]] by Presidents of the United States of America. <!--Made to promote B+W in t=conjunction with TPCi--> | ||
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* Download features the {{p|Tornadus}} [[AR Marker]] for Pokédex 3D. | * 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]] | * ''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]] | ||
* Community features fan-made plush toys of various videogame | * Community features fan-made plush toys of various videogame characters, including {{p|Houndour}}. | ||
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* ''Battle and Boogie'' covers the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Musical shows|Carnival Pokémon]] {{pkmn|Musical}} promotion and | * ''Battle and Boogie'' covers the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Musical shows|Carnival Pokémon]] {{pkmn|Musical}} promotion and Pokémon Autumn Friendly tournament. | ||
* Warp Zone looks back at the November 2006 [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] cover story. | * Warp Zone looks back at the November 2006 [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team ]] cover story. | ||
* Download features the {{p|Landorus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D. | * Download features the {{p|Landorus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D. | ||
* ''Think Outside the Cube'' celebrates the 10th anniversary of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and counts down the console's top 25, listing [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] at number 4. | * ''Think Outside the Cube'' celebrates the 10th anniversary of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and counts down the console's top 25, listing [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] at number 4. | ||
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* ''Deck the Halls'' covers the | * ''Deck the Halls'' covers the {{pkmn|Dream World}} [[Décor|holiday decorations]] | ||
* 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. | ||
* Download features the {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}} AR Markers for Pokédex 3D. | * Download features the {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}} AR Markers for Pokédex 3D. | ||
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* ''Back in Black (and White)'' covers the announcement of {{ | * ''Back in Black (and White)'' covers the announcement of {{B2W2}} | ||
* Community covers homemade plushes of each of | * Community covers homemade plushes of each of {{wk|Kirby}}'s Smash Bros. hats and a blog that offers videogame-inspired recipes, including [[Poffins]]. | ||
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==Official Nintendo Player's Guides== | |||
Nintendo Power also published several strategy guides, branded as the "Official Nintendo Player's Guide". In 2007, Nintendo Power magazine announced that they were no longer publishing strategy guides, instead referring to [[Prima Games]] as a licensed alternative. | |||
===List of Player's Guides published by Nintendo Power=== | |||
====Core series==== | |||
* [[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon: Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Emerald: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: The Ultimate National Pokédex]] | |||
====Side series==== | |||
* [[Pokémon Stadium: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Stadium 2: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Colosseum: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Battle Revolution: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
====Spin-off games==== | |||
* [[Pokémon Snap: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Ranger: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[http://www.futureus.com/ Future US official site] | *[http://www.futureus.com/ Future US official site] | ||
* | *{{wp|Nintendo Power}} on Wikipedia | ||
* | *{{wp|Future US}} on Wikipedia | ||
*{{nw|Nintendo Power}} on NintendoWiki | |||
*{{smw|Nintendo Power}} on Super Mario Wiki | |||
*{{zw|Nintendo Power}} on Zelda Wiki | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 4 May 2024
- NP redirects here. For the Nintendo Black Star Promotional TCG cards, see Nintendo Black Star Promos (TCG). For the wiki that the prefix "NP" redirects to, see Nookipedia.
- If you were looking for the cartridge, see Nintendo Power (cartridge).
Nintendo Power was the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. Between the end of 2007 and the end of 2012, the magazine was published by Future US, a San Francisco-based company which also publishes the official magazines of Nintendo's rival brands, Microsoft and Sony.
Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon ran through the magazine during the franchise's history including previews and reviews, strategies, covers, comics, contests, mini-magazines, trading cards, posters, and promotional VHS cassettes.
Nintendo Power ceased publication at the end of 2012.
Generation I
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation I
Between the January 1998 and August 2000 volumes, Nintendo Power covered Pokémon's success in Japan leading up to the eventual North American releases of Pokémon Red and Blue and other Generation I games on the Game Boy and Nintendo 64. When Pokémon was first released for the Game Boy, Nintendo Power included 6 mini-issues titled "Pokémon Power" which featured tips and strategies for Pokémon Red and Blue.
Generation II
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation II
Between September 2000 and January 2003, the magazine covered the Generation II games starting with Pokémon Gold and Silver and continued coverage of other Pokémon games on the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and Nintendo GameCube.
Generation III
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation III
From February 2003 until February 2007, the magazine covered the Generation III games, beginning with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire on the Game Boy Advance and including other games on the GameCube and Nintendo DS.
Generation IV
- Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation IV
From March 2007 until January 2011, the magazine covered the Generation IV games, beginning with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and including other games on the Nintendo DS and Wii (including Pokémon games on WiiWare and the Virtual Console).
Generation V
From February 2011 until May 2012, the magazine covered the Generation V games on the Nintendo DS, beginning with Pokémon Black and White.
Cover | Volume - Date | Content | Article (if available) | 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; Freebies |
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271 - September 2011 | Power Up; Download; The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation; Community |
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272 - October 2011 | PGL Halloween Hijinks; Wii Millionaire's Club; Download; Ready to Rumble |
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273 - November 2011 | Battle and Boogie; Warp Zone; Download; Think Outside the Cube; review: Rumble Pack; Community |
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274 - December 2011 | Deck the Halls; Warp Zone; Download; Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide |
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275 - January/February 2012 | Wonders Never Cease; 2011 Nintendo Power Awards Nominees |
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276 - March 2012 | 2011 Nintendo Power Awards; review |
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277 - April 2012 | Back in Black (and White); Community |
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278 - May 2012 | The Warrior Within |
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Cover count
# | Pokémon/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 |
Official Nintendo Player's Guides
Nintendo Power also published several strategy guides, branded as the "Official Nintendo Player's Guide". In 2007, Nintendo Power magazine announced that they were no longer publishing strategy guides, instead referring to Prima Games as a licensed alternative.
List of Player's Guides published by Nintendo Power
Core series
- Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon: Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex
- Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Emerald: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: The Ultimate National Pokédex
Side series
- Pokémon Stadium: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Colosseum: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Battle Revolution: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
Spin-off games
- Pokémon Snap: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Trading Card Game: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Pokémon Ranger: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
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
- Nintendo Power on NintendoWiki
- Nintendo Power on Super Mario Wiki
- Nintendo Power on Zelda Wiki
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