R.i.p. Nintendo Power: Discussion Thread

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R.i.p. Nintendo Power: Discussion Thread; 1988-2012:share your memories of this legendary mag, if you have any...
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Chompman	Dec 13 2012, 09:24 PM Post #1
The Jaw-ggernaught of Justice. Posts: 8,749 Group: A Rank Legend Member #11,663 Joined: December 16, 2010 Gender: Male Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 5138-3458-7044 Nintendo ID: Ajkunai1991	Helloz, Well you should be able to tell exactly what kind of topic this is. In this topic, we celebrate..AND mourn the passing of a titan in video gaming journalism. That's right. I'm talking about.... In case you have been living under a rock for quite a while/ haven't picked up a single issue (this possibly couldn't had happened to you...did it?)/too shocked to make a topic about this (VERY SURPRISED that no one made a topic for this yet!!!) here's the deal.... This month marks the absolute END of the tomes of epic awesomeness that is known as Nintendo Power. No one really knows (IMO) exactly WHY they're doing this (And before you ask, NO. They are NOT, AS FAR AS I KNOW, PLANNING TO GO ONLINE, LIKE SO MANY OTHER MAGAZINES HAVE ALREADY DONE.) it is simply a very painful thing to hear. This thread was made to do two things; (A) share your fondest memories of NP all throughout its history (1988-present) and (B) share the things you'll miss most now that it's out of business, and not publishing anymore (And no, there hasn't been any talk about a new publisher either). Or you can do both. That's three things, but hey, who's really counting? Well, share away. --The K-- I guess i can share my memories with NP..... For me, it started back in 2006, with the issue that heralded the DS release of New Super Mario Bros. For me that began the first of 6 years waiting for issues, reading them until i grown bored of reading them, and anticipating the next issue. My favorite section was the Pulse section of the mag. I always liked reading what other people had written to the mag about, and reading what response that the editing team had came up with. That in of itself was a treat. I remember all the great pull-out posters that came with those...like that one for that gamecube game called Odama (I pretty sure you guys know that one....) or that one for Sonic's 15th anniversary (Sonic the hedgehog Genesis-GBA). It was those posters that I also looked forward to. Heck, i even hung a majority of them on my wall back when i was living in Chicago!! However I had to take them down when it was finally time to move....not cool. all that aside, I remember when I read the first issue in which was published by the new publisher, which was Future US. The cover? SUPER...SMAAAAAAAAAAASH BROS. BRAWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! I was excited, for sure. However, not excited for the long wait that associated with that title. But yeah...Those were my fondest memories with NP.
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VlaDDrakkeN	Dec 13 2012, 10:52 PM Post #2
The Jester Posts: 1,902 Group: S Rank Hero Member #6,850 Joined: March 22, 2008 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: VlaDDrakkeN Game Currently Playing: My New Computer	The thing is, I don't have massive fond memories of Nintendo Power. But its been my go too magazine for Nintendo for as long back as I can remember. It saddened me to see it gone now.
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snow toilet	Dec 13 2012, 11:57 PM Post #3
Huffing Kitty Litty Posts: 796 Group: E Rank Hero Member #11,631 Joined: December 7, 2010 Gender: Male Playstation Network ID: SnowToilet Nintendo ID: MegaVectorman Game Currently Playing: Parasite Eve	The only memory I have of Nintendo Power magazine is reading an article about the GBA re-release of Super Mario World while I was in middle school.



Neo Metallix	Dec 14 2012, 12:44 PM Post #4
~Doomsday Overlord~ Posts: 15,568 Group: =SB= Emperor Member #1 Joined: April 8, 2006 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: Doc_Of_D Game Currently Playing: Tales of Xillia	Well I for one never bought a Nintendo Power(although I did look over a few of my friend's issues) but it does sadden me. It was a good magazine and, unfortunately, pretty much all magazines are going dead including The Official Playstation Magazine. I guess it's because gamers don't really need them anymore since most gamers get the info much faster on news websites.
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HollyYoshi	Dec 15 2012, 01:29 PM Post #5
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	As someone who has fond memories of reading Nintendo Power as a child, I have to say this saddens me. It was definitely my favorite gaming magazine.



Fenroar	Dec 15 2012, 01:40 PM Post #6
Perfectionist Posts: 3,036 Group: E Rank Legend Member #9,478 Joined: November 2, 2008 Gender: Male 3DS Friend Code: 1504-6189-5960	Kristmas Kunai Dec 13 2012, 09:24 PM This month marks the absolute END of the tomes of epic awesomeness that is known as Nintendo Power. No one really knows (IMO) exactly WHY they're doing this (And before you ask, NO. They are NOT, AS FAR AS I KNOW, PLANNING TO GO ONLINE, LIKE SO MANY OTHER MAGAZINES HAVE ALREADY DONE.) it is simply a very painful thing to hear. It's simply due to tough times. Nothing more to it sadly. I used to subscribe to the magazine, but eventually stopped. I did continue reading the series at the library though. They definitely had some nice previews, though their reviews I wasn't too fond of half the time. So yeah, it was sad to see them go. Bought the last issue a while ago, and nearly brought a tear to my eye.



Chompman	Dec 15 2012, 06:16 PM Post #7
The Jaw-ggernaught of Justice. Posts: 8,749 Group: A Rank Legend Member #11,663 Joined: December 16, 2010 Gender: Male Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 5138-3458-7044 Nintendo ID: Ajkunai1991	^^ I forgot about this.^^ Tough times can be the culprit of this too. However, an opinion is an opinion. Thank you everyone for responding to this thus far including the great and powerful Neo Metallix!! Now keep it up!! -Kristmas-
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Fenroar	Dec 15 2012, 07:32 PM Post #8
Perfectionist Posts: 3,036 Group: E Rank Legend Member #9,478 Joined: November 2, 2008 Gender: Male 3DS Friend Code: 1504-6189-5960	Kristmas Kunai Dec 15 2012, 06:16 PM ^^ I forgot about this.^^ Tough times can be the culprit of this too. However, an opinion is an opinion. What? No, no, no. That really is the culprit. There's no conspiracy or anything surrounding this. It's just the truth.



Cee Jay Haych	Dec 16 2012, 12:48 AM Post #9
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	It's true, The Internet has hit the magazine industry hard by doing what it does only faster as well as giving fans the chance to voice there own opinions. What I find strange is Nintendo's decision to stop production of this magazine yet still continue with the Official Nintendo Magazine (The UK equivalent of Nintendo Power) Does the UK population really read more magazines then the US?



Chompman	Dec 16 2012, 06:39 PM Post #10
The Jaw-ggernaught of Justice. Posts: 8,749 Group: A Rank Legend Member #11,663 Joined: December 16, 2010 Gender: Male Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 5138-3458-7044 Nintendo ID: Ajkunai1991	^^actually, NP is separate from The big N. but i agree with both above posts.^^
	The Dark Jaws of Justice. My bark is as equally deadly as my bite. I'm CHOMPMAN! Everything you need to know about me....right in here!!! My Art Gallery, MoMK!! Visit it today!!! my own forum. Drop by and visit, will ya? Team Kunai (AKA My Close Friends!!) Zell (BANNED...RIP YA TROLL YOU!!!) FiniteZero/Batman (Always changing his set, that one!!) SegaLove (MIA-Please come back!!!) Pianta Swolverine T.M.T.I.X. (The Miracle That Is Xion) Josh The hedgehog Extra Speed Wanna be a part of TEAM KUNAI? Let me know!!! TEAM KUNAI RP's Aaron and Gena series Party Rock!! (Completed) The Quills of Dominion (In Progress/ON HIATUS, WILL RELOCATE) One Kunai in a Million (completed)


Fenroar	Dec 16 2012, 07:46 PM Post #11
Perfectionist Posts: 3,036 Group: E Rank Legend Member #9,478 Joined: November 2, 2008 Gender: Male 3DS Friend Code: 1504-6189-5960	Kristmas Kunai Dec 16 2012, 06:39 PM ^^actually, NP is separate from The big N. but i agree with both above posts.^^ Kinda. They are seperate, but when given the choice to refund it or make it digitally, Nintendo of America wasn't interested. Likely due to the different branches.



Chompman	Dec 16 2012, 07:50 PM Post #12
The Jaw-ggernaught of Justice. Posts: 8,749 Group: A Rank Legend Member #11,663 Joined: December 16, 2010 Gender: Male Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 5138-3458-7044 Nintendo ID: Ajkunai1991	Hmmmm..that makes sense.
	The Dark Jaws of Justice. My bark is as equally deadly as my bite. I'm CHOMPMAN! Everything you need to know about me....right in here!!! My Art Gallery, MoMK!! Visit it today!!! my own forum. Drop by and visit, will ya? Team Kunai (AKA My Close Friends!!) Zell (BANNED...RIP YA TROLL YOU!!!) FiniteZero/Batman (Always changing his set, that one!!) SegaLove (MIA-Please come back!!!) Pianta Swolverine T.M.T.I.X. (The Miracle That Is Xion) Josh The hedgehog Extra Speed Wanna be a part of TEAM KUNAI? Let me know!!! TEAM KUNAI RP's Aaron and Gena series Party Rock!! (Completed) The Quills of Dominion (In Progress/ON HIATUS, WILL RELOCATE) One Kunai in a Million (completed)


Jenna Jay	Dec 27 2012, 04:07 PM Post #13
Stealing Talents! Posts: 1,123 Group: A Rank Hero Member #10,323 Joined: September 5, 2009 Gender: Female Game Currently Playing: Shovel Knight	Good news everyone! Nintendo announced just a few months ago it was no longer publishing Nintendo Power Magazines. Well, it looks like Nintendo Force will be taking its place and picking up where the longtime magazine series left off. They have been building a team since the original announcement that Nintendo Power would no longer be in business and they are promising the entire selection of content that the original magazine offered. You can follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook as well. This is not run by Nintendo itself, but a group that thought it was a shame to see the magazine end. We luck out as consumers because it looks like they put together a really great team. Nintendo Force is expected to launch in January and 100% of their first issues earning will be donated to charity. Edited by Jenna Jay, Dec 27 2012, 04:09 PM.



Lord Bowie	Jan 2 2013, 10:07 PM Post #14
What is the difference between a duck? Posts: 4,799 Group: Former Monarchs Member #7,312 Joined: April 10, 2008 Playstation Network ID: Allbowdown Xbox Live Gamertag: allbowdown	Gaming mags are going the way of the dinosaur specifically because of economics. Physical material.. be it magazines and newspapers are still nicevolumes of information, but it is becoming harder and harder to compete with the internet, combined with the fact you have to dispose the physical mediums sooner or later. Another old bonus specific to gaming magazines were Demo discs.. now that the majority of demo material can just be downloaded through in-system stores, the need for the disc in each issue pretty much evaporated. I love gaming magazines, but I'm well aware that Nintendo Power, Official Playstation, and soon Official Xbox I'm sure will all be gone simply because they are no longer a profitable venture. And while it is a nice endeavor, I don't expect Nintendo Force to last more than a year or two once it's creators start hemorrhaging money. Digital information isn't the way of the future, it has already proven to be the way of today, and magazines can't compete with it, especially the Gaming ones that rely on an already tech savvy audience.
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Breakfast Princess	Jan 2 2013, 10:29 PM Post #15
The most important meal of the day Posts: 1,763 Group: S Rank Hero Member #11,251 Joined: July 20, 2010 Gender: Female Country: Brazil Xbox Live Gamertag: AngelSpartaness 3DS Friend Code: 061945741822 Nintendo ID: AngelSpartaness Game Currently Playing: Kameo: Elements of Power	Simply put, Nintendo Power just wasn't as funny as some of the other huge game magazines out there. I like my game mags funny, 'cause I mean come on, they aren't newspapers! There should be just the right amount of informative hilarity in there. It was alright, I've only read a few issues when my cousin used to get them, but it just wasn't my favorite. That's just my opinion though.



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