Editing Nintendo Power

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Nintendo Power''}}{{Infobox Magazine
|name            = ''Nintendo Power''
|logo            = [[File:Nintendo Power Logo.svg|200px]]
|image           = [[File:Nintendo Power First Issue.png|200px]]
|caption         = First issue of ''Nintendo Power'', July/August 1988
|editor          = Steve Thomason {{Colorshow|gray|{{s|(2012)}}|hex=false}}
|formereditor    = Yoshio Tsuboike {{Colorshow|gray|{{s|(2001?-2003?)}}|hex=false}}<br>Chris Slate {{Colorshow|gray|{{s|(2008-2011)}}|hex=false}}
|staff writer    = Alan Averill {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|145-166}}|hex=false}}<br>Justin Cheng<br>Jessica Folsom {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|163-166}}|hex=false}}<br>Steven Grimm {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|153-166}}|hex=false}}<br>Chris Hoffman<br>George Sinfield {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|145-159}}|hex=false}}<br>Phil Theobald<br>Steve Thomason {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|166}}|hex=false}}<br>Jennifer Villareal {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|145-161}}|hex=false}}<br>Drew Williams {{Colorshow|gray|- {{s|145-152}}|hex=false}}
|category        = Video games
|frequency       = Monthly
|circulation     = 475,000+<ref>{{Cite web|author=Erik Kain|date=August 23, 2012|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/08/23/nintendo-power-magazine-will-cease-publication-this-december-according-to-nintendo/?sh=7fd19fb17d5c|title=Nintendo Power Magazine Will Cease Publication This December According To Nintendo|site=Forbes|retrieved=September 14, 2021}}</ref>
|publisher       = Nintendo <small>(former)</small>, Future US <small>(current)</small>
|firstdate       = July/August 1988
|lastdate        = December 2012
|country         = {{Flag|USA}} United States<br>{{Flag|CAN}} Canada
|language        = English
}}
'''''Nintendo Power''''' was the official [[Nintendo]] magazine for North America. It  has supplied Nintendo fans with in-game information for 24 years starting with its July/August 1988 issue and ending in December 2012.

==''Animal Crossing'' in ''Nintendo Power''==
The {{SER}} appears in the following issues of ''Nintendo Power'':
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''145'''}}<br>{{s|June 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 145 June 2001 40-41.jpg|x48px]]
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*As part of a special feature covering the reveal of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] at E3 2001, ''Animal Forest'' is mentioned as a "major release for GCN" on page 40.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=2|{{b|'''146'''}}<br>{{s|July 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 146 July 2001 19.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 19.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 146 July 2001 40.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Screenshots of {{PG}} from an E3 2001 video presentation appear on page 40.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''147'''}}<br>{{s|August 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 147 August 2001 19.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 19.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=2|{{b|'''148'''}}<br>{{s|September 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 148 September 2001 9.jpg|x48px]]
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*Staff writers clarify that ''Animal Forest'' will debut on the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. A screenshot of the game taken from an E3 2001 highlight reel appears on page 9.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 148 September 2001 19.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 19.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=3|{{b|'''149'''}}<br>{{s|October 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 149 October 2001 19.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest Plus'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 19.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 149 October 2001 30-31.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*As part of their detailed coverage of Space World 2001, a small section is devoted to GBA-GCN connectivity via [[Nintendo GameCube#Game Boy Advance link cable|link cable]] on page 31, with screenshots from ''Animal Forest Plus'' and [[Animal Island]].
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 149 October 2001 32.jpg|x48px]]
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*A small screenshot from ''Animal Forest Plus'' is shown on page 32 as part of the magazine's Power Picks.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''150'''}}<br>{{s|November 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 150 November 2001 21.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 21.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''151'''}}<br>{{s|December 2001}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 151 December 2001 23.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*''Animal Forest'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 23.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''152'''}}<br>{{s|January 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 152 January 2002 21.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 21.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=3|{{b|'''153'''}}<br>{{s|February 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 153 February 2002 14.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest'' is ranked as the number 2 most-wanted title on the Power Charts, page 14.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 153 February 2002 20.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Two screenshots of ''Animal Forest Plus'' are shown on page 20.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 153 February 2002 21.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*''Animal Forest Plus'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 21.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''154'''}}<br>{{s|March 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 154 March 2002 21.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*''Animal Forest Plus'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 21.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''155'''}}<br>{{s|April 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 155 April 2002 23.jpg|x48px]]
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*''Animal Forest Plus'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 23.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''156'''}}<br>{{s|May 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 156 May 2002 21.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*''Animal Forest Plus'' appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 21.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=4|{{b|'''157'''}}<br>{{s|June 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 157 June 2002 20.jpg|x48px]]
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*As part of the Game Watch feature, {{PG|nolink}} appears with four screenshots and a short description on page 20.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 157 June 2002 24.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 24.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 157 June 2002 53.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} GBA-GCN connectivity features including the [[e-Reader]], [[e-Reader card]]s, and [[Animal Island]] are shown as a preview of E3 2002, on page 53.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 157 June 2002 64.jpg|x48px]]
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*{{PG|nolink}} is listed as a Fall game on page 64.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=7|{{b|'''158'''}}<br>{{s|July 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 1.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Two {{PG|nolink}} player characters appear on the front cover of the magazine.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 10.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An {{PG|nolink}} screenshot appears aside the table of contents with the caption "Get a life." on page 10.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 18.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*On the Power Charts, {{PG|nolink}} sits at number 9 on the Players Choice chart on Page 18.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 26.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 26.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 35.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*As part of their E3 2002 wrap-up, {{PG|nolink}} is described as "the most innovative game of the show" alongside a screenshot from the game, on page 35.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 37.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} is described as a "smash success" among E3 attendees who got to try out the title on the showroom floor, on page 37.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 80-81.jpg|x48px]][[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 82-83.jpg|x48px]][[File:Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 84.jpg|x48px]]
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*A special feature titled "Welcome to your new life" that details {{PG|nolink}} basics, introduces special characters & locations, and offers some tips and tricks, appears on pages 80-84.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=5|{{b|'''159'''}}<br>{{s|August 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 18.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*On the Power Charts, {{PG|nolink}} sits at number 2 on the Players Choice chart, ahead of Metroid Prime (#4), on page 18.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 21.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The Nintendo [[e-Reader]] is announced, with a release date of September 16th. [[Animal Crossing-e]] to follow shortly after, on page 21.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 25-26.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An interview with [[Takashi Tezuka]], the deputy general manager for {{PG|nolink}} appears alongside screenshots of the game on pages 25-26. {{PG|nolink}} appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 26.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 33.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*A [[player]] character appears in a Best Buy advertisement on page 33.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 54-55.jpg|x48px]][[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 56-57.jpg|x48px]][[File:Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 58-59.jpg|x48px]]
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*A special feature titled "All aboard! Calling all passengers!" that details {{PG|nolink}}'s multiplayer capabilities appears on pages 54-59.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=8|{{b|'''160'''}}<br>{{s|September 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 18.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG}} slips to number 5 on the Player's Choice Power Chart on page 18.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 26.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} appears under the Nintendo GameCube section of the Game Watch Forecast on page 26.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 30.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*A promotional poster for {{PG|nolink}} appears in the background of a photo taken at a Nintendo Street Team training event in Seattle on page 30.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 32.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The {{PG|nolink}} website is announced on page 32.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 53.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} is announced as the first game to feature [[e-Reader]] connectivity on page 53.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 62-63.jpg|x48px]][[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 64-65.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*A special feature titled "A chic peek at connectivity and customization" that details {{PG}}'s GBA connectivity features and in-game customization options, appears on pages 62-65.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 66-67.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*A Walmart ad shows an early version of the {{PG|nolink}} cover art on pages 66-67.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 177.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An image of the official player's guide featuring an early version of the {{PG}} cover art, appears on page 177.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''162'''}}<br>{{s|November 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*On the Power Charts, {{PG|nolink}} sits at number 6 on the Players Choice chart on Page 20.
*{{PG|nolink}} appears in a Walmart ad as part of a lineup of Nintendo GameCube games on page 65.
*A small {{PG|nolink}} screenshot appears at the top of page 92, and a spread featuring tips and tricks appears on pages 96-97.
*The November 2002 edition of The Crossing Guardian appears on page 112.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''163'''}}<br>{{s|December 2002}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 163 December 2002 NES Link.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*'''NES Link [[E-Reader card]] was included as a [[E-Reader card/Promotional (Animal Crossing)|promotion]] for this volume'''
*On the Power Charts, {{PG|nolink}} debuts as the 3rd best-selling Nintendo GameCube game for the month on page 20.
*An advertisement for the "Animal Crossing Calendar Sweepstakes" appears on page 38.
*An article about {{PG|nolink}} [[e-Reader card]]s appears on page 74, followed by a double-sided poster featuring a visual checklist of the first 118 cards in the series.
*A spread detailing the [[Happy Home Academy]] appears on pages 92-93.
*{{PG|nolink}} appears in a Kmart ad as part of a lineup of Nintendo GameCube games bundled with Players Guides on page 97.
*{{PG|nolink}} also appears in a Walmart ad on page 113.
*The December 2002 edition of The Crossing Guardian appears on page 131.
*A fan-submitted Twisted Challenge for {{PG|nolink}} appears on page 139.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=3|{{b|'''165'''}}<br>{{s|February 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 165 February 2003 18.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG}} appears on the Top-Selling Games Power Chart, falling to number 7. It also rises to number 5 on the Player's Choice chart on page 18.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 165 February 2003 81.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*A tip for obtaining the Golden Shovel in {{PG}} appears on page 81.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 165 February 2003 94.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An issue of The Crossing Guardian featuring [[Groundhog Day]] appears on page 94.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" rowspan=11|{{b|'''166'''}}<br>{{s|March 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 13.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Animal Crossing Corner in Players Pulse on page 13.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 18.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG}} maintains its position at number 7 on the Top-Selling Games chart, and rises to number 3 on the Player's Choice chart on page 18.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 30.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG}} is the Power Pick for Most Innovative Game of 2002 on page 30.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 77.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG|nolink}} E-cards are featured in a K-Mart advertisement on page 77.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 88-89.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An {{PG}} player character appears on the first page of the 2002 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations and is nominated for Best Game on pages 88-89.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 90-91.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG}} is nominated for Best Musical Score and Best RPG on the [[Nintendo GameCube]] on pages 90-91.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 93.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{PG}} is nominated for Best Replay Value and Most Innovative game on page 93.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 94.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*[[Tom Nook]] is nominated for Best New Villain on page 94.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 96-97.jpg|x48px]]
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*{{PG}} is nominated for Cheesiest Line of Dialog and The Guilty Pleasure of 2002 on pages 96-97.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 108.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An issue of The Crossing Guardian featuring [[NES games]] appears on page 108.
|-
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 146.jpg|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*An advertisement for the {{PG}} Player's Guide appears on page 146.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''168'''}}<br>{{s|May 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*On the Power Charts, {{PG|nolink}} ranks as the 8th best-selling Nintendo GameCube game of the month, and places 10th on the Players Choice chart on page 16.
*A small mention is given on page 20 of the [[wikipedia:D.I.C.E. Awards|awards]] {{PG|nolink}} received from the [[wikipedia:Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences|AIAS]]. The May 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian appears on page 123.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''169'''}}<br>{{s|June 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The June 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 106.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''170'''}}<br>{{s|July/August 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The July/August 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 122.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''171'''}}<br>{{s|September 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The September 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 112.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''172'''}}<br>{{s|October 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The October 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 118.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''173'''}}<br>{{s|November 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The November 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 130.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''174'''}}<br>{{s|December 2003}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The December 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 134.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''175'''}}<br>{{s|January 2004}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The Winter 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 126.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''179'''}}<br>{{s|May 2004}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The Spring 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 89.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''181'''}}<br>{{s|July 2004}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*In a feature article titled ''E3 2004 The Inside Story'', early screenshots of {{WW}}, then known as {{PG|nolink}} DS, are shown on page 40.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''182'''}}<br>{{s|August 2004}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*As part of their coverage of E3 2004, early screenshots of {{WW}}, then known as {{PG|nolink}} DS, are shown on page 33.
*The Summer 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 106.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''184'''}}<br>{{s|October 2004}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Early screenshots of {{WW}}, then known as {{PG|nolink}} DS, are shown on page 21 noting the possibility of wireless gameplay on the [[Nintendo DS]].
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''185'''}}<br>{{s|November 2004}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*The Fall 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 96.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''187'''}}<br>{{s|January 2005}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*At the end of a feature article titled ''Nintendo DS: Making Waves in Gaming'' two screenshots of {{WW}}, then known as {{PG|nolink}} DS, are shown on page 48 as an example of future games in development for the [[Nintendo DS]].
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''191'''}}<br>{{s|May 2005}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*In a feature article titled ''Nintendo DS: The Future Comes into View'' highlighting upcoming titles for the [[Nintendo DS]], a console playing {{WW}} is shown with a note that {{WW|nolink}} will be one of the first Wi-Fi compatible games.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''192'''}}<br>{{s|June 2005}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*''Nintendo Power'' mentions {{WW}}, then known as {{PG|nolink}} DS, and shares some screenshots from its appearance at the May 2005 Game Developer's Conference on page 15.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''194'''}}<br>{{s|August 2005}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{WW|short|nolink}} comes in at number 2 on Steven G's top 10 list of games at E3 on page 48.
*As part of their E3 2005 recap, {{WW}}, then known as {{PG|nolink}} DS, was showcased in a small piece titled ''Village Venture'' on page 49.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''197'''}}<br>{{s|November 2005}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*In the News section, ''Nintendo Power'' reveals {{WW}} will release on December 5th, 2005 and confirms its title in a short piece titled ''Wild World in View'' on page 18.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''198'''}}<br>{{s|December 2005}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*As part of a feature titled ''DS Brings It! 25 world-changers'' {{WW}} makes an appearance as number 19 in a short article called ''Spread the Herd'' in which its touch-screen controls and Wi-Fi compatibility are lauded.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''199'''}}<br>{{s|January 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*In a feature titled ''behind the scenes: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection'' staff members at ''Nintendo Power'' comment on their online experiences with [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] during its beta testing phase and their experience with {{WW}} on pages 36–40.
*A solo feature on {{WW}} titled ''Get a Real Life'' follows on pages 48–56.
*{{WW|short|nolink}} is reviewed on page 109 and receives a rating of 9.5/10. Writer Andy M. offers a second opinion rating of 8.5/10.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''200'''}}<br>{{s|February 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*A feature titled ''Money Power Fame'' that offers [[bell]]-making tips in {{WW}} appears on pages 38–42.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''201'''}}<br>{{s|March 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*A feature titled ''Animal Crossing Water World???'' that details pattern-making and town design in {{WW}} appears on pages 50–58.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''202'''}}<br>{{s|April 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*The NP team's favorite [[Blanca]] faces from {{WW}} appear in the Community section on page 91.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''203'''}}<br>{{s|May 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*''Nintendo Power''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Player's Poll Sweepstakes for May 2006 titled ''Seek Professional Help'' features an {{WW}} makeover as a grand prize. Contest details appear on pages 74–75. 
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''204'''}}<br>{{s|June 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*As part of a series of articles following the Zelda development team, composer and sound designer [[Toru Minegishi]] talks about his experience creating [[K.K. Slider]]'s songs for {{PG}} on page 78.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''205'''}}<br>{{s|July 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*A full-page {{PG|nolink}} special titled ''Civilize Your Wild World'' on page 101 of the Community section showcased suburban-themed patterns for use in {{WW}}.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''207'''}}<br>{{s|September 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*At the end of the Community section, the NSider Review of the Month featured {{WW}} on page 90.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''208'''}}<br>{{s|October 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*A guide article for {{WW}} called ''Hair-Brained Hairstyles'' appears on pages 64–65.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''209'''}}<br>{{s|November 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing custom patterns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 101.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''210'''}}<br>{{s|December 2006}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{CF}} is teased in a screenshot of ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' that features {{PG|nolink}} gameplay on page 22.
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''212'''}}<br>{{s|February 2007}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing themed towns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 103.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''215'''}}<br>{{s|May 2007}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing custom patterns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 93.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''218'''}}<br>{{s|August 2007}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing custom patterns appear in the Community section on page 92.
|- 
| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''233'''}}<br>{{s|October 2008}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
*{{CF}} appears as part of a feature highlighting the most anticipated games shown off at E3 2008 on pages 64-66 . The article includes a lengthy interview with the game's producer and series creator [[Katsuya Eguchi]].
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''235'''}}<br>{{s|December 2008}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:NP-235.jpg|x48px]]
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*The cover of the magazine showcases {{CF}} and a feature titled ''Out on the Town'' explores the game in depth on pages 56–64. The piece concludes with an interview with associate localization producer [[Ann Lin]] and producer/localization manager [[Reiko Ninomiya]].
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| style="padding:8px;" |{{b|'''236'''}}<br>{{s|January 2009}}
| style="padding:8px;" |[[File:Nia.png|x48px]]
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*A male [[player]] appears on the cover of the magazine and {{CF}} is reviewed on page 76, receiving an 8.0/10 rating.
|}

===''The Crossing Guardian''===
During the {{PG}} era, each issue included an edition of ''[[The Crossing Guardian]]''. It also distributed [[Animal Crossing-e]] cards and published [[secret code]]s for items from the [[Mario Theme]] from January 2003 to November 2003, which are the only way to obtain the items through normal means. It also distributed codes for the Mario Trophy and Luigi Trophy in the December 2003 and January 2004 issues, respectively.
<gallery>
Nintendo Power 165 February 2003 94.jpg|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 165
Nintendo Power 166 March 2003 108.jpg|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 166
CrossingGuardianVol169.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 169
CrossingGuardianVol170.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 170
Nintendo Power 171 September 2003 112.jpg|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 171
CrossingGuardianVol172.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 172
CrossingGuardianVol173.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 173
CrossingGuardianVol174.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol. 174
CrossingQuarterlySpring2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Spring 2004
CrossingQuarterlySummer2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Summer 2004
CrossingQuarterlyFall2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Fall 2004
CrossingQuarterlyWinter2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Winter 2004
</gallery>

===Feature articles===
''Nintendo Power'' ran several feature articles on different games in the {{SER}}:

An article titled ''Out on the Town'' for {{CF}}.
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AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg56.JPG
AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg57.JPG
File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg58.JPG
File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg60.JPG
File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg62.JPG
File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg64.JPG
</gallery>

An article titled ''Get a Real Life'' for {{WW}}.
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AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg48.JPG
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AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg50.JPG
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AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg52.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg53.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg54.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg55.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg56.JPG
</gallery>

The features ''behind the scenes: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection'', ''Animal Crossing Water World???'' and ''Money Power Fame'' for {{WW}}.
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AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg36.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg37.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg38.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg39.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg40.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg50.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg51.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg52.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg53.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg54.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg55.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg56.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg57.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg58.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg38.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg39.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg40.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg41.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg42.JPG
</gallery>

'''Previews'''
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AnimalCrossingDSVol187.JPG
AnimalCrossingDSVol191.JPG
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AnimalCrossingDSVol194.JPG
AnimalCrossingDSVol194List.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol198.JPG
</gallery>

'''Reviews'''
<gallery>
AnimalCrossingCFVol236Review.JPG
AnimalCrossingWWVol199Review.JPG
</gallery>

==''Nintendo Player's Guides''==
Official player's guides from ''Nintendo Power'' were released for {{PG}} and {{WW}}.
{{Section}}

==''Nintendo Power'' in ''Animal Crossing''==
In {{PG}}, villagers sometimes mention ''Nintendo Power'' and may ask for the player's help with a maze in the back of it. 

{{PG|nolink}} and {{WW}} contain ''Nintendo Power'' advertisement flyers in their packaging.

===''Nintendo Power'' flyers===
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PG Nintendo Power Flyer.jpg|Flyer included with {{PG}}
PG Nintendo Power Flyer Inside.jpg|Flyer included with {{PG|nolink}} (inside)
WW Nintendo Power Flyer.jpg|Flyer included with {{WW|short}}
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 1.jpg|Issue #158
AnimalCrossingWWVol199.JPG|Issue #199
NP-235.jpg|Issue #235
</gallery>

==See also==
*''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]''
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