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{{Infobox Magazine
'''Nintendo Power''' is the official [[Nintendo]] magazine for North America.  
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|name            = Nintendo Power
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|logo            = [[File:Nintendo Power (logo).png|200px]]
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|editor          = Chris Slate (2008-2011)<br /> Steve Thomason (2012)
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|staff writer    =
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|category        = Video games
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|frequency      = Monthly
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|circulation    = 475,000
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|publisher      = Nintendo <small>(former)</small>, Future US <small>(current)</small>
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|founder        =
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|founded        =
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|firstdate      = July/August 1988
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|lastdate        = December 2012
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|country        = {{NA}} United States<br>{{CAN}} Canada
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|language        = English
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}}
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'''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==
 
==''Animal Crossing'' in Nintendo Power==
[[File:NP-235.jpg|left|130px|thumb|Issue #235]]
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The {{SER}} appears in the following issues of Nintendo Power Magazine:
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* '''169:''' The June 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 106.
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* '''170:''' The July/August 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 122.
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* '''171:''' The September 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 112.
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* '''172:''' The October 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 118.
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* '''173:''' The November 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 130.
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* '''174:''' The December 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 134.
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* '''175:''' The Winter 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 126.
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* '''179:''' The Spring 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 96.
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* '''181:''' 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.
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* '''182:''' 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.
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* '''184:''' 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]].
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* '''185:''' The Fall 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from {{PG}} appears on page 96.
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* '''187:''' 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]].
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* '''191:''' 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.
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* '''192:''' 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.
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* '''194:''' 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. It also came in at number 2 on Steven G's top 10 list of games at E3 on page 48.
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* '''197:''' 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.
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* '''198:''' 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.
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* '''199:''' 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. The game 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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* '''200:''' A feature titled ''Money Power Fame'' that offers [[bell]]-making tips in {{WW}} appears on pages 38-42.
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* '''201:''' 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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* '''202:''' The NP team's favorite [[Blanca]] faces from {{WW}} appear in the Community section on page 91.
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* '''203:''' Nintendo Power'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.
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* '''204:''' 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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* '''205:''' 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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* '''207:''' At the end of the Community section, the NSider Review of the Month featured {{WW}} on page 90.
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* '''208:''' A guide article for {{WW}} called ''Hair-Brained Hairstyles'' appears on pages 64-65.
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* '''209:''' Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing custom patterns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 101.
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* '''210:''' {{CF}} is teased in a screenshot of [[File:NIWA Mario.png|13px]] [[mariowiki:WarioWare:_Smooth_Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]] that features {{PG|nolink}} gameplay on page 22.
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* '''212:''' Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing themed towns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 103.
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* '''215:''' Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing custom patterns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 93.
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* '''218:''' Fan-submitted photos of {{WW}} showcasing custom patterns appear in the Community section on page 92.
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* '''233:''' {{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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* '''235:''' 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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* '''236:''' A male [[player]] appears on the cover of the magazine and {{CF}} is reviewed on page 76, receiving an 8.0/10 rating.
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===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 [[Universal Codes]] for unique furniture.
 
During the {{PG}} era, each issue included an edition of the [[Crossing Guardian]]. It also distributed [[Animal Crossing-e]] cards and published [[Universal Codes]] for unique furniture.
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<gallery>
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File:CrossingGuardianVol169.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol 169
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File:CrossingGuardianVol170.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol 170
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File:CrossingGuardianVol171.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol 171
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File:CrossingGuardianVol172.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol 172
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File:CrossingGuardianVol173.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol 173
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File:CrossingGuardianVol174.JPG|The Crossing Guardian - Nintendo Power Vol 174
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File:CrossingQuarterlySpring2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Spring 2004
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File:CrossingQuarterlySummer2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Summer 2004
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File:CrossingQuarterlyFall2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Fall 2004
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File:CrossingQuarterlyWinter2004.JPG|The Crossing Quarterly - Winter 2004
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</gallery>
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===Feature Articles===
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Nintendo Power ran several feature articles on different games in the {{SER}}:
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An article titled ''Out on the Town'' for {{CF}}.
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<gallery>
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg56.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg57.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg58.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg60.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg62.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol235FeatPg64.JPG
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</gallery>
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An article titled ''Get a Real Life'' for {{WW}}.
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<gallery>
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg48.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg49.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg50.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg51.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg52.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg53.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg54.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg55.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg56.JPG
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</gallery>
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The features ''behind the scenes: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection'', ''Animal Crossing Water World???'' and ''Money Power Fame'' for {{WW}}.
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<gallery>
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg36.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg37.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg38.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg39.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199FeatPg40.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg50.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg51.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg52.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg53.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg54.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg55.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg56.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg57.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol201FeatPg58.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg38.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg39.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg40.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg41.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol200FeatPg42.JPG
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</gallery>
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'''Previews'''
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<gallery>
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol181.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol182.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol184.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol187.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol191.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol192.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol194.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingDSVol194List.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol198.JPG
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</gallery>
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'''Reviews'''
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<gallery>
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File:AnimalCrossingCFVol236Review.JPG
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199Review.JPG
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</gallery>
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==Nintendo Power in ''Animal Crossing''==
 
==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.
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In {{PG}}, villagers sometimes mention Nintendo Power, and may ask for the player's help with a maze in the back of it.  
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{{PG|nolink}} and {{WW}} contained Nintendo Power advertisement flyers in their boxes.
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===Nintendo Power flyers===
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<gallery class=center>
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PG Nintendo Power Flyer.jpg|Flyer included with {{PG}}
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PG Nintendo Power Flyer Inside.jpg|Flyer included with {{PG|nolink}} (inside)
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WW Nintendo Power Flyer.jpg|Flyer included with {{WW|short}}
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</gallery>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Nintendo Power First Issue.png|Issue #1
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File:AnimalCrossingWWVol199.JPG|Issue #199
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File:NP-235.jpg|Issue #235
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</gallery>
  
 
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[[Category:Real World]]
 
[[Category:Real World]]
 
[[Category:Publications]]
 
[[Category:Publications]]

Revision as of 22:49, June 1, 2020

Nintendo Power
200px
Editor Chris Slate (2008-2011)
Steve Thomason (2012)
Frequency Monthly
Circulation 475,000
Publisher Nintendo (former), Future US (current)
First issue July/August 1988
Final issue December 2012
Country Template:NA United States
Template:CAN Canada
Language(s) 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 Animal Crossing series appears in the following issues of Nintendo Power Magazine:

  • 169: The June 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 106.
  • 170: The July/August 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 122.
  • 171: The September 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 112.
  • 172: The October 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 118.
  • 173: The November 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 130.
  • 174: The December 2003 edition of The Crossing Guardian showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 134.
  • 175: The Winter 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 126.
  • 179: The Spring 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 96.
  • 181: In a feature article titled E3 2004 The Inside Story, early screenshots of Animal Crossing: Wild World, then known as Animal Crossing DS, are shown on page 40.
  • 182: As part of their coverage of E3 2004, early screenshots of Animal Crossing: Wild World, then known as Animal Crossing DS, are shown on page 33. The Summer 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 106.
  • 184: Early screenshots of Animal Crossing: Wild World, then known as Animal Crossing DS, are shown on page 21 noting the possibility of wireless gameplay on the Nintendo DS.
  • 185: The Fall 2004 edition of The Crossing Quarterly showcasing community-submitted content from Animal Crossing appears on page 96.
  • 187: At the end of a feature article titled Nintendo DS: Making Waves in Gaming two screenshots of Animal Crossing: Wild World, then known as Animal Crossing DS, are shown on page 48 as an example of future games in development for the Nintendo DS.
  • 191: In a feature article titled Nintendo DS: The Future Comes into View highlighting upcoming titles for the Nintendo DS, a console playing Animal Crossing: Wild World is shown with a note that Animal Crossing: Wild World will be one of the first Wi-Fi compatible games.
  • 192: Nintendo Power mentions Animal Crossing: Wild World, then known as Animal Crossing DS, and shares some screenshots from its appearance at the May 2005 Game Developer's Conference on page 15.
  • 194: As part of their E3 2005 recap, Animal Crossing: Wild World, then known as Animal Crossing DS, was showcased in a small piece titled Village Venture on page 49. It also came in at number 2 on Steven G's top 10 list of games at E3 on page 48.
  • 197: In the News section, Nintendo Power reveals Animal Crossing: Wild World will release on December 5th, 2005 and confirms its title in a short piece titled Wild World in View on page 18.
  • 198: As part of a feature titled DS Brings It! 25 world-changers Animal Crossing: Wild World 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.
  • 199: 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 Animal Crossing: Wild World on pages 36-40. A solo feature on Animal Crossing: Wild World titled Get a Real Life follows on pages 48-56. The game 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.
  • 200: A feature titled Money Power Fame that offers bell-making tips in Animal Crossing: Wild World appears on pages 38-42.
  • 201: A feature titled Animal Crossing Water World??? that details pattern-making and town design in Animal Crossing: Wild World appears on pages 50-58.
  • 202: The NP team's favorite Blanca faces from Animal Crossing: Wild World appear in the Community section on page 91.
  • 203: Nintendo Power's Player's Poll Sweepstakes for May 2006 titled Seek Professional Help features an Animal Crossing: Wild World makeover as a grand prize. Contest details appear on pages 74-75.
  • 204: 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 Animal Crossing on page 78.
  • 205: A full-page Animal Crossing special titled Civilize Your Wild World on page 101 of the Community section showcased suburban-themed patterns for use in Animal Crossing: Wild World.
  • 207: At the end of the Community section, the NSider Review of the Month featured Animal Crossing: Wild World on page 90.
  • 208: A guide article for Animal Crossing: Wild World called Hair-Brained Hairstyles appears on pages 64-65.
  • 209: Fan-submitted photos of Animal Crossing: Wild World showcasing custom patterns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 101.
  • 210: Animal Crossing: City Folk is teased in a screenshot of Super Mario Wiki Favicon.png WarioWare: Smooth Moves that features Animal Crossing gameplay on page 22.
  • 212: Fan-submitted photos of Animal Crossing: Wild World showcasing themed towns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 103.
  • 215: Fan-submitted photos of Animal Crossing: Wild World showcasing custom patterns and interior décor appear in the Community section on page 93.
  • 218: Fan-submitted photos of Animal Crossing: Wild World showcasing custom patterns appear in the Community section on page 92.
  • 233: Animal Crossing: City Folk 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.
  • 235: The cover of the magazine showcases Animal Crossing: City Folk 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.
  • 236: A male player appears on the cover of the magazine and Animal Crossing: City Folk is reviewed on page 76, receiving an 8.0/10 rating.

The Crossing Guardian

During the Animal Crossing era, each issue included an edition of the Crossing Guardian. It also distributed Animal Crossing-e cards and published Universal Codes for unique furniture.

Feature Articles

Nintendo Power ran several feature articles on different games in the Animal Crossing series:

An article titled Out on the Town for Animal Crossing: City Folk.

An article titled Get a Real Life for Animal Crossing: Wild World.

The features behind the scenes: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Animal Crossing Water World??? and Money Power Fame for Animal Crossing: Wild World.

Previews

Reviews


Nintendo Power in Animal Crossing

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

Animal Crossing and Animal Crossing: Wild World contained Nintendo Power advertisement flyers in their boxes.

Nintendo Power flyers

Gallery


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