Nintendo Power will forever be one of the most beloved parts of what grew me into the gamer that I am today. Never mind the fact that it was a marketing tool for Nintendo and initially that's all it was, for many gamers, Nintendo Power was a treasure trove of cheats, maps, previews, and other info that other magazines were not providing. I learned about the stage select code for TMNT II from Nintendo Power, along with assorted cheats for NBA Jam, Castlevania III, Street Fighter II Turbo, Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!, and countless other games. Nintendo Power is more than just a magazine that's going out of business, it's a slice of gaming history that everyone who grew up with a controller in their hands can be proud to say was a part of the culture they love.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
RIP Nintendo Power: 1988 - 2012
Nintendo Power will forever be one of the most beloved parts of what grew me into the gamer that I am today. Never mind the fact that it was a marketing tool for Nintendo and initially that's all it was, for many gamers, Nintendo Power was a treasure trove of cheats, maps, previews, and other info that other magazines were not providing. I learned about the stage select code for TMNT II from Nintendo Power, along with assorted cheats for NBA Jam, Castlevania III, Street Fighter II Turbo, Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!, and countless other games. Nintendo Power is more than just a magazine that's going out of business, it's a slice of gaming history that everyone who grew up with a controller in their hands can be proud to say was a part of the culture they love.
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i don't understand this move, especially since it's been the longest running nintendo only mag, so many great memories
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