Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: BeautifulShy on August 22, 2008, 01:24:58 PM
Title: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 22, 2008, 01:24:58 PM
Do we have any here?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 22, 2008, 02:13:16 PM
I do, only because it was 3 dollars for the year. I get slightly excited when it comes in the mail, only to set it next to the toilet after 3 minutes of reading. Then on follow up visits to the pot I rarely pick it back up.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Morari on August 22, 2008, 02:17:07 PM
Can't be much more useless than GameInformer. Someone had bought a subscription for me some months back and I barely even read anything in the issues. Outside of the more recent write ups concerning Guitar Hero 4 and Wolfenstein, it's all old news by the time it comes in the mail.
I subscribed to PC Gamer years and years ago, but that was when the included demo disc meant something to my broadband-impaired computer.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 22, 2008, 02:26:04 PM
Agreed, GameInformer is absolute garbage. Personally, Edge is the only current video game mag out there I can sit down with for my then 20 mins and enjoy.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Nick DiMola on August 22, 2008, 02:36:19 PM
I get GI and EGM and they both suck balls. GI was a biproduct of getting my Edge card as GS (Which has easily paid for itself 100 times over already), and EGM just started coming, not sure how.
I usually skim through every issue when they come and after 10 mins I never pick them up again.
I used to be an NP subscriber for a long time a long time ago. I've considered resubscribing but then realized that they never have anything to say that I don't already know.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 22, 2008, 02:53:04 PM
I stopped subscribing to Nintendo Power when I started noticing verbatim reprints from nintendo.com.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 22, 2008, 03:32:29 PM
I subscribe to Nintendo Power. They do enough previews of things I care about to be worth it and there are times when announcements I miss or ignore on the web catch my eye in the magazine.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 22, 2008, 03:44:48 PM
I stopped subscribing when it was apparent they'll never provide cool subscriber gifts and DVDs forever.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: vudu on August 22, 2008, 03:45:23 PM
Same. I find it an enjoyable enough read while I eat my breakfast.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Mikintosh on August 22, 2008, 03:55:36 PM
I've been subscribed to Nintendo Power since '98 (I think the first issue I got had Ken Griffey Jr. on it); it was probably best between the reboot in 2005 and the switch to Future US (the new guys aren't as good), but I still enjoy it.
I've also been getting EGM for the last six years or so, but they cover games I don't care about (namely PS3 games) too much to be invested in it anymore. Plus, like so many people on the internet, they take video games way too seriously. When I read about stuff like "civil rights for gamers", I throw up in my mouth a little bit.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: UncleBob on August 22, 2008, 08:04:25 PM
I get Nintendo Power and EGM, the latter for free.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: ShyGuy on August 22, 2008, 08:16:05 PM
I miss the newsletter Nintendo used to publish before Nintendo Power existed.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 22, 2008, 10:00:23 PM
Oh yeah, I get EGM too. That magazine has gone way downhill. The subscription ran out about 6 months ago but it's set to auto-renew and I couldn't find a way to stop that so I'm still getting it despite the fact that I haven't paid the bill they sent. I wonder when they'll stop sending them; I don't even read the issues anymore, they sit in the mail pile until I put them with the recycling.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 22, 2008, 10:09:50 PM
I had been a subscriber to Nintendo Power since the SNES days, but I ended up not renewing last year because I just didn't have the time to read it anymore... =(
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 23, 2008, 04:36:12 PM
I had been a subscriber to Nintendo Power since the SNES days, but I ended up not renewing last year because I just didn't have the time to read it anymore... =(
You didn't have 90 seconds??
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Kairon on August 23, 2008, 05:52:05 PM
I'm still a subscriber!
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: redgiemental on August 26, 2008, 01:46:28 PM
As a UK resident the official Nintendo magazine for the UK really is awful so the only magazine I read these days is Edge.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Sarail on August 26, 2008, 02:51:43 PM
I'm a subscriber and I love it. Good mag.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 26, 2008, 03:43:17 PM
Just got the new mag yesterday, I was pleased to find a few new reviews not yet done by the major site. I'll give them credit for that.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: TheFleece on August 26, 2008, 06:36:01 PM
I'm a subscriber since last year and saw the migration to Future and I've decided that I won't renew again. There's little I don't know by the time the mag gets to me although it is nice to read interviews.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: ThePerm on August 26, 2008, 07:03:56 PM
if they don't start putting good posters back in i don't see why i should continue subscribing
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 26, 2008, 07:19:14 PM
if they don't start putting good posters back in i don't see why i should continue subscribing
I thought the Sonic Chronicles one in the most recent issue was pretty good.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 26, 2008, 07:32:26 PM
I liked that one as well Insanolord. I also liked the Mushroom Men poster.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 27, 2008, 11:18:28 AM
Anyone wondering of the big N still has influence over Nintendo Power, look no further than they're new issue. They hyped Wii Music as one of the 15 best games from E3 coupled with many praises for it.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 27, 2008, 12:21:24 PM
To be fair they placed it at number 13. Here is the list in question. 1.Madworld 2.The Conduit 3.Castlevania:Order of Ecclesia 4.Megaman 9 5.Animal Crossing:City Folk 6.Rhythm Heaven 7.Chrono Trigger 8.Wario Land:Shake It! 9.Wii Sports Resort 10.GTA:Chinatown Wars 11.Major Minor's Majestic March 12.Castlevania:Judgement 13.Wii Music 14.Sonic Chronicles:The Dark Brotherhood 15.Facebreaker KO Party
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 27, 2008, 12:30:25 PM
To be fair they placed it at number 13. Here is the list in question. 1.Madworld 2.The Conduit 3.Castlevania:Order of Ecclesia 4.Megaman 9 5.Animal Crossing:City Folk 6.Rhythm Heaven 7.Chrono Trigger 8.Wario Land:Shake It! 9.Wii Sports Resort 10.GTA:Chinatown Wars 11.Major Minor's Majestic March 12.Castlevania:Judgement 13.Wii Music 14.Sonic Chronicles:The Dark Brotherhood 15.Facebreaker KO Party
To be fair, they should let their readers know they'd be better serviced with a $10 Casio Keyboard. ;)
But, to give credit where credit is due, the rest of the list is ok.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: KDR_11k on August 27, 2008, 01:16:46 PM
They filed it below Cv:J which as I understand completely sucked at E3.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: ThePerm on August 27, 2008, 03:15:01 PM
Anyone wondering of the big N still has influence over Nintendo Power, look no further than they're new issue. They hyped Wii Music as one of the 15 best games from E3 coupled with many praises for it.
What praises? The text under Wii Music is 100% facts, mostly describing how the game is played and some of the included songs.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: TheFleece on August 28, 2008, 07:18:19 AM
Is anyone planning to crash their party at the Nintendo World Store? I was going to go and ask the staff insane and valid questions, but I may just show up to grab free swag.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 28, 2008, 11:37:53 AM
Anyone wondering of the big N still has influence over Nintendo Power, look no further than they're new issue. They hyped Wii Music as one of the 15 best games from E3 coupled with many praises for it.
What praises? The text under Wii Music is 100% facts, mostly describing how the game is played and some of the included songs.
Including it on a top 15 list. Show me one other website that would include such an abomination on a most wanted list (except Gonintendo).
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: TheFleece on August 28, 2008, 11:44:03 AM
Well considering that was all Nintendo showed at E3 they had to write something about it and stick it somewhere. I also saw Wii Music on a top 21 Wii Games from GamePro.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 28, 2008, 12:18:55 PM
Is anyone planning to crash their party at the Nintendo World Store? I was going to go and ask the staff insane and valid questions, but I may just show up to grab free swag.
For those that are intrested and not near the NWS you can go to Http://www.nintendopower.com/party
They are going to stop adding entries tomorrow, so jump at the chance.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 28, 2008, 12:21:06 PM
Well considering that was all Nintendo showed at E3 they had to write something about it and stick it somewhere. I also saw Wii Music on a top 21 Wii Games from GamePro.
There's a million other games that could have taken that spot, hell, I'll even take "The Price is Right" over that! (http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2006/10/31/barker-bob-cp-1806689.jpg)
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: TheFleece on August 28, 2008, 12:48:29 PM
Well considering that was all Nintendo showed at E3 they had to write something about it and stick it somewhere. I also saw Wii Music on a top 21 Wii Games from GamePro.
There's a million other games that could have taken that spot, hell, I'll even take "The Price is Right" over that! (http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2006/10/31/barker-bob-cp-1806689.jpg)
OOOOOH Bob Barker FTW! I love The Price Is Right! But seriously I totally agree with you and everyone else on the planet- Wii Music is stupid.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: D_Average on August 28, 2008, 01:05:39 PM
Well considering that was all Nintendo showed at E3 they had to write something about it and stick it somewhere. I also saw Wii Music on a top 21 Wii Games from GamePro.
There's a million other games that could have taken that spot, hell, I'll even take "The Price is Right" over that! (http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2006/10/31/barker-bob-cp-1806689.jpg)
OOOOOH Bob Barker FTW! I love The Price Is Right! But seriously I totally agree with you and everyone else on the planet- Wii Music is stupid.
If only Miyamoto brought Bob Barker onstage instead of that horrendous Nintendo Tree House crew all would be right with the world. 8)
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 28, 2008, 08:32:59 PM
What scares me is that both Wii Music and Castlevania Judgment are ranked higher on that list than Sonic Chronicles.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 04, 2008, 05:07:56 PM
A press release about Nintendo Power's 20th anniversary
Friday is invite only while Saturday is open for everybody
WHAT: Celebrities, Nintendo Power editorial staff and videogame influencers will gather at the Nintendo World store in New York City on the evening of September 12. Attendees will arrive on the red carpet and head inside for a night of exclusive entertainment to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation. There will be a presentation of Starlight Fun CenterTM mobile entertainment units equipped with a Wii™ system, which will be placed in New York City hospitals to brighten the lives of patients undergoing treatment. It will be followed by a silent charity auction with items from Swarovski, Yamaha, Kenneth Cole, EA and others. Guests will be able to play upcoming games such as EA’s MySims Kingdom, Konami’s Rock Revolution, and Gamecock Media Group’s Mushroom Men while enjoying food and music from the acclaimed DJs Adrian and the Mysterious D.
Early the next morning, Saturday, September 13, consumers of all ages dressed as their favorite Nintendo characters will gather outside the Nintendo World store in hopes of being one of the first 400 guests inside the Nintendo Power 20th Anniversary party. These lucky guests will receive a gift bag and can enter a costume contest judged by their favorite Disney and Nickelodeon stars. More details to follow.
WHO: Friday – Nintendo Power staff, Starlight Children’s Foundation representatives, official event sponsors, EA, Konami, CDV, Gamecock, celebrities and videogame industry moguls.
Saturday – Nintendo Power staff, Disney and Nickelodeon stars from the shows “Zoey 101,” “Cory in the House” and “The Wizards of Waverly Place,” Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi, and Link, Starlight Children’s Foundation children and families, joined by kids, parents, teens, enthusiastic gamers and local NY consumers.
WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2008 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza
VISUALS:
Friday
· A-list celebrities, Nintendo Power staff, Starlight Children’s Foundation representatives and videogame industry luminaries arriving on the red carpet
· Guests mingling, playing upcoming games and bidding on the silent charity auction items
· Presentation of Fun Centers to the Starlight Children’s Foundation and their hospital representatives
Saturday
· Nintendo Power fans lining up for the chance to win a costume contest and get in the door for a gift bag
· Crowds of consumers interacting with Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi, and Link
· Nickelodeon and Disney stars from the shows “Zoey 101,” “Cory in the House” and “The Wizards of Waverly Place”
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Subscribers
Post by: Sarail on September 05, 2008, 07:35:53 AM
That press release is so devoid of Oxford commas... which makes my brain hurt...
