Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 20, 2007, 09:35:58 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14438
NINTENDO AND FUTURE US TEAM TO PUBLISH NINTENDO POWER MAGAZINE
Nintendo partners with country's premiere young men's media company to produce one of gaming industry's most well-regarded magazines
South San Francisco, CA (September 19, 2007) - Nintendo and Future US, Inc., the leading publisher of cutting-edge special interest magazines and Web sites, announced today that they are teaming up to publish Nintendo Power® magazine, which has offered millions of Nintendo fans a comprehensive mix of tips, tricks, reviews, maps and strategies each month for nearly 20 years.
Future US will produce the title, which was formerly produced in-house by Nintendo of America Inc. Future US will also produce the magazine's Web site, www.nintendopower.com.
"By teaming with Future US, Nintendo is ensuring the continued growth of the magazine's circulation and bringing even greater value to Nintendo enthusiasts," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "The team at Future will carry on the quality and traditions of Nintendo Power, and the magazine will now be available at more newsstand locations than ever before."
The first full Future US-published issue of Nintendo Power will be the December 2007 edition (volume 222), on sale in October. Initial circulation will be 300,000 copies, with the magazine continuing to ship to subscribers monthly, with an additional holiday bonus issue each year.
Nintendo Power is a pioneering title within the video gaming category and was first published in 1988. Nintendo Power covers all Nintendo gaming systems (Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance) and their associated first-, second- and third-party software. Featuring in-depth previews, reviews of all the latest games, tons of codes, and plenty of late-breaking news, Nintendo Power is perfect for both the novice gamer and the veteran player. Future US's parent, international special-interest media company Future plc, also publishes the official Nintendo magazine in the United Kingdom.
"We are honored to be selected as the new publisher for an industry touchstone like Nintendo Power," says Future US's President, Jonathan Simpson-Bint. "This is an opportunity for Future to use its core competencies - great editorial, deep knowledge of young men's lifestyles and technical expertise - in service of one of the world's great entertainment brands. We couldn't be more excited to get started."
About Future US
Future US is a leading publisher of cutting-edge special interest magazines (Official Xbox Magazine, PSM Magazine, PC Gamer, Maximum PC, Mac|Life, Pregnancy, Future Snowboarding Magazine, Guitar World, and Revolver) and websites (GamesRadar, gloob.tv, and Next Generation) which sell in excess of 2.1 million and reach more than 3.5 million unique visitors per month. Future's publications reach a young, active, affluent audience and rank 12th among audited newsstand publishers in gross newsstand revenue.
Future US is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Post by: cubist on September 20, 2007, 11:10:35 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 20, 2007, 11:35:20 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 20, 2007, 12:04:08 PM
Post by: UncleBob on September 20, 2007, 12:07:09 PM
Post by: that Baby guy on September 20, 2007, 12:20:10 PM
Post by: Mashiro on September 20, 2007, 12:53:15 PM
The Official Dreamcast Magazine
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 20, 2007, 01:01:08 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Mashiro
Best Gaming Magazine Ever:
The Official Dreamcast Magazine
I was SOOOO mad when they cancelled Dreamcast Magazine, I had just renewed the month before and then they canceled it, didn't get my money back either.
Post by: Mashiro on September 20, 2007, 01:11:16 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Mashiro
Best Gaming Magazine Ever:
The Official Dreamcast Magazine
I was SOOOO mad when they cancelled Dreamcast Magazine, I had just renewed the month before and then they canceled it, didn't get my money back either.
They sent me a letter and said I would be getting PSM magazine till my subscription ran out . . . pretty lame but at least I got something I guess.
Still, best magazine ever right?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 20, 2007, 01:11:50 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Mashiro
Best Gaming Magazine Ever:
The Official Dreamcast Magazine
That was such a great magazine, I never got around to subscribing but I think I bought all but a few of them at the newsstand.
Post by: Djunknown on September 20, 2007, 03:52:03 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 20, 2007, 04:59:56 PM
Post by: Sarail on September 20, 2007, 05:04:22 PM
Post by: Michael8983 on September 21, 2007, 01:46:17 AM
The only thing it offers that NWR doesn't is a nifty pull-out poster each month and the occassional sticker collection.
Personally I think Nintendo should make the magazine ALL posters and stickers. I'd cover the whole house!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 21, 2007, 01:51:33 AM
Oh, and Rachtman: Alan (the blue slime) hasn't written for NP in quite a while.
Post by: UncleBob on October 12, 2007, 03:37:55 PM
We’re excited to inform you that Nintendo has partnered with
Future US, Inc. to publish Nintendo Power starting with the December
issue, Vol. 222! If you don’t know Future US by name, then you may be
familiar with some of its other industry-leading magazines, which
include PC Gamer, Official Xbox Magazine, and Playstation: The Official
Magazine.
What does this partnership mean to you? Not much, really. Most
importantly Canadian and U.S. subscribers will continue to receive
Nintendo Power with no gaps in your subscription.
You will receive issues each month until your current 12 issue subscription
is fulfilled. Subscription renewals (and new subscriptions) will be
offered for $19.95 in the US and $27.95 in Canada (payable in US Funds)
for 12 issues, and Future US will be sure to let you know in advance when
it’s time to renew so you won’t miss a single issue.
And what about the magazine’s content? The editorial team at Future US
will continue to work very closely with Nintendo to provide the same
high-quality magazine that readers love. In addition, Future US plans
for a bigger and better nintendopower.com. Over time, the Nintendo Power
staff will look for ways to evolve and improve every aspect of the
magazine.
We would also like to reassure you that Nintendo will continue to protect
your personal information in the manner we always have. Future US will
utilize subscriber information only for the servicing of Nintendo Power
subscriptions and is committed to following Nintendo’s high standards in
regard to privacy when handling your personal information.
After October 15, 2007, if you have a question relating to your
subscription, please contact Future US at:
Nintendo Power
Customer Care
PO Box 5770,
Harlan, IA 51593
or send an email to Nintendocustserv@cdsfulfillment.com, or call
1-866-941-8368.
You can also send letters, art, and photos to nintendopower@futureus.com.
Thank you and we hope you continue to enjoy Nintendo Power for many
more years.
Sincerely,
Nintendo of America Inc.
Post by: vudu on October 15, 2007, 07:05:33 AM
Post by: that Baby guy on October 15, 2007, 07:09:43 AM
But seriously, here, why would Nintendo choose someone that does so much work with their competitors? Besides Nintendo was always higher quality than those magazines Future US made, too. If I were you, I'd anticipate a steep drop in quality with twenty pounds of extra Nintendo bias in each issue.
Post by: Ian Sane on October 15, 2007, 07:24:36 AM
Another thing that might be better is that with all the mags by the same company then they'll all likely get the same distribution. I don't see NP in stores as much as the other mags which again gave the impression that somehow Nintendo's inferior mag covering their inferior console didn't attract as much interest so you didn't see it in as many stores. All this is kind of too late now since Nintendo's made a comeback and the time for a serious NP shakeup was last gen but it's a good idea nonetheless.
Though I guess this isn't so great if you actually READ Nintendo Power. To me it's just the same shilling, different shill.
Post by: Kairon on October 15, 2007, 07:45:49 AM
Post by: Ceric on October 15, 2007, 08:50:51 AM
Post by: UncleBob on October 15, 2007, 12:39:06 PM
Post by: Mashiro on October 15, 2007, 12:43:31 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 15, 2007, 12:45:54 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Mashiro
Official DC magazine had a demo disc in many of their issues (I still have every single one of them) <3
Official DC Magazine was the best, I miss it! Anyway I am actually looking forward to getting the new NP to see what it is like.
Post by: that Baby guy on October 15, 2007, 12:53:54 PM
Post by: UncleBob on October 15, 2007, 03:29:29 PM
Quote
Officially licensed Player's Guides are being published and distributed by Prima Games. Please visit www.primagames.com for more information on Player's Guides for newly released games.
No more Nintendo Power Player's Guides either?
Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 10:12:01 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: UncleBob
From Nintendo's Webstore:Quote
Officially licensed Player's Guides are being published and distributed by Prima Games. Please visit www.primagames.com for more information on Player's Guides for newly released games.
No more Nintendo Power Player's Guides either?
This is the REAL tragedy.
Post by: Mashiro on October 16, 2007, 10:28:41 AM
people still BUY players guides?
Post by: Ian Sane on October 16, 2007, 12:45:54 PM
I'm sure NCL will put the kibosh on such an idea. NCL hates demo discs. Industry standards, customers wanting it, and Sony and MS proving it's a good idea be damned. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if the real reason they hate it is because Sony did it first and made it popular.
Post by: UncleBob on October 16, 2007, 12:54:19 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:01:25 PM
Post by: UncleBob on October 16, 2007, 01:05:13 PM
Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 01:12:12 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:14:25 PM
Post by: UncleBob on October 16, 2007, 01:18:57 PM
Prima guides aren't bad, but I tend to get the guides that I do more for a "collector" reason (although I know they won't likely increase in value or anything). Nintendo Power guides are typically printed on a higher quality stock with much brighter colors and just overall tend to have a much better presentation.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:21:42 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: UncleBob
Prima made an officially licensed guide for Twilight Princess - But Nintendo Power also published an official guide (You could get it, the soundtrack CD and the one year subscription to Nintendo Power for $20).
Prima guides aren't bad, but I tend to get the guides that I do more for a "collector" reason (although I know they won't likely increase in value or anything). Nintendo Power guides are typically printed on a higher quality stock with much brighter colors and just overall tend to have a much better presentation.
Did you get that SE of Zelda: TP with the leather like binding and gold pages? That was a cool guide.
Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 01:22:01 PM
Post by: UncleBob on October 16, 2007, 01:22:56 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
Did you get that SE of Zelda: TP with the leather like binding and gold pages? That was a cool guide.
It was nice, but way overpriced. Aside from the hardcover, it was pretty much "almost" the same quality of what Nintendo Power guides are, just about $15 more...
They did a special edition Phantom Hourglass guide as well, but, again, way overpriced...
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:23:47 PM
Post by: Mashiro on October 16, 2007, 01:25:33 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: UncleBob
I still miss ones like the NES Game Atlas... That thing rocked.
Was that like the original players guide with tons of games in one guide?
I think I still have a few of those laying around, those books were awesome!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:27:26 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: MashiroQuote
Originally posted by: UncleBob
I still miss ones like the NES Game Atlas... That thing rocked.
Was that like the original players guide with tons of games in one guide?
I think I still have a few of those laying around, those books were awesome!
Hmmm I think I have one of those SOMEWHERE, especially since I am a pack rat and don't throw any of my old stuff away.
Post by: Ceric on October 16, 2007, 02:09:23 PM
Post by: UncleBob on October 16, 2007, 02:24:50 PM
Post by: that Baby guy on October 16, 2007, 02:31:28 PM
Post by: UncleBob on October 16, 2007, 02:40:11 PM
You can order back issues (from before the Future buyout/takeover/whatever) and non-Prima Player's Guides, but that's it.
