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Nintendo Power's Sword in the Preview

Posted Jun 28th 2008 4:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Rumors

As it's been known to do, Nintendo Power wrapped up its latest issue promising a new unannounced title for next month's cover. Given the exclusive reveals the magazine has featured lately, such as Mega Man 9 for WiiWare and the Castlevania Judgment 3D fighter, both arguably megatons, it's hard not to expect another huge surprise!

Nintendo Power's preview page for the next issue brandishes the above image and a quick prank on Earthbound fans (as if they needed more teasing): "We'll kick off the next 20 years of Nintendo Power with more big reveals, including a top-secret cover story fit for a king. It's got a lot of heart. Just kidding. It's Mother 3. Just kidding. Please look forward to it."

What could it be? A sequel to Square's lackluster King's Knight? Even better, perhaps a remake of Capcom's Knights of the Round? What are your gueses?

Rumor: 'Mankind ill needs a Castlevania Wii game such as this' [update]

Posted Jun 26th 2008 6:15PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Rumors

Disaster!

Of all the different directions you expected Konami to take with Castlevania's Wii debut, we're sure that "3D fighting game" was not one of them. Nonetheless, the above shot is what allegedly appeared in the latest issue of Nintendo Power.

Other rumored details we heard through the grapevine (oh, and we're just about to lose our mind)? Honey, honey:

Wii remote used for motion attacks, Nunchuk for character movement
Rumored characters include Simon, Alucard, Shanoa, Maria Renard, and, of course, Dracula
Holy water, magic spells, dagger, and boomerang subweapons
Using subweapons requires hearts
Remixed classic Castlevania tracks
Destroyable environments
Enemy monsters jump into the battle
Placeable traps
Steals men's souls, and makes them its slaves!

No word yet on whether you'll be able to throw plates of curry at your opponents. Your thoughts?

At least we have Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for the Nintendo DS to look forward to, still!

Update: More shots from the Nintendo Power pages added after the break!

Continue reading Rumor: 'Mankind ill needs a Castlevania Wii game such as this' [update]

Nintendo working on an online magazine? [update]

Posted Jun 19th 2008 2:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Rumors, Imports

[Update: the short answer is "Yes, they are!" However, it's the same web magazine they've had in Japan forever. Only the trademark registration is new.]

When it became clear that Nintendo's version of Nintendo Power was on the way out, there was a lot of speculation that the magazine would move online, bolstered Reggie Fils-Aime's idea of making Nintendo Power's archives becoming available on the Wii. Of course, instead of the print magazine being replaced by an online resource, it was replaced by ... an almost identical magazine.

Nintendo of Japan seems to have been inspired by the idea, however -- or by I Can Haz Cheezburger. They've registered a trademark for something called "Nintendo Online Magazine" or "N.O.M." Could this be a Wii-based magazine? The Nintendo Channel has already shown that Nintendo is willing to create exclusive video content for the Wii, along with demos. Words would be a natural next step.

Kingdom Hearts Wii rumor revealed, debunked

Posted May 19th 2008 2:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Rumors

After Nintendo Power used a vague moon picture last month in order to hint at something juicy, speculation ran rampant as to what the next issue's big surprise would be. Leave it to heartbreakers and photoshoppers across the internets to play around with our fragile, Squeenix-loving selves.

Rumors of a Kingdom Hearts Wii have been floating around for quite some time -- that's nothing new. People were starting to believe such talk, though, after a "leaked" cover of the next Nintendo Power issue was "found" on an online subscription form. Putting on our skeptic caps, we immediately came up with a few reasons for why this rumor was false:

There's no 20th anniversary badge on the cover
There aren't enough headlines and previews (only two, whereas last month's NP had twelve)
Nintendo Power rarely (if ever) features the DS in its top banner, making this cover seem more unlikely

In case you're not hip to our sleuthing, though, it was also revealed that the Kingdom Hearts cover art in question came from DeviantArt, of all places. So, if you see this rumor on your vast travels across the internet, we'd advise you not to believe it -- even if it hurts. While we're not saying Kingdom Hearts Wii will never happen, it's clear that this cover is nothing but a fake.

[Via GamerTell]

Wii Wheel MSRP not $15, after all

Posted Apr 7th 2008 4:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

If you were worried that you'd have to give up your first-born child (which we at Nintendo Wii Fanboy calculate is worth about $15) for the Wii Wheel, we have some reassuring news. Although GameStop recently posted an ad which gave us the impression that the Wii Wheel would retail for $14.99, Nintendo Power has us thinking differently. According to the scan seen above, the wheel's MSRP will actually be five dollars less, costing a more reasonable $9.99.

So, if you're planning on getting a few extra of these, we recommend doing so at stores that don't charge above the suggested retail price.

Gallery: Mario Kart Wii

[Thanks, Sn1per!]

Nintendo Power asks for your VC wishlists

Posted Apr 4th 2008 10:30PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Virtual Console

We get to have our say about what we'd like to see on the Virtual Console every single week, and now Nintendo Power is giving its readers the chance to do the same. At first, we thought Nintendo Power just might be able to turn Nintendo's head to what the fans want (it is, after all, the official Nintendo tome for the U.S.). And then, we read the disclaimer: "This is for polling purposes only, and will in no way determine future Virtual Console releases." But we don't believe them. Actually, we kind of do believe them, but it's worth a shot, right? Right?

If you want to take part and push your game up the list, just drop a line to vcpoll@futureus.com, and the magazine will do the rest, totting up the votes and publishing the top 100 most requested not-yet-Virtual Console games in a future issue. It'd be nice if you put in a shout for some of our favorites as well. Not that we're Secret of Mana suggesting you Pilotwings 64 do anything Alf untoward like rigging the results.

Nintendo Power's big reveal: Tales of Symphonia coming to the U.S.

Posted Feb 6th 2008 7:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

The newest issue of Nintendo Power reports what Tales of Symphonia fans in the U.S. (and, we're assuming, the rest of North America) have been hoping for. That's right -- the localization of the Wii game is confirmed, and Knights of Ratatosk will be heading to North American shores. Only, it's not going to be called Knights of Ratatosk. The game has a new subtitle, and will be known instead as Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. At least that's easier to spell, albeit a lot more generic than the previous title.

Nintendo Power also boasts that the new Tales will be the Wii's first "epic RPG." Is that an insult to games like Opoona and Baroque, or are those games simply not "epic" enough? Whether it's the first or not, though, we're certainly glad that the game will be localized, especially since it seems to be shaping up pretty nicely.

Even though this is good news, is anyone disappointed that Nintendo Power's "secret RPG" turned out to be a not-so-secret game?

Gallery: Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

[Via NeoGAF]

Wii Warm Up: Role-playing rumors

Posted Jan 12th 2008 12:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Rumors, Wii Warm Up

According to the latest mumblings in the internet's rumor circles, the latest issue of Nintendo Power hints at a huge RPG announcement for next month's installment: "Next month's cover story is an RPG so fantastic, so engrossing, so epic, and so hush-hush that we'd have to erase your memories if we told you what it is. In fact, maybe we already did. Role-playing fans, get ready for a big one." It's not Sonic Chronicles, because that's the cover story on this issue.

What could this secret RPG possibly be? Baten Kaitos 3? A new IP from Square Enix? A 3D remake of Glory of Heracles II: Titan's Downfall?! We'll probably have to wait until next month's issue drops to find out, but let us know what you think it is in the meantime!

Subscribing with power (and $3.23)

Posted Jan 1st 2008 5:30PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Sales

The common argument against subscribing video game magazines is that you can get all of your news on the internet for free, but Nintendo Power has done a good job separating itself from its online competition with exclusive previews, attractive posters, and interviews with interesting figures. And with this latest bargain, you can get a hella cheap subscription for 12 months.

BestDealMagazines.com, a site which we assume trades in the best deals for magazines, is offering a year's worth of Nintendo Power issues and a free gift for only $3.99. Type in the "YEAREND19" coupon code during checkout, and you'll save 19%, dropping your final total to $3.23. See what we mean? Hella cheap.

See also: Promotional Consideration: Advertising with Power

[Via CAG]

Trauma Center ad is bloody brilliant

Posted Oct 29th 2007 2:15PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Fan stuff

If, like us, you've been wondering where Atlus' creativity went with its terribly plain Trauma Center: New Blood boxart, you'll be happy to hear that we managed to find some of it in the latest issue of Nintendo Power. While not as hilarious or ridiculous as the Geometry Wars: Galaxies piece we featured late last week, this blood transfusion ad we spotted certainly is creative. Jump past the post break for the full page.

Continue reading Trauma Center ad is bloody brilliant

Nintendo Power gets a new publisher

Posted Sep 18th 2007 1:30PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Nintendo Power is getting a new publisher, it would seem, based on a job listing posted by Nintendo. The job listing is for a Licensing Manager, which describes that Future US will be taking over publishing duties for the mag.

The entirety of the job description reads:

Manages monthly Nintendo Power Magazine licensed to the new publisher, Future US Maintains close communication with Future US regarding editorial plan, production plan, and marketing plan
Provides necessary material and/or information
Manages approval process of magazine content
Oversees the approval process with Future US, will be the point person between Future US and Nintendo of America Inc (NOA)
Point of contact for requests for access to software, assets, or interview possibilities
Coordination of annual marketing plan support program for Nintendo Power
Often necessary to change duties, projects or direction on short notice
Heavy work volume, fast-paced environment with fluctuating production requirements
Periodic adjustments to work schedule and/or usual hours may be required
Up to 15% travel

[Via NeoGAF]

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Nintendo Power's Sword in the Preview

Rumor: 'Mankind ill needs a Castlevania Wii game such as this' [update]

Nintendo working on an online magazine? [update]

Kingdom Hearts Wii rumor revealed, debunked

Wii Wheel MSRP not $15, after all

Nintendo Power asks for your VC wishlists

Nintendo Power's big reveal: Tales of Symphonia coming to the U.S.

Wii Warm Up: Role-playing rumors

Subscribing with power (and $3.23)

Trauma Center ad is bloody brilliant

Nintendo Power gets a new publisher

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