Like many of you back in the day, before the rise of the internet, I got all my video gaming information from magazines. Yes I’ve bought & subscribed to PSM, EGM, Tips & Tricks, GamePro, GameFan and Game Informer. However for me it all started with Nintendo Power. Interesting articles, letters from fans (and art), advice section for games, and yes game reviews; it was total package-or at least as far as I was cornered. I had the Nintendo Power subscription for many years, and equally enjoyed it for that long. As I got better at my craft and bought more consoles; I decided it was best to expand my knowledge by subscribing to more diverse gaming mags and letting go of Nintendo Power. It was a tough decision but the correct one I believe, plus still picked up a copy every now and again. Well fokes it is my sad news to say that Nintendo Power will see its last sunrise at the end of the year. I’ll be honest I rather not see it go even though I haven’t brought an issue in years; but all good things from come to an end – and Nintendo Power was definitely a good thing. On behalf of all gamers you helped over the years: thank you and we all hope that all present Nintendo Power staff find new places to write for. The game may change, so change with it; but always remember where you came from.
Both the 100th & 250th issues of Nintendo Power are in my private collection, and soon last one will be apart of it as well. Funny… I always thought the mag would outlive me – such is life.