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Power
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
ten Nintendo power covers but this list
we’re taking a look at the most
memorable covers of this discontinued
magazine which gave gamers news and
strategy tips before the internet took
over priority has been given two covers
with unique artwork as opposed to stock
images provided by the game publishers
from front cover to back is absolute
classic number ten Scribblenauts
unlimited volume 281 let you write any
word in it the word would come to life
Scribblenauts unlimited is full of
delightful imagery reminiscent of the
doodles he used to make in your school
notebook this cover overflows with
whimsy and imagination which is probably
why the developers basically used the
same picture for the games box art the
background envisions a wonderful world
of infinite possibilities where monkeys
built snowmen and prehistoric beasts run
wild whether you want to visit ancient
Egypt or the planet Saturn nothing is
out of grasp when you have a pencil or
stylus
looking at this cover you’re tempted to
go and play the game right now aren’t
you of course a lot of Nintendo power
issues had a similar effect
number nine maniac mansion volume 16
since CGI wasn’t really around yet many
early Nintendo power issues utilized
clay models to achieve a
three-dimensional effect this cover for
the NES port of Maniac Mansion is one of
the most stunning examples with superb
attention to detail the artwork
exemplifies the game spooky yet silly
nature
engulfed by tentacles entrapped in
demonic fog the mansion itself has never
looked better five key characters are
also present speaking of which
are we the only ones that realized that
Bernard looks exactly like the angry
video game nerd poking fun at B movies
while also embracing them this cover is
a graveyard smash number II Game Boy
Advance vol 143 hey that’s fine just
when you thought the gameboy color was
the pinnacle of handheld gaming the Game
Boy Advance hit the cover of Nintendo
Power aims to please for many fans this
was their first glimpse at the new
console and it was literally out of this
world doctor oh that’s fine nurse that’s
just Star Wars Episode two attack of the
clones now moving along seeing the GBA
slick design and graphics every gamer
wanted to get their hands on this bad
boy it’s rather a nice unit it still
fits well in the hand after all these
years the cover also offered footage of
Super Mario advance which was basically
a remake of Super Mario Brothers 2 which
was basically a conversion of Doki Doki
Panic anyway regardless the game still
made the cover look cooler than ever
number seven Mario Kart 64 volume 93
from the second subscribers saw Mario
Kart 64 advertised on the front of
Nintendo Power
they knew the game would run circles
around its SNES predecessor complete
with glorious 3d graphics the cover
finds Mario taking the lead on toads
Turnpike luigi is post-second although
it appears that a banana peel will soon
slip him up falling behind in the
background is Wario who can’t seem to
get past those stupid trucks looking
over this colorful cover you can bet
gamers everywhere we’re ten racing to
their local retailer hopefully nobody
got hit with a blue shell along the way
number six earthworm jim volume 67 an
assortment of words could be used to
describe a character like earthworm jim
ludicrous over the top cruelly words
like badass don’t immediately come to
mind though yet Nintendo Power succeeded
in making this wacky heroes video game
looks friggin epic although earthworm
jim has always been one of the more
comedic gaming protagonists that doesn’t
stop the artist here from betraying him
in a classy gallant light at the same
time the artwork somehow manages to
convey the game’s Saturday morning
cartoon style appeal as well
the result is a cover that encompasses
the grand scale of Star Wars and the
absurdity of space balls at the same
time number 5 Zelda – The Adventure of
Link point 4
given the 8-bit eras limitations
videogames never looked especially
realistic however you can always count
on nintendo power to bring a pixelated
world to life this rousing cover looks
like a shot from the live-action Zelda
movie that we’ve always wanted to see
Nintendo power would do something
similar with their issue promoting a
link to the past but this cover really
makes us want to rescue Zelda looking
over the Sleeping Beauty’s unconscious
figure were you here to step into Lynx
boots and set off on a daring journey
link should probably put on his green
hat though because that 1980 style
mullet is kind of dated number four Mega
Man X 2 volume 69
this megaman x2 cover appropriately
captures the spirit of an anime with our
robotic hero fully armored up for battle
yes drawn artwork shows ex confronting
the Maverick known as wheel Gator their
heated fight seemingly takes place in
the volcanic zone which is kind of weird
since wheel Gator is the dinosaur tank
boss wouldn’t it have made more sense if
flame Stang we’re on the cover instead
but oh well that’s not really important
the point is that this is one of the
most kick-ass pieces of artwork in the
Nintendo Power library featuring eye
popping colors rich character designs
and a fiery background number three
super mario brothers 2 vol 1 it’s the
iconic cover that introduced a Nintendo
Power to the world on the front of this
debut issue mario finds himself being
pursued by the dreaded king wart the
clay replica seen here made Mario’s
world looked livelier than ever before
immediately hooking gamers in ranted
we’re not sure why mario has had his
blue when everyone knows it supposed to
be red but that may pick a sign this
cover beams with charm and likability
taking us back to July 1988
fun fact the final issue of Nintendo
Power would pay tribute to the cover
that started at all depicting a clay
Mario taking one last jump
number two Castlevania 2 Simon’s quest
vol 2 considering the game company’s
family-friendly brand it’s surprising
that the second issue of Nintendo Power
would be so incredibly graphic to go
from a clay diorama of Mario running
from board to Simon Belmont holding
Dracula’s severed head was a bit much
for some fans
aside from showing Simon Belmont holding
Jack EULA’s severed head this cover is
littered with other bloody body parts as
well the shadowy figure in the
background only makes this image more
haunting because of its rather
controversial depiction of violence
numerous angry parents sent numerous
complaints to Nintendo of America of
course the kids mostly thought it was
just played google bro and nothing says
Thanksgiving like a wild-eyed Mario
chasing a turkey with an axe with Gothic
atmosphere and a spine chilling tone the
cover is something of a perfect
nightmare if only Castlevania 2 was
actually this good
before we turn the page to our number
one pick here are a few honorable
mentions
number one Metroid vol 31 you can’t
judge a magazine by its cover yet can
judge the cover itself however and this
one stands out as Nintendo powers
crowning achievement
the imagery portrays Samus and all of
her triumphant glory with splendors
lighting breathtaking colors and an
attentive level of detail backed into
every corner the intergalactic bounty
hunter practically flies off the page
while the super metroid cover was also
pretty legendary this issue reached a
whole new frontier of artistry it went
above and beyond to make an 8-bit video
game looks cinematic demonstrating the
true power of Nintendo Power
do you agree with our list it might feel
a little pressure okay what’s your
favorite Nintendo Power cover for more
powerful top tens powered everyday be
sure to power on over to watchmojo.com
power
did you really freeze a Super Nintendo
I’d love to know the answer ahh
J the wonders of special effects and
photographic tricks
Power
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
ten Nintendo power covers but this list
we’re taking a look at the most
memorable covers of this discontinued
magazine which gave gamers news and
strategy tips before the internet took
over priority has been given two covers
with unique artwork as opposed to stock
images provided by the game publishers
from front cover to back is absolute
classic number ten Scribblenauts
unlimited volume 281 let you write any
word in it the word would come to life
Scribblenauts unlimited is full of
delightful imagery reminiscent of the
doodles he used to make in your school
notebook this cover overflows with
whimsy and imagination which is probably
why the developers basically used the
same picture for the games box art the
background envisions a wonderful world
of infinite possibilities where monkeys
built snowmen and prehistoric beasts run
wild whether you want to visit ancient
Egypt or the planet Saturn nothing is
out of grasp when you have a pencil or
stylus
looking at this cover you’re tempted to
go and play the game right now aren’t
you of course a lot of Nintendo power
issues had a similar effect
number nine maniac mansion volume 16
since CGI wasn’t really around yet many
early Nintendo power issues utilized
clay models to achieve a
three-dimensional effect this cover for
the NES port of Maniac Mansion is one of
the most stunning examples with superb
attention to detail the artwork
exemplifies the game spooky yet silly
nature
engulfed by tentacles entrapped in
demonic fog the mansion itself has never
looked better five key characters are
also present speaking of which
are we the only ones that realized that
Bernard looks exactly like the angry
video game nerd poking fun at B movies
while also embracing them this cover is
a graveyard smash number II Game Boy
Advance vol 143 hey that’s fine just
when you thought the gameboy color was
the pinnacle of handheld gaming the Game
Boy Advance hit the cover of Nintendo
Power aims to please for many fans this
was their first glimpse at the new
console and it was literally out of this
world doctor oh that’s fine nurse that’s
just Star Wars Episode two attack of the
clones now moving along seeing the GBA
slick design and graphics every gamer
wanted to get their hands on this bad
boy it’s rather a nice unit it still
fits well in the hand after all these
years the cover also offered footage of
Super Mario advance which was basically
a remake of Super Mario Brothers 2 which
was basically a conversion of Doki Doki
Panic anyway regardless the game still
made the cover look cooler than ever
number seven Mario Kart 64 volume 93
from the second subscribers saw Mario
Kart 64 advertised on the front of
Nintendo Power
they knew the game would run circles
around its SNES predecessor complete
with glorious 3d graphics the cover
finds Mario taking the lead on toads
Turnpike luigi is post-second although
it appears that a banana peel will soon
slip him up falling behind in the
background is Wario who can’t seem to
get past those stupid trucks looking
over this colorful cover you can bet
gamers everywhere we’re ten racing to
their local retailer hopefully nobody
got hit with a blue shell along the way
number six earthworm jim volume 67 an
assortment of words could be used to
describe a character like earthworm jim
ludicrous over the top cruelly words
like badass don’t immediately come to
mind though yet Nintendo Power succeeded
in making this wacky heroes video game
looks friggin epic although earthworm
jim has always been one of the more
comedic gaming protagonists that doesn’t
stop the artist here from betraying him
in a classy gallant light at the same
time the artwork somehow manages to
convey the game’s Saturday morning
cartoon style appeal as well
the result is a cover that encompasses
the grand scale of Star Wars and the
absurdity of space balls at the same
time number 5 Zelda – The Adventure of
Link point 4
given the 8-bit eras limitations
videogames never looked especially
realistic however you can always count
on nintendo power to bring a pixelated
world to life this rousing cover looks
like a shot from the live-action Zelda
movie that we’ve always wanted to see
Nintendo power would do something
similar with their issue promoting a
link to the past but this cover really
makes us want to rescue Zelda looking
over the Sleeping Beauty’s unconscious
figure were you here to step into Lynx
boots and set off on a daring journey
link should probably put on his green
hat though because that 1980 style
mullet is kind of dated number four Mega
Man X 2 volume 69
this megaman x2 cover appropriately
captures the spirit of an anime with our
robotic hero fully armored up for battle
yes drawn artwork shows ex confronting
the Maverick known as wheel Gator their
heated fight seemingly takes place in
the volcanic zone which is kind of weird
since wheel Gator is the dinosaur tank
boss wouldn’t it have made more sense if
flame Stang we’re on the cover instead
but oh well that’s not really important
the point is that this is one of the
most kick-ass pieces of artwork in the
Nintendo Power library featuring eye
popping colors rich character designs
and a fiery background number three
super mario brothers 2 vol 1 it’s the
iconic cover that introduced a Nintendo
Power to the world on the front of this
debut issue mario finds himself being
pursued by the dreaded king wart the
clay replica seen here made Mario’s
world looked livelier than ever before
immediately hooking gamers in ranted
we’re not sure why mario has had his
blue when everyone knows it supposed to
be red but that may pick a sign this
cover beams with charm and likability
taking us back to July 1988
fun fact the final issue of Nintendo
Power would pay tribute to the cover
that started at all depicting a clay
Mario taking one last jump
number two Castlevania 2 Simon’s quest
vol 2 considering the game company’s
family-friendly brand it’s surprising
that the second issue of Nintendo Power
would be so incredibly graphic to go
from a clay diorama of Mario running
from board to Simon Belmont holding
Dracula’s severed head was a bit much
for some fans
aside from showing Simon Belmont holding
Jack EULA’s severed head this cover is
littered with other bloody body parts as
well the shadowy figure in the
background only makes this image more
haunting because of its rather
controversial depiction of violence
numerous angry parents sent numerous
complaints to Nintendo of America of
course the kids mostly thought it was
just played google bro and nothing says
Thanksgiving like a wild-eyed Mario
chasing a turkey with an axe with Gothic
atmosphere and a spine chilling tone the
cover is something of a perfect
nightmare if only Castlevania 2 was
actually this good
before we turn the page to our number
one pick here are a few honorable
mentions
number one Metroid vol 31 you can’t
judge a magazine by its cover yet can
judge the cover itself however and this
one stands out as Nintendo powers
crowning achievement
the imagery portrays Samus and all of
her triumphant glory with splendors
lighting breathtaking colors and an
attentive level of detail backed into
every corner the intergalactic bounty
hunter practically flies off the page
while the super metroid cover was also
pretty legendary this issue reached a
whole new frontier of artistry it went
above and beyond to make an 8-bit video
game looks cinematic demonstrating the
true power of Nintendo Power
do you agree with our list it might feel
a little pressure okay what’s your
favorite Nintendo Power cover for more
powerful top tens powered everyday be
sure to power on over to watchmojo.com
power
did you really freeze a Super Nintendo
I’d love to know the answer ahh
J the wonders of special effects and
photographic tricks
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