Issue #001 - July / August 1988
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--The Second quest of Legend of Zelda is featured in the very first issue of Nintendo Power.
--In the Howard and Nester section of the magazine, there is a short comic featuring Zelda.
--The Pak Watch has a short mention of Adventure of Link.
--The Legend of Zelda ranks #1 on the Nintendo Power Top 30.
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| Issue #002 - September / October 1988
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--Four questions are answered about the Legend of Zelda in the Counseler's Corner.
--Another short mention of Adventure of Link in the Pak Watch.
--The Video Spotlight showcases a Zelda master who conquered the Legend of Zelda in a matter of weeks.
--The Legend of Zelda is at #1 once again on the Nintendo Power Top 30. |
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Issue #003 - November / December 1989
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--Zelda Beach Towels, Action Figures, Back Packs, Stickers, and Shirts are advertised as holiday gifts.
--Comedian Jay Leno apparently is a Nintendo fan and plays the Legend of Zelda!
--The Legend of Zelda ranks #1 on the Nintendo Power Top 30.
--Zelda II: The Adventure of Link ranks is shown to be appearing in the next issue of Nintendo Power.
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| Issue #004 - January / February 1989
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--Link and a sleeping Princess Zelda are featured on the front cover.
--Seventeen pages featuring the Adventure of Link, including a walkthrough of the first four palaces and a fold out overworld map.
--One question is answered about the Legend of Zelda in the Counseler's Corner.
--One tip in the Mail Box about how to save in the Legend of Zelda. |
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Issue #005 - March / April 1989
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--Seven pages featuring the Adventure of Link, including a walkthrough for palaces five and six.
--Two questions are answered about The Adventure of Link in the Counselor's Corner.
--Zelda is featured in the Howard and Nester short comic.
--Both the Legend of Zelda and the Adventure of Link have tips in the Classified Information section.
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| Issue #006 - May / June 1989
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--The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link win numerous Nintendo Power 1988 awards.
--One question about The Adventure of Link and two questions about The Legend of Zelda are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Zelda is featured in the Friends Fiction Writer's Showcase.
--The Adventure of Link has a secret tip in the Classified Information section. |
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Issue #007 - July / August 1989
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--The Adventure of Link has a tip about walking through walls in the Great Palace, found in the Classified Information section.
--The Legend of Zelda also has tip in the Classified Information section about leaving one enemy alive in the overworld to avoid enemy respawns.
--Listing of all six 1-up's found in the Adventure of Link.
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| Issue #008 - September / October 1989
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--A question about how to get the hammer in The Adventure of Link is answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--A secret tip in the Classified Information section about how to avoid monster scenes in the Adventure of Link.
--The Adventure of Link reaches #1 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Legend of Zelda sits at #4. |
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Issue #009 - November / December 1989
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--A short and silly Nintendo/Zelda fan submitted poem can be found in the Player's Pulse.
--The Adventure of Link is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Legend of Zelda falls to #8.
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| Issue #010 - January / February 1990
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--In the Game Designer Profile, there is a whole segment about Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto. It mentions that Miyamoto is current planning Zelda 3 for the Super Famicom.
--The Adventure of Link is #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Legend of Zelda jumps to #7. |
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Issue #012 - May / June 1990
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--Link from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link wins the Best Character award in the annual Nintendo Power awards.
--The Legend of Zelda is #4 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Adventure of Link drops to #5.
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| Issue #021 - February 1991
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--Four years after the games release, Four more questions were answered about the Legend of Zelda in the Counselor's Corner.
--The Adventure of Link is #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Legend of Zelda jumps to #7. |
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Issue #026 - July 1991
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--The very first screenshot of the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The Lantern sprite looks different than its actual appearance in the game.
--One tip about rigging the Money Making Game from the original Legend of Zelda was answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--The Legend of Zelda is #12 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Adventure of Link drops to #16.
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| Issue #027 - August 1991
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--"Zelda III" is listed as an upcoming title for the Super Nintendo in the Development Dispatch.
--The Legend of Zelda is #20 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Adventure of Link drops to #25. |
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Issue #030 - November 1991
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--A map with all the secret underground passages of Death Mountain is shown in the Counselor's Corner. There is also some advice on how to defeat Ganon.
--The Legend of Zelda is #10 on the Nintendo Power Top 30 while the Adventure of Link is at #21.
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| Issue #032 - January 1992
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--Part 1 of the A Link to the Past Comic, written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori can be found. The comic is sixteen pages long and follows the early story of A Link to the Past.
--A 5 page preview of A Link to the Past, highlighting the techniques, the story, and some of the enemies and characters.
--The Legend of Zelda is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at to #17.
--A Link to the Past is #7 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES). |
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Issue #033 - February 1992
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--Part 2 of the A Link to the Past Comic, written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori. This portion contains sixteen more pages and follows Link on his way to meet up with Sahasrahla.
--The Legend of Zelda is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at to #17.
--A Link to the Past is #8 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
--A Link to the Past is listed as a game that will be featured in next months issue.
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| Issue #034 - March 1992
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--The Legend of Zelda's second Nintendo Power cover, featuring Link as it relates to the release of A Link to the Past.
--16 more pages in the A Link to the Past comic, taking Link through the Desert Palace where he gets the second pendant.
--15 pages dedicated to A Link to the Past, covering his full inventory and the Light World. There is also a small portion covering the Dark World.
--A Link to the Past scores 4.7, 4.3, 4.8, and 4.9 on the Power Meter Rankings.
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Issue #035 - April 1992
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--Part 4 of the A Link to the Past comic featuring 16 more pages. This portion takes Link through his quest in getting the 3rd pendant and getting the Legendary Master Sword.
--The Legend of Zelda is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at to #17.
--A Link to the Past is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
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| Issue #036 - May 1992
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--Part 5 of the A Link to the Past comic featuring 16 more pages. Covers Link's quest as he battles Aghanim for the first time.
--Two simple questions about A Link to the Past are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Link and Zelda are featured in Nester's Adventures comic.
--The Legend of Zelda is #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at to #19.
--A Link to the Past is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
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Issue #037 - June 1992
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--Part 6 of the A Link to the Past comic is featured containing 16 pages of Link navigating through the Dark World on his way to the Palace of Darkness.
--The Legend of Zelda is #5 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at to #18.
--A Link to the Past is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
--An advertisement for the A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide is found near the back of the magazine.
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| Issue #038 - July 1992
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--Part 7 of the A Link to the Past comic is featured containing 16 pages of Link navigating through the Palace of Darkness where he defeats the Helmasaur King ans saves the first maiden.
--The Legend of Zelda is #5 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at to #17.
--A Link to the Past moves up to #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
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Issue #039 - August 1992
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--Full two page advertisement of the A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide.
--A secret tip in the Classified Information section about how to get free Green Potion in A Link to the Past.
--Part 8 of the A Link to the Past comic features Link joining up with friends on their way to enter into the Swamp Palace.
--There is a scene of Link being drawn within the Mario Paint portion of the magazine.
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| Issue #040 - September 1992
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--Part 9 of the A Link to the Past comic features Link completing the Swamp Palace before his adventures takes a turn for the worse.
--There are four A Link to the Past questions found within the Counselor's Corner. How to get the Big Key in the Swamp Palace, how to defeat Trinexx, where is the Staff of Byrna, and how to enter the Waterfall of Wishing.
--A Link to the Past remains at #1 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
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Issue #041 - October 1992
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--Part 10 of the A Link to the Past comic is featured. It skips ahead in comparison to the game storyline, with this issue covering Link's journey through the Ice Palace and Turtle Rock.
--There are three A Link to the Past questions found within the Counselor's Corner. Where are the Super Bombs, How to get the fourth magic bottle, and where is the cape?
--A Link to the Past remains at #1 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
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| Issue #042 - November 1992
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--Part 11 of the A Link to the Past Comic features Link defeating Trinexx and then marches towards the final battle. The issue ends with Link finally coming face to face with Ganon.
--There are three A Link to the Past questions found within the Counselor's Corner. Where do I get the Flute, How do I reach Misery Mire, and How do I open the door in the Ice Palace.
--A Link to the Past drops to #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
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Issue #043 - December 1992
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--The 12th and final part of the A Link to the Past Comic. Link takes on and defeat Ganon, gets the Triforce, and restores peace to the land of Hyrule.
--There are two A Link to the Past questions found within the Counselor's Corner. How do I get the Flippers and what does the Magic Powder do?
--The Legend of Zelda and A Link to the Past are both at #2 on their respective Nintendo Power Top 20 lists.
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| Issue #044 - January 1993
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--There is a Power Player's Challenge for A Link to the Past. "Can you complete the game in under 10 lives?" The best was losing four lives.
--Two pages of Zelda goodies featured in the Super Mario Paint guide, showing you how to make cool pictures and even produce a classic Zelda tune.
--A Link to the Past was listed at #2 for the Top 10 of 1992.
--"Zelda for Gameboy" is first mentioned in the Pak Watch
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Issue #046 - March 1993
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--A Link to the Past is nominated for several of the Nintendo Power Awards '92. The game was nominated for Graphics and Sound, Theme and Fun, Challenge, Best Hero, and for Best Overall.
--A Link to the Past is at #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
--The Legend of Zelda is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at #14.
--Link's Awakening is mentioned in the CES special.
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| Issue #047 - April 1993
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--Seven players perfected the Power Player's Challenge by completing A Link to the Past without loosing any lives.
--A Link to the Past is at #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
--The Legend of Zelda is #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at #12.
--Link's Awakening is slated to be previewed in the next issue of Nintendo Power.
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Issue #048 - May 1993
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--A Link to the Past wins the Nintendo Power Awards '92 for Graphics and Sound, Best Hero, and for Challenege. Takes second for Theme and Fun, Best Villain, and Best Overall.
--Link's Awakening is previewed with new information on the storyline and Link's new techniques and inventory items.
--The Legend of Zelda was re-released and takes #1 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES).
--Link's Awakening debuts at #12 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB).
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| Issue #049 - June 1993
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--A Middle School teacher talks about his Zelda experience in the Player's Pulse.
--A Link to the Past is #1, Link's Awakening is #6, the Legend of Zelda is #2, and the Adventure of Link is #12 on their respective Nintendo Power Top 20 lists.
--Link's Awakening is mentioned to be featured in next months Nintendo Power magazine.
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Issue #050 - July 1993
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--The Legend of Zelda's third Nintendo Power cover, featuring the owl as it relates to the release of Link's Awakening.
--Three silly Zelda jokes can be found in the Player's Pulse.
--Ten pages dedicated to Link's Awakening which will guide the player through the first 3 dungeons of the game. This includes some brief story elements, several in-game maps, and a couple piece of artwork.
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| Issue #051 - August 1993
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--Link's Awakening is featured in Nester's Adventures, a short one page comic.
--Link's Awakening moves up to #4 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB).
--A Link to the Past is at #3 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES).
--The Legend of Zelda is #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) while the Adventure of Link is at #11.
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Issue #052 - September 1993
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--A very silly Zelda joke can be found in the Player's Pulse.
--Link's Awakening climbs up to #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB).
--A Link to the Past moves back up to #2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (SNES) while the Legend of Zelda claims the #1 spot on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES).
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| Issue #053 - October 1993
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--Two Link's Awakening questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner, including how to get through the Mysterious Forest, and how to solve the three-of-a-king puzzle in Tail Cave.
--Link's Awakening drops back to #4 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB), while A Link to the Past claims #1 and Legend of Zelda #2 on their respective lists.
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Issue #054 - November 1993
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--There is a piece of Link's Awakening fan artwork found within the Player's Pulse.
--The secrets are shown in the Classified Information section of magazine including how to steal items from the Mabe Village Shop, and how to quickly warp to an area at the northeast part of Koholint Island.
--Seven gamers are shown within Power Player's to have completed A Link to the Past without losing a single life.
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| Issue #055 - December 1993
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--More Link's Awakening secrets can be found in the Classified Information section, including how to get the Bow and Arrow for a cheap price, how to use the bomb arrows, and a cool trick within the Trendy Game.
--There is a Power Player's Challenge, which challenges player's to wake the Wind Fish with the fewest number of heart pieces.
--Three questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner including how to solve a puzzle in Bottle Grotto, why you should go fishing, and how to reach a secret cave.
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Issue #056 - January 1994
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--More Link's Awakening artwork can be found within the Player's Pulse.
--Link's Awakening wins the top Gameboy title of 1993 and A Link to the Past wins for the top game soundtrack.
--Three more questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner including how to save Bowwow, how to get the nightmare key in Angler's Tunnel, and how to get rid of the ghost that follows you.
--Link's Awakening remains at #1 on Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB) for the second week.
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| Issue #057 - February 1994
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--A Link to the Past is announced for the Nintendo Gateway System, a console that can be played while flying on an airplane.
--A Link's Awakening secret is revealed in the Classified Information section using the Flying Rooster.
--Two Link's Awakening questions in the Counselor's Corner including how to get the flying rooster and whether or not you should re-buy your shovel.
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Issue #058 - March 1994
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--Capcom's Willow is labeled a Zelda wanna be by a fan in the Player's Pulse.
--A Link's Awakening secret is revealed in the Classified Information section showing how to warp across screens.
--Link's Awakening is nominated a for a number of NintendO Power awards for 1993, including Game Boy game with graphics and sound, theme and fun, challenge, play control, best hero, and best overall game.
--Link's Awakening is #1 on Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB) while A Link to the Past holds the #3 spot for the SNES.
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| Issue #060 - May 1994
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--Link's Awakening wins a number of Game Boy awards including most challenging, theme and fun, play control, and best overall game. Link finished third for best here in a game.
--Link's Awakening screenshots are shown in the Super Game Boy section.
--Link's Awakening remains the number 1 game on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB), while A Link to the Past holds the #3 spot for the SNES. The Legend of Zelda holds the #2 spot for the NES.
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Issue #064 - September 1994
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--Three Link's Awakening questions are found in the Counselor's Corner including how you reach the nightmare in Eagle's Tower, how to get the Magic Rod, and how to defeat Shadow Bot.
--Link's Awakening is at number 2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB), while A Link to the Past is at the #4 spot for the SNES. The Legend of Zelda holds the top spot for the NES.
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| Issue #065 - October 1994
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--A poem titled The Epic of Link was written by a fan in the Player's Pulse, highlighting Link's four adventures to date.
--Link's Awakening drops to the number 3 spot on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB), while A Link to the Past drops to #5 for the SNES. The Legend of Zelda remains at the top spot for the NES.
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Issue #067 - December 1994
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--A winning screen shot from Link's Awakening was featured in the Frame It Contest, where fans take screen shots from the game and send it in. There were a number of Link's Awakening submissions, but the picture shown was of Link at the Fairy Fountain in the Mysterious Woods.
--Link's Awakening is back at number 2 on the Nintendo Power Top 20 (GB), while A Link to the Past is back up to #3 for the SNES. The Legend of Zelda holds the top spot for the NES.
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| Issue #068 - January 1995
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--The Nintendo Power Top 20 (NES) was officially removed from the magazine in the 1995 revamp. The Legend of Zelda was rewarded Hall of Fame status for being on the top listing for 76 months.
--A Link to the Past was #5 on the Super NES Top 20 listing, while Link's Awakening was #1 on the Game Boy Top 10
--A Link to the Past was #2 and Link's Awakening was #3 on the new Top 10 Quests listing. Each month a different Top 10 is featured.
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Issue #070 - March 1995
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--A piece of Fan Artwork of Link, the Owl, and the Egg on Koholint Island are featured in the Envelope Art Showcase portion of the Player's Pulse.
--A Link to the Past remains at #5 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening drops all the way down to #10 on the Game Boy listing.
--A Link to the Past comes in at #2 on the Top 10 Epics listing of the month. A Link to the Past is also listed as #8 on the most wanted listing.
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| Issue #071 - April 1995
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--Three pages dedicated to talking about the various types of games. A Link to the Past is shown and labeled as an adventure game.
--A Link to the Past jump back up to #2 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening also jump up to #2 on the Game Boy listing. Link's Awakening was mis-named as being A Link to the Past.
--This issue also marked the first extensive preview of the next home console, which at the time was labeled the Nintendo Ultra 64. However, no Zelda related material was present.
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Issue #073 - June 1995
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--A piece of Fan Artwork of Link is featured in the Envelope Art Showcase portion of the Player's Pulse.
--A Link to the Past is at #3 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening reclaims the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #075 - August 1995
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--After two years since Link's Awakening was initially released, two new questions were answered within the Counselor's Corner. The questions include what to do with the horse heads and why does everybody call Link "Thief".
--A Link to the Past is at #3 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening takes the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
--The Top 10 Adventure Games are listed, with A Link to the Past taking the #1 spot and Link's Awakening filing in at #9.
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Issue #078 - November 1995
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--The 10 year anniversary of the original Nintendo. There is a 4-page feature, talking about the history of the console, and there are plenty of references to the Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.
--A Link to the Past is at #4 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #080 - January 1996
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--The first time that The Legend of Zelda 64 is mentioned, and the issues states that it will be one of the first games to utilize a read/write drive accessory.
--An interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka in which they talk about plenty of Nintendo 64 hardware and software, including a brief mention of Zelda 64.
--Two screen shots of Zelda 64 are shown, and there are just still shots from the short 10-second demo that was shown at Spaceworld. Not much is said about the game, but it was stated that it would be one of the first games utilizing the disk drive accessory.
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Issue #081 - February 1996
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--After being released almost 2 1/2 years prior to this issue, a new secret is revealed in the Classified Information section of the magazine. This time highlighting how Link can combine his arrows and bombs to shoot explosive bomb-arrows.
--A Link to the Past is at #6 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #2 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #082 - March 1996
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--A second straight month with Link's Awakening being featured in the Classified Information section of the magazine. This time highlighting a trick while using the Boomerang and the Flying Rooster, as well as some fun with the cuccos.
--Link's Awakening also finds its way into the Counselor's Corner with two questions about beating bosses within the Eagler's Tower.
--A Link to the Past is featured in the Epic Center and is going back into production due to high demand.
--A Link to the Past is at #5 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening bumps back up to the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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Issue #083 - April 1996
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--With the A Link to the Past player's choice re-release, 6 pages of the magazine are dedicated to A Link to the Past. These including frequently asked questions about how to beat portions of the game, how to find items, or how to collect some heart pieces.
--Two more questions are answered about Link's Awakening in the Counselor's Corner including how to defeat the Nightmares Genie and Slime Eel.
--The a Link to the Past re-release is featured in the Now Playing part of the magazine.
--A Link to the Past is at #6 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #084 - May 1996
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--An a Link to the Past challenge is featured in the Arena section of the magazine. It is a heartless challenge where you must complete the game with the minimum 14 heart containers, not allowing you to collect any pieces of heart.
--Fan Artwork of many Nintendo characters including our hero Link is featured in the Player's Pulse.
--A Link to the Past is at #3 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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Issue #085 - June 1996
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--The Legend of Zelda 64 is mentioned as one of the many games in development for the Nintendo 64.
--Link's Awakening is talked about briefly in the Epic Center portion of the magazine.
--Three questions about A Link to the Past are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--A Link to the Past is at #4 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #087 - August 1996
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--The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link are both featured in the Classic Epics section of the magazine.
--Winners from the Arena challenge for A Link to the Past are revealed.
--A Link to the Past is at #4 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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Issue #089 - October 1996
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--A Hyrulean Adventure: A Link to the Future, which is an interactive adventure that gamers over the internet created through online message boards gets a 4-page feature in this issue of Nintendo Power.
--A 4-page interview with Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, in which he talks about Super Mario 64, but also gives quite a bit of information about the upcoming Legend of Zelda 64.
--A Link to the Past is at #2 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #090 - November 1996
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--Two more Link's Awakening questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner covering how to defeat the Armos Knight and how to get the Magic Powder.
--A piece of Fan Artwork is featured in the Player's Pulse and it includes our hero Link.
--A Link to the Past is at #5 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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Issue #092 - January 1997
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--Some Zelda Fan Artwork is featured in the Player's Pulse
--Zelda64 was showcased at Shoshinkai/Space World 1996 in the form of a video display. New screenshots and some a few paragraphs are dedicated to the game.
--Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka give an interview with Nintendo Power. Miyamoto talks briefly about Zelda64. Miyamoto says the game is 50% complete and will be out by the end of 1997.
--A Link to the Past is at #2 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #093 - February 1997
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--A couple of pieces of Fan Artwork can be seen in the Player's Pulse section of the magazine.
--Zelda64 is featured in the Epic Center and once again a release date of by the end of the year.
--Link's Awakening is shown in the Pak-Watch as a game that will be re-released in Winter of 1997. At this time, this is a straight re-release with no stated additions.
--A Link to the Past is at #3 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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Issue #094 - March 1997
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--BS-Zelda is featured in the Epic Center portion of the magazine.
--With the release of the Super Gameboy, eight pages are dedicated to Link's Awakening, giving a really brief guide of the entire game.
--Link's Awakening is featured in the Now Playing section, thanks to the Super Gameboy release.
--Two pages about Zelda64 can be seen in the Pak-Watch. Several things are talked about, and an end of 1997 release date is once again stated.
--A Link to the Past is at #2 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
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| Issue #097 - June 1997
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--A piece of Fan Artwork and a listing of secrets with Marin can be found in the Player's Pulse section of the magazine.
--Link's Awakening is featured in the Classified Information section of the magazine. This time highlighting four tricks in the game, some of which were mentioned in previous issues.
--An interview with Shigeru Miyamoto at the Tokyo Game Show can be found and there is a brief mention of Zelda64.
--A full page in the Pak Watch is dedicated to Zelda64.
--The release of Zelda64 in the Release Forecast is pushed from Fall 1997 to Winter 1997.
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Issue #098 - July 1997
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--A piece of Fan Artwork and a fan discovery in A Link to the Past can be found in the Player's Pulse section of the magazine.
--Zelda64 is featured in a section entiteld Miyamoto's Magic. There is some information and a few new screenshots to be seen. The release date now says Early 1998.
--The release of Zelda64 in the Release Forecast is pushed from Winter 1997 to Spring 1998.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing. Zelda 64 is the most wanted title.
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| Issue #099 - August 1997
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--Zelda64 is listed for a Spring 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A two page interview with Shigeru Miyamoto from E3 1997 in which he briefly mentions Zelda64.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #100 - September 1997
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--A full two-page preview of Zelda64, including many new story details, screenshots, and some words from Shigeru Miyamoto.
--The Legend of Zelda dominates the special Top 30 Power Chart for the 100 issue of Nintendo Power. Adventure of Link takes #18, Legend of Zelda #5, Link's Awakening #3, and A Link to the Past is #1.
--Two Zelda codes make it on Nintendo Power's Top 100 Codes of all time.
--In Nintendo Power's Top 100 games of all time, Adventure of Link is at #36, Link's Awakening is at #12, Legend of Zelda is at #11, and A Link to the Past is at #2.
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| Issue #101 - October 1997
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--Zelda64 is feautured within the In the Pipeline section, and Nintendo Power states that it is slated for release by the end of the year in Japan.
--Zelda64 is listed for a Spring 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #103 - December 1997
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--The first 100 screenshots from Zelda64 are shown as well as a bunch of information in regards to the game.
--Zelda64 is listed for a Spring 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 20 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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| Issue #104 - January 1998
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--A preview of Zelda 64 from Spaceworld 97 is found in this issue, as well as a brief interview with Shigeru Miyamoto in which he answers a question about Zelda 64's progress.
--There is a segment of Ask Dan where Nintendo of America representative Dan Owsen answers a number of questions.
--Zelda64 is bumped back to a Summer 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #105 - February 1998
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--A few new Beta screenshots of Zelad64 were made available, as well as some basic commentary.
--Zelda64 is bumped from a Summer 1998 to a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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| Issue #106 - March 1998
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--Zelda64 is given a tentative sub-title, Ocarina of Time and will definately be out int he second half of the year. Confirmed that it will be a gold cartridge upon release much like the original Legend of Zelda.
--Zelda64 is listed for a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #108 - May 1998
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--Zelda64 is shown in the Pak Predictions with three new beta screenshots and a short paragraph.
--Zelda64 is listed for a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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| Issue #109 - June 1998
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--In an E3 1998 preview, there are several new Ocarina of Time screenshots and paragraphs of details.
--Shigeru Miyamoto gives a short interview describing the basic story and some of the various races in Hyrule.
--Strangely, Zelda 64 was switched from a Fall 1998 release to just Future in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #110 - July 1998
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--There is a 4-page feature on the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Power which includes several Zelda goodies.
--Ocarina of Time was shown in the Pak Wrap, talking about its showing at E3 1998.
--Zelda 64 switched to a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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| Issue #111 - August 1998
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--Advertisements for the opening of Zelda64.com as well as Camp Hyrule in the magazine.
--Six pages are dedicted to the Legend of Miyamoto, including a 4-page interview with lots of Zelda goodies, as well as a 2-page preview of Ocarina of Time.
--There is an Undefeated Challenge for A Link to the Past in the Arena.
--Zelda 64 listed as a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Zelda 64 is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #112 - September 1998
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--A four page exclusive entitled A Gem in the Works previewing Ocarina of Time with lots of game details.
--Ocarina of Time is listed for a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Ocarina of Time is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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| Issue #113 - October 1998
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--Six full pages are dedicated to indepth coverage of Ocarina of Time entitled History in the Making.
--The Color version of Link's Awakening is announced along with screenshots andn a release date of Winter 1998.
--Ocarina of Time is listed for a Fall 1998 release in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Ocarina of Time is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #114 - November 1998
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--Ocarina of Time is featured on the cover of the issue and artwork can be found all throughout the magazine.
--10 Full pages guide pages taking you through all the Young Link dungeons, including many of the villages and sidequests.
--Ocarina of Time is given a score of 9.5 in the Now Playing section of the magazine.
--Link's Awakening's release date is pushed back to Fall 1999 in the Release Forecast.
--Several pages dedicated to the Game Boy Color with lots of Zelda love.
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| Issue #115 - December 1998
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--Eight more guide pages dedicated to Ocarina of Time, taking you through the first 3 Adult Link dungeons.
--Over 5 years after its release, two questions for Link's Awakening are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--The color remake is officially titled Link's Awakening DX in the Release Forecast.
--A Link to the Past is at #1 on the Super NES Top 10 while Link's Awakening holds the #1 spot on the Game Boy Top 5 listing.
--Ocarina of Time is listed as the #1 most wanted title.
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Issue #116 - January 1999
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--Several Zelda mentions in the From 1998 to 1999 segment of the magazine.
--Two Ocarina of Time questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Five pages dedicated to Link's Awakening DX, with a guide for the Color Dungeon.
--Link's Awakening DX is reviewed and gets a score of 8.8.
--Link's Awakening is at the #1 on the Game Boy Top 10, Ocarina of Time holds the top spot on the N64 Top 20 list and Most Wanted listing.
--The SNES Top 10 is retired with A Link to the Past at the #1 spot.
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| Issue #117 - February 1999
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--Six pages are dedicated to Ocarina of Time, covering the trading sequence to get the Biggoron's Sword.
--Three Ocarina of Time questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--There are several Zelda goodies in the Arena section of the magazine.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list and Most Wanted listing, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
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Issue #118 - March 1999
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--Ocarina of Time is nominated in almost every single category for the Nintendo Power 1998 Award nominations.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time drops to the #3 spot on the Most Wanted listing.
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| Issue #119 - April 1999
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--Super Smash Bros is given 9-pages of full coverage.
--There are four secrets in the Classified Information section for Ocarina of Time.
--There are three Ocarina of Time questions and one Link's Awakening DX question answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time drops to the #4 spot on the Most Wanted listing.
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Issue #120 - May 1999
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--One secret is featured in the Classified Information section of the magazine about fishing in Ocarina of Time.
--Ocarina of Time practically sweeps across the board of the Nintendo Power 1998 Awards.
--Shigeru Miyamoto is featured in the Pak Works from his appearance at the Game Developers Conference.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time bumps back up to the #3 spot on the Most Wanted listing.
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| Issue #121 - June 1999
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--Two Ocarina of Time and two Link's Awakening DX questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time is no longer listed on the Most Wanted listing.
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Issue #122 - July 1999
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--Suprisingly... two questions from A Link to the Past are answered in the Counselor's Corner, almost 8 years after the games release.
--Shigeru Miyamoto and Zelda are featured at E3 1999.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #9 spot on the Most Wanted listing.
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| Issue #123 - August 1999
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--Three Ocarina of Time questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #9 spot on the Most Wanted listing.
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Issue #124 - September 1999
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--The first pictures of Zelda Gaiden are shown and it is confirmed as a sequel to Ocarina of Time.
--A new Game Boy Color Zelda game is mentioned titled Legend of Zelda "Fushigi na Ki no Mi" (Seed of the Wonder Tree).
--Three Ocarina of Time questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Ocarina of Time is re-released as a Player's Choice title for $39.99. A full page is dedicated to showing some secrets about the music and the Mask Trade Sequence.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Ocarina of Time once again falls off the Most Wanted listing.
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| Issue #125 - October 1999
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--Zelda Gaiden is talked about in the Pak Watch with some details about its graphics and storyline.
--The new Game Boy Color game, now tentatively titled Zelda: Fruit of the Mysterious Tree was mentioned as being just 1 of 3 Game Boy Color Zelda titles in development, with one of them serving as a remake of the original Legend of Zelda from the NES.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Zelda Gaiden and Zelda: Fruit of the Mysterious Tree are listed as Future titles in the Release Forecast.
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Issue #126 - November 1999
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--An advertisement for a Ocarina replica from Songbird Ocarinas.
--Ocarina of Time is at the #1 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening is #2 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Zelda Gaiden and Zelda: Fruit of the Mysterious Tree are listed as Future titles in the Release Forecast.
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| Issue #127 - December 1999
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--Three more Ocarina of Time questions are answered in the Counselor's Corner.
--Ocarina of Time drops to #2 on the N64 Top 20 list, while Link's Awakening drops to #3 on the Game Boy Charts.
--Zelda Gaiden and Zelda: Fruit of the Mysterious Tree are listed as Future titles in the Release Forecast.
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