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===NES Advantage & NES Max (p. 57)=== | ===NES Advantage & NES Max (p. 57)=== | ||
An advertisement is shown for the [[NES Advantage]] and the [[NES Max]] controllers. The different controllers offer unique mechanics as well as control schemes, including using a joystick, cycloid, or offering slow-mo or turbo functionality. For each configuratoin, Nintendo Power shows which features come in handy in which particular games. ''The Legend of Zelda'' is listed third for best game using the Turbo Function. | An advertisement is shown for the [[NES Advantage]] and the [[NES Max]] controllers. The different controllers offer unique mechanics as well as control schemes, including using a joystick, cycloid, or offering slow-mo or turbo functionality. For each configuratoin, Nintendo Power shows which features come in handy in which particular games. ''The Legend of Zelda'' is listed third for best game using the Turbo Function. | ||
===Pak Watch (p. 81)=== | |||
For the third straight issue of Nintendo Power, ''The Adventure of Link'' is listed in the [[Pak Watch]]. Still slated for a December 1988 release, with very limited quantities. | |||
===Captain Nintendo (pp. 82-84)=== | |||
Part I of [[Captain Nintendo]]'s adventures are featured in this volume. Originating as a story taking placing at the Nintendo of America headquarters in Redmond, Washington, things take a turn for the worse for the employees there when a package is delivered to the office. At the end of the story, [[Princess Zelda]] appears, as well as [[Ganon]]. Artwork of Ganon is featured within the issue of Nintendo Power. Furthermore, a preview Part II is discussed, with mentions of [[Darknut]]s, the [[Lost Woods]], and of course, [[Link]]. | |||
===Top 30 (pp. 102-104)=== | ===Top 30 (pp. 102-104)=== | ||
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Nintendo Power: November/December 1988 is the third issue of Nintendo Power magazine. Up through the end of 1990, Nintendo Power magazine volumes were released covering two-month periods of time, and they were not generally numbered in or on the magazine until Volume 16 (September/October 1990), although "Strategy Guide" issues before this carried a dual "SGxx/NPxx" numbering.
Zelda Content
Powerful Gift Ideas (pp. 39-40)
As part of a Holiday Gift guide, numerous Nintendo pieces were listed for sale. While prices were not given, contact information with the various distributers were provided.
- Nintendo Baseball Camps (Universal Industries) - With hats for The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros., and Punch Out!!
- Super Mario Bedding (Spring Industries) - Bed Sheets, Pillow Covers, and a Comforter featuring The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.
- Nintendo Beach Towels (A La Carte / Saydah) - Beach towels for The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.
- Action Figures (Hasbrow Industries) - Four action figures of Link in scenes from The Legend of Zelda
- Nintendo Back Packs (Imaginings 3) - Backpacks that feature Link and Mario, as well as one just for Super Mario Bros'
- Nintendo Stickers (Imperial Toy) - Stickers from The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.
- Nintendo Shirts (Shift Shed) - T-Shirts and Tank Tops from The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.
NES Advantage & NES Max (p. 57)
An advertisement is shown for the NES Advantage and the NES Max controllers. The different controllers offer unique mechanics as well as control schemes, including using a joystick, cycloid, or offering slow-mo or turbo functionality. For each configuratoin, Nintendo Power shows which features come in handy in which particular games. The Legend of Zelda is listed third for best game using the Turbo Function.
Pak Watch (p. 81)
For the third straight issue of Nintendo Power, The Adventure of Link is listed in the Pak Watch. Still slated for a December 1988 release, with very limited quantities.
Captain Nintendo (pp. 82-84)
Part I of Captain Nintendo's adventures are featured in this volume. Originating as a story taking placing at the Nintendo of America headquarters in Redmond, Washington, things take a turn for the worse for the employees there when a package is delivered to the office. At the end of the story, Princess Zelda appears, as well as Ganon. Artwork of Ganon is featured within the issue of Nintendo Power. Furthermore, a preview Part II is discussed, with mentions of Darknuts, the Lost Woods, and of course, Link.
Top 30 (pp. 102-104)
In this issues Top 30, The Legend of Zelda is ranked number 1, with a total score of 8,476 points. Despite still not yet released, The Adventure of Link ranked 8th, with a total of 4,204 points. The game ranked on both the Player's Picks and Pros' Picks, but not the Dealers' Picks. Adventure of Link at this point was slated for release in December. The points are a tally of the Players' Picks, Pros' Picks, and the Dealers' Picks. While the formula to calculate the final score stayed the same, the numbers all ballooned much higher, implying there was some change in how the Players', Pros', and Dealers' Picks were chosen.
The Legend of Zelda
- Players' Picks: 2,015 points (Fourth Place)
- Pros' Picks: 3,857 points (First Place)
- Dealer's Picks: 2,607 points (Third Place)
The Adventure of Link
- Players' Picks: 1,994 points (Sixth Place)
- Pros' Picks: 1,045 points (11th Place)
- Dealer's Picks: N/A
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