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[PC Gaijin]

Has anyone gotten the October issue of Nintendo Power? I searched the forum and didn't come up with anything, sorry if this has been discussed before. The latest Nintendo Power comes with a 20-page supplemental called New Puppy The Magazine covering Nintendogs of course :lol. Given how the magazine was dominated by Pokemon a few years back, I wonder if this is a sign of things to come? It's a cute little magazine that definitely doesn't take itself too seriously (with bylines such as I.M Furry and Thirsten Howl) and fake advertisements hawking goods for your virtual dog. Cretins who hate dogs or all things cute will probably vomit after reading a few pages, but I was mildly amused. More entertaining than another Pokemon insert at any rate .

I scanned the rest of the mag and didn't find much of note, but there was a short sidebar on Japanese DS games (why do they keep getting the interesting DS games?). Touch Panic, a puzzler for the DS, was one that caught my eye. This is the first I've heard of the game; looks like it makes good use of the stylus, although the game looks an awful lot like the old game Timeball by Broderbund. Anyone know if it's the same game? There's also some screens and info for Super Princess Peach, New Super Mario Bros. (in an odd and poorly written article lamenting the death of 2D), and 5 and 2 page writeups on Lost in Blue and Trace Memory respectively. Speaking of that 2D article, there's a choice quote in there from the PSP-fanboi's favorite whipping boy Iga:

I'm always thinking about making a hand-drawn game for home systems. But because they depict very minute details, it would require very advanced graphics. From a cost-performance standpoint, it doesn't make sense. It would require a lot of time and money to create all that art. When development costs get too high, then it doesn't make for good business. Personally, I would love to do hand-drawn games on consoles, but it has to balance out.

 

[GaimeGuy]

The October NP also mentions that Blizzard asked in its newsletter if fans wanted DS versions of Diablo and Starcraft. Is that true?

 

[Ironclad]

I got the issue today, and immediately noticed the Puppy Magazine. I haven't even torn the plastic wrap off the magazine yet but there are two things I noticed. First of all, the cover is absolutely pathetic and NP now seems to be flaunting their reviews ever since they changed their review format. I'll read the magazine later.

 

[Lindsay]

They should've named the magazine Puppy Times.

And I'm not the last person ever to get their NP for once? Coolies! I let my mom read the New Puppy mag. My only use for it is the Animal Crossing DS ad on the back to obsess over.

 

[Akia]

Yeah, GamieGuy that's true.

 

[Drensch]

I gotta say, Nintendo power is probably the only game mag that is getting better.

 

[Doogdogg]

I got the issue today. The new NP is definitely rocking and can't wait to see its Revolution coverage.

Just read the Gunstar Super Hereos preview and the game looks fucking awesome. This is the best looking GBA title ever. Let's hope Treasure delivers with this one.

 

[GaimeGuy]

It's actually a pretty respectable mag now. I really liked the 2D vs. 3D article they had in this october issue.

 

[PC Gaijin]

Wow. People actually like NP's new direction? I have to admit I liked NP better when it wasn't afraid to be a kids mag. Now it's more an odd mixture of trying to be hip/cool clashing with some of the old childishness/silliness. And jeebus when are they going to get a little diversity in their reviewers?

 

[TheDiave]

I was a little late on my renewal, so I'm still waiting for that issue to arrive. I was all excited thinking I'd have it for when I got the game, but noooooooooooooooooo, Nintendo has to tack on weeks to the delivery time 'cuz it's a renewal to a sub that was technically expired.

Bastards.

 

[jgkspsx]

I have to admit I liked NP better when it wasn't afraid to be a kids mag. Now it's more an odd mixture of trying to be hip/cool clashing with some of the old childishness/silliness.

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