14 DAY TRIAL // Waiting for the next issue of Nintendo Power Magazine, are we? In case you are, you should know that Nintendo has just signed with Future US on publishing the Nintendo Power Magazine in the US. The agreement comes as an effort to offer Nintendo fans an even more comprehensive mix of tips, tricks, reviews, maps and strategies each month.
"By teaming with Future US, Nintendo is ensuring the continued growth of the magazine's circulation and bringing even greater value to Nintendo enthusiasts," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "The team at Future will carry on the quality and traditions of Nintendo Power, and the magazine will now be available at more newsstand locations than ever before."
According to the official announcement, the first full Future US-published issue of Nintendo Power will be the December 2007 edition (volume 222), on sale in October. The mag's initial circulation will be of 300,000 copies, but continuing to ship to subscribers monthly, with an additional holiday bonus issue each year.
"We are honored to be selected as the new publisher for an industry touchstone like Nintendo Power," says Future US's President, Jonathan Simpson-Bint. "This is an opportunity for Future to use its core competencies - great editorial, deep knowledge of young men's lifestyles and technical expertise - in service of one of the world's great entertainment brands. We couldn't be more excited to get started."
Younger users of Nintendo's products should know that Nintendo Power is a pioneering title within the video gaming category, first published back in 1988 - just before the release of the original GameBoy handheld gaming system. As you can imagine, the publication deals with everything Nintendo and even third party stuff brought over to Nintendo's consoles.