Dante Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 On February 16th, Future and Nintendo UK will debut the Official Nintendo Magazine (formerly Nintendo Official Magazine, then published by EMAP), which will give gamers a look at all things related to Nintendo. The press release, noting its "unrivaled access to the biggest Nintendo-related stories," is boasting that the first issue will contain some information regarding Capcom's future Nintendo-related projects: "Official Nintendo Magazine speaks exclusively with...Capcom about their plans for Revolution. The four-page feature reveals what games will be coming to the new system and just how the company hopes to utilize the cutting-edge controller. Also the magazines will contain a Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess preview and some stickers for your Nintendo DS.
Stabby Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Won't the magazine just be asking what games Capcom has in mind for the Rev? It's the same as asking Nintendo, they won't say a thing.
Dante Posted February 11, 2006 Author Posted February 11, 2006 Won't the magazine just be asking what games Capcom has in mind for the Rev? It's the same as asking Nintendo, they won't say a thing. It could be. Here this the full press infomation. Future and Nintendo UK launch the all-new Official Nintendo Magazine with a bang from February 16th, when the magazine hits news stands uncovering exclusive information on the DS Lite and a world first hands-on session with the Revolution controller. As an exciting new era for Nintendo magazines begins, issue one of Official Nintendo Magazine takes a look at how the company is revolutionising the way we play games. Showcasing Nintendo's innovation the DS handheld grabs the front cover of the premier issue and comes enclosed in an attention grabbing card wallet, showcasing the Nintendo Revolution and its amazing new controller. Inside, the magazine has a 12-page feature revealing Nintendo's plan for the Revolution and uncovers the 30% smaller Nintendo DS Lite, with tantalising information and images of both consoles. Designed with a fresh contemporary look and feel and offering premium production values, the all-new Official Nintendo Magazine promises to appeal to a broader range of Nintendo gamers. The magazine will provide something for everyone, from long-term hardcore fans, through to those who have recently picked up a Nintendo console for the very first time. Driving Future's vision for Official Nintendo Magazine is company veteran, Group Senior Editor Steve Jarratt, who was launch editor for respected games title, Edge. The magazine will be edited by Lee Nutter, formerly of PSW, joined by Associate Editor Chandra Nair, who joins Future from Highbury's unofficial Nintendo title, Cube. Official Nintendo Magazine will also include contributions from a wealth of respected games journalists including Margaret Robertson, Jes Bickham, Mark Green and Tim Weaver. Boosting interactivity with readers of the magazine, Future will soon be launching a brand-new website for Official Nintendo Magazine, to be located at http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk (*link doesn't work yet) enabling fans to react and discuss the latest news from Nintendo as it happens, under the watchful eye of Online Editor, Tom East, former editor of Nintendo GameCube magazine NGC. With unrivalled access to the biggest Nintendo-related stories, Official Nintendo Magazine speaks exclusively with the creators of Resident Evil: Deadly Silence, Megaman and Street Fighter, Capcom about their plans for Revolution. The four-page feature reveals what games will be coming to the new system and just how the company hopes to utilise the cutting-edge controller. Alongside the definitive preview of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the launch issue of Official Nintendo Magazine has 32-pages of previews, showcasing the very best in forthcoming Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo GameCube titles. The first issue of Official Nintendo Magazine comes with an exclusive set of high-quality vinyl decals, featuring top games; Animal Crossing, Mario Kart DS and Nintendogs, allowing gamers to personalise their DS. Group Publisher for Official Nintendo Magazine, James Binns said: "Future is delighted to be working with Nintendo UK on the Official Nintendo Magazine, having already enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the company in France and Italy. Creating a magazine Nintendo fans can be proud of has been a labour of love for the experienced editorial team led by Steve Jarratt and Lee Nutter. There's always been a hardcore base of Nintendo gamers and with the remodelled DS and hotly-tipped Revolution the firm is likely to open things up even more to a wider audience of gamers, all looking for new ways to play." Dawn Paine, Marketing Director, Nintendo UK, said: "As Nintendo continues to revolutionise the world of gaming, 2006 is shaping up to be a great for Nintendo and we are very pleased to have Future on board with us to create a truly unique magazine for Nintendo fans of all ages." Issue one of Official Nintendo Magazine goes on sale Thursday, 16th February, with a coverprice of £3.99.
Shyguy Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 the internet has f****d the magazine news market and you can tell that now by having to pay 4 pounds for one. i remember the good old days where these magazines were only 3 pounds, some even 2.50 and the only 5 quid magazine being PC Pro as it contained about 5 new demos each issue
Nintendork Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 I used to get OPSM just for the demo disc, I'd often read the magazine cover to cover.. but the demo disc is why I bought it. I'll probably read it in smiths.. if it has meat i'll buy it. I probably wont buy another issue though, magazines can't keep up. Nintendo of Europe doesn't get exclusives very often anyway.
system_error Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 I just read that at the GA forums - poster seems to be valid: "Capcom Dev Feature: let's get one thing straight here. You're not going to see any in-game pics of Revolution stuff before E3. It just ain't gonna happen. Obviously there's a load of stuff in development but why would Nintendo let people see examples of what makes Revolution so different at this stage? There are BIG things still to be announced and you're DEFINITELY not going to see screens until those aspects are announced. Again, in my best Japanese developer response: "please look forward to more informations at GDC and E3". Still, we have some great interviews with four Capcom producers, who talk about what they'd like to on Revolution, Smash Bros Revolution and other things. We also have a load of great sketches from the relevant games that Capcom have let us use. It's a really interesting read for any Capcom/Nintendo fans. Plus you get to see a pic of Mikami-san boxing and Nakai-san trying to look hard, which always make me laugh." http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=85422&page=3
Nintendork Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 How about one person buy it (who has a scanner)? I think you see where I'm going with this..
ShadowV7 Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Im probably gonna get it and I have a scanner,dunno if I can get it on thursday or not.While be interesting to see what the new mag is like
Kurtle Squad Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 the internet has f****d the magazine news market and you can tell that now by having to pay 4 pounds for one. i remember the good old days where these magazines were only 3 pounds, some even 2.50 and the only 5 quid magazine being PC Pro as it contained about 5 new demos each issue The paper is far better quality for a start, and £3 now is probably more than £3 today.
knightendo Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 i think nintendo are gonna be releasing a lot of exclusives through this magazine before the net if they can. it's a big investment for them, and i think very little has been released news-wise for a while now (NOM had nothing past few months of interest) possibly for this reason. besides, there's just something about a good magazine, and sitting down to relax with it. as much as i love the net, it can't compete in that way lol and i'll always buy magazines.
Patch Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 and £3 now is probably more than £3 today. It's also less than £3 this morning but equal to £3 this afternoon.
Kurtle Squad Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 It's also less than £3 this morning but equal to £3 this afternoon. HAHAHAHAAH...Sorry, I meant £3 then is more than £3 today
Towers Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Most magazines dont make their money through the people buying the magazine anyway so implying they have put up their prices to recoup their losses is wrong. Magazines make most of thier income through advertisers
Nintendork Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 Scan anyone? anything worth seeing. 4cr updated with a little post about.. looks like it was overrated.
skarmachild Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 Not alot, but Grashoper are making an exclsusive Rev game, and they would make some Megaman FPA (Like Metroid Prime) if fans asked. Also, they want VJ in SSBR.
Nintendork Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 I'd like to see more of this 'if consumers hassle us enough to do it' as if they don't have the resources to be doing what they should be in the first place. Market research jeez.
Kurtle Squad Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 I got it today; haven't read through the Capcom part fully though, but parts look interesting.
Jav_NE Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 True magazines will always be behind in news, but they do get exclusives, for instance in this new ONM, they have actually played with the Revolution controller, under supervision by Miyamoto. How many websites have done that? Theyre also good for guides and letters and features and such, which true websites are great for too, but you cant rule out magazines entirely, they do have something to offer as well as websites.
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