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Nintendo Power was the official Nintendo magazine for North America, in publication from 1988-2012. It published the latest Nintendo gaming news, showcased game development, provided press coverage of major gaming conventions and developers conferences, and published behind-the-scenes interviews with major players in the video game industry.

Kirby in Nintendo Power[edit]

Issue Images Description
68
January 1995
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A pre-release article about Kirby's Dream Land 2 is included as bonus material for subscribed members (Super Power Club) on page 68.
72
May 1995
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Kirby and Rick are featured on the magazine's front cover.
137
October 2000
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards makes its debut on the Power Charts at number 9. Kirby's Dream Land 2 reenters the Game Boy top 10 at number 7, both on page 10.

The official website for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, kirby64.com, appears on the website list on page 13.

Tips and tricks for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards appear on page 85.

141
February 2001
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A small article on Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble appears alongside screenshots, confirming an April release window on page 18.

Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble appears on the Game Watch Forecast on page 19.

The official website for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, kirby64.com, appears on the website list on page 21.

156
May 2002
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Kirby as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee is featured at the beginning of the Nintendo Power Awards article on page 116.

Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble wins the Nintendo Power Award for "Most Overlooked Game" on page 122.

158
July 2002
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Kirby is featured on the magazine's front cover.

A photo of the Kirby mascot that made an appearance at Nintendo's booth at E3 2002 appears on page 28.

The official Kirby "megasite" kirbygames.com is announced on page 32.

Nintendo Power 158 July 2002 136.jpgNintendo Power 158 July 2002 137.jpgNintendo Power 158 July 2002 138.jpgNintendo Power 158 July 2002 139.jpgNintendo Power 158 July 2002 140.jpgNintendo Power 158 July 2002 141.jpgNintendo Power 158 July 2002 142.jpg The first issue of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! comic strip, based on the show's first episode, Kirby Comes to Cappy Town, spans pages 136-142.
159
August 2002
Nintendo Power 159 August 2002 134.jpgNintendo Power 159 August 2002 135.jpgNintendo Power 159 August 2002 136.jpgNintendo Power 159 August 2002 137.jpgNintendo Power 159 August 2002 138.jpgNintendo Power 159 August 2002 139.jpgNintendo Power 159 August 2002 140.jpg The second issue of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! comic strip, based on the show's first episode, Kirby Comes to Cappy Town, spans pages 134-140.
160
September 2002
Nintendo Power 160 September 2002 152.jpgNintendo Power 160 September 2002 153.jpgNintendo Power 160 September 2002 154.jpgNintendo Power 160 September 2002 155.jpgNintendo Power 160 September 2002 156.jpgNintendo Power 160 September 2002 157.jpgNintendo Power 160 September 2002 158.jpg The third issue of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! comic strip, based on the show's second episode, A Blockbuster Battle, spans pages 152-158.
161
October 2002
Nintendo Power 161 October 2002 184.jpgNintendo Power 161 October 2002 185.jpgNintendo Power 161 October 2002 186.jpgNintendo Power 161 October 2002 187.jpgNintendo Power 161 October 2002 188.jpgNintendo Power 161 October 2002 189.jpgNintendo Power 161 October 2002 190.jpg The fourth issue of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! comic strip, based on the show's second episode, A Blockbuster Battle, spans pages 184-190.
166
March 2003
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Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land debuts at number 6 on the Power Chart's list of Top-selling Game Boy games. It also slides down to number 9 on the Player's Choice list, on page 21.
171
September 2003
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Screenshots of Kirby Air Ride are featured as part of the September gallery of upcoming titles on page 25.