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==Nintendo Power==
Region: NA
Language: English
'''Nintendo Power''' is a canceled monthly magazine that was released officially by Nintendo from the years 1988 to 2012. Among the 285 issues released, a couple of issues were focused primarily on the ''Pikmin'' series.
'''Nintendo Power''' is a canceled monthly magazine that was released officially by Nintendo from the years 1988 to 2012. Among the 285 issues released, a couple of issues were focused primarily on the ''Pikmin'' series.


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This issue released in July 2012 contained information about the [[Wii U]] and various Wii U games including ''Pikmin 3''. Subscribers of the magazine received a special cover featuring ''Pikmin 3'' art.
This issue released in July 2012 contained information about the [[Wii U]] and various Wii U games including ''Pikmin 3''. Subscribers of the magazine received a special cover featuring ''Pikmin 3'' art.


=== Nintendo Player's Guides ===
==Game Informer==
Nintendo Power released multiple [[Strategy guides|game guides]] based on the Nintendo Power magazine. They released a guide for both ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2''.
Region: North America
Language: English
 
==GameNOW==
Region: North America
Language: English
===Issue 5 Vol. 2===
The cover of this issue has a bar at the top that reads "PIKMIN SOLVED INSIDE" and a picture of Olimar and red Pikmin in the corner. Inside is a ''Pikmin'' themed tear-away poster detailing tips for navigating many of the areas in the game.
 
==GamePro==
Region: North America
 
==Famitsu==
Region: Japan
Language: Japanese
Japanese most popular weekly gaming article.
 
{{todo|Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Pikmin 4}}
===June 1 2017===
This issue featured information regarding the yet to release ''Hey! Pikmin'' on pages 8-11.
{{todo|Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 and New Play Control Games}}
===June 4th 2004===
This issue featured information on playing ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 132-135, and a brief advertisement of the e+ cards on page 93.
===May 28th 2004===
This issue featured information on playing ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 126-129.
===May 14th 2004===
This issue featured information on playing ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 128-135, and a brief advertisement of the game on page 56. Page 206 featured information on the e+ card games that you can play with Pikmin 2, and included the ''Ivory Candypop'' promo card in a tear-away insert.
===September 19th 2003===
This issue featured a first look at ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 36-39.
===November 16th 2001===
This issue featured a full-page ad for ''Pikmin'' on page 45. It also featured a walkthrough of the ''Impact Site'', ''Forest of Hope'', and ''The Forest Navel'' on pages 100-105. Lastly it featured an advertisment for a Pikmin art book on page 126.
===July 27th 2001===
This issue featured a brief advertisement for ''Pikmin'' on page 202.
 
==Famistu Cube + Advance==
Region: Japan
Language: Japanese
A monthly spin-off magazine of Famistu that focuses on the Gamecube and Gameboy Advance.
 
===July 2004===
Page 27 advertises the new ''Strawberry Flower'' album ''Tane no uta'', as well as the Sanei plushies. Page 31 includes ''Pikmin 2'' is rated 9/10 on "Monthly Picks." Pages 34-44 feature loads of information about ''Pikmin 2.'' There is a tear-away between pages 34 and 35 that includes the Ivory Candypop bud e+ card promo. Page 45 is a full-page ad for the new ''Tane no uta'' album. Page 103 features and ad telling customers how they can obtain the other E+ promo cards
===May 2004===
Pages 22 to 29 of this issue includes information on various enemies found in ''Pikmin 2''.
 
==Nintendo the Official Magazine==
Region: UK
Language: English
 
==Issue 39 February 2009==
This issue headlines Pikmin New Play Control! With new art that was made speficaally for this issue.
 
==NGC==
Region: UK
Language: English
===Issue 61: December 2001===
Page 12 of this issue has a small blurb which mentions ''Pikmin'' had been delayed to December 3rd in the US, likely due to localization issues. Page 23 is dedicated to Pikmin, showcasing some beta screenshots and various details about the game.
===Issue 62: Christmas 2001===
While NGC usually ran monthly, they had a second bonus issue in December that briefly mentions that ''Pikmin'' had been reviewed by the writing team and would appear as the main headline of the next issue.
===Issue 63: January 2002===
This issue primarily features ''Pikmin'' on the cover and includes an in-depth review of the game. This was a first-look at many features the game had to offer for PAL region players, as the game had been released elsewhere but was not set to release in their region until June 14th, 2002.
 
 
==Gameplay 128==
Region: France
Language: French
===Gameplay 128 August 2002 issue===
This issue strangely has little to say about ''Pikmin,'' but does include a ''Pikmin'' poster in the center of the issue (page 50-51). A couple of the authors also include Pikmin in a list of their favorite gamecube games on page 92.


== See also ==
==Actu & Soluces 64==
* [[Strategy guide]]
Region: France
* [[Nintendo]]
Language: French
===Numero Special E3===
This issue of Actu & Soluces 64 goes through the gamecube games revealed at E3 2001, including beta screenshots of ''Pikmin'' before release. It also features Pikmin on the magazine cover.


[[Category:Real world]]
==Consoles Max==
Region: France
Language: French
===Consoles Max June 2002 Issue===
This issue features a great deal of ''Pikmin'' content and makes it the primary focus on the front cover. It dedicates 8 pages (page 70-77) to showing off Pikmin screenshots, and details various enemies you'll find as well as descriptions of all the areas in the game.

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Nintendo Power

Region: NA Language: English Nintendo Power is a canceled monthly magazine that was released officially by Nintendo from the years 1988 to 2012. Among the 285 issues released, a couple of issues were focused primarily on the Pikmin series.

Nintendo Power V151

This issue contained information about the first Pikmin game on pages 40-44, and an ad for the game on page 178.

Nintendo Power V152

This issue featured Pikmin on the front cover, and contained information about the first Pikmin game, along with a sticker sheet.

Nintendo Power V182

This issue featured Pikmin 2 on the front cover, and contained information about Pikmin 2, as well as a Pikmin 2 temporary tattoo sheet.

Nintendo Power V289

This issue released in July 2012 contained information about the Wii U and various Wii U games including Pikmin 3. Subscribers of the magazine received a special cover featuring Pikmin 3 art.

Game Informer

Region: North America Language: English

GameNOW

Region: North America Language: English

Issue 5 Vol. 2

The cover of this issue has a bar at the top that reads "PIKMIN SOLVED INSIDE" and a picture of Olimar and red Pikmin in the corner. Inside is a Pikmin themed tear-away poster detailing tips for navigating many of the areas in the game.

GamePro

Region: North America

Famitsu

Region: Japan Language: Japanese Japanese most popular weekly gaming article.


To do: Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Pikmin 4
Care to do so?

June 1 2017

This issue featured information regarding the yet to release Hey! Pikmin on pages 8-11.

To do: Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 and New Play Control Games
Care to do so?

June 4th 2004

This issue featured information on playing Pikmin 2 on pages 132-135, and a brief advertisement of the e+ cards on page 93.

May 28th 2004

This issue featured information on playing Pikmin 2 on pages 126-129.

May 14th 2004

This issue featured information on playing Pikmin 2 on pages 128-135, and a brief advertisement of the game on page 56. Page 206 featured information on the e+ card games that you can play with Pikmin 2, and included the Ivory Candypop promo card in a tear-away insert.

September 19th 2003

This issue featured a first look at Pikmin 2 on pages 36-39.

November 16th 2001

This issue featured a full-page ad for Pikmin on page 45. It also featured a walkthrough of the Impact Site, Forest of Hope, and The Forest Navel on pages 100-105. Lastly it featured an advertisment for a Pikmin art book on page 126.

July 27th 2001

This issue featured a brief advertisement for Pikmin on page 202.

Famistu Cube + Advance

Region: Japan Language: Japanese A monthly spin-off magazine of Famistu that focuses on the Gamecube and Gameboy Advance.

July 2004

Page 27 advertises the new Strawberry Flower album Tane no uta, as well as the Sanei plushies. Page 31 includes Pikmin 2 is rated 9/10 on "Monthly Picks." Pages 34-44 feature loads of information about Pikmin 2. There is a tear-away between pages 34 and 35 that includes the Ivory Candypop bud e+ card promo. Page 45 is a full-page ad for the new Tane no uta album. Page 103 features and ad telling customers how they can obtain the other E+ promo cards

May 2004

Pages 22 to 29 of this issue includes information on various enemies found in Pikmin 2.

Nintendo the Official Magazine

Region: UK Language: English

Issue 39 February 2009

This issue headlines Pikmin New Play Control! With new art that was made speficaally for this issue.

NGC

Region: UK Language: English

Issue 61: December 2001

Page 12 of this issue has a small blurb which mentions Pikmin had been delayed to December 3rd in the US, likely due to localization issues. Page 23 is dedicated to Pikmin, showcasing some beta screenshots and various details about the game.

Issue 62: Christmas 2001

While NGC usually ran monthly, they had a second bonus issue in December that briefly mentions that Pikmin had been reviewed by the writing team and would appear as the main headline of the next issue.

Issue 63: January 2002

This issue primarily features Pikmin on the cover and includes an in-depth review of the game. This was a first-look at many features the game had to offer for PAL region players, as the game had been released elsewhere but was not set to release in their region until June 14th, 2002.


Gameplay 128

Region: France Language: French

Gameplay 128 August 2002 issue

This issue strangely has little to say about Pikmin, but does include a Pikmin poster in the center of the issue (page 50-51). A couple of the authors also include Pikmin in a list of their favorite gamecube games on page 92.

Actu & Soluces 64

Region: France Language: French

Numero Special E3

This issue of Actu & Soluces 64 goes through the gamecube games revealed at E3 2001, including beta screenshots of Pikmin before release. It also features Pikmin on the magazine cover.

Consoles Max

Region: France Language: French

Consoles Max June 2002 Issue

This issue features a great deal of Pikmin content and makes it the primary focus on the front cover. It dedicates 8 pages (page 70-77) to showing off Pikmin screenshots, and details various enemies you'll find as well as descriptions of all the areas in the game.