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The following is a list of official merchandise in the form of '''magazines'''. | |||
==Nintendo Power== | ==Nintendo Power== | ||
Region: | * Region: North America | ||
Language: English | * 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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==Game Informer== | ==Game Informer== | ||
Region: North America | * Region: North America | ||
Language: English | * Language: English | ||
==GameNOW== | ==GameNOW== | ||
Region: North America | * Region: North America | ||
Language: English | * Language: English | ||
===Issue 5 Vol. 2=== | ===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 | 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== | ==GamePro== | ||
Region: North America | * Region: North America | ||
==Famitsu== | ==Famitsu== | ||
Region: Japan | * Region: Japan | ||
Language: Japanese | * Language: Japanese | ||
Japan's most popular weekly gaming article. | |||
{{todo|Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Pikmin 4}} | {{todo|Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Pikmin 4}} | ||
===June 1 2017=== | ===June 1 2017=== | ||
This issue featured information regarding the yet to release ''Hey! Pikmin'' on pages 8-11. | 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}} | {{todo|Add information on issues relating to Pikmin 3 and New Play Control Games}} | ||
===June 4th 2004=== | ===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. | 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=== | ===May 28th 2004=== | ||
This issue featured information on playing ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 126-129. | This issue featured information on playing ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 126-129. | ||
===May 14th 2004=== | ===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 | 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 players can play with ''Pikmin 2'', and included the ''Ivory Candypop'' promo card in a tear-away insert. | ||
===September 19th 2003=== | ===September 19th 2003=== | ||
This issue featured a first look at ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 36-39. | This issue featured a first look at ''Pikmin 2'' on pages 36-39. | ||
===November 16th 2001=== | ===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 | This issue featured a full-page ad for ''Pikmin'' on page 45. It also featured a walkthrough of the ''The Impact Site'', ''The Forest of Hope'', and ''The Forest Navel'' on pages 100-105. Lastly it featured an advertisement for a Pikmin art book on page 126. | ||
===July 27th 2001=== | ===July 27th 2001=== | ||
This issue featured a brief advertisement for ''Pikmin'' on page 202. | This issue featured a brief advertisement for ''Pikmin'' on page 202. | ||
==Famistu Cube + Advance== | ==Famistu Cube + Advance== | ||
Region: Japan | * Region: Japan | ||
Language: Japanese | * Language: Japanese | ||
A monthly spin-off magazine of Famistu that focuses on the | A monthly spin-off magazine of Famistu that focuses on the GameCube and Game Boy Advance. | ||
===July 2004=== | ===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 | 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=== | ===May 2004=== | ||
Pages 22 to 29 of this issue includes information on various enemies found in ''Pikmin 2''. | Pages 22 to 29 of this issue includes information on various enemies found in ''Pikmin 2''. | ||
==Nintendo the Official Magazine== | ==Nintendo the Official Magazine== | ||
Region: UK | * Region: UK | ||
Language: English | * Language: English | ||
==Issue 39 February 2009== | ==Issue 39 February 2009== | ||
This issue headlines Pikmin New Play Control! With new art that was made | This issue headlines Pikmin ''New Play Control!'' With new art that was made specifically for this issue. | ||
==NGC== | ==NGC== | ||
Region: UK | * Region: UK | ||
Language: English | * Language: English | ||
===Issue 61: December 2001=== | ===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 | 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 prerelease screenshots and various details about the game. | ||
===Issue 62: Christmas 2001=== | ===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. | 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=== | ===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 | 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 European 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=== | ===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 | 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== | ==Actu & Soluces 64== | ||
Region: France | * Region: France | ||
Language: French | *Language: French | ||
===Numero Special E3=== | ===Numero Special E3=== | ||
This issue of Actu & Soluces 64 goes through the | This issue of Actu & Soluces 64 goes through the GameCube games revealed at E3 2001, including prerelease screenshots of ''Pikmin'' before release. It also features Pikmin on the magazine cover. | ||
==Consoles Max== | ==Consoles Max== | ||
Region: France | * Region: France | ||
Language: French | * Language: French | ||
===Consoles Max June 2002 Issue=== | ===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 | 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 the player will find as well as descriptions of all the areas in the game. | ||
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The following is a list of official merchandise in the form of magazines.
Nintendo Power
- Region: North America
- 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.
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Page 2.
Page 8.
Page 24.
Page 25.
Page 30.
Page 31.
Page 32.
Page 33.
Page 34.
Page 35.
Page 36.
Page 37.
Page 38.
Page 39.
Page 40.
Page 114.
Page 115.
Page 141.
Page 142.
Page 146.
Front of insert 1.
Back of insert 1.
Front of insert 2.
Back of insert 2.
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
Japan's most popular weekly gaming article.
|
To do: 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.
|
To do: 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 players 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 The Impact Site, The Forest of Hope, and The Forest Navel on pages 100-105. Lastly it featured an advertisement 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 Game Boy 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 specifically 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 prerelease 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 European 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 prerelease 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 the player will find as well as descriptions of all the areas in the game.