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'''''Nintendo Power''''' was a magazine dedicated to providing readers with various news and information on video games distributed on various [[Nintendo]] consoles or those released on their system from third party developers.
'''''Nintendo Power''''' was a magazine dedicated to providing readers with various news and information on video games distributed on various [[Nintendo]] consoles or those released on their system from third party developers.


Various ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' titles released on Nintendo systems would be covered in the magazine as well as their tip sections providing answers to questions or informing players of some then unknown details.
Various {{Main Series}} titles released on Nintendo systems would be covered in the magazine as well as their tip sections providing answers to questions or informing players of some then unknown details.


Additionally, to prompt people into subscribing to the magazine, Nintendo Power offered free copies of ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', as well as supplemental material to help players with the game itself.
Additionally, to prompt people into subscribing to the magazine, Nintendo Power offered free copies of {{Dragon Quest}}, as well as supplemental material to help players with the game itself.
 
=={{Main Series}} material in ''Nintendo Power''==
===Volume 1===
*''NES Journal: World News'': Talks about the Japanese launch of {{Dragon Quest III}}, using the official title before the first game released outside of Japan and had its name changed to {{Dragon Warrior}}. This is the first time the {{DQSeries}} is referenced by mainstream media outside of Japan.


==''Dragon Quest'' material in ''Nintendo Power''==
===Volume 10===
===Volume 10===
*The issue contains a ''Howard & Nester'' comic where the titular duo arrive at Tantegel.  The latter attempts in vain to get the [[Sunstone]].
*''Howard & Nester'' comic:  The titular duo arrive at Tantegel.  The latter attempts in vain to get the [[Sunstone]].
 
===Volume 21===
*''Counselors' Corner!''- Answers a {{Dragon Warrior II}} question.
**"Where is the [[Jailor's Key]]?"
 
===Volume 26===
*''Classified Information''- Players of {{Dragon Warrior II}} are informed not to save after defeating [[Atlas]], [[Pazuzu|Bazuzu]] and [[Belial|Zarlox]] as it prevents them from respawning in [[Hall of Hargon|Hargon's Castle]].
 
===Volume 27===
*The issue contains a walkthrough for various portions of {{Dragon Warrior III}}, a brief summary on each game from the [[Erdrick trilogy]] as well as tips on finishing {{Dragon Warrior II}} including:
**How to find the [[Echo Flute|Echoing Flute]], [[Golden Key]], [[Jailor's Key]], [[Floodgate Key|Watergate Key]], [[Yggdrasil leaf|Leaf]] of [[Yggdrasil|World Tree]], [[Flowing dress|Water Flying Cloth]] and the [[Lightning staff|Staff of Thunder]]
**How to find the [[Tower of the Moon]], [[Sea Cave]], [[Cave to Rendarak|Cave to Rhone]] and [[List of shrines in Dragon Quest II#Rubiss Shrine|Rubiss Shrine]]
*''Counselors' Corner!''- Details how to get past the Cave of Rhone with directions for the 1st three floors and a map for the latter three.
 
===Volume 34===
*''Counselors' Corner!''- Answers the following {{Dragon Warrior III}} questions:
**"How do I find the [[Golden claws|Golden claw]] in the pyramid?"
**"How do I build experience quickly?"
***The response points out how possession of the Golden claw will increase monster [[encounter]]s.
**"How do I become a [[Sage]]?"
 
===Volume 40===
*''Counselors' Corner!''- Answers the following {{Dragon Warrior III}} questions:
**"Where can I build up my levels?"
***The article responds by mentioning the area east of [[Khoryv|Kanave]] with some of the tougher monsters like [[Heavy hood|Avenger]]s.
**"How do I buy items in the [[Super Secret Faerie Village|elf]] [[item shop|shop]]?"
**"How do I get the [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|New Town]] to grow?"
***The response clarifies that the town's growth is triggered by defeating the [[Orochi]] and getting the [[Mod Rod|Staff of Change]].
 
===Volume 43===
*''Counselors' Corner!''- Answers the following {{Dragon Warrior III}} questions:
**"How do I get through the [[Baramos' Lair|Castle of Baramos]]?"
**"How do I solve the [[Edina|rock puzzle]]?"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DW in Howard and Nester Page 1.jpg|Page 1 of ''Howard and Nester'' comic based on ''Dragon Quest''.
DW in Howard and Nester Page 1.jpg|Page 1 of ''Howard and Nester'' comic based on {{Dragon Warrior}}.
Image:DW in Howard and Nester Page 2.jpg|Page 2 of ''Howard and Nester'' comic based on ''Dragon Quest''.
DW in Howard and Nester Page 2.jpg|Page 2 of ''Howard and Nester'' comic based on {{Dragon Warrior}}.
DW1 KingLorik01.jpg|Magazine rendition of [[King Lorik]].
DQM2 contest.jpg|{{Monsters 2}} contest.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>



Latest revision as of 06:38, 1 June 2023

Nintendo Power was a magazine dedicated to providing readers with various news and information on video games distributed on various Nintendo consoles or those released on their system from third party developers.

Various Dragon Quest titles released on Nintendo systems would be covered in the magazine as well as their tip sections providing answers to questions or informing players of some then unknown details.

Additionally, to prompt people into subscribing to the magazine, Nintendo Power offered free copies of Dragon Quest, as well as supplemental material to help players with the game itself.

Dragon Quest material in Nintendo Power[edit]

Volume 1[edit]

  • NES Journal: World News: Talks about the Japanese launch of Dragon Quest III, using the official title before the first game released outside of Japan and had its name changed to Dragon Warrior. This is the first time the Dragon Quest series is referenced by mainstream media outside of Japan.

Volume 10[edit]

  • Howard & Nester comic: The titular duo arrive at Tantegel. The latter attempts in vain to get the Sunstone.

Volume 21[edit]

Volume 26[edit]

Volume 27[edit]

Volume 34[edit]

  • Counselors' Corner!- Answers the following Dragon Warrior III questions:
    • "How do I find the Golden claw in the pyramid?"
    • "How do I build experience quickly?"
      • The response points out how possession of the Golden claw will increase monster encounters.
    • "How do I become a Sage?"

Volume 40[edit]

  • Counselors' Corner!- Answers the following Dragon Warrior III questions:
    • "Where can I build up my levels?"
      • The article responds by mentioning the area east of Kanave with some of the tougher monsters like Avengers.
    • "How do I buy items in the elf shop?"
    • "How do I get the New Town to grow?"
      • The response clarifies that the town's growth is triggered by defeating the Orochi and getting the Staff of Change.

Volume 43[edit]

Gallery[edit]

External link[edit]