Operation: Power Up @ SXSW and Mario Karting Reimagined

We'll be attending SXSW Interactive to help promote our campaign, as well participate in Pennzoil's Mario Kart event!

Feel free to join us for the fun and help spread the word on us!

See you next mission!

Fan Nintendo Power Covers!

Hey NP fans, we have made some fan covers of Nintendo Power for recent Nintendo games as well as the Year of Luigi!

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Miiverse!  Let's get back the Power, Nintendo Power!

Operation Power Up - After the Power!

Today, December 11, 2013, it has been one year since the cancellation of Nintendo Power. Many gamers, young and old, were deeply saddened when this gaming magazine titan and its legacy ended so abruptly.

Let’s take a look through the volume 285, also known as the last issue Nintendo Power. (For now.)

The cover features New Super Mario Bros U, as well as a giant homage to the first issue of Nintendo Power. This special issue featured articles that delved into the past 25 years of Nintendo Power, from going through the greatest moments of Nintendo Power, as well as current and former Nintendo Power editors sharing their memories while working on the world’s greatest gaming magazine. It also has reviews for games of 2012 as well.

The most heart touching moment in the magazine was the inclusion of the last Nester comic. It depicted an all grown up Nester reading the last issue of Nintendo Power.

The last page...

 However this wasn’t a game over for all Nintendo Power readers. Some players decided to continue what Nintendo left off.

A Nintendo centric blog known as Pure Nintendo, created by Justin Sharp on June 13, 2006, launched a Kickstarter to create a subscription service for their new magazine, Pure Nintendo Magazine. Their magazine is a bi-monthly publication that comes in both digital and physical, (issue no. 6 being the first to be available in print.) It's nice to mention they offer a free digital subscription!

When the news of Nintendo Power cancellation was confirmed, IGN's Lucas M. Thomas created a magazine known as Nintendo Force. The staff of this magazine features staff members from many gaming websites. The first issue was released January 9, 2013. Nintendo Force is a bi-monthly magazine and also provides a digital and physical subscription, as well.

 
These magazines did attempt to capture the spirit of Nintendo Power, however it wasn’t enough for one group. A small programmer and big Nintendo gamer known as Jeremy A. started the campaign “Operation: Power Up” to convince Nintendo of America to bring back Nintendo Power and to prove NoA that people still want a Nintendo centric magazine. Our goal is to bring Nintendo Power back in a form for this generation such as a digital publication and or a interactive website. With Pure Nintendo, Nintendo Force and Official Nintendo Magazine, there's no doubt that gamers still want a Nintendo dedicated publication, and we hope that Nintendo of America would lend their support to Pure Nintendo or Nintendo Force so they can officially bring back the power. See you next mission!

Our Nintendo Network ID: OperationPowerUp
Our Miiverse page: Here.
Our Facebook group: Here.
Our Twitter: Here.
Our petition: Here.

Operation Power Up @ The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Second Quest

On December 3, 2013, some of the members of Operation: Power Up attended The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses - Second Quest in San Antonio, Texas. We were there not only to enjoy this magnificent concert, but also to raise awareness of our campaign! We arrived dressed up as various Nintendo characters to help draw attention for our campaign. (Plus it was fun to do so!) Here are some pictures of us with people who want to get back the power!

 

 

Phil and David

The symphony was simply wonderful! For those who have attended the concert the first time around, the Second Quest has new movements and visuals which were also amazing. As a nice surprise for all us at Operation: Power Up, after the intermission, the producer and creative director of The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, Jeron Moore, was reading out the Miis that he StreetPassed on his 3DS on stage. He happened to StreetPass our mascot, Max, and then gave Operation Power Up a shout out! At the end of the show, we even got to meet and take pictures with Jeron Moore. He supported our campaign!

He's holding vol. 34 Nintendo Power, featuring: LoZ: ALttP since A Link Between Worlds has been released in the US!

Mr. Moore holding Operation Power Up's 3DS, which he StreetPassed Max!

On a side note, we were at the symphony last year as well for the first season of the performance. Jeron Moore and conductor, Eimear Noone, both gave their blessing for our campaign.

Operation Power Up last year.

 For those new to Operation: Power Up, we’re a group of dedicated fans persuading Nintendo of America to bring back Nintendo Power as a digital publication and or a website. With fan publications such as Pure Nintendo and Nintendo Force, as well as the UK’s magazine, Official Nintendo Magazine, shows that there’s still a market for a dedicated Nintendo publication. Our mission is simple; we want to get back the Power, Nintendo Power! See you next mission!

Our Nintendo Network ID: OperationPowerUp
Our Miiverse page: Here.
Our Facebook group: Here.
Our Twitter: Here.
Our petition: Here.

Operation: Power Up @ The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

We at Operation: Power Up will be attending The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tomorrow!  Be on the look out for us as we spread the word on getting back the power!  Also enjoy the show!

Operation Power Up @ Austin Comic Con

We'll be attending Austin Comic Con tomorrow to help promote our campaign!  We'll have more articles editorials in the coming weeks!

See you next mission!

Operation: Power Up @ Houston Arcade & Pinball Expo

We're going to be at the Houston Arcade @ Pinball Expo 2013 to promote our campaign (and also play some classic Nintendo arcade games such as Donkey Kong of course)!  Check us out and help spread the word on us!

Speaking of arcade and pinball, our Animal Crossing New Leaf room has been showcased on Nintendo's official Facebook page!

Check out the official post here.

See you next mission!