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The name of the game is Power! Editor-in-chief: Guy Martin Associate editor: Brian Zimmermann If you joined the Power Club before May of this meaner, and more zeroed in on Canadian in-

Traductrice franpaise : Helene Bilodeau year, by now you should have received the terests - with letters, tips and questions from newest power source on the block - Nintendo Canadian fans; a Canadian Top 10, news about

Power™ magazine. (If you haven't, check out games coming out in Canada and special this issue's Member's Forum.) events happening here in the Great White

North. The new Flash will be, Nintendo Power is a super 100-page maga- more than ever, your forum for opinions and zine put out by Nintendo in the U.S. Ifs being ideas. And, best of all, it's still free. offered here in Canada for the very first time.

And naturally. Power Club members will get Now on to this issue of the Power Flash. And a the first chance to subscribe. really special one it is, too. We've got Sneak Peeks everywhere. Even our Power Play fea- Jam-packed with tips, tricks, game info and ture, Dragon Warrior is brand new. And wait 3 mind-blowing graphics, Nintendo Power is Tetris™ 8 till you see Tetris, Faxanadu, the , 4 the answer to a Nintendo fanatic's dream. It Faxanadu™ 8 and all the rest. There's only one word for it - comes out six times a year, and costs just The Power Glove™ 5 9 awesome! $21.00 for the first year. It's sure to become an Short Order/Eggsplode!™ 9 indispensible part of every Power Club So dive in, and enjoy. Because no matter what NES Play Action Football™ 10 member's you're reading, if it says Nintendo, the of game library. name To The Earth™ 10 the game is always POWER! At the same time, now that Nintendo Power is available in Canada, it's time to make some Reader Tips 12 changes to our own Nintendo Power Flash. Nintendo Motorsports Champions 13 What we're going to do is make the Power Mail Bag 14 Flash more of a newsletter - a place where The Last Word 14 Nintendo fans can read what's happening The Nintendo Challenge right here in Canada. Championship 16 Of course, we won't need as many pages. The new Nintendo Power Flash will be leaner.

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ome with us now to the ancient realm of Alefgard where legend tells of how the brave warrior Erdrick defeated the evil Dragon Lord and banished the Darkness. Now, once again, evil creatures and merciless monsters ravage the countryside. ..poisonous marshes make travel all but impossible. . .and entire werewolves villages have been turned into ghost towns haunted by spirits and In the midst of this doom and destruction, the great seer Mahetta makes forth to a prediction. “One day a descendant of the valiant Erdrick shall come defeat the Dragon Lord!’ That fearless hero is you, and this is your quest. .

tarting indows on your world.

off on the You’ll notice right away that this game very differently. For example, to leave the right foot 'Isplayed castle cellar you have to stand at the stairs, then pressing the A To become the Dragon call up the Command Window by The Command Window. button. Warrior, it’s crucial that you go Using the controller to move the arrow, press into every village and cave, the A button again to select the command you cross every bridge, talk to want, in this case “Stairs”. You’E find yourself in everyone you meet and listen the castle courtyard. to their advice. What you The Status Window. You’ll also see another window on the left side must not do is try to fight level (LV), of your screen. The Status Window shows you your warrior monster you meet right MP) every how many hit points (HP) you have left, what magic power ( away. Take your time, build you have, how much gold (G) you’re carrying and what experience up your experience points and (E) level you’ve reached. strength. Only then will you be ready to go south where the worst monsters (and the lf)j

treasures)

are found.

to to everyone you meet. *

Search for secret places. alk a treacherous path.

(§>' In the realm ofAlefgard you will encounter many types of terrain - forests, plains, rolling

hills, impenetrable lakes and mountains, and hazardous swamps. Begin by exploring the northern part of the kingdom. That way you can build up your experience

points, raise your warrior level and increase your store ofgold. In the towns you will find friendly folk

who will sell you weapons and armour. They can also give you helpful information. Watch out as well for

secret underground places where clues and precious items are hidden waiting for you to discover them.

he secret of C/ \"| challenge to do battle. I your success. Be forewarned. Your enemy is Ultimately your goal is to find and ruthless and strong. Anywhere, any time, collect key items that will enable

you could be the victim ofa sneak attack. you to face the final challenge - the

When that happens you will see another win- evil Dragon Lord.

dow - the Battle Window If you choose to fight, Along the way you will need to

you will experience a totally different style of find tile fair princess, the Balls of Light, the Rainbow Staff, Erdrick’s battle, as the computer detennines the effective- Armour and many other items ness ofyour attack and parry before you can build the Rainbow If your hit points are low, or you encounter a Bridge that leads to the Dragon foe that is too strong for your warrior level, Lord’s lair. you can opt to run away to fight another day. Or lb save your achievements, visit the spells items you can use many and you the king and tell of your deeds so

will pick up along the way to fight or flee or you can continue later where you

heal yourself. left off. our quest awaits you.

Now you have the knowledge you need to begin your quest For the sake ofking and country, venture

out and earn for yourselfthe title Dragon Warrior! J PRO’S CORNER W' PRO'S rCORNER The secret of the magic key. ZELDA 11 Deep in the woods northeast of Triple Eye 7heAdtMfuAjLo[ Rock lies the Hidden Town of Kasuto. Use the hammer to uncover the town, then enter it. After you have visited the old man and ac- quired the magic of "Spell" continue on to the far side of town. Stand next to the cliff there and use the Spell magic. A mystical tower will rise out of the ground. Go inside, and there

you will find the magic key that can unlock any door. Now you are ready to assault the sixth palace.

Uncover the hidden town. Invoke ’SPELL" at the edge of town.

Maintaining your speed.

Do you have problems picking up a plant then maintain- ing your speed? Well, here's the answer. When you push the B button to pick up the plant, keep holding it down

and you will keep your speed. Once you let go of the B button you won't be able to get your speed back with- out throwing away whatever you picked up.

start yourgame.

Start your mission through the Cobra Triangle with a bang! Just as you see

the very first screen (the instruction screen), press the fire button. Then points! (Advan- press it again at the starting gate. It's good for a cool 1000 tage users: turn off your turbo before you try this.) Power up fast. will whiz by. Wait at the spot in level one shown here. Boats dragging pods Shoot the boats and collect the pods to Power Up with any of the 5 items. Don't go past the second turn or the boats will stop coming. Keep collecting then to the next bend pods until you hear the 1 5-second warning music, go repeat this process in the river and collect the 1-Up. Let your time run out and = - °r.?r Sw will always until you are completely powered up with everything. The 1-Up

Stop here, shoot boots, get pods! be there.

here's so much new stuff to tell you about this issue,

amazed. This is T sit back, relax and be prepared to be

TETRIS THE SOVIET GAME OF MIND OVER MATTER. We take you now on a journey to WONDER the innermost reaches of your A JOURNEY OF FEAR AND mind. INSIDE THE WORLD TREE. - The name of this game is Tetris In the land of Eolis, inside You'll visit stores, churches, the first ever from the Soviet the fabled World Tree, the hospitals and taverns where Union. Beams, boxes, zig-zags victims of you can buy weapons, and L-shaped building blocks elves are dying, and medi- drop relentlessly down a narrow an Evil that has blocked their armour, magic " Bl fountains and poi- cine. And you'll soned the water. meet wise gurus : :::: m- You are the elves' who will give you

; last hope. Only mantras which you can complete can help you re- Put the p*ces in oicce Crltia the terrifying jour- enter Faxanadu passage. Your goal is to spin, ney that will take with all your shift and align the shapes so you from the tools and magic they slide in for a perfect fit. The roots to the outer- intact. action is challenging, the pace This is a quest unforgiving, the satisfaction most branches outstanding. of the World Tree. as gripping and Every step is a challenge. the as visually stun- Can you master the challenge Along way ning as any you have ever that has baffled brains from you will encounter complex Kansas to the Kremlin? You'll labyrinths, misty moors, seen before. This is Faxanadu in never know 'til you try Tetris! haunting fortresses and - where a world hangs gloomy passageways. the balance! we've expanded our Sneak Peeks section to 3 pages. So. just a glimpse of what's coming your way from Nintendo.

NOW THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS!

Reach into the next dimension with Mattel's new Power Glove! Fitted with special 3D sensors and a program- mable keypad, the Power Glove puts game control

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With a simple upward sweep of your arm, game char- acters jump and climb, planes and spaceships swoop and soar, hardened villains turn and run. Grab for treasure with an outstretched hand or clench your fist for the knockout punch. Use the programmable fea- tures to preset hand gestures and movements for in-

stant onscreen action! It's all at your fingertips when you're wearing the Power Glove. TWO GREAT GAMES FOR FAMILY FUN! Get out your and get set for frantic family fun. And if you're impressed by what the Power Glove does

for your favourite games, wait 'til you see the new Short Order - Eggsplode! lineup specially designed for it. The Power Glove puts your hand right 'inside' the TV for true interactive long on fun. is Eggciting.

games play. Can you build a better There's a fox among the

Watch out for Mattel's amazing Power Glove. Video burger? chickens. Or there will be if gaming will never be the same again! you don't keep him and his Find out when piggy, giggling friends out. rabbit and mouse place

their orders. Flop to it, It's up to you to jump on matching their steps on the Power Pad and eggs- the Power Pad and you'll tinguish the eggsploding make humungous ham- bombs your foxy foes are

burgers as tall as houses. planting in the hen house.

But be sure it's really a Test your stamina and bomb you're jumping on, your stomach when you or you could end up with play Short Order on your egg on your face. NES! Eggsplode! means eggstra

good times for all! SNEAK PEEKS Nintendo PowerFlash Summer/Fall 1989

NES of heart-pounding play - and NES Play Action

Football. you're at the centre of it all.

T§PLAYikcTIOI\l is This is the NES Play Action Football

real thing. Two video sports action the way to - I powerful pro it was always meant be ' teams crunch- tough, fast and furious.

ing it out. You have to make Whether you're a seasoned Feel the the blocks, complete the veteran or an armchair athlete, passes, read the defense and this is the pigskin power you've excitement of call the plays. It's 100 yards been waiting for! real pro action!

Are you ready for ultra-real, heads-down, hard-bruising action? Then get ready for

biological B The year is 2050 and the Earth has fallen victim to the anti- r # attack of the deadly Raggosians. It ’s up to you to deliver the dote that will save the human race from extinction. Hurtling Earthwards in your high speed astro cruiser, you must use your Zapper to blast your way past all obstacles. with on this cosmic You'll have deadly UFOs, massive meteors and angry aliens to contend Smart Bombs to battleground. On the plus side, you'll find Energy Boosters, Barrier Shields and in mission. help you your . . mission of Have courage and holdyour course steady. Only then will you win through and complete your mercy - To The Earth!

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fifth, he twists MIKE TYSON S PUNCH-OUT!! 5 times. After the his head. Give him a fast upper- Stephen Mclssac, by Steven Fortune and cut and he will go down. New Waterford, Nova Scotia

Von Kaiser : When you hit Von Great Ti ger: This guy is a toughy Kaiser, stay still for a moment. If and something you must be you have a star, lay it right on careful about is his tiger punch. him. A guaranteed K.O.! When he starts to turn around, count to 2 fast and press down on the control pad. He will do this by Chris ???????, Ottawa, Ont. COUNSELLOR'S CHOICE You know when you're in the castle and you just can't find a by Bryan ‘Gannon Crusher" Challis key? Well I have a solution. If you have a fairy spell, you simply turn into a fairy and go through (Editor's note: To help and all your bombs. The introduce you to our darknuts don't like bombs, the key hole. It worked in one inhouse game coun- so lure as many of them castle for me, so experiment and sellors, we've asked toward you as possible try it for yourself in other castles. each of them to tell and drop a bomb. Also, about one of their use your sword from a favourite gaming mo- distance and shoot them SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 } ment, starling this issue in the back or the side. Crusher" Challis.) But make sure you save one bomb, by Steven Landry, with 'Gannon Pollard des Ormeaux, Que. because when you take the The Legend of Zelda was my first passageway you'll find some more experience with Nintendo. The I have found a way to get many of those nasty darknuts again. most frustrating level for me was in Super Mario Bros. 2. In men You will need more bombs to defeat Level 5, trying to get the whistle. I'll worlds 1 through 3, look for a these guys. To find more bombs, give you some tips on it so you place that you could get the go one room down and bomb the don't have as much trouble as I did. wall. The old man is on most coins. This gives you many right-hand To get the whistle you have to your side. He'll sell you 12 bombs for chances in the bonus round. defeat all the darknuts on the left- the low, low price of 100 rupees.

if back in there and get the Now there is a simple trick but it hand side near the start. It's best Now go you go in with full life, a red potion whistle. will take practice. Once in the bonus round, press the 'A' but- ton right after the music starts. If you do it correctly, the first shape THE BULLETIN BOARD will be a cherry, meaning an extra man. If you get even better tipA oA Nintendo cMotline (yame tipi.) 9jj you Itaoe any yame will be able to know when to you — open Monday to- rf-Aiday, t/UclzA to ihaAe, lend, them to: again after you pause and press 8a.m. to 8p.m. ZaiteAn *lime; MemleA ’i tyoAum get the first cherry, to give you SatuAday, 1 0a.m. to 6p.m. — call Nintendo PoiueA Glut- two or three cherries meaning (416) 253-PHA'lj (tony dlitance P.O. So*. 902, Station 'll * 5P.5 two or five more men. So far the chaAyeA apply). loAonto,, Ontario M8$

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12 %THE POWER CLUB ROLL CALL Blast your Two issues back we told you how to go about starting your own chapter video scores ot the Power Club. Since then we've heard from Nintendo fanatics across the country, and here are just a few of the local chapters we've heard from:

Chapter Name Location Contact into hyper- Nintendo Trailers Toronto, Ont. AmarSheth

The Trapper's Power Club The Pas, Man. D'Arcy Lussier

Alta. Larry with N.PC. Deluxe Kids Calgary, Robey space

Gamers Club St. Laurent, Que.

We're not printing the phone numbers and addresses of local Power Club Nintendo chapters because we don't want people's families to be bothered by late

night calls from potential new members. But keep an eye out - if there's a chapter in your area, you're sure to find them at your local video game Power." store or even in your school. It's here - the power blast you've been waiting for - direct from Team

Power headquarters at Nintendo. It's

Nintendo Power magazine and it'll NINTENi RSPORTS take you to places you've never been. U.S. players have been turbocharging Before we get to the always, you came their scores with it. Now ifs available of our racing through with flying winners in Canada through a special offer challenge, a small apol- colours, against all odds, for Nintendo Power Club members. ogy. Due to production hold- and these are our Nintendo Nintendo Power is 100 pages of ups, our last issue was a little late Motosports champions: vivid action and vibrant colour. Each going out. And, of course, that made Winner Score explosive issue is packed with hints, the July 7 entry deadline really Seth Dallyn, Burnaby, B.C. 99,987 ideas, tactics and inside information tough to make. However, as Josh Winter, Ottawa, Ont. 52,810 on every new game you play on your Nintendo Entertainment System - to help you play better and choose the Who is this Guy, anyway? Game Paks you want most. And Nintendo Power is only avail- t seems like every day someone calls might look. So here goes... able to those in the know. You won't I the Hot Line wanting to know more Name: Guy ’Mystery Man’ Martin

about Guy Martin. Where does he live, Age: 23 going on 12 find it on any newsstand. So if you Home town: Darunia, Hyrule what does he look like, what's his favou- haven't already subscribed, now is Height: 5' 4" (6' 3" when he ’powers up') rite game and why does he spend so the time to so. Hair/eyes: Vtes do much time on the road? Favourite foods: Hostess potato chips, 1-Up mushrooms To subscribe toll-free by credit card Well, there's a reason why we don't good ’1 Favourite games: never met a game 1 didn't like’ call 1-800-556-2800. The lines are say more about our favourite Guy. You That should get you started. Send your open 24 hours a doy, 7 days a week. see, he likes to visit video stores and ar- artistic impressions to: Who's that Guy, (The Nintendo representative will cades, checking out new games and Nintendo Club, RO. Power Box 902, talk players' reactions. But if everybody recog- need to to the person whose Station U, Toronto, Ont. M8Z 5R5. We'll let nized him he'd never get any work done. name is on the card.) Guy himself choose the winner, and use it However, we thought we might have a in the 'From the top' section of the next Subscribe to Nintendo Power today little fun with Guy's 'secret identity? We've Nintendo Power Flash. Try to have your - and get set to blast your video put together some vital statistics on Mr. entry in by November 15, 1989 and don't scores into hyperspace! Martin and what we want you to do is forget to include your name, address, draw a picture of the way you think he phone number and age. MAILBAG

Dear Nintendo, cleared many other games too. I need help!

I all the spells except Reflect. Where I thought I'd just write to say thanks a mil- However, there is one thing I do not under- have lion! You know that number that was in your stand. In Power Flash (Fall 1989), a letter can I find it? I also can't find the Cross. takes Please help me. earlier issue? Well, I phoned it to ask about said that upon clearing Metroid, Samus

I'd like Castlevania II and they came up with it off her helmet and shows her face. Toby Kiesler, Winnipeg, Manitoba. just like that. I was amazed. Thanks to your to know why she didn't take off her helmet for the kind words Toby. know I it. Thanks We advice I finally finished Castlevania II. I when cleared also finished Commando, Legend of Zelda, you'll get a real charge from Nintendo S.D.C., Charlottetown, RE.I. Adventures of Lolo and Ghosts & Goblins. Power magazine as well. Now then, to your questions. get your Reflect magic in Now I'm working on Zelda II - The The answer is simple to explain, S.D.C., You Adventure of Link. but not so simple to put into practice. The the Mountain Town of Darunia, but first you secret to getting a peek at Samus's face have to save the kidnapped child. To do That reminds me, in one of your earlier is in how fast you finish the game and how that, cross over to the island maze where issues you showed the western part of often you die. The quicker you are, the the fourth palace is. The little munchkin is Hyrule, and I'm having real trouble finding more you'll see. So now that you know hidden away in a corner in the bottom the palaces over on the eastern part of where all the weapons, missiles and energy part of the maze. The Cross is a little harder

Hyrule. So I was wondering if in one of your tanks are hidden, plot out a course that to get as it's in the sixth palace. But soldier next issues you could show the eastern gets you through the game quickly, with- on, and victory is sure to be yours. part of Hyrule. Thanks. out dying. Simple, right? Steve Boyd, Lewisport, Newfoundland.

No sooner said than done, Steve. Your It looks like we're all out of space again. Spring '89 Power Flash has the complete Remember to keep those cards and letters Last summer I went to my cousin's house in map of Hyrule, including all the palaces coming. With all the changes happening it Florida. He had a Nintendo. I played once in Power Club to hear from up to number five. And if you look in the the we want and was amazed, so I had to buy it. When I section of the Winter '89 you more than ever. Send your tips, tricks, Member's Forum came back to Canada my (other) cousin issue, you'll find a tip to help you locate questions and comments to: Mail Bag, played it. So for Christmas he bought a P.O. the sixth palace. After that, it's on to the Nintendo Power Club, Box 902, Station Nintendo. Then my friend played it and he final level and that unmentionable meanie, U, Toronto, Ont. M8Z 5R5. We're waiting bought it, and my friend's friend bought one won't mention here. to hear from you! who we after playing my friend's Nintendo. Then my brother's friend bought one after playing my

Dear Nintendo, Nintendo. What I'm trying to say is that this

video game system is just amazing, and Here's something you should know. My cou- thanks!!! Because it's about time somebody sin let me borrow his racing cars, but I didn't came out with a video game like this. put them away. So my cat chewed up the cords. Now I put my Nintendo where my cat Ernesto Fajardo, Scarborough, Ontario. can't get it. If you have a cat, dog, baby Isn't it great when you can turn all your brother/sister, always put your Nintendo friends on to something really cool like the away. If my cat chewed up my Nintendo, that NES? As the saying goes, one good thing would be a disaster. Bye for now! leads to another.

Marin Zizek, Scarborough, Ontario. nd, as another Nintendo Power Flash rides Dear Nintendo, Just think of us as your friendly neigh- A off into the sunset, it's time once again to bourhood disaster control crew. We're say 'so long 'til next time! Your magazine is the greatest, and your passing on your advice to gamers every- different / games are spectacular. You really outdid i Remember you'll be seeing a very where, Marin. Thanks. yourselves with Zelda II. \ Power Flash next time around, but / \ between our Canadian content and / Zelda II is just like a role playing game but Dear Nintendo, \ the excitement of Nintendo Power, you don't have to spend time creating char- / \ we think you're going to agree / In the past six months I have cleared Super acters or drawing out a map. Instead there \ that the fun's just begun. / Mario Bros. 1 & 2, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Zelda is a whole world to explore at the press of a Be seeing you! to (like I & II and Mike Tyson's Punch-Out. I have button. Plus there are people write to beaten every team on Ice Hockey and I have the Power Club) if you need help.

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