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* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include limited edition Pokémon Gold and Silver [[Game Boy Color]] and Gold and Silver video games
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include limited edition Pokémon Gold and Silver [[Game Boy Color]] and Gold and Silver video games
* Pokémon Puzzle League earns an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10
* Pokémon Puzzle League earns an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10
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| October 2000
| October 2000
| subscription bonus; ''NP Online''; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; ''Arena''; ''Pokécenter''; Nintendo Space World 2000 report; review; ''Pak Watch''
| subscription bonus; ''NP Online''; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; ''Arena''; ''Pokécenter''; [[Nintendo Space World]] 2000 report; review; ''Pak Watch''
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* Subscribers could now choose Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver Bundle Paks, each including a game, player's guide and 3-pin set
* Subscribers could now choose Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver Bundle Paks, each including a game, player's guide and 3-pin set
* ''NP Online'' covers pokemongold.com & pokemonsilver.com, Pokémon Puzzle League strategy, Pokémon Gold and Silver pre-sell contest and Poké Karaoke
* ''NP Online'' covers pokemongold.com & pokemonsilver.com, Pokémon Puzzle League strategy, Pokémon Gold and Silver pre-sell contest and Poké Karaoke
* ''Arena'' features challenges for Pokémon Puzzle League and [[Super Smash Bros.]]
* ''Arena'' features challenges for Pokémon Puzzle League and [[Super Smash Bros.]]
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
* Subscribers receive a [[Sabrina's Abra (Gym Challenge 93)|Sabrina's Abra TCG card]]  
* Subscribers receive a [[Sabrina's Abra (Gym Challenge 93)|Sabrina's Abra TCG card]]
* Space World report covers the [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Meowth's Party]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and The Mobile Adapter GB and  {{game|Crystal}}
* Space World report covers the [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Meowth's Party]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and The Mobile Adapter GB and  {{game|Crystal}}
* Pokémon Gold and Silver receive an average review of 8.7 out of 10
* Pokémon Gold and Silver receive an average review of 8.7 out of 10
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]
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* Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
* Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
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| December 2000
| December 2000
| ''NP Online''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; Pokémon Puzzle Challenge strategy; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; ''Arena''
| ''NP Online''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; Pokémon Puzzle Challenge strategy; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; ''Arena''
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* ''NP Online'' covers heyyoupikachu.com and pokemonpuzzleleague.com
* ''NP Online'' covers heyyoupikachu.com and pokemonpuzzleleague.com
* ''Classified Information'' features codes for Pokémon Puzzle League
* ''Classified Information'' features codes for Pokémon Puzzle League
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 more Generation II Pokémon and announces [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 more Generation II Pokémon and announces [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} expansion
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. challenge scoreboard and a Pokémon activity
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. challenge scoreboard and a Pokémon activity
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* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 Generation II Pokémon and covers {{wp|Kellogg's}} Pokémon {{wp|Pop-Tarts}} and Pokémon cereal
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 Generation II Pokémon and covers {{wp|Kellogg's}} Pokémon {{wp|Pop-Tarts}} and Pokémon cereal
* Pokémon Puzzle Challenge receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
* Pokémon Puzzle Challenge receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
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* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 more Generation II Pokémon and covers the Gold and Silver Limited Edition Pokémon Game Boy Color
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 more Generation II Pokémon and covers the Gold and Silver Limited Edition Pokémon Game Boy Color
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' grand prize includes a trip to E3 2001 in a Pikachu VW Beetle
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' grand prize includes a trip to E3 2001 in a Pikachu VW Beetle
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| March 2001
| March 2001
| Pokémon Stadium 2 cover story; ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; review
| Pokémon Stadium 2 cover story; ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; review
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers rare Pokémon locations, [[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie]] and Kids' WB!'s Poké Read-a-Rama program
* ''Pokécenter'' covers rare Pokémon locations, [[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie]] and Kids' WB!'s Poké Read-a-Rama program
* Hey You, Pikachu! is nominated for the Most Innovative, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Yelling at Pikachu)
* Hey You, Pikachu! is nominated for the Most Innovative, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Yelling at Pikachu)
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* Pokémon Trading Card Game is nominated for the Best Pokémon Game and Strangest New Character ([[Tomoaki Imakuni|Imakuni?]])
* Pokémon Trading Card Game is nominated for the Best Pokémon Game and Strangest New Character ([[Tomoaki Imakuni|Imakuni?]])
* Pokémon Stadium 2 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5
* Pokémon Stadium 2 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5
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| April 2001
| April 2001
| ''Nintendo Online''; Pokémon Stadium 2 strategy; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
| ''Nintendo Online''; Pokémon Stadium 2 strategy; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers pokemonstadium.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers pokemonstadium.com
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the [[truck|Mew truck rumor]]
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the [[truck|Mew truck rumor]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the The Spell of the Unown and ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' and the Pokémon making their animated debuts in the two features
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Spell of the Unown: Entei and ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' and the Pokémon making their animated debuts in the two features
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| May 2001
| May 2001
| ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards
| ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcements of the [[E-Reader|Card-e Reader]] and [[version|Game Boy Advance Pokémon games]], {{p|Celebi}} in Pokémon Stadium 2, Toy Fair 2001 and the announcement of a U.S. release for Pokémon Crystal
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcements of the [[E-Reader|Card-e Reader]] and [[core series|Game Boy Advance Pokémon games]], {{p|Celebi}} in Pokémon Stadium 2, Toy Fair 2001 and the announcement of a U.S. release for Pokémon Crystal
* Pokémon Gold and Silver win Best RPG/Strategy Game and Best Pokémon Game Awards
* Pokémon Gold and Silver win Best RPG/Strategy Game and Best Pokémon Game Awards
* Pokémon Puzzle League wins Best Puzzle Game Award
* Pokémon Puzzle League wins Best Puzzle Game Award
* Pokémon Stadium wins Best Minigame/Mode Award (Sushi-Go-Round)
* Pokémon Stadium wins Best Minigame/Mode Award (Sushi-Go-Round)
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* subscribers could now choose the Pokémon Stadium 2 Player's Guide as their free gift
* subscribers could now choose the Pokémon Stadium 2 Player's Guide as their free gift
* ''Nintendo GameCube Revealed'' article features a look at [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
* ''Nintendo GameCube Revealed'' article features a look at [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[held items]] and fan-made arts and crafts
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[held item]]s and fan-made arts and crafts
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* ''E3 2001'' coverage previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''E3 2001'' coverage previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon at E3 and offers a Celebi Giveaway
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon at E3 and offers a Celebi Giveaway
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers a Pokémon Crystal Q & A and Poké Read-a-Rama prizes
* ''Pokécenter'' covers a Pokémon Crystal Q & A and Poké Read-a-Rama prizes
* Pokémon Crystal receives and overall rating of 4 out of 5
* Pokémon Crystal receives and overall rating of 4 out of 5
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* Space World article covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and [[Celebi (Wizards Promo 50)|Celebi E-Card]]
* Space World article covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and [[Celebi (Wizards Promo 50)|Celebi E-Card]]
* ''Pokécenter'' features a "Pokémon Poetry Slam"
* ''Pokécenter'' features a "Pokémon Poetry Slam"
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* Space World report covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Card-E Reader
* Space World report covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Card-E Reader
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] on Kids' WB! and a fan-made Pikachu Halloween pumpkin
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] on Kids' WB! and a fan-made Pikachu Halloween pumpkin
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* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumor that the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] are in the games
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumor that the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] are in the games
* ''Pokécenter'' focuses on {{p|Mewtwo}} in honor of the magazine's 150th issue
* ''Pokécenter'' focuses on {{p|Mewtwo}} in honor of the magazine's 150th issue
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the opening of [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center New York]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the opening of [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center New York]]
* Super Smash Bros. Melee receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
* Super Smash Bros. Melee receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
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| January 2002
| January 2002
| Super Smash Bros. Melee game strategy; ''Pokécenter''
| Super Smash Bros. Melee game strategy; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers smashbros.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers smashbros.com
* ''Pokécenter'' continues its coverage of the opening on Pokémon Center New York, including a look at [[Pokémon mini]]
* ''Pokécenter'' continues its coverage of the opening on [[Pokémon Center New York]], including a look at [[Pokémon mini]]
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* ''Classified Information'' reveals how to unlock every fighter, stage and play mode in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' reveals how to unlock every fighter, stage and play mode in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* Pokémon Crystal is nominated for Best Game Boy Color Game, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best New Character ({{ga|Kris|The Playable Female Trainer}}) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (clear the [[Battle Tower]])
* Pokémon Crystal is nominated for Best Game Boy Color Game, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best New Character ({{ga|Kris|The Playable Female Trainer}}) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (clear the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}})
* Pokémon Stadium 2 is nominated for Best N64 Game, Best Sequel, Best Minigame (Clear-Cut Challenge) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (beat with [[rental Pokémon]])
* Pokémon Stadium 2 is nominated for Best N64 Game, Best Sequel, Best Minigame (Clear-Cut Challenge) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (beat with [[rental Pokémon]])
* Super Smash Bros. Melee is nominated for Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best Minigame (Homerun Contest), Best Replay Value, Best New Character ({{smw|Sandbag}}), Best New Villain ({{smw|Giga Bowser}}), Best New Weapon/Item ({{smw|Super Scope}}), The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (unlock every trophy), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends (smash an opponent off the stage) and Most Frustrating Moment (being eliminated by the 99th fighter in 100-Man Melee)
* Super Smash Bros. Melee is nominated for Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best Minigame (Homerun Contest), Best Replay Value, Best New Character ({{smw|Sandbag}}), Best New Villain ({{smw|Giga Bowser}}), Best New Weapon/Item ({{smw|Super Scope}}), The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (unlock every trophy), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends (smash an opponent off the stage) and Most Frustrating Moment (being eliminated by the 99th fighter in 100-Man Melee)
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| ''Power On''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''
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* ''Power On'', a department about gaming culture, covers Toy Fair 2002 and features Pokémon collectibles by [[Tomy]]
* ''Power On'', a department about gaming culture, covers Toy Fair 2002 and features Pokémon collectibles by [[Tomy]]
* ''Classified Information'' reveals trophy locations in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' reveals trophy locations in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcement of [[M05|Guardian Spirits of the Water Capital]] and reveals {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Wynaut|Sohnano (Wynaut)}} from the upcoming Pokémon games on Game Boy Advance
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcement of [[M05|Guardian Spirits of the Water Capital]] and reveals {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Wynaut|Sohnano (Wynaut)}} from the upcoming Pokémon games on Game Boy Advance
* ''Arena'' features the challenge of beating the final Event Match in Super Smash Bros.Melee with the fastest time
* ''Arena'' features the challenge of beating the final Event Match in Super Smash Bros.Melee with the fastest time
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* ''Arena'' covers custom Super Smash Bros. Melee parameters
* ''Arena'' covers custom Super Smash Bros. Melee parameters
* Super Smash Bros. Melee wins Best Overall Game, Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Overall Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best Minigame, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best New Villain, Best New Item/Weapon, Best Secret/Unlockable Character ({{smw|Mr. Game and Watch}}), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends, Most Frustrating Moment, The Hardest Job in All of Gaming, and Best Game URL Awards
* Super Smash Bros. Melee wins Best Overall Game, Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Overall Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best Minigame, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best New Villain, Best New Item/Weapon, Best Secret/Unlockable Character ({{smw|Mr. Game and Watch}}), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends, Most Frustrating Moment, The Hardest Job in All of Gaming, and Best Game URL Awards
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| June 2002
| June 2002
| ''Power On''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
| ''Power On''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Power On'' features reader-made Pokémon- and Super Smash Bros.-themed cakes
* ''Power On'' features reader-made Pokémon- and Super Smash Bros.-themed cakes
* ''Classified Information'' features various Super Smash Bros. Melee surprises, features and strategies
* ''Classified Information'' features various Super Smash Bros. Melee surprises, features and strategies
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''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon postage stamps
''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon postage stamps
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| August 2002
| August 2002
| ''Pokécenter''; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
| ''Pokécenter''; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the release of [[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]] and a [[wp:Kmart|Kmart-exclusive]] line of Pokémon products
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the release of [[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]] and a [[wp:Kmart|Kmart-exclusive]] line of Pokémon products
* Sweepstakes prizes include a shopping spree at Pokémon Center and a Pokémon Center Exclusive Version of the Game Boy Advance
* Sweepstakes prizes include a shopping spree at Pokémon Center and a Pokémon Center Exclusive Version of the Game Boy Advance
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| September 2002
| e-Reader special feature; ''Pokécenter''
| e-Reader special feature; ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' reveals the titles of {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and the appearances of {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Sharpedo}} amd {{p|Shroomish}}
| ''Pokécenter'' reveals the titles of {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and the appearances of {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Sharpedo}} and {{p|Shroomish}}
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* ''Classified Information'' covers trophy room oddities in Super Smash Bros. Melee and debunks the rumors that [[wp:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and [[wp:Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] are in the game
* ''Classified Information'' covers trophy room oddities in Super Smash Bros. Melee and debunks the rumors that [[wp:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and [[wp:Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] are in the game
* ''Pokécenter'' previews Celebi: Voice of the Forest and {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Celebi|50}} card
* ''Pokécenter'' previews Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Celebi|50}} card
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| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} TCG expansion and its Dot Code Technology
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} TCG expansion and its Dot Code Technology
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| December 2002
| December 2002
| ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
| ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumors of a {{smw|Super Mario Sunshine}} trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumors of a {{smw|Super Mario Sunshine}} trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Mudkip}} and includes lists of scannable cards and their effects
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Mudkip}} and includes lists of scannable cards and their effects
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| ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese launch of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and reveals [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese launch of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and reveals [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]
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