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* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] is nominated for Game Boy Advance Game of the Year (Red Rescue Team only), Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Story/Writing and Overall Game of the Year
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] is nominated for Game Boy Advance Game of the Year (Red Rescue Team only), Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Story/Writing and Overall Game of the Year
* ''Community'' covers custom-painted Pokémon parking spaces and a custom-made Pokémon cake
* ''Community'' covers custom-painted Pokémon parking spaces and a custom-made Pokémon cake
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* Smash Files profiles {{smw|Fox McCloud}}
* Smash Files profiles {{smw|Fox McCloud}}
* ''Creature Features'' lists seven major features in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
* ''Creature Features'' lists seven major features in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
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* ''Pearls of Wisdom'' features an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Shigeru Ohmori]] and [[Takao Unno]]
* ''Pearls of Wisdom'' features an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Shigeru Ohmori]] and [[Takao Unno]]
* ''Community'' covers a [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] tournament
* ''Community'' covers a [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] tournament
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* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl receive a score of 9.0 out of 10
* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl receive a score of 9.0 out of 10
* ''Community'' features the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl art contest winner and nintendo.com's art forum
* ''Community'' features the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl art contest winner and nintendo.com's art forum
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* Player's Poll Sweepstakes prizes include a Pokémon-themed DS Lite, Pokémon Diamond and/or Pearl, player's guide and [[Pokédex]] books and Pokémon stylus
* Player's Poll Sweepstakes prizes include a Pokémon-themed DS Lite, Pokémon Diamond and/or Pearl, player's guide and [[Pokédex]] books and Pokémon stylus
* ''Pokémon Triple Feature'' covers Pokémon Battle Revolution, the North American launch of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and a look back at the previous generation of Pokémon games
* ''Pokémon Triple Feature'' covers Pokémon Battle Revolution, the North American launch of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and a look back at the previous generation of Pokémon games
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* ''Behold the Brawl!'' covers the relaunch of [http://www.smashbros.com Smash Bros. Dojo]
* ''Behold the Brawl!'' covers the relaunch of [http://www.smashbros.com Smash Bros. Dojo]
* Pokémon Battle Revolution receives a score of 6.5 out of 10
* Pokémon Battle Revolution receives a score of 6.5 out of 10
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* ''Brawl Evolves'' details the latest news on Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Brawl Evolves'' details the latest news on Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Player's Poll Sweepstakes prizes include Pokémon Battle Revolution and Pokémon Diamond or Pearl games and Pokédex and player's guides
* Player's Poll Sweepstakes prizes include Pokémon Battle Revolution and Pokémon Diamond or Pearl games and Pokédex and player's guides
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* Super Smash Bros. Melee is highlighted in the reviews archive
* Super Smash Bros. Melee is highlighted in the reviews archive
* ''Community'' covers the {{p|Manaphy}} promotional event and Pokémon Battle Revolution art contest winners
* ''Community'' covers the {{p|Manaphy}} promotional event and Pokémon Battle Revolution art contest winners
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* ''Summer of Smash'' details the latest news on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including the revelation of [[Red (game)#In the Super Smash Bros. series|Pokémon Trainer]]
* ''Summer of Smash'' details the latest news on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including the revelation of [[Red (game)#In the Super Smash Bros. series|Pokémon Trainer]]
* ''Community'' covers fan art and Pokémon month at [[Nintendo World]]
* ''Community'' covers fan art and Pokémon month at [[Nintendo World]]
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* ''Simply Smashing'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Simply Smashing'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Holiday Buyers' Guide 2007'' includes Pokémon Diamond & Pearl among the DS recommendations
* ''Holiday Buyers' Guide 2007'' includes Pokémon Diamond & Pearl among the DS recommendations
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* ''Smash Hits'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Smash Hits'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are nominated for DS Game of the Year, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Wi-Fi Multiplayer and Overall Game of the Year
* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are nominated for DS Game of the Year, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Wi-Fi Multiplayer and Overall Game of the Year
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* ''Wii Channels'' covers the release of [[Pokémon Snap]] on Virtual Console, including a staff recommendation
* ''Wii Channels'' covers the release of [[Pokémon Snap]] on Virtual Console, including a staff recommendation
* ''Web of Intrigue'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Web of Intrigue'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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* Super Smash Bros. Brawl receives a rating of 10 out of 10
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl receives a rating of 10 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers the {{wp|University of California Marching Band}}'s video game-themed performance, featuring a Pokémon-themed formation
* ''Community'' covers the {{wp|University of California Marching Band}}'s video game-themed performance, featuring a Pokémon-themed formation
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* ''Building Better Brawls'' offers design tips for custom stages in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Building Better Brawls'' offers design tips for custom stages in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Sweepstakes prizes include four copies of Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Sweepstakes prizes include four copies of Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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* ''Way of the Sakurai'' interviews Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai
* ''Way of the Sakurai'' interviews Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl is highlighted in the reviews archive
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl is highlighted in the reviews archive
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* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness earn a rating of 7.5 out of 10
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness earn a rating of 7.5 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers the DVD release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', {{p|Darkrai}} distribution and a Super Smash Bros. Brawl screen shot caption contest
* ''Community'' covers the DVD release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', {{p|Darkrai}} distribution and a Super Smash Bros. Brawl screen shot caption contest
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| ''Wii Channels'' covers the Virtual Console release of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], including a staff recommendation
| ''Wii Channels'' covers the Virtual Console release of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], including a staff recommendation
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* ''Power Profiles'', a department which profiles the careers of well-known game creators, highlights Masahiro Sakurai
* ''Power Profiles'', a department which profiles the careers of well-known game creators, highlights Masahiro Sakurai
* ''Community'' features the Super Smash Bros. Brawl caption contest winners
* ''Community'' features the Super Smash Bros. Brawl caption contest winners
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| ''Wii Channels'' covers the release of [[My Pokémon Ranch]] on WiiWare, including a staff recommendation  
| ''Wii Channels'' covers the release of [[My Pokémon Ranch]] on WiiWare, including a staff recommendation  
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| ''Only Pokémon Can Prevent Forest Fires!'' announces [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| ''Only Pokémon Can Prevent Forest Fires!'' announces [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
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* ''Ranger Redux'' previews Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
* ''Ranger Redux'' previews Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
* ''Community'' covers the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships]]
* ''Community'' covers the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships]]
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| ''Ranger in a Strange Land'' features Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia as well as the {{p|Dragonite}} promotional event
| ''Ranger in a Strange Land'' features Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia as well as the {{p|Dragonite}} promotional event
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* Sweepstakes prizes include copies of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
* Sweepstakes prizes include copies of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
* Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10
* Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10
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| Super Smash Bros. Brawl is nominated for Overall Game of the Year, Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Multiplayer and Best Fighting Game
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl is nominated for Overall Game of the Year, Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Multiplayer and Best Fighting Game
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* ''Going Platinum'' announces the US release of {{game|Platinum}}
* ''Going Platinum'' announces the US release of {{game|Platinum}}
* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl main theme composer {{wp|Nobuo Uematsu}}
* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl main theme composer {{wp|Nobuo Uematsu}}
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* ''Pokémon Springs Eternal'' previews Pokémon Platinum
* ''Pokémon Springs Eternal'' previews Pokémon Platinum
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl wins Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Multiplayer, Best Fighting Game and Overall Game of the Year
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl wins Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Multiplayer, Best Fighting Game and Overall Game of the Year
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* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl music contributor {{wp|Yasunori Mitsuda}}
* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl music contributor {{wp|Yasunori Mitsuda}}
* Nintendo Power sweepstakes include Pokémon Platinum
* Nintendo Power sweepstakes include Pokémon Platinum
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* Pokémon Platinum receives a score of 9.0 out of 10
* Pokémon Platinum receives a score of 9.0 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers fan-made meals, including [http://annathered.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/bento15-r-ssbb-pikachu-mr-game-watch/ Super Smash Bros. Brawl-themed bento].
* ''Community'' covers fan-made meals, including [http://annathered.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/bento15-r-ssbb-pikachu-mr-game-watch/ Super Smash Bros. Brawl-themed bento].
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* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon Platinum launch party at the Nintendo World store.
* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon Platinum launch party at the Nintendo World store.
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* Came with a Giratina Papercraft
* Came with a Giratina Papercraft
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* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon Platinum Fremont tournament.
* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon Platinum Fremont tournament.
** 19-year-old Huy from Fremont, CA announced as the winner of the Senior-division battle. The GTS Battle Video code for the winning match was included: 71-58349-74950.
** 19-year-old Huy from Fremont, CA announced as the winner of the Senior-division battle. The GTS Battle Video code for the winning match was included: 71-58349-74950.
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* News about [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
* News about [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
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* Feature on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
* Feature on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
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* [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]] announced for Nintendo DS
* [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]] announced for Nintendo DS
* ''A Visitor's Guide to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky'' feature on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
* ''A Visitor's Guide to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky'' feature on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
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* {{p|Arceus}} and [[Oak's Letter]] distribution events announced
* {{p|Arceus}} and [[Oak's Letter]] distribution events announced
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10
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''Download'' features the password to add {{p|Venusaur}} to [[Pokémon Rumble]], which also receives a staff recommendation
''Download'' features the password to add {{p|Venusaur}} to [[Pokémon Rumble]], which also receives a staff recommendation
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| Pokémon Platinum is nominated for Best RPG
| Pokémon Platinum is nominated for Best RPG
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| Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions are among the games previewed
| Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions are among the games previewed
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* Feature article on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions. The cover features {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* Feature article on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions. The cover features {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl is ranked #5 out of the top 10 Nintendo games of the last decade. Pokémon is also named the "craze of the decade" in the "Best of the Decade" feature article.
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl is ranked #5 out of the top 10 Nintendo games of the last decade. Pokémon is also named the "craze of the decade" in the "Best of the Decade" feature article.
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| Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions receive a score of 9.5 out of 10
| Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions receive a score of 9.5 out of 10
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* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl music contributor [[wp:Noriyuki Iwadare|Noriyuki Iwadare]]
* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl music contributor [[wp:Noriyuki Iwadare|Noriyuki Iwadare]]
* ''Communnity'' features a class project based Nintendo games, Pokémon included
* ''Communnity'' features a class project based Nintendo games, Pokémon included
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* ''Warp Zone'', a section that looks back at classic issues of Nintendo Power, recalls the September 2000 coverage of Pokémon Gold & Silver and Pokémon Puzzle League
* ''Warp Zone'', a section that looks back at classic issues of Nintendo Power, recalls the September 2000 coverage of Pokémon Gold & Silver and Pokémon Puzzle League
* ''2010 Fall Game Guide'' previews [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
* ''2010 Fall Game Guide'' previews [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
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| Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is previewed
| Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is previewed
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* ''Warp Zone'' recalls the November 2000 [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] cover story
* ''Warp Zone'' recalls the November 2000 [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] cover story
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs receives a score of 7.0 out of 10
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs receives a score of 7.0 out of 10
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* PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure receives a score of 7.5 out of 10
* PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure receives a score of 7.5 out of 10
* ''Community'' features an interview with [[2010 World Championships|2010 Pokémon World Champion]] [[Ray Rizzo]]
* ''Community'' features an interview with [[2010 World Championships|2010 Pokémon World Champion]] [[Ray Rizzo]]
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| ''Get Your Groudon'' reveals the password to unlock Groudon in PokéPark Wii
| ''Get Your Groudon'' reveals the password to unlock Groudon in PokéPark Wii
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