Nintendo Power Volume 011 (March / April 1990)

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Nintendo Power: March/April 1990
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$3.50 (U.S)
$4.50 (Canada)

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English

Length

99 Pages

Nintendo Power: March/April 1990 is the 11th issue of Nintendo Power magazine. Up through the end of 1990, Nintendo Power magazine volumes were released covering two-month periods of time, and they were not generally numbered in or on the magazine until Volume 16 (September/October 1990), although "Strategy Guide" issues before this carried a dual "SGxx/NPxx" numbering.

Zelda Content

Player's Pulse (p. 7)

In the Power Player Profile, Andy Cunningham is spotlighted. He has completed over 36 titles for the NES, including The Adventure of Link.

Top 30 (pp. 40-42)

In this volumes Top 30, The Adventure of Link drops down to the number 4 spot, while The Legend of Zelda bumps up to number 6. Adventure of Link comes in with 5,196 points, while The Legend of Zelda has 4,210 points. After not making the Dealers' Picks for the first time last issue, The Legend of Zelda is once again on the Top 30, coming in at the 20th spot. The Adventure of Link however, has dropped from the Dealers' Picks, but remains strong on the Players' and Pros' picks.

The Legend of Zelda

  • Players' Picks: 1,333 points (Ninth Place)
  • Pros' Picks: 1,996 points (Fifth Place)
  • Dealer's Picks: 881 points (20th Place)

The Adventure of Link

  • Players' Picks: 2,813 points (Fourth Place)
  • Pros' Picks: 2,383 points (Second Place)

NES Journal (p. 89)

In the Celebrity Profiles, Sara Gilbert is showcased, who plays the role of Darlene Conner in the television show, Roseanne. She mentions that some of the first games she got included Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, and The Legend of Zelda. However, she hasn't had much time to play Zelda and had yet to complete the first quest.

Nintendo Power Advertisements (p. 94)

An advertisement is shown where readers can order back issues of the first 10 issues of Nintendo Power magazine. The 4th issue is shown, featuring The Adventure of Link on the cover. There is also an advertisement for The Legend of Zelda Tips & Tactics Strategy Guide.

Nintendo Power Awards '89 (pp. 96-99)

The Nintendo Power Awards '89 nominations are published in this volume of Nintendo Power. The Adventure of Link is nominated for a couple awards, and a screenshot is shown of the game.

Nominations

  • Best Character - (Link [Zelda II - The Adventure of Link])
  • Best Ending - (Zelda II - The Adventure of Link)
  • Best Overall - (Zelda II - The Adventure of Link)

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