Plot: The magazine reviews various Nintendo merchandise, including games, systems, toys, and clothing. Typical issues include Pulse (letters to the editor), Previews, Power Profiles (interviews with programmers), and Reviews. Usually, the issues also include three or four additional articles addressing details on upcoming games, walkthroughs, and new systems. Overall, it manages to engage the readers through bright visuals, interesting diction, and goofy humor.
Genre: Magazine
Reading Level: Aimed at ages 10 and older, but younger readers may enjoy it as well
Similar Titles: GamePro, Game Informer
Personal Thoughts: Some readers fault the magazine for showing excessively positive reviews towards Nintendo games. I wonder if such readers bothered to read the title of the magazine before making such comments.
Anyway, the magazine, in print for over twenty years, testifies to the power of adapting to its audience. While video games were initially considered childish, time has changed the gamer base. True, many players are children, but many adults, tweens, and teens play games as well. The magazine manages to appeal to most gamers by producing a variety of relevant articles while adjusting to the requests of its readers.
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