Official Nintendo Magazine – Christmas 2013 – Limited Edition Subscriber Cover

Super Mario 3D World | Nintendo Wii U | Pokémon X & Y | The Legend of Zelda | Issue 101

Original UK edition of The Official Nintendo Magazine, Christmas 2013, published by Future Publishing.

This is a special Limited Edition Subscriber Cover featuring Super Mario from Nintendo's acclaimed Wii U game, Super Mario 3D World.

The magazine captures an important period in Nintendo gaming history, with extensive coverage of the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon X & Y, The Legend of Zelda and several major releases from late 2013.

An attractive collectible for Nintendo enthusiasts, Super Mario fans and collectors of retro gaming publications.

Limited Edition Subscriber Cover

The front cover features a large, colourful illustration of Super Mario, wearing his familiar red cap, red shirt, blue overalls, white gloves and brown shoes.

Mario is shown in an energetic jumping pose, with one fist raised and a cheerful expression.

The illustration occupies almost the entire front cover against a pale, dotted background.

A prominent orange circular emblem reads:

LIMITED EDITION SUBSCRIBER COVER

The cover's main headline announces:

MARIO IS BACK!

The accompanying text promotes Super Mario 3D World for Nintendo Wii U, highlighting new worlds, power-ups, bosses and exclusive screenshots.

The Christmas edition branding appears near the upper-right corner.

Unlike a standard newsstand cover, this subscriber edition uses a relatively uncluttered layout, allowing the large Mario artwork to dominate the design.

Main Feature – Super Mario 3D World

World of Possibilities – Page 36

An extensive feature examining Super Mario 3D World for Nintendo Wii U.

The photographed contents page includes colourful screenshots featuring Mario, Luigi, Toad and Bowser.

One prominent image shows Bowser holding a glass container containing a captured Sprixie Princess, with Mario and other characters visible nearby.

The feature explores the game's new environments, power-ups, bosses and multiplayer platforming.

It provides contemporary coverage of one of the Wii U's most recognisable releases.

Featured Articles

Back 2 Basics – Page 20

A feature discussing Nintendo 2DS and its place within Nintendo's handheld gaming range.

Tokyo Game Show 2013 – Page 50

Coverage of the Japanese gaming exhibition, including photographs and commentary on the latest announcements and developments.

Beauty & The Beast – Page 58

A feature involving Game Freak and Pokémon X & Y, examining the development of the Pokémon franchise.

The 25 Maddest Games – Page 64

A selection of unusual and memorable video games.

Room 101 – Page 90

A regular editorial feature.

Hiroshi Yamauchi: 1927–2013 – Page 10

A tribute to Nintendo's former president, exploring his significance to the company's history.

World of Nintendo – Page 14

Nintendo news and updates from the gaming industry.

Nintendo Game Previews

The magazine includes previews of several major Nintendo titles:

• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Page 44: Coverage of Link's Nintendo 3DS adventure, including new gameplay developments and dungeon exploration.

• Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games – Page 46: A look at the winter sports title featuring Nintendo and Sega characters.

• Kirby 3DS – Page 47: Early coverage of Kirby's forthcoming handheld adventure.

• Child of Light – Page 48: Ubisoft's fantasy role-playing adventure.

• Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – Page 49: Coverage of the Final Fantasy rhythm-game sequel.

The contents pages include atmospheric artwork from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.

Nintendo Game Reviews

The photographed contents pages confirm reviews of:

• Pokémon X & Y – Page 72

• Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies – Page 76

• Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – Page 78

• Sonic Lost World – Page 80

• Wii U Karaoke – Page 84

• Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS) – Page 85

• Wii Party U – Page 86

Additional game reviews appear in the roundup on page 88.

The Pokémon X & Y section features artwork of the legendary Pokémon Xerneas.

The Sonic Lost World coverage includes colourful images of Sonic and other characters.

Additional Nintendo Features

Rewind: Resident Evil 4 – Page 96

A retrospective exploring the influential survival-horror game.

Time Capsule: Beat 'Em Ups – Page 98

A look back at classic fighting and action games.

Classic Moment: Guardia Courtroom – Page 100

A retrospective on a memorable sequence from Chrono Trigger.

How To: Make Link the Healthiest He Can Be – Page 102

A guide to improving Link's abilities in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD.

How To: Improve Your Squad in Pokémon X and Y – Page 104

Gameplay advice for developing a stronger Pokémon team.

Best of Wii / DS / Wii U / 3DS – Page 106

A selection of recommended games across Nintendo's major platforms.

ONM's Animal Crossing Gallery – Page 114

Animal Crossing-related content and artwork.

Collector Appeal

This magazine is particularly interesting for collectors because of its:

• Limited Edition Subscriber Cover.

• Large Super Mario 3D World front-cover artwork.

• Christmas 2013 publication.

• Extensive Wii U and Nintendo 3DS coverage.

• Pokémon X & Y and The Legend of Zelda features.

• Hiroshi Yamauchi tribute.

• Contemporary reviews and previews of Nintendo games from late 2013.

A collectible example of Nintendo gaming journalism from the Wii U era.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned magazine with visible signs of age, storage and handling.

The supplied photographs show the following:

• Front cover: The Mario artwork remains bright, colourful and clearly visible.

• Spine: Noticeable rubbing and wear along the left-hand binding edge, including lighter areas where the surface has worn.

• Top-right edge: Visible scuffing and small areas of surface wear, particularly along the orange cover border.

• Corners: Minor bending, rubbing and general handling wear.

• Cover surface: Some faint marks, light scratches and surface impressions consistent with previous ownership.

• Cover edges: Light wear and slight unevenness around the edges.

• Interior pages: The photographed contents pages appear clean, colourful and readable, with some natural page curvature and light handling wear.

• Binding: The photographed pages remain attached, with no obvious major separation.

• Discolouration: No substantial staining or severe yellowing is apparent in the photographed sections.

• Writing: No obvious handwritten annotations are visible in the supplied photographs.

No major tears are apparent in the photographed sections, although the upper-right cover edge does show noticeable wear.

The magazine is not in mint condition and should be considered a previously owned collector's item.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the actual magazine being sold.

Important – Magazine Only

This listing is for the physical magazine only.

Any original free gifts, promotional items, discs, supplements, loose inserts or other accessories that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the magazine shown in the photographs will be supplied.

Packaging and Delivery

UK Orders: Carefully packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Carefully packaged in a cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international transit.

SKU: 1577