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"In the past, I have found some very interesting tricks, not on a game, but tricks to get your parents into letting you play the NES more often. You might say that you have just started a typing unit and to get your fingers nimble you have to push some buttons, then point out the NES controller has buttons and a pad. Or your might just say that playing the NES helps hand-eye coordination. These are just a few of the many tricks that I have used to get to play my NES. - Keenan Bora, Troy, MI
No need to resort to trickery, Keenan. Experts have confirmed that playing the NES does, in fact, help improve hand-eye coordination and it builds self-esteem. Of course, moderation in everything, including playing the NES, is very important and your parents do know best."
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"I received my Official Nintendo Player's Guide almost two months ago. It helped me a lot with most of my Nintendo games. I was wondering if you are making an Official Nintendo Player's Guide II with all of the new games. - Eric Goldberger, Westfield, NJ
So far, we don't have any plans for a second Player's Guide, Eric, but with over a hundred pages of Nintendo Power every two months, including reviews of the latest, greatest new games, you should have plenty of tips to keep you going."
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"How do you find out all those tips for Super Mario Bros.? Do you get them from other members, or do you get them from yourselves? - Eric Shaw, Mansfield, TX
Our game tips come from a number of sources. Game playing experts in the US and Japan are hard at work thinking up new hints and strategies for Nintendo games. We also like to hear about new game tips from our readers. Of course, there's also How to Win at Super Mario Bros., which you can purchase for $4.95 by calling us at 1-800-422-2602."
One of the first examples of NP plugging their products in a letter response.
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"I was wondering who created Mario. All I really know about him is that he gets a lot of exercise. Not too many people get to fight off Koopas with their brother, or referee fights making fair calls on Little Mac. And after all that work, he finds time to play a round of Golf. Now that's amazing!
I would really like to meet him some day so he can tell me how he does it all and finds time for relaxing. - Jason Noggle, Saginaw, MI
Mario is a product of the active imagination of "Dr." Miyamoto, who, at our parent company in Japan, has had a hand in creating Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and other Nintendo classics. When creating the characters, "Dr." Miyamoto often asks us here at the Redmond, Washington office for appropriate character names. And, when Donkey Kong (Mario's first game) was being designed, our landlord at the time bore a striking resemblance to the character. The landlord's name was Mario.
Check your Insider's Calendar and you'll see that Mario's birthday is October 11."
That's actually an interesting story. I wonder if it's true.
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"Hi! My brothers, my boyfriend, and I would like to thank you for creating Ice Hockey. The living room in our house has never been so crowded. What you are about to read is the "Honest to God" truth on what we went through to get that game.
We were watching the Stanley Cup play-offs on television and we saw a commercial for the game (The Challenge is Ice Hockey from Nintendo!), and we had to have it! We hopped in the car and drove all across our state searching for that game. No such luck, so we picked up the phone and called everywhere we could think of. We finally found it in a toy store in CHICAGO!!
We flew to Chicago to get it. When we got there they had the Game Pak, but they were out of the Control Decks. We checked the entire area and could not find one anywhere. So, we headed home and were planning on going to the Moon if we had to , to get this machine. About three days went by and still no luck in locating a NES. I called my boyfriend, who plays for the Junior League in Canada, and had him look for it there. He called us back within twenty minutes and told us he had a NES and he would ship it out that day. We didn't want to take the chance of losing it in the mail, so we flew to Calgary and picked it up. We took it to our hotel and hooked up the game and we played Ice Hockey for hours on end and we even got thrown out of the hotel because we were too loud! Who cares! We have our System and our game and we could not be happier. Our NES and Ice Hockey Game Pak ended up costing $2,249.82, but it was well worth it!
Thanks again. We are all waiting impatiently for BLADES OF STEEL! - Sign us...The Happy Hockey Club!!
You certainly went to great lengths to find that game! Another way to find a store that carries Nintendo products is to call our Consumer Service Dept. at 1-800-422-2602. We'd be happy to help you."
Wow. If that isn't BS, I don't know what is.
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"Here's how to solve adventure games. Adventure games, like The Legend of Zelda and Rygar are really fun to play, but only very good adventurers will be able to easily solve them. Here are some tips that may make adventure games a little bit easier for you.
1) Make a map. Although this may seem to be a time consuming process, making a map will save you lots fo trouble in the long run. You can't try to remember everything, so jot down the important facts on a small pad or sheet of paper. Maybe you can even use a tape recorder to save time. That way you won't forget.
2) Have patience! If you get into a spot that you can't get out of, don't lose your temper! Leave the NES on, turn the TV off, and get up. Get a cold drink and something quick to eat. Try to relax for about five minutes, then play again with a clear head. Keep cool because, you can't play as well when you're aggravated.
3) Play often. If you haven't played a game for a long time, you may lose your train of thought. You forget the important facts. Either write these down or keep in practice.
4) Don't give up! Even though the predicament you're in may seem impossible to get out of, there has to be a way out. Don't be afraid to try different things. Sometimes the most obvious way is the right way.
5) Take advantage of secrets. Sometimes doing things that may seem strange can help your game. It may seem like you are wasting your time, but you might be on the right track. Try everything. It'll pay off in the end. - Kevin Vosburgh and Mike Boniface, Gloversville, NY
Thanks for the tips guys. We might also add that Nintendo Power and the Nintendo Game Play Counselor's Hotline at 1-206-885-7529 are also great sources for help on playing NES games."
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