Official Nintendo Magazine – February 2013 – Issue 91

LEGO City Undercover | Nintendo Wii U | Nintendo 3DS | Pikmin 3 | Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Original UK edition of The Official Nintendo Magazine, Issue 91, February 2013, published by Future Publishing.

This issue features a major eight-page special on LEGO City Undercover, alongside extensive Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS coverage, game previews, reviews, retrospective features and the Official Nintendo Magazine Awards 2012.

An interesting collectible from the early Wii U era, documenting Nintendo's games, hardware and gaming culture shortly after the console's launch.

Front Cover – LEGO City Undercover

The striking front cover is dominated by colourful promotional artwork from LEGO City Undercover, the open-world action-adventure game developed by TT Fusion for Nintendo Wii U.

The main character, Chase McCain, appears prominently in LEGO minifigure form, wearing his blue police uniform and holding police equipment.

Behind him is a detailed LEGO city environment featuring buildings, vehicles, police officers, criminals and an action-packed urban chase scene.

A police vehicle appears towards the lower-left corner, while additional LEGO characters and city scenery surround the central figure.

The cover features the large headline:

"LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER"

Accompanied by:

"HUGE 8-PAGE FEATURE!"

The magazine promotes an extensive look at the upcoming game, including its open-world setting, vehicles, exploration and LEGO-themed gameplay.

Additional cover highlights include:

• ONM Awards 2012: Celebrating the magazine's favourite Nintendo games of the previous year.

• ZombiU: Survival advice for Ubisoft's Wii U horror game.

• Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS: Reviews, previews and gaming features.

The distinctive blue Nintendo masthead, detailed LEGO artwork and large white lettering make this a particularly recognisable early-2013 Nintendo magazine cover.

Main Features and Articles

LEGO City Undercover – Page 38

Block Busters – Eight-Page Feature

One of the magazine's main attractions is its substantial eight-page feature dedicated to LEGO City Undercover.

The article explores the game's open-world LEGO city, vehicle-based exploration and the freedom offered to players.

The photographed contents page features a large screenshot of a red LEGO vehicle driven by a LEGO character, demonstrating the game's colourful, block-built environments.

The accompanying editorial explains how LEGO games had developed over the previous decade and why LEGO City Undercover represented an ambitious new direction for the franchise.

Particularly appealing to collectors interested in LEGO video games, Nintendo Wii U exclusives and the history of the LEGO City series.

ONM Awards 2012 – Page 101

A retrospective celebrating the best Nintendo games of 2012.

The feature looks back at notable releases from the previous year, recognising the magazine's favourite titles and achievements in Nintendo gaming.

20 Greatest Second Chances – Page 66

An editorial feature exploring video games that received sequels, remakes or opportunities for reinvention.

The accompanying contents artwork includes a scene from The Legend of Zelda, highlighting Nintendo's long-running gaming franchises.

Pikmin 3 – Page 48

A preview of Nintendo's colourful strategy adventure for Wii U.

The photographed contents page features Pikmin characters exploring a natural environment with moss, plants and small creatures.

The preview discusses the return of Captain Olimar's universe and Nintendo's plans for the new game.

Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Previews

The contents pages confirm coverage of:

• Pikmin 3 – Page 48: Nintendo's strategy adventure featuring the Pikmin.

• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate – Page 52: Gothic action-adventure for Nintendo 3DS.

• Game & Wario – Page 54: A collection of Wii U mini-games.

• Rayman Legends – Page 55: Ubisoft's colourful platforming adventure.

• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate – Page 56: Capcom's action role-playing game.

• The Cave – Page 60: Puzzle-platform adventure.

• Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training – Page 62: Nintendo 3DS brain-training game.

• Fire Emblem: Awakening – Page 63: Tactical role-playing adventure.

These previews provide a contemporary look at Nintendo's software line-up during the first months of 2013.

Game Reviews

The photographed contents pages list reviews of the following titles:

• Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge – Page 74

• LEGO Lord of the Rings 3DS – Page 78

• Epic Mickey: The Power of 2 – Page 80

• Rise of the Guardians – Page 81

• Rabbids Land – Page 82

• LEGO Lord of the Rings Wii – Page 84

• The Denpa Men – Page 85

• Scribblenauts Unlimited – Page 86

• Crimson Shroud – Page 88

• Hydroventure: Spin Cycle – Page 91

• Just Dance 4 – Page 92

• Transformers Prime – Page 93

• 007 Legends – Page 94

• SiNG Party – Page 96

The issue also includes a review roundup featuring Aer Porter, Funky Barn, Family Party and other releases.

Additional Nintendo Features

The Big Story – Page 8

Editorial coverage reflecting on the November 2012 Wii U launch and its reception in the UK.

Mouthpiece – Page 10

A feature discussing the point-and-click adventure genre and the development of The Cave.

World of Nintendo – Page 12

Nintendo-related news, gaming developments and chart information.

Next Month – Page 14

A preview of upcoming content from the magazine.

Rewind – Page 114

A retrospective revisiting the Castlevania series.

Survive a Zombie Apocalypse – Page 118

A ZombiU survival guide offering advice on surviving the game's dangerous London environments.

Be the Best Ninja/Assassin/Man-Dressed-As-Bat You Can Be – Page 120

Gaming advice relating to Batman, Ninja Gaiden and Assassin's Creed.

The Best of Wii/Wii U FAQ – Page 122

Recommended games and answers to questions about Nintendo's home consoles.

The Best of 3DS – Page 124

A guide to recommended Nintendo handheld games.

To-Do List – Page 130

Nintendo-themed activities and challenges.

Artwork and Collectability

The photographed interior pages include colourful promotional illustrations, screenshots and editorial graphics featuring several Nintendo franchises.

Highlights include:

• LEGO City Undercover vehicle and character artwork.

• Pikmin 3 creatures and environments.

• Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge action artwork.

• ZombiU horror-themed imagery.

• The Legend of Zelda artwork.

• Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS game previews.

This magazine is particularly appealing as a contemporary record of the early Nintendo Wii U period, when LEGO City Undercover, Pikmin 3 and other major releases were being promoted.

It is suitable for collectors of Nintendo publications, LEGO gaming memorabilia, Wii U history and retro gaming magazines.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned magazine in good overall condition, with visible signs of age, storage and handling.

Based on the supplied photographs:

• Front cover: The LEGO City Undercover artwork remains colourful, vibrant and clearly readable.

• Cover surface: Light surface rubbing, small marks and minor handling wear are visible.

• Spine: Some rubbing and wear along the binding edge, with a few small creases.

• Corners: Light corner wear, including slight bending and rubbing around the lower corners.

• Edges: Minor scuffing and handling wear along the cover edges.

• Interior pages: The photographed contents pages remain clean-looking, colourful and readable, with some gentle page curvature and handling wear.

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

• Discolouration: No significant yellowing or heavy staining is apparent in the supplied photographs.

• Writing: No obvious handwritten notes or markings are visible in the photographed sections.

No major tears are apparent in the supplied photographs.

The magazine is not new or mint condition. Minor additional imperfections may be present due to its age and previous ownership.

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, inserts or other additional 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