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Power Time Podcast - A Nintendo Retrospective Tom Tate
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The Power Time Podcast is a chronological journey through the history of Nintendo, one issue of Nintendo Power magazine at a time. Join host Tom Tate, as he explores the consoles, games, events, and memories that were documented in the iconic magazine between 1988 and 2012. Each episode corresponds to a single issue. This podcast is not affiliated with Nintendo in any official capacity.
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Super Castlevania IV - Nintendo Power 32 (Jan 1992)
Simon swings back into action in Super Castlevania IV, as featured in Volume 33 of Nintendo Power Magazine. Also featured is Mega Man 4, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and more.
Featured Music
The intro/outro music in this episode is by Azure Flux, and used with permission. 🙂
Lame Genie - Super Castlevania IV (Simon's Theme) (Bandcamp)
MET - Mega Man 4 GP (Bandcamp)
Read this Nintendo Power issue...
The great community over at RetroMags is preserving Nintendo Power, along with countless other publications from our past. You can sign up for an account and read this issue of Nintendo Power.
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Metroid II - Nintendo Power 31 (Dec 1991)
Episode Notes
Get ready to save the galaxy as we explore Volume 31 of Nintendo Power, featuring Metroid II: Return of Samus.
Featured Music
The intro/outro music in this episode is by Azure Flux, and used with permission. 🙂
Kid Overdrive - Surface of SR388 (Bandcamp)
Entertainment System - SR388 (Amazon)
Playing with Power - Level 1 & 6 (Bandcamp)
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Bonus - Live at Tattooed Mom's (2019)
Episode Notes
Bonus - Live at Tattooed Mom's (2019)
As I mentioned last episode, here's a quick bonus recording!
In the summer of 2019 (remember those days?) I recorded an episode of Power Time in front of a live audience at Tattooed Mom's in Philadelphia. TMom's was one of my favorite drinking establishments in the city back in my younger days. It was a blast to take my love for Nintendo Power to the fine folks that showed up that day.
Before the live recording, I also share a few words about the future of Power Time. Enjoy! -
Final Fantasy II - Nintendo Power Volume 30 (November 1991)
After a long hiatus, we're time traveling 30 years into the past to revisit the November 1991 issue of Nintendo Power, featuring Final Fantasy II!
The intro/outro music in this episode is by Azure Flux, and used with permission. 🙂
As always, you can find me on Twitter - @yoPowerTime. -
Star Trek - Nintendo Power Volume 29 (October 1991)
Let us continue our journey through 1991 with Volume 29 of Nintendo Power magazine, featuring the NES title Star Trek on the cover!
Top 10 Games (as ranked in the NES 30)...
Super Mario Bros. 3
TMNT II: The Arcade Game
Battletoads
Final Fantasy
Mega Man III
The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants
Dragon Warrior II
Crystalis
Tetris
Bases Loaded
Top 10 Gameboy Games...
Super Mario Land
TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan
Dr. Mario
Final Fantasy Legend
F-1 Race
Tetris
WWF Superstars
Mega Man in Dr. Wily's Revenge
Castlevania: The Adventure
NBA Challenge
Songs featured in this episode...
The intro/outro music in this episode is by Azure Flux, and used with permission. 🙂
Also featured (please support these amazing artists...)
8-Bit Stereo (WiiGuy) - Star Trek (YouTube)
On Being Human - F-Zero Medley (Bandcamp)
Playing with Power - F-Zero Medley (Bandcamp)
Mega Ran and K-Murdock - Galaxies (Bandcamp | Twitter | Facebook | Twitch)
Articles/Links referenced in this episode...
Just Games Retro - Star Trek (NES) Review (Link)
In our next adventure...
Final Fantasy II!
Read this Nintendo Power issue...
The great community over at RetroMags is preserving Nintendo Power, along with countless other publications from our past. You can sign up for an account and read Nintendo Power Issue 29.
Support Power Time!
If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app.
🐦 Follow on Twitter: @yoPowerTime🎮 Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/yoPowerTime📺 Subscribe on YouTube: Power Time on Youtube📨 Send me feedback: Contact Form💕 Leave a review: Power Time on Apple Podcasts -
Super Mario World - Nintendo Power Volume 28 (September 1991)
After a long extended podcasting hiatus, let's ring in 2019 with a super look at the Super Nintendo's debut title, Super Mario World, and the rest of Volume 28 of Nintendo Power magazine! Special thanks for Run Jump Stomp, New Game Plus, and David Oxford for contributing.
Top 10 Games (as ranked in the NES 30)...
Super Mario Bros. 3
TMNT II: The Arcade Game
Mega Man III
Crystalis
Final Fantasy
The Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants
Dragon Warrior II
Tetris
StarTropics
Dr. Mario
Top 10 Gameboy Games...
Super Mario Land
TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan
Dr. Mario
F-1 Race
Final Fantasy Legend
Tetris
Operation C
WWF Superstars
Mega Man in Dr. Wily's Revenge
The Hunt For Red October
Songs featured in this episode...
The intro/outro music in this episode is by Azure Flux, and used with permission. 🙂
Also featured (please support these amazing artists...)
Extra Lives
Super Guitar Bros.
Altered Beasts
Articles/Links referenced in this episode...
Super Nintendo Classic RetrospectiveRecovering Nintendo's Lost SimCity for the NES
In our next adventure...
Star Trek: The Game!
Read this Nintendo Power issue...
The great community over at RetroMags is preserving Nintendo Power, along with countless other publications from our past. You can sign up for an account and read Nintendo Power Issue 28.
Support Power Time!
If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app.
🐦 Follow on Twitter: @yoPowerTime🎮 Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/yoPowerTime📺 Subscribe on YouTube: Power Time on Youtube📨 Send me feedback: Contact Form💕 Leave a review: Power Time on Apple Podcasts
Customer Reviews
Your back!
Hey Tom, I’ve been a listener for years and had given up hope that you’d be back. As a husband and father myself I understand how hectic life can get and wouldn’t have blamed you for not returning. But here you are! Thank you for starting up again. I’ve had many countless hours at work doing menial tasks and listing to Power Time has been one of my favorite go-to’s. But I had listened to all of the earlier casts several times each (on Spotify) so I am glad for new content. Personally, I’m most excited for the N64 era episodes, but, as an 80’s baby, still very much enjoying the NES and SNES content. Take care!
First timer but this is 😊 great
I don’t know if Nintendo power mag did an issue with super Mario world 2 yoshis island if they did pls do an episode on it. It is my favorite game because it inspires all of the new Mario games (yes including the 3D platformers) and the art is (although little kiddish.) is very unique and amazing. Pls pls pls do one also this is one of the best podcasts about retro games. Btw my mom and dad got me a SNES for Christmas 2021 yes that late… 😅😅. Please please please please please please please do another episode soon I’m die ing here and literally can’t stand to wait!!!!!
Mario pronunciation forgiven!)🍄
You must be from Chicago or in the greater Midwest. I guess that guy below has never interacted with a midwesterner.👎
Anyway, cheers to you and what you’re doing my friend. This is exactly what I’ve needed to compliment my going back in time to revisit Nintendo from the NES through the Wii. This has proven to be limitlessly invaluable because of what happened with Archive.org, and most certainly to ease the getting through these tough times caused by the pandemic.😷
Much love, be safe, thanks again and good luck on the rest of your mission!)🍀