Power Time Podcast - A Nintendo Retrospective

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.

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. Support Power Time! If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to please share it with a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to the show.

02-01
01:00:49

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) Support Power Time! If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to please share it with a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to the show.

12-23
56:28

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!

11-22
52:54

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.

11-07
59:15

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

02-28
57:00

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. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-150" src="http://powertimepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/supermarioworld.png" alt="Nintendo Power Issue 28 Super Mario World" width="473" height="629" /> 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

01-31
01:05:46

Robin Hood – Nintendo Power Volume 26 (July 1991)

Does the hottest summer film of 1991 translate into the hottest NES game? We’ll find out in this episode of Power Time, featuring Volume 26… Read MoreRobin Hood – Nintendo Power Volume 26 (July 1991) The post Robin Hood – Nintendo Power Volume 26 (July 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

01-11
45:59

Q&A with Chris Johnston – SNES DLC

Back with a quick interview featuring one of my favorite podcast hosts, Chris Johnston of the Player One Podcast. Had a blast talking with Chris… Read MoreQ&A with Chris Johnston – SNES DLC The post Q&A with Chris Johnston – SNES DLC appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

12-28
26:19

Battletoads – Nintendo Power Volume 25 (June 1991)

Battle your way through one of the most challenging NES titles to grace the system. Let’s dig into the history and memories of the June… Read MoreBattletoads – Nintendo Power Volume 25 (June 1991) The post Battletoads – Nintendo Power Volume 25 (June 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

12-22
59:56

The Game Awards, Patreon, and a Holiday Podcast Update

Quick podcast update on the next episode, Patreon and The Game Awards! Intro/outro music in this episode is by Azure Flux, and used with permission.… Read MoreThe Game Awards, Patreon, and a Holiday Podcast Update The post The Game Awards, Patreon, and a Holiday Podcast Update appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

12-08
08:38

Vice: Project Doom – Nintendo Power Volume 24 (May 1991)

You want action? You want adventure? You want futuristic intergalactic narcotics division espionage mystery action and adventure? You got it with Volume 24 of Nintendo… Read MoreVice: Project Doom – Nintendo Power Volume 24 (May 1991) The post Vice: Project Doom – Nintendo Power Volume 24 (May 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

12-01
45:57

[BONUS] Super Mario Odyssey SPOILERCAST via Switch Craft

Happy United States Thanksgiving! I am super thankful for you– the incredible listener that keeps me podcasting. I’m also thankful for Nintendo and my favorite… Read More[BONUS] Super Mario Odyssey SPOILERCAST via Switch Craft The post [BONUS] Super Mario Odyssey SPOILERCAST via Switch Craft appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

11-23
01:00:28

Power Blade – Nintendo Power Volume 23 (Apr 1991)

Those pesky sentient mega computers are always trying to take over the world! In this episode of Power Time, we dive into the April 1991… Read MorePower Blade – Nintendo Power Volume 23 (Apr 1991) The post Power Blade – Nintendo Power Volume 23 (Apr 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

11-14
57:26

Q&A with Tony Ponce – Power Blade DLC

So, I’m releasing the Power Blade DLC before the proper episode! Too many conflicts this week to finalize, but should be good to go early… Read MoreQ&A with Tony Ponce – Power Blade DLC The post Q&A with Tony Ponce – Power Blade DLC appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

11-10
33:29

Metal Storm – Nintendo Power Volume 22 (Mar 1991)

Gravity-defying mega mech action? I’ll take it. In this episode of Power Time, we explore the March 1991 issue of Nintendo Power which features IREM’s Metal… Read MoreMetal Storm – Nintendo Power Volume 22 (Mar 1991) The post Metal Storm – Nintendo Power Volume 22 (Mar 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

11-02
47:31

Q&A with David Oxford – StarTropics DLC

David Oxford, our guest commentator on the StarTropics episode of Power Time, is an accomplished video game and popular culture journalist. David contributes for a… Read MoreQ&A with David Oxford – StarTropics DLC The post Q&A with David Oxford – StarTropics DLC appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

10-31
17:30

StarTropics – Nintendo Power Volume 21 (Feb 1991)

How do you fight the wintry February doldrums? With a tropical adventure on C-Island of course! In this episode of Power Time, we accompany Mike… Read MoreStarTropics – Nintendo Power Volume 21 (Feb 1991) The post StarTropics – Nintendo Power Volume 21 (Feb 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

10-27
01:10:33

Q&A with Salvatore Pane – Mega Man 3 DLC

Salvatore Pane, our guest expert on the last episode of Power Time, is an accomplished writer, novelist, professor, and video game collector. Salvatore was born… Read MoreQ&A with Salvatore Pane – Mega Man 3 DLC The post Q&A with Salvatore Pane – Mega Man 3 DLC appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

10-24
27:39

Mega Man 3 – Nintendo Power Volume 20 (Jan 1991)

Welcome to Season 2 of Power Time! This season, we’re tackling all 12 issues from 1991, a landmark year for Nintendo, which saw the release… Read MoreMega Man 3 – Nintendo Power Volume 20 (Jan 1991) The post Mega Man 3 – Nintendo Power Volume 20 (Jan 1991) appeared first on Nintendo Power Time Podcast.

10-20
01:23:46

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