Following last year's successful campaign, our friends at NF magazine - which was originally called Nintendo Force - have launched a new Kickstarter to offer both returning subscribers and new readers the chance to keep the spiritual successor to Nintendo Power magazine going for yet another year.
Here's a bit of background info on the project from NF Magazine:
Back in December of 2012, Nintendo Power Magazine shipped its final issue. That got a lot of long-time Nintendo fans upset, as NP had been the one consistent and reliable print magazine covering Nintendo video games ever since the '80s. Some of us had been subscribers for over two decades, and there were still tens of thousands of active subscribers getting new issues delivered in the mail up until that final issue.
Well, we didn't want to see that legacy die. So we assembled a dream team of the most well known Nintendo journalists from around the world and launched a new magazine two years ago – the first issue went on sale on January 11, 2013, exactly one month after Nintendo Power ended.
NF Magazine is not Nintendo Power. But we're carrying its torch forward into the future by paying homage to the best parts of NP's past while forging a new identity with an all-new team. So join the Force! Subscribe to NF Magazine by pledging to this Kickstarter, and get Nintendo magazines coming to your mailbox, your email inbox or directly to your digital reading device of choice.
There are lots of different pledging options ranging from $10 to $150. Will the force be with you this year?
[source kickstarter.com]
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I just backed the project last night. Their magazines are great!
first i've heard of it- just backed them- would have done it right when they started
I stopped getting this magazine after my first subscription ran out because it was to much trouble for me to subscribe and each issue took so long to come out that I forgot I even subscribed.
Giving it the 2 issues trial. Been stung befoer with that ReadRetro mag, haven't received an issue since August and supported their kickstarter in November, have got nothing from them since. They did tell me there was problems with the printing company they use but it's been a long time now.
Friend of mine is a self employed graphic designer, does many magazines for companies himself and works in a printing place part time, told him about ReadRetro and he thinks it's turned into a bit of a scam at this stage.
@readyletsgo I've subscribed to both Retro and Nintendo Force since day 1. I let my Retro subscription run out, but Nintendo Force is leagues above. Issues are slow to come since they're only bi-monthly, but each one is well worth the wait. It could almost pass for Nintendo Power. I highly doubt I'd ever stop subscribing, even if just for the nostalgic factor.
I haven't heard of this before! I miss Nintendo Power a lot, and even though this isn't seeking to replace it, it'll be nice to have a print Nintendo magazine again. imI took a peek at their YouTube channel and they appear to be on the level and passionate fans. I will be supporting.
@jkirchgessner07 cool, I like what I've heard already.
Retro is bi-monthly too but it feels like they just have given up after winning the second kickstarter.
Wait a minute, why are they asking for money when we are paying for the subscription? Now we got to pay if we want to see them exist too? I don't get it.
Are there any examples of this magazines content? Like a free taster page you can read or something?
@retro_player_22 You're only making one payment. Currently this Kickstarter campaign is the only place you can buy a subscription for their year 3 issues. If the campaign doesn't raise $55,000, everyone gets refunded.
looks good
@retro_player_22 Basically the Kickstarter is the subscription campaign for the year. If not enough people subscribe then it financially does not make since to produce the magazine.
This is the first I've heard of this and if I can free up enough funds, I will probably subscribe. I prefer the print, but I will take a digital subscription if that is all I can manage this month.
First I heard of this too, thanks to you, I backed them up as well!
That picture is fake. Luigi doesn't appear angry
Really hope that the UK gets another Nintendo exclusive magazine because I'm quite disappointed by GamesMaster
first project I ever subscribed to. $25 for a year of issues seems like a good deal.
@agqwestern I agree, I have received the last two issues and an going to cancel it now.
Already backed, loving Nintendo Force
Worth every penny.
@agqwestern @zool I couldn't agree more. Fortunately, I only had to suffer through two issues before my sub ran out, but now the only gaming magazine I even bother to read is Retro Gamer. The death of ONM, and NGamer before it, has been nothing but a bad thing, in my book.
I understand that print media is less commercially viable and all; but it's not like circulation for either mag was incredibly low, they were certainly making Future money.
@tudsworth I think it was Nintendo that withdrew the franchise from Future.
@tudsworth I loved ONM from my first issue, it's just such a shame that there's nothing we can do about it apart from create one ourselves (which would be hugely costly).
I love Nintendo Life, but it just really isn't the same as having a physical printed magazine delivered to your door which you can keep and refer to at any time with ease ( as I have)
I miss Nintendo Power so much! I loved the heck out of that magazine. I tried subcribing to NF magazine last year but it seemed like a difficult process and I never ended up subscribing.
Hmm. I really want a copy of the Leading Ladies issue... but I can't find it -anywhere. ; - ;
Why was it renamed from Nintendo Force to "NF Magazine"?
@Pixel-Perfect Here ya go!
http://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/product/issue-11-leading-ladies-septemberoctober-2014/
@Goginho The picture is real. I guarantee it!
@Thormeister Thanks!
I miss Nintendo Power. Didn't they say they were going to try and go digital? Now I only sub to Gameinformer.
Subscriber since the launch of issue #2 and second year backing via Kickstarter! . I pledged $40 for Year 3 - Print/Digital PDF via email/Digital Unlocked Access of Android/iOS/etc devices. I love this magazine! Haha.
I think I'll back this one. Never knew this existed. If I had, I would have backed it from the start.
$25 for a years worth seems decent to me.
@Thormeister But Luigi ain't doin' his famous Death Stare though
This is true! I'll have to include that next time!
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