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Issue #57: The Path to the Past – January/February 2022
🕑 Added 2021-12-20 20:45:09 +0000 UTCThe well-oiled machine that keeps cranking out new Nintendo games has run on a few different kinds of fuel over the decades, but as we enter the year 2022 it's safe to say that pure nostalgia is its preferred source of power! With so much Nintendo history now in the books (and the magazines) and so many happy memories living in the minds of multiple generations of players, it's totally understandable why just about every new product the company puts out does its best to tap into that appreciation of the past and get as many of those players as possible to want to relive those most memorable moments.
No recent game hits that nail so squarely on its head, though, as January's upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus! And that's because it taps into the past two times over. First, it's setting its adventure in the Sinnoh region, instantly drawing in the attention of anyone who first played Pokémon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum on the DS over a decade ago. (Or Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl just a few weeks ago!) But more than just revisiting a past region again, Legends: Arceus is also delving into the actual past of that region! It takes place not in the "present day" of the Pokémon world, but rather back when Sinnoh was barely settled by humans at all. Back in an age when it wasn't even called Sinnoh yet! It was called Hisui!
That two-pronged approach to presenting "the past" is so fascinating that we've made it the theme of this issue: "The Path to the Past." Our central feature will prep you for your time-travel trip to the lands of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, too!
We'll also look to the future with a robust 2022 Year in Preview that should get you excited about the whole year of new releases that lie ahead. Here's hoping 2022 will be a great year for you and all your loved ones!
Digital patrons, your emailed edition will arrive in your inbox a little later on this week. Keep your eyes peeled for that alert to come through!
Print patrons, the physical copies are in production now. As usual with this time of year, the holiday season may delay shipments by a day or two, but most subscribers should still expect to see their issues arrive in the early days of January.
And, as always, thanks for your continued support! This issue marks the official kick-off of NF's 10th year!
~ Lucas M. Thomas
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The Nintendo Force
Welcome to the Force, Nicolas! Only patrons who were active when this post was first published got on the mailing list for this issue, so since you came along later you'd need to order a copy of this one at NFMagazine.com. But you're all set to receive future issues as a subscriber now!
Anyone keep track of their mags? I want to use Gameye
I just started supporting NF on Patreon. Do I get this issue for free or do I have to buy it at the NF store?
Love this cover. Keep up the great work
Andrew Wolan
Wow, NF is entering it's 10th year. Seems like yesterday they took over the reins of NP. (First issue Jan-Feb 2013)
Anyone know how I can get in touch with nintendo force besides direct messaging? They're not responding to my dms
Ive really enjoyed the new issue so far!!
Oh yeah its here!
My 5yr just found my old collection of Nintendo Power and wanted to know where the next issue was... Heres to 2022 giving him that little bit of magic in his first issue of Nintendo Force!
Likewise! I'm super pumped!
Very excited to get my first issue!
