Nintendo Fun Club News was the predecessor to Nintendo Power. Much of the type of content found in Nintendo Power started in Nintendo Fun Club News which was only available to subscribers (though subscriptions were free at the time for NES owners). Initially, Nintendo Fun Club News I believe was only published quarterly. The Fall 1987 issue includes:
- Prez Sez – A look at what is in this issue and some of the changes in this, the third issue of Nintendo Fun Club News.
- Metroid Feature Review – This issue is full of reviews and previews of iconic Nintendo games starting with this review of Metroid.
- Kid Icarus Feature Review – The other review in this issue is for another iconic Nintendo game, Kid Icarus.
- Get Ganon – A 1-800 number to call if you have beaten Ganon twice. I think this was some sort of contest but it is kind of vague.
- Pro’s Corner – Hints for The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Super Mario Bros., and more.
- Members’ Tips – Reader submitted tips for Super Mario Bros., 10-Yard Fight, and Kung Fu.
- Punch-Out! Sneak Peek – A preview of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!…which would later be renamed to just Punch-Out!
- Rad Racer Sneak Peek – A classic and simple but fun racer for the NES.
- The Legend of Zelda Maps, Tips, Tactics – A strategy guide for Zelda.
- Pro-Am Racing Sneak Peek – A preview of R.C. Pro-Am, probably my favorite racing game on the NES.
- The Adventure of Link Sneak Peek – A preview of the second game in the Zelda series.
- Scores of Fun – Reader submitted high scores for various games. You had to submit the provided form as well as a picture of the TV with your score if you wanted to submit your own.
- MailBag – Letters from readers asking for tips, subscription info, and providing suggestions for future issues.
- Local Club Update – Information for starting your own local Nintendo Fun Club, including a kit that could be ordered.
- Game Counselor Profiles – A brief look at Nintendo’s game counselors.
- Video Ho-Ho-Ho – Who is in Mario’s doghouse? I’ll leave it to you to find the answer…
- Stuff ‘N Things – Order T-shirts, sweatshirts, a Super Mario Bros. Strategy Guide, official scorepads, and other items straight from Nintendo Fun Club.
- NES Advantage – A look at the NES Advantage which is a large console style joystick. It also had turbo and slow motion features.
- Activities – A word search, video game character costume contest and a call for game reviewers.
…and more!
