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Nintendo Power V41 is the October 1992 issue of Nintendo Power magazine. It featured Super Mario Kart on its cover. The contents of the issue are as follows.
NES[]
Adventure Island III[]
The first NES game featured in the magazine is Adventure Island 3. It is a 6-page article that includes information on items, weapons and enemies and also provides maps for Stages 1 and 2 with previews of Stages 3–8.
Power Blade 2[]
The next featured game is Power Blade 2. The 6-page article contains details on the different suits required for each level and also has maps for Stages 1–4.
Spider-Man[]
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is the next NES game featured. The article gives maps for Stages 1–3 and has a preview of Stages 4–6.
Classified Information[]
The Classified Information section reveals codes and hidden secrets in certain games. Games featured in this section include:
| Game | Secrets |
|---|---|
| Tiny Toon Adventures (NES) | Plucky's plunge, Duck Vader update |
| American Gladiators (NES) | 10-4 password |
| Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (NES) | Force code |
| Kirby's Dream Land (GB) | Configuration mode, Extra game |
| Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES) | Stand and deliver, Two-fisted fire, Double spin |
| Super Smash T.V. (SNES) | Secret rooms |
| Joe & Mac (SNES) | Come and go |
| Thunder Spirits (SNES) | New configuration |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past comic[]
This is part 10 of a 12 part comic featuring The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Chapter Ten: To Turtle Rock...And Zelda![]
After discovering the map of the Dark World, Link heads to Turtle Rock in hopes of finding Princess Zelda.
Game Boy[]
Bionic Commando[]
The first Game Boy article takes a look at Bionic Commando. It gives brief descriptions on weapons and tools, has a Satellite Map, and provides maps for many of the levels.
Tom & Jerry[]
The next article reviews Tom & Jerry. It has maps for Levels 1-4 and includes information on collecting items.
Double Dragon 3[]
The next Game Boy article reviews Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game. It lists the characters' moves and has maps for Missions 1-5.
Super Mario Adventures comic[]
This is part 10 of a 12 part comic featuring Mario and Luigi.
Episode 10[]
Mario and Luigi manage to trick the Boos so they can make their escape.
Counselor's Corner[]
Counselor's Corner is a feature in which the writers of the magazine would respond to game-related questions in the hope of getting the player out of a tough spot in various games. The games featured in this issue are Super Castlevania IV (SNES), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES), The Battle of Olympus (NES), and Kirby's Dream Land (GB).
Super NES[]
Super Play Action Football[]
The first featured Super NES game is Super Play Action Football. The article gives information on the different modes and a few strategies.
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare[]
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare is the next game featured. The article provides maps for many of the levels.
Super Mario Kart[]
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Title screen from Super Mario Kart
The next SNES game is the cover story, Super Mario Kart. The 9-page article provides information on the characters, items, format of the game, and a few tips. It also has maps for each of the tracks.
Out of This World[]
The next featured game is Out of This World. This is a 6-page article that provides maps for Stages 1–6 and gives details about different areas within those Stages.
Nester's Adventures[]
As in previous issues, a Nester's Adventures comic is featured here. This one puts Nester in a Prince of Persia setting.
Now Playing[]
This article lists new game releases and ratings for those games. It also has a very brief overview of a few of them. Some of the top-rated games here include (in alphabetical order):
- NES:
- Game Boy:
- Super NES:
Top 20[]
The "Top 20" section of the magazine lists the top 20 NES, Game Boy, and Super NES games as ranked by the readers. The following are the first 5 for each game system from this issue.
- NES
- Super NES
- Game Boy
Pak Watch[]
The Pak Watch section showcased games that were scheduled for release. It gave the reader a quick glance at future games. Some of the games seen in this section include Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball and The Incredible Crash Dummies.
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