This thing, then. What is it? What does it do?
Nintendo Plus is a printed fanzine about Nintendo. The focus is on Nintendo games, Nintendo-esque games, obscure games and, generally, things of interest. Its chief purpose is to entertain the enthusiast (and anyone else who happens to wander past).
Each issue generally comprises:
a humble array of regulars (for instance, the enigmatic escapades of Mister Unsound - the gown-wearing proprietor of the Emporium of Waste, and Arcade Thing, which takes great pleasure in examining series of coin-ops);
a wide and satisfying assortment of reviews (mixing detailed, clich�-eschewing analysis with properly entertaining writing � something that seems to be missing from the games magazines of today);
a dash of features;
and a sprinkling of humorous unrelated bits (the children�s mystery �Someone has made off with Lord Basil�s jewel!� illustrated by Balloon Fight, say).
Each issue ruthlessly avoids:
news (N+ isn�t a magazine � and a magazine, for that matter, isn�t the Internet);
previews (N+ isn�t a magazine � and a magazine, for that matter, isn�t the Internet);
and scores at the end of reviews (preferring instead to let the writing voice its own conclusions).
N+ aims to be politely sophisticated, intelligent, amusing and gentlemanly (it is not interfused with beastly swearing and doesn�t speak down to its readers). At the same time, it despises pretentiousness.
It is made in Britain. Mostly.
It is inoffensive to the eye and doesn�t attempt to be flashy.
It is not snobby and appreciates games of all varieties.
It is a lesson in supererogation.
Really, though, it�s a thing a small group of people put out for amusement.
I see. Why is this website so small and simple?
Because it�s just a tiny thing for people wanting to find out information. The fanzine itself is the focus.
Well, I�m reasonably interested. Sort of. Ish. How do I go about getting a copy?
Each issue costs �2.50. Send a blank email with �I DEMAND NINTENDO PLUS� in the subject line, and I�ll then fire back an address and further details. (This method seems marginally more sensible than putting up the address for the entirety of the world to see.)
A Paypal option is forthcoming.
How long would the issue take to get to me?
It depends on whether I�ve any copies handy or whether I�ve to manufacture some more. I should let you know.
Can I contribute to N+?
You can. Although we�d prefer articles and featurettes to reviews, and we�re not particularly looking to enlist any further members of staff. Ask questions here � we are friendly.
How soon will issue three appear?
Within the next few months, certainly.
How the devil do you get rid of those meddling Yahoo! boxes?
I don�t know. Still, better than pop-ups, I suppose.