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TunaMarshmallow · Jul 29, 2008

(Note: I know the mag scans are not normally allowed. As these are from over fifteen years ago, I imagine that there is no problem. If there is, let me know. Please do not ban me.)

So, a bit earlier in the day, I was going through some of my old issues of Nintendo Power. I decided to read through the letters to the editor from the December 1991 issue. (See my scan of the cover at the bottom of this post.)

Then, I noticed something unusual and wonderful. In an otherwise-insane stream-of-consciousness rant from "Jimmy Peterford" (of Glen Cove, NY), there is a startling glimpse of the future. Behold (read carefully):

Yes, it is no lie. He did indeed predict the future. Just ignore the insanity surrounding it.

For those of you who are interested in which issue this occurred in:

British Monsoon · Jul 29, 2008

I'd hardly call it predicting the future, 'Galaxy' is a very short leap from 'World' & 'Land'

stuminus3 · Jul 29, 2008

TunaMarshmallow · Jul 29, 2008

BTW, Nintendo Power covers were amazing. I miss the 90s.

djblackice · Jul 29, 2008

Bootaaay said:
I'd hardly call it predicting the future, 'Galaxy' is a very short leap from 'World' & 'Land'

Out of curiosity, who peed in your cereal this morning? The Lucky Charms leprechaun or that dastardly rabbit from Trix?

maxax · Jul 29, 2008

an insane man said:
six 27-button controllers

GOOD LORD, how can you want that?

FunkyMunkey · Jul 29, 2008

TruthJunky said:
Oh, really? Because I was genuinely claiming that he predicted the future.

"

levious · Jul 29, 2008

TruthJunky said:
Oh, really? Because I was genuinely claiming that he predicted the future.

he did seem to foresee the virtual console concept!

needlesmcgirk · Jul 29, 2008

that's kinda awesome.

Laurentius · Jul 29, 2008

3AEPF

Wired · Jul 29, 2008

TruthJunky said:
Oh, really? Because I was genuinely claiming that he predicted the future.

Yeah, we know. That's why Bootaaay pointed out that just simply mentioning "Galaxy" wasn't in any way enough to claim that someone predicted the future. If you think about it Galaxy is not really a big leap considering the previous games. Kind of silly of you to begin with, no offense, but actually predicting the future is impossible. Go back to GameFAQs.

ggnoobIGN · Jul 29, 2008

OLD OLD OLD OLD OLD

British Monsoon · Jul 29, 2008

FunkyMunkey said:
""

Thank you :lol

djblackice said:
Out of curiosity, who peed in your cereal this morning? The Lucky Charms leprechaun or that dastardly rabbit from Trix?

I could say the same to you, sir. Good-day

Guybrush Threepwood · Jul 29, 2008

six 27-button controllers

Sequel confirmed.

Son of Godzilla · Jul 29, 2008

Fitting that only someone from 1991 could be impressed with the Wii.

MechDX · Jul 29, 2008

Kid needs to sue NIntendo.

BravoSuperStar · Jul 29, 2008

Neat story, but im pretty sure this has been posted.

dark10x · Jul 29, 2008

Well, the PC already does most of that.

TunaMarshmallow · Jul 29, 2008

Yeah, looks like I'm a bit LTTP here. It's been posted elsewhere. Oh well!

Zombie James · Jul 29, 2008

I have that issue.

Danthrax · Jul 29, 2008

:lol That's awesome. It's like he's Sam from Quantum Leap, telling us what we can look forward to!

ggnoobIGN · Jul 29, 2008

TruthJunky said:
I wish I knew where to submit it.

It is a good find....but you a few years too late. This was all over the gaming media not too long ago.

TunaMarshmallow · Jul 29, 2008

Houston3000 · Jul 29, 2008

Now, if the Wii actually displayed 27,876,992 colors at one time...

XiaNaphryz · Jul 29, 2008

maxax said:
GOOD LORD, how can you want that?

Well, we're up to 16 if you count d-pad directions as a button. 17 if you count the home buttons on 360/PS3 controllers. Just ten more buttons to go! That would make this scheme even more insane:

datruth29 · Jul 29, 2008

TruthJunky said:
Another find:

He predicts six 27-button controllers. 6x27 = 162.

162 = the number of games in a baseball season.

Baseball = Nintendo's favorite sport. (You know, they own the Mariners.)

Wow. You deserve a medal for that shit...

Goldrusher · Jul 29, 2008

djblackice said:
Out of curiosity, who peed in your cereal this morning?

:lol

Woo-Fu · Jul 29, 2008

ggnoobIGN said:
OLD OLD OLD OLD OLD

:lol :lol :lol :lol

Christine · Jul 29, 2008

Now, a boy like Jimmy has just got to be a GAFer. C'mon Jimmy, we know you're reading this - step up and take credit for your prediction.

Blablurn · Jul 29, 2008

also, 162 is the actual level of sensitivity the wii motion plus is delivering.

TunaMarshmallow · Jul 29, 2008

Yes, everyone, I'm now aware that this is old. Haha. I'm sorry!

Concept17 · Jul 29, 2008

XiaNaphryz said:
Well, we're up to 16 if you count d-pad directions as a button. 17 if you count the home buttons on 360/PS3 controllers. Just ten more buttons to go! That would make this scheme even more insane:

Oh my god...

Provider · Jul 29, 2008

This is really old... 1991 old.
No really, I saw this a couple of years ago.

Haunted · Jul 29, 2008

Jimstradamus.

Provider said:
This is really old... 1991 old.
No really, I saw this a couple of years ago.

Maybe about... 17 years ago?

gantz85 · Jul 29, 2008

Time for him to sue

RiskyChris · Jul 29, 2008

This is super old, like, old as in has already been rediscovered old. Old.

davepoobond · Jul 29, 2008

Super Mario Universe

I called it.

but what comes after Super Mario Universe?

Super Mario Atom?

Psychotext · Jul 29, 2008

Raw Power System.

CrunchinJelly · Jul 29, 2008

Provider said:
This is really old... 1991 old.
No really, I saw this a couple of years ago.

Yeah, 2 years old to be precise:

http://www.LOLstiq.com/2006/07/28/mario-galaxy-wii-details-predicted-in-91-by-modern-day-ny-nost/
http://digg.com/gaming_news/Dec_1991_Nintendo_Power_reader_predicts_Wii_Super_Mario_Galaxy
http://**********.com/?p=4090

etc etc etc etc

Classic_Gs · Jul 29, 2008

Whoa, that is pretty cool.

Threi · Jul 29, 2008

maxax said:
GOOD LORD, how can you want that?

What do you mean? Gotta have precision you know.

Azure J · Jul 29, 2008

davepoobond said:
But what comes after Super Mario Universe?

Yoshi's Star: Super Mario Universe 2

h3ro · Jul 29, 2008

davepoobond said:
but what comes after Super Mario Universe?

Mario Party XXVII

Death_Born · Jul 29, 2008

Code:

There would be a miniature band inside

Holy shit! He even knew about the Pikmins!

Code:

The game would come with 6, 27 button controllers.

27/6 = 4.5

4.5 * 2 (Wiimote and nunchuk) is 9!

There are 8 degrees of linear motion in the wiimote, plus the infrared pointer = 9

Mind blown!

Count Dookkake · Jul 29, 2008

Haunted One said:
Jimstradamus.

Not bad, but I'd have gone with NEStradamus.

JoshuaJSlone · Jul 29, 2008

Before I reached the Galaxy part I thought you were referring to

Jimmy Peterford said:
There would be a miniature band inside that knew how to play any song!

Wii Music.

Chairman85 · Jul 29, 2008

XiaNaphryz said:
Well, we're up to 16 if you count d-pad directions as a button. 17 if you count the home buttons on 360/PS3 controllers. Just ten more buttons to go! That would make this scheme even more insane:

Super Pause?

Dai Kaiju · Jul 29, 2008

XiaNaphryz said:
Well, we're up to 16 if you count d-pad directions as a button. 17 if you count the home buttons on 360/PS3 controllers. Just ten more buttons to go! That would make this scheme even more insane:

Choke pixie? I'm dying here :lol

distrbnce · Jul 29, 2008

Chairman85 said:
Super Pause?

Not as good as Double Crouch :lol :lol

Death_Born · Jul 29, 2008

distrbnce said:
Not as good as Double Crouch :lol :lol

LB = Damage Vectron-7
LB + RB = Repair Vectron-7

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