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David (Dadmin) B. is a writer with a passion for retro gaming, Christianity, disaster preparedness, America’s military and law enforcement, and the occasional dose of slapstick absurdity masquerading as satire. He enjoys digging into forgotten stories, preserving various elements of history, and creating content that is informative, entertaining, and full of personality.

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Nintendo Power Hotline history collage with Howard Phillips, actual hotline counselor photos, Zelda II imagery, a corded telephone and historic 206-885-7529 number

The Complete History of the Nintendo Power Hotline: Game Counselors, Secret Maps, and the Call That Saved Your Game

Before walkthroughs were a click away, Nintendo had people you could call. Meet the game counselors, explore their secret maps, and follow the hotline from its NES beginnings to its last recorded tips—with a small memory of my dad, Dark Link and a call around 1989–1990.

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