Manly tears will be shed.

The news about Nintendo Power shutting down only surfaced a few days ago, but rapper Mega Ran has already released a heartfelt tribute to the fallen magazine.

Was your time with NP anything like his?

[destructoid]

Classic game magazine Nintendo Power is calling it quits. That's the official word from the senior editor and Ars Technica, so break out the schnapps and toast to olden days of Zelda maps and Super Metroid secrets. The magazine has been around since 1988.

Rest In Peace, Nintendo Power. If only you had an extra life.

[joystiq]

Artist Chris Lange created a set of 9 classic Punch-Out! character collages using nothing but scraps of old Nintendo Power magazines.

The fight card includes Glass Joe, Don Flamenco, Bald Bull, Piston Honda, Great Tiger, Macho Man, King Hippo, Soda Popinski, and Mac (with Trainer).

[ianbrooks.]