We’re thrilled to announce that the Power-Up Games Discord server just crossed 5,000 members! What started as a small chat room for our most loyal customers has grown into one of the most active Nintendo fan communities online.
How We Got Here
We launched the Discord in early 2023 with about 50 members — mostly regulars from our Portland store. The server grew organically through word of mouth, fueled by genuine community events rather than marketing pushes. Weekly game nights, monthly tournaments, and our popular #retro-finds channel (where members share their thrift store and garage sale pickups) kept people coming back.
What Makes It Special
Our community is remarkably welcoming and positive. We credit this to a few things: active moderation that focuses on fostering good conversations rather than just policing bad ones, dedicated channels for every Nintendo franchise, and regular engagement from our store staff who are genuinely part of the community (not just there to promote products).
Some highlights from the past year:
- Over 200 multiplayer sessions organized through the server
- A community-run Pokemon tournament with 64 entrants
- Our charity stream marathon that raised $2,800 for Child’s Play
- Countless friendships formed between members who’ve never met in person
Thank you to every single member. You’re what makes this community special. Here’s to the next 5,000!
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