At E3, Nintendo revealed Demo Play, a ploy of sorts that the company is featuring to make experiences less frustrating for casual gamers. Essentially, players can allow the game itself to take over and skip parts that he/she finds difficult. The first title to be making use of this function will be New Super Mario Bros. Wii, although Nintendo isn’t stopping there. Japanese reports from Nikkei say that the Big N will be implementing Demo Play in DS games as well. No specific titles were mentioned, but seeing as how New Super Mario Bros. Wii will be the first representative of Demo Play, implementation of the mode in handheld games shouldn’t be expected until after the holiday season.

Official Nintendo Magazine review scores – First European Wii Sports Resort review

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Wii Sports Resort (Wii) – 94%
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Wii) – 70%
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Wii) – 60%
Overlord Dark Legend (Wii) – 65%
Klonoa (Wii) – 80%
The Munchables (Wii) – 64%
MySims Racing (Wii) – 72%
Overlord Minions (DS) – 51%
Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil (Wii) – 72%
Super Smash Bros. (Wii VC) – 84%
Space Harrier Arcade (Wii VC) – 58%
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (WiiWare) – 72%
Fish ‘Em All (WiiWare) – 57%
Cocoto Platform Jumper (WiiWare) – 60%
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing (DSiWare) – Score: 75%
KuBos (DSiWare) – 91%
PiCOPiCT (DSiWare) – 91%
NEMREM (DSiWare) – 58%
Sudoku 150! For Challengers (DSiWare) – 70%

Thanks to joclo for the news tip!

Ubisoft extends global reach, opening new studio in Toronto

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Province supports Ubisoft in development of first Ontario-based studio
LONDON, UK – JULY 7, 2009 – Ubisoft announced plans today to open a full development studio in Toronto, Ontario – a first for the company in the province. This significant announcement is expected to result in the creation of 800 net new jobs within the province over the next decade. The government of Ontario is investing CA$263 million over ten years in the company and Ubisoft’s net investment will be over half a billion CAD in the new studio, which will begin operations in late 2009.
“Today’s announcement marks a strategic move for Ubisoft as we continue to expand our internal development force,” said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “We are in an excellent position to grow and after extensive analysis we are thrilled to have reached an agreement with the government of Ontario to found our new studio in Toronto. The city is one of North America’s economic and cultural epicenters and our expectations are high. We’re excited to be able to count on the exceptional local talent, who will contribute to our accelerated growth and will have a profound impact on the video game industry with the excellence of their creativity.”

Nintendo Voice Chat podcast summary

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Sky Crawlers

– Coming to America courtesy of XSEED
– Also bringing over Fragile
– Should buy their games and support the company if you’re been complaining about these types of games not coming
– They’ll go out of business if we don’t buy their games
– Matt, Bozon likes Fragile despite shortcomings
– Sky Crawlers looks cool too
– Got good reviews in Japan
– Happy they’re bringing Sky Crawlers over

Rabbids making an appeance in TMNT: Smash-Up

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At last, the teenage turtles and Rabbids can fight in the same arena. A demo of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up, which was present at this year’s Japan Expo in France, confirms that at least two variations of the Rabbids will be playable in the game. This isn’t the biggest surprise in the world considering that the Rabbids have become an IP for Ubisoft, but some will probably feel that the little beasts serve as a nice addition. While a typical Rabbid can be selected, there was also some sort of Sam Fisher-like Rabbid as well.

Updates to the Nintendo Channel

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Videos

The Conduit – TV Spot
What’s New at Animal Crossing: City Folk
Guitar Hero Smash Hits Launch Video
Grand Slam Tennis – First Play Reactions
Ace Attorney Investigations – Teaser
Heracles Chariot Racing Info Video
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing Info Video
Resident Evil Archies: Resident Evil – Video
Mini Ninjas – Hiro
Dementium II – Teaser video
Let’s Tap – Silent Blocks
Ragnarok Online DS Info Video
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs – Teaser
EA Sports Active – Social Play
Academy of Champions: Soccer Info Video

Demos (Expire 7/12)

Mega Man Star Force 3
My Healthy Cooking Coach
MySims Racing
Classic Word Games
Personal Trainer: Cooking Lasagna Demo

Over the Top has ideas for a NyxQuest sequel

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“We have a lot of gameplay situations, enemies and powers that are still in the drawing board! Hopefully those will see the light in the next chapters of NyxQuest. First we want to see how well the game is received by the players.” – Over the Top’s Roberto Alvarez de Lara

North America has yet to see the release of NyxQuest as of yet, but I’m anticipating the game’s arrival. Hopefully the game will be as good as some have claimed it to be. If it turns out to be a decent WiiWare title, I’d be up for a sequel for sure.

Thanks to Justin S for the news tip!

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