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I would like to announce the European release of Dive: The Medes Islands Secret DEMO. Tomorrow Dive DEMO will be available through Nintendo WiiWare Service for Free. We will release Dive DEMO in USA and Canada very, very soon.

The demo includes one complete level and all game features like achievements or upgrades.
As you know, Dive: The Medes Islands Secret challenges players to dive into an undersea 2D action arena spanning real-world environments, filled with exciting adventures and breathtaking aquatic scenery. Within the depths of the oceans, players will encounter dangerous sea life as they explore and investigate breathtaking landscapes that are captured in exquisite 3D from around the world

Source: Cosmonaut Games PR

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This information comes from Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata, Mistwalker CEO Hironobu Sakaguchi, and AQ Interactive’s Takuya Matsumoto…

– Matsumoto and Sakaguchi would like players to be surprised when they see other player’s videos and see how they are different from their own experiences with the game
– No fixed camera in event scenes, players can control it somewhat
– When players see videos from the game made by others, Sakaguchi thinks gamers may wonder why the camera movement is different for the same scene
– Sakaguchi used a hand-held camera effect while playing to give the game a live feeling
– Matsumoto joked that Sakaguchi focused on Kanan during events
– Treasure boxes/drop items always random
– While playing online, choose your character and then can customize lines the character says while battling
– This system is possible due to the large amount of voice in the game
– Will hear your allies’ voices while on the move and during battle in addition to event scenes/dialogue sequences
– Before battle, the leader will give advice, will continually shout out orders in battle
– Sakaguchi wanted to use the voice lines during online play
– Sometimes will hear things that sound out of place, such as Yuris saying “Father… Father…” repeatedly
– Sakaguchi suggested keeping staff voices in the game (used during development and were later swapped with professional voice actors), but that never happened
– 6 players in co-op boss fights and competitive battle royal modes
– Sakaguchi thinks the battle royal mode will offer a different play feel from the main story part of the game
– Sakaguchi would like players to show off their clothing in the arena
– “Chain” system allows allies to take turns striking an enemy, building up more and more damage
– Matsumoto believes that the system with friends will increase the feeling of affinity
– Mages take time to cast magic, will be open to attack
– Unclear if you can use other characters during online battle royal
– Even with online play, the game has as one of its pillars a story that leads players to a goal
– Sakaguchi believes having a single story firmly in place is important
– Iwata feels that Sakaguchi has taken a different approach to making the players want to play again
– By giving more freedom, they’re making it so that players will think “What if I’d done this at that point,” and will play the game over and over again
– Sakaguchi thinks story can reach players of all types
– Sakaguchi also believes that, with the game’s controls and rules of the world, it’s necessary that players experience a large scale story once
– Sakaguchi wants players to enjoy the depths of the gameplay systems and the online play after they’ve fully submerged themselves in the game world
– Sakaguchi says the best game is one in which you get a second burst of flavor after biting into the gum the first time

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

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In this photo released by Nintendo of America, Jasmine G., 18, of Los Angeles, cheers in victory while playing the game ‘Wii Party’ inside Nintendo’s Airstream trailer with Paul M. (left), 24, and Nintendo representative Curtis Farrell, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. Nintendo stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play the game while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, Andre J., 25, and his wife Shani, 21, (right) of Bakersfield, CA enter to win a Wii system and a ‘Wii Party’ game when Nintendo’s Airstream trailer stopped by The Grove in Los Angeles, December 14, 2010. The family-friendly title is now available in time for the holidays. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, video gamers Conan K., 8 (center), Jack G., 10, both of Singapore, and Nintendo representative Russ Levinson, compete with each other in one of 13 unique party game modes in the game ‘Wii Party’, on December 14, 2010. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove in Los Angeles to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, December Rose S., 7, of Los Angeles jumps for joy while playing the game ‘Wii Party’ with Nintendo representatives Curtis Farrell (left), Russ Levinson and her brother Xavier, 5 (behind her), on December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, December Rose S., 7, and her brother Xavier, 5, (right) of Los Angeles, play the game ‘Wii Party’ against Nintendo representatives Curtis Farrell (left) and Russ Levinson, on December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

Source: Nintendo PR

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Alan Wake
Angry Birds
Red Dead Redemption
Halo: Reach
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Limbo
Super Meat Boy
Super Street Fighter IV
Starcraft II
Mass Effect 2

I’m pleased to see Super Mario Galaxy 2 make TIME’s list. For some reason, many publications aren’t even considering the title as one of the top games of the year. Sure, Galaxy 2 is similar to its predecessor in a number of ways, but it does introduce quite a few new elements, and it’s an excellent Wii game.

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Wii

Epic Mickey – 86%
GoldenEye 007 – 80%
Call of Duty: Black Ops – 89%
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade – 80%
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – part 1 – 30%
Donkey Kong Country Returns – 87%
Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 – 80%
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit – 39%
The Sims 3 – 52%
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinty Gauntlet – 36%
Tron Evolution: Battle Grounds – 63%
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon – 72%
Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time – 46%
Michael Jackson: The Experence – 52%
Family Trainer: Treasure Adventure – 38%
Monopoly Streets – 55%
Hasbro Family: Game Night 3 – 45%
Karaoke Revolution – 59%
We Sing : Robbie Williams – 65%
Worms Battle Islands – 40%
Cooking Mama World: Babysitting Mama – 41%

DS

Call of Duty: Black Ops – 62%
GoldenEye 007 – 40%
Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon – 80% (importado dos EUA)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – part 1 – 49%
Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 – 60%
Monopoly – 71%
The Sims 3 – 69%
Pictionary – 29%
PDC World Championship Darts: Pro Tour – 60%
Horrid Henry’s Horrid Adventure – 40%
Rock Band 3 – 84%

WiiWare

Hydroventure – 5/5

Thanks to Skyscream for the tip!

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01. / 01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {01/12/10} – 629.541 / 2.580.258 (-68%)
02. / 00. [NDS] Ni no Kuni: The Ebony Wizard (Level 5) {09/12/10} – 170.548 / NEW
03. / 00. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {09/12/10} – 163.310 / NEW
04. / 06. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {18/09/10} – 79.819 / 4.628.773 (46%)
05. / 03. [WII] Mario Sports Mix (Nintendo) {25/11/10} – 68.430 / 212.420 (16%)
06. / 11. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {08/07/10} – 55.412 / 1.318.875 (79%)
07. / 07. [WII] Super Mario All-Stars (Nintendo) {21/10/10} – 53.670 / 712.989 (17%)
08. / 04. [NDS] Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Miniland Mayhem (Nintendo) {02/12/10} – 51.828 / 109.302 (-10%)
09. / 02. [PS3] Tales of Graces F (Bandai Namco) {02/12/10} – 39.640 / 254.828 (-82%)
10. / 00. [PS3] Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (Ubisoft) {09/12/10} – 36.098 / NEW
11. / 13. [NDS] Super Fossil Fighters (Nintendo) {18/11/10} – 29.110 / 120.644 (29%)
12. / 14. [NDS] Magician’s Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {11/11/10} – 27.443 / 137.055 (24%)
13. / 16. [WII] Kirby’s Epic Yarn (Nintendo) {14/10/10} – 26.435 / 258.208 (45%)
14. / 00. [NDS] Shiren the Wanderer 5: Fortune Tower and the Dice of Fate (Chunsoft) {09/12/10} – 25.192 / NEW
15. / 17. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (w/ Remote Plus) (Nintendo) {11/11/10} – 24.454 / 86.109 (35%)
16. / 05. [PS3] Gran Turismo 5 (SCE) {25/11/10} – 23.929 / 510.319 (-57%)
17. / 21. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {03/12/09} – 21.366 / 4.078.476
18. / 12. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 3 (Bandai Namco) {02/12/10} – 21.211 / 50.539 (-28%)
19. / 19. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {10/04/08} – 20.520 / 3.021.846 (+44%)
20. / 08. [NDS] Momotaro Railway: World (Hudson) {02/12/10} – 20.487 / 65.613 (-55%)

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PSP – 158,029
Wii – 79,424
DSi LL – 59,709
DSi – 55,993
PS3 – 41,882
Xbox 360 – 3,695
DS Lite – 3,309
PS2 – 2,054
PSP go – 1,904

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week.

PSP – 323,653
Wii – 56,095
PS3 – 41,760
DSi LL – 40,465
DSi – 36,481
Xbox 360 – 3,497
PSP go – 1,875
DS Lite – 1,580
PS2 – 1,440

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1. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
2. [DS] Ni no Kuni
3. [Wii] Donkey Kong Country Returns
4. [DS] Pokemon Black/White
5. [Wii] Wii Party
6. [Wii] Mario Sports Mix
7. [Wii[ Super Mario Collection Special Pack
8. [PS3] Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
9. [DS] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-land Mayhem!
10. [PS3] Tales of Graces F