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“Kind Code” Demo Shows New Super Mario Bros On Auto-Pilot

1:20AM Stephen Totilo | The mysteries about Nintendo’s experimental helper-mode (aka the “kind code”) are no more, as today Kotaku was finally able to see the innovative feature in action in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. More »
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Does New Super Mario Bros. Wii Really Play The Game For You?

10:20AM Michael McWhertor | Nintendo’s hand-holding feature for New Super Mario Bros. Wii, dubbed “demo play,” may not be as forgiving as we’d originally thought. One official description of the helpful option throttles back the level-clearing capabilities of demo play. More »

A Teacher’s Take on Nintendo’s ‘Kind Code’

1:00AM Owen Good | This week Nintendo’s in-game hint system patent came to light, and gamers and developers alike had their reactions. Here’s one from a teacher, who examines what “Kind Code” offers as a teaching tool. More »