Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[PS Plus Europe explores Amalur, Demon's Souls, Ico/SotC in June]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/ps-plus-europe-explores-amalur-demons-souls-ico-sotc-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/ps-plus-europe-explores-amalur-demons-souls-ico-sotc-in-june/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/ps-plus-europe-explores-amalur-demons-souls-ico-sotc-in-june/#comments European PlayStation Plus subscribers have plenty to keep themselves busy with when the rain inevitably lashes down on Wimbledon next month. June's Plus update brings two very different breeds of RPG to the PS3's Instant Game Collection in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Demon's Souls, as well the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection. All three games arrive a wee bit early on May 29.

Meanwhile on Vita, June features Rayman Origins and Coconut Dodge Revitalized for the portable. Both Vita games join the Collection on June 5. Coconut Dodge Revitalized is the next Futurlab PS Mini to get the HD treatment. As before, the self-explanatory (or not) 2D high-scorer gets leaderboards and trophies support on Vita.

As ever, the revolving door that is PS Plus means new arrivals are countered by departures. Hitman: Absolution, Joe Danger 2, and Dead or Alive 5 leave the service on May 29, followed by Sine Mora on June 5, and Futurlab's Velocity Ultra on June 12.

JoystiqPS Plus Europe explores Amalur, Demon's Souls, Ico/SotC in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coconut-dodge-revitalizeddemons-soulseuropefuturlabico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-collectionkingdoms-of-amalur-reckoningplaystationplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps3psnrayman-originsvitaWed, 15 May 2013 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Daily Deal: Far Cry series for $40, Ubisoft games on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/17/steam-daily-deal-far-cry-series-for-40-ubisoft-games-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/17/steam-daily-deal-far-cry-series-for-40-ubisoft-games-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/17/steam-daily-deal-far-cry-series-for-40-ubisoft-games-on-sale/#comments The Far Cry Franchise Pack is on sale for $40 on Steam today as the platform's Daily Deal. This deal is part of a larger Steam sale, as today is day three of the Ubisoft Publisher Weekend, so other Ubisoft-published games are 35 to 50 percent off on the platform as well.

The Far Cry Franchise Pack includes all three games in the series along with the Far Cry 3 Deluxe Bundle DLC, which is 40 percent off ($5.99). Far Cry and Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition are each 75 percent off today ($2.49), and Far Cry 3 has been hacked down by 40 percent ($29.99). Among the other Ubisoft games on sale today, Rayman Origins is 66 percent off ($6.79) and Assassin's Creed 3's price has been chopped by 35 percent ($32.49).

JoystiqSteam Daily Deal: Far Cry series for $40, Ubisoft games on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-3far-cryFar-Cry-2far-cry-3far-cry-franchise-packpcrayman-originssalesteamsteam-daily-dealUbisoftSun, 17 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Beyond Good & Evil 2 put on the back burner to let Rayman boil over]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/13/beyond-good-and-evil-2-put-on-the-back-burner-to-let-rayman-boil-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/13/beyond-good-and-evil-2-put-on-the-back-burner-to-let-rayman-boil-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/13/beyond-good-and-evil-2-put-on-the-back-burner-to-let-rayman-boil-o/#comments Beyond Good & Evil 2 put on the back burner to let Rayman boil overIt's time for the yearly confirmation that, yes, Ubisoft is still working on Beyond Good & Evil 2. The sequel first surfaced in 2008, and since then Ubisoft has treated it like an obnoxious stepchild, providing vague updates on development, and usually only when a rumor forces a statement.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot tells Polygon that the team, headed by Michel Ancel, is still passionate about Beyond Good & Evil 2, but other games, such as Rayman Legends, have slowed its development.

"What's very important is that Michel Ancel is kind of doing too many things at the same time," Guillemot says. "He was working on Rayman Origins last year, and he's working a lot on Rayman Legends this year. So, you know, when he does that, he kind of puts too much of his time on the other projects that he has. So the fact is that working on Legends is slowing the process on Beyond Good & Evil 2."

Rayman Legends was recently delayed to Q1 2013 on the Wii U. Perhaps once Legends launches, Ancel and Ubisoft will get to work, for real, on Beyond Good and & Evil 2. And maybe they'll even tell someone about it.

JoystiqBeyond Good & Evil 2 put on the back burner to let Rayman boil over originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beyond-good-and-evil-2bge2michel-ancelmicrosoftpcplaystationps3rayman-legendsrayman-originsUbisoftxboxyves-guillemotTue, 13 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy's Summer Gaming Blowout begins today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/12/best-buys-summer-gaming-blowout-begins-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/12/best-buys-summer-gaming-blowout-begins-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/12/best-buys-summer-gaming-blowout-begins-today/#comments Best Buy's Summer Gaming Blowout begins todayBest Buy's Summer Gaming Blowout includes massive deals on Just Dance 3, Rayman Origins, Crysis 2 and a bomb of other games, running from today, August 12, through August 18.

Just Dance 3, Rayman Origins, Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition, Tekken Hybrid and Crysis 2 are running $10 each, along with a handful of other motion-sensitive and visually enchanting titles. Check out all the games and accessories right here.

JoystiqBest Buy's Summer Gaming Blowout begins today originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crysis-2just-dance-3microsoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-originssalesummersummer-2012super-street-fighter-iv-3d-editionwiixboxSun, 12 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Resistance: Burning Skies, Gravity Rush demo, Rayman Origins]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/psn-tuesday-resistance-burning-skies-gravity-rush-demo-rayma/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/psn-tuesday-resistance-burning-skies-gravity-rush-demo-rayma/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/psn-tuesday-resistance-burning-skies-gravity-rush-demo-rayma/#comments ImageWe hope you've kept your Vitas charged, because this week, there's stuff you can do with it. Resistance: Burning Skies is available on PSN, as is the demo for Gravity Rush. Try it and see what we were talking about!

Speaking of excellent games, Rayman Origins is now available digitally on PS3 for $29.99. It's joined by the PS2 party game Rayman Arena, which is ... maybe not quite the classic Origins is. See everything that's out today on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Resistance: Burning Skies, Gravity Rush demo, Rayman Origins originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitaps3psnpsn-tuesdayrayman-originsresistance-burning-skiesvitaWed, 30 May 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins finally makes it to 3DS on June 5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/rayman-origins-finally-makes-it-to-3ds-on-june-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/rayman-origins-finally-makes-it-to-3ds-on-june-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/rayman-origins-finally-makes-it-to-3ds-on-june-5/#comments Image
The release of a 3DS Rayman Origins demo did indeed lead into a (new) release date announcement. According to the information in the eShop and in this trailer, the platformer will finally arrive on 3DS June 5, 2012.

That's a day after Ubisoft's E3 press conference, so Rayman Origins could potentially arrive on 3DS after the official announcement of its own sequel. Awkward!

Gallery: Rayman Origins (3DS)

JoystiqRayman Origins finally makes it to 3DS on June 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendoq2-2012rayman-originsrelease-dateThu, 17 May 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Rayman Origins demo, Kirby's Block Ball]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-origins-demo-kirbys-block-ball/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-origins-demo-kirbys-block-ball/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-origins-demo-kirbys-block-ball/#comments ImageIf you're looking for stuff to download for your Wii, just move along. There's nothing this week.

But on 3DS, Kirby's Block Ball brings classic mascot-based ... Breakout? And today is finally your opportunity to play Rayman Origins on 3DS. At least, in demo form. There's still no release date for the game itself.

Continue reading NintendoWare Weekly: Rayman Origins demo, Kirby's Block Ball

JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Rayman Origins demo, Kirby's Block Ball originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsdsiwareeshopkirbys-block-ballnintendonintendoware-weeklyrayman-originsThu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft registers domains for 'Rayman Legends']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/ubisoft-registers-domains-for-rayman-legends/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/ubisoft-registers-domains-for-rayman-legends/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/ubisoft-registers-domains-for-rayman-legends/#comments There's nothing we like more than a good, mysterious domain registration. This latest batch of URLs with undisclosed purposes comes courtesy of Ubisoft, which has registered both RaymanLegends.com and Rayman-Legends.com.

This maneuver - spotted by Fusible - follows rumors that Ubisoft has already been pitching a sequel to last year's 2D platformer, Rayman Origins, in an online marketing survey. According to leaked concepts, the game might see Rayman tussling with legendary creatures like ghosts and dragons. Ubisoft, of course, is opting not to comment on "rumors or speculation."

JoystiqUbisoft registers domains for 'Rayman Legends' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>domainrayman-legendsrayman-originsubisoftURLThu, 26 Apr 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Rayman Origins sequel pitched in marketing survey]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/23/rumor-rayman-origins-sequel-ideas-show-up-in-marketing-survey/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/23/rumor-rayman-origins-sequel-ideas-show-up-in-marketing-survey/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/23/rumor-rayman-origins-sequel-ideas-show-up-in-marketing-survey/#comments ImageA survey from marketing firm Arkenford - which has Ubisoft as one of its clients - is apparently shopping around the concept of a Rayman Origins sequel. According to some images grabbed from a survey and sent to Kotaku, a potential sequel could feature dragons, ghosts and gods from Greek mythology - that and the same four-player drop-in/drop-out co-op gameplay.

Of course, a survey is hardly a confirmation that something is in the works. Best to keep expectations low. We've inquired with Ubisoft, but received the usual "Ubisoft doesn't comment on rumors" boilerplate.

JoystiqRumor: Rayman Origins sequel pitched in marketing survey originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsarkenfordmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3rayman-originsubisoftvitawiixboxMon, 23 Apr 2012 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins 3DS delayed until June in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/16/rayman-origins-3ds-delayed-until-june-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/16/rayman-origins-3ds-delayed-until-june-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/16/rayman-origins-3ds-delayed-until-june-in-europe/#comments The launch of Rayman Origins on 3DS has been delayed in Europe. Initially scheduled to hit today, the game is now pushed back to June 8. Ubisoft offered no explanation for the delay.

Rayman Origins is already out on PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Vita, but of course none of those offer Rayman in glasses-free 3D.

JoystiqRayman Origins 3DS delayed until June in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsDelayeuropenintendorayman-originsUbisoftFri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[What can Japanese RPG developers learn from Rayman: Origins?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/what-can-japanese-rpg-developers-learn-from-rayman-origins/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/what-can-japanese-rpg-developers-learn-from-rayman-origins/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/what-can-japanese-rpg-developers-learn-from-rayman-origins/#commentsThis is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.
I wish more Japanese RPGs were like Rayman: Origins.

Alright, I'll give you a moment to wrap your brain around that statement, then I'll explain. As most of you know, Rayman: Origins is a completely beautiful platformer that captures everything that is great about the genre -- precise controls, expansive levels, and high challenge. It's at the forefront of the genre's mini-renaissance, which has been ongoing for a few years now.

I want all that for Japanese RPGs. More to the point, I think that it can happen, if only an enterprising publisher or developer were to pick up the baton.

At the moment, I think there's something of a taboo against the classic form, at least among the larger developers. Even Dragon Quest -- long the bastion of reliability -- has been shaking things up with its multiplayer innovations. The unspoken mandate is that the genre must evolve or die.

Continue reading What can Japanese RPG developers learn from Rayman: Origins?

JoystiqWhat can Japanese RPG developers learn from Rayman: Origins? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsjrpgmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3rayman-originsrpgvitawiixboxFri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins demo out now on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/rayman-origins-demo-out-now-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/rayman-origins-demo-out-now-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/rayman-origins-demo-out-now-on-steam/#comments We get it -- there are plenty of games out there these days, and maybe with all of the chaos at the end of last year, the great Rayman Origins slipped through your fingers. Maybe this underrated Ubisoft gem didn't quite make your cut. Yes, it made money, but not nearly enough people appreciated the beauty of Rayman's hand-drawn return.

If that's the case, then it's time to fix that little omission. Steam is releasing Rayman Origins on March 29, and there's now a demo available for the low price of completely free. You can also note that Steam preorders will also get a copy of Rayman 2: The Great Escape, so there's yet another reason to get you some of that "goofy, heart-swelling joy."

JoystiqRayman Origins demo out now on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demopcrayman-originssteamubisoftSat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Vita launch pushes software in UK, Syndicate debuts in top ten]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/vita-launch-pushes-software-in-uk-syndicate-debuts-in-top-ten/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/vita-launch-pushes-software-in-uk-syndicate-debuts-in-top-ten/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/vita-launch-pushes-software-in-uk-syndicate-debuts-in-top-ten/#comments The Vita's launch in the UK saw 23 games hit the shelves for the handheld, but only two titles accounted for 50 percent of sales. Uncharted: Golden Abyss was at the top of the Chart-Track UK charts this past week, representing 31 percent of week one Vita software sales. FIFA Football took second with 18 percent of first week sales.

Syndicate was the biggest non-Vita launch of the week, hacking into the charts in seventh place. Mistwalker's The Last Story premiered at number 15; it was announced last week the game will make its way to North America this summer.

Check out the UK top ten after the break.

Continue reading Vita launch pushes software in UK, Syndicate debuts in top ten

JoystiqVita launch pushes software in UK, Syndicate debuts in top ten originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chart-Trackchart-track-weeklyFIFA-12FIFA-Footballmicrosoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3Rayman-Originsufc-undisputed-3uncharted-golden-abyssuncharted-ngpvitawiixboxMon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins leaps onto Vita with screens and trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/rayman-origins-leaps-onto-vita-with-screens-and-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/rayman-origins-leaps-onto-vita-with-screens-and-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/rayman-origins-leaps-onto-vita-with-screens-and-trailer/#comments
The surprisingly profitable Rayman Origins begins its 2012 hop from platform to platform on Vita, followed by 3DS on March 20, and PC on March 29. Yes, you should play it.

Continue reading Rayman Origins leaps onto Vita with screens and trailer

JoystiqRayman Origins leaps onto Vita with screens and trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitarayman-originsvitaTue, 21 Feb 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins is actually profitable for Ubisoft]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/15/rayman-origins-is-actually-profitable-for-ubisoft/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/15/rayman-origins-is-actually-profitable-for-ubisoft/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/15/rayman-origins-is-actually-profitable-for-ubisoft/#comments Rayman Origins has been profitable for publisher Ubisoft and the company feels the title will be an evergreen success. Although the publisher didn't share sales figures or what the budget was for the title on today's investor call, Rayman Origins' apparent lack of sales success didn't make it a complete financial failure.

"Two successes more than compensated for the performance of Rayman: Origins, Tintin and the non-dance Kinect titles," said Alain Martinez, chief financial officer for Ubisoft on today's call. "We believe Rayman: Origins, which is rated 89 percent on Metacritic with enthusiast reviews and is already profitable, has the capacity to become a long-term seller for the company."

Rayman Origins, which has been a critical darling for combining classic platforming with lush visuals, is currently in process of being ported to every platform in existence. We keep hope alive for a sequel some day, but we'd be just as happy if UbiArt was widely available for indie designers to utilize.

JoystiqRayman Origins is actually profitable for Ubisoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3Q3rayman-originsUbisoftvitaxboxWed, 15 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins coming to PC March 29, retail versions DRM free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/rayman-origins-coming-to-pc-march-29-retail-versions-drm-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/rayman-origins-coming-to-pc-march-29-retail-versions-drm-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/rayman-origins-coming-to-pc-march-29-retail-versions-drm-free/#comments With the announcement of release dates for 3DS and Vita, there are vanishingly few platforms left that won't have Rayman Origins. Now the PC joins the platforming party, with a release in both Europe and the United States on March 29. The PC version retains the 4-player co-op functionality of the console versions, and also retains its local-only restriction.

Surprisingly, the retail release will have no DRM. The download version, for "all e-shops including Steam," will use "only an activation key." Pre-orders of the digital Origins from the Ubishop will also include a free copy of Rayman 2.

[Thanks, Mitchell.]

JoystiqRayman Origins coming to PC March 29, retail versions DRM free originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>drmpcq1-2012rayman-originsrelease-datesteamubishopubisoftThu, 26 Jan 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins comes to 3DS in North America March 20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/rayman-origins-comes-to-3ds-in-north-america-feb-17/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/rayman-origins-comes-to-3ds-in-north-america-feb-17/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/rayman-origins-comes-to-3ds-in-north-america-feb-17/#comments You'll be able to take a little happiness (and a lot of frustration) with you wherever you go starting March 20, when Ubisoft releases the 3DS version of the delightful Rayman Origins in North America. The European version will arrive on March 16.

If you would prefer to explore Rayman's world with a slightly bigger, but still handheld, screen, Rayman Origins will be among the games available alongside the PlayStation Vita's First Edition bundle on Feb. 15.

Gallery: Rayman Origins (3DS)



Update: Originally had completely the wrong date. The most wrong.

JoystiqRayman Origins comes to 3DS in North America March 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendorayman-originsrelease-dateubisoftMon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FIFA 12 defends its UK sales championship, Rayman ascends]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/fifa-12-defends-its-uk-sales-championship-rayman-ascends/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/fifa-12-defends-its-uk-sales-championship-rayman-ascends/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/fifa-12-defends-its-uk-sales-championship-rayman-ascends/#comments
Everybody loves Rayman
FIFA 12 ain't goin' nowhere, as the footie phenom holds the top spot on the UK sales charts for a fifth consecutive week. Chart-Track notes the title has already made more money than any other FIFA title to date, and is now tied for the second best chart-topping run of the franchise. It still has a bit to go though to beat FIFA World Cup 98, which had a record 11-week run.

Skyrim flies up one spot into second, spinning Just Dance 3 into third. The Zumba hit parade keeps stomping along, with Zumba Fitness maintaining sixth and Zumba Fitness 2 sliding down one spot to eighth, making room for Saints Row: The Third. Holla!

Thanks to some price promotion, the criminally ignored Rayman: Origins finally finds a spot in the top ten, spinning up eight spots into ninth place. Dubstep past the break for the UK top ten.

Continue reading FIFA 12 defends its UK sales championship, Rayman ascends

JoystiqFIFA 12 defends its UK sales championship, Rayman ascends originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Britainchart-trackchart-track-weeklyfifa-12fifa-soccer-12Just-Dance-3microsoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-originsSkyrimUKwiixboxzumba-fitnesszumba-fitness-2Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[3DS demos coming to eShop in North America, starting with Resident Evil]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/3ds-demos-coming-to-eshop-in-north-america-starting-with-reside/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/3ds-demos-coming-to-eshop-in-north-america-starting-with-reside/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/3ds-demos-coming-to-eshop-in-north-america-starting-with-reside/#comments Downloadable 3DS demos were promised as part of the last big firmware update. They started showing up in Japan in December, and they're finally making their way to North America, starting with tomorrow's demo of Resident Evil: Revelations.

Next week, on January 26, Sega will follow with a demo of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, allowing you to satisfy your curiosity about the mascot minigame collection without anyone else ever knowing. Upcoming demos coming at unspecified dates include Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D and Rayman Origins.

Continue reading 3DS demos coming to eShop in North America, starting with Resident Evil

Joystiq3DS demos coming to eShop in North America, starting with Resident Evil originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdemoeshopmario-and-sonic-at-the-london-2012-olympic-gamesmetal-gear-solid-3d-snake-eaternintendorayman-originsresident-evil-revelationsWed, 18 Jan 2012 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins 3DS brings beauty to Europe on March 16, still no NA launch date]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/rayman-origins-3ds-brings-beauty-to-europe-on-march-16-still-no/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/rayman-origins-3ds-brings-beauty-to-europe-on-march-16-still-no/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/rayman-origins-3ds-brings-beauty-to-europe-on-march-16-still-no/#comments While it sadly didn't make it into our top ten list for 2011, Rayman Origins is arguably one of the most beautiful games of 2011, if not ever. And now our starved-for-visuals friends across the pond with 3DSes get to experience it before us.

Well, okay, we only assume they'll get first crack -- Ubisoft has yet to comment on a North American launch date, instead affixing a vague Q1 2012 time-frame to the title. Rayman Origins will launch on the 3DS on March 16 across Europe, Official Nintendo Magazine confirms. Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii versions have been available in the region since back in November.

We've contacted Ubisoft to see when Rayman Origins 3DS will launch in North America and will update this post accordingly.

JoystiqRayman Origins 3DS brings beauty to Europe on March 16, still no NA launch date originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dseuropenintendorayman-originsrelease-dateubisoftFri, 06 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Richard's picks of 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/best-of-the-rest-richards-picks-of-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/best-of-the-rest-richards-picks-of-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/best-of-the-rest-richards-picks-of-2011/#comments Everybody loves Rayman Rayman Origins
If you asked what my favorite game of the 2011 was, I would tell you it was Dark Souls, which made the number eight slot in our prestigious top ten. If, however, you asked me which game instilled me with the most pure, unbridled joy, I would say it was Rayman Origins without a moment's hesitation.

Providing both a fresh experience and an invigorating jolt of nostalgia for the days when platformers were king, Rayman Origins is a must-play.

Continue reading Best of the Rest: Richard's picks of 2011

JoystiqBest of the Rest: Richard's picks of 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-restbest-of-the-rest-2011dead-space-2dungeon-defenderskinectmicrosoftpcplaystationps3rayman-originsrise-of-nightmaresthe-gunstringerxboxWed, 04 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Arthur's picks of 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/best-of-the-rest-arthurs-picks-of-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/best-of-the-rest-arthurs-picks-of-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/best-of-the-rest-arthurs-picks-of-2011/#comments Battlefield 3
I love Battlefield 3. I love it almost as much as it seems to hate its players.

At least, that's the way it feels sometimes, trying to get into a game, trying to get correctly squaded up, trying to find a server with room, having to use a server browser on consoles in 2011, downloading 2 GIGABYTE patches ... y u no luv me, BF3?

But when it does love me, it loves me so well ... and there I go, into that cycle of abuse again.

Continue reading Best of the Rest: Arthur's picks of 2011

JoystiqBest of the Rest: Arthur's picks of 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionassassins-creed-revelationsbattlefield-3BF3bulletstormcall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3DICEEAforza-4forza-motorsport-4infinity-wardMGSmicrosoftMicrosoft-Game-Studiosmodern-warfare-3pcpeople-can-flyplaystationps3rayman-originsRelic-Entertainmentsledgehammer-gamesTHQtoy-soldiers-cold-warTreyarchubisoftUbisoft-MontpellierUbisoft-Montrealwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxTue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gamestop deals: $75 gift card with new Xbox 360, Rayman Origins for $30]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/gamestop-deals-75-gift-card-with-new-xbox-360-rayman-origins/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/gamestop-deals-75-gift-card-with-new-xbox-360-rayman-origins/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/gamestop-deals-75-gift-card-with-new-xbox-360-rayman-origins/#comments This year's great platformer nobody bought, Rayman Origins, is just one of the alluring items on sale in GameStop's new year sale. Now you can fix that by totally buying Rayman: Origins for $30. Just a suggestion!

If you're looking to upgrade that crummy launch unit or finally see what this "next gen" is all about, GameStop is also offering a pretty sweet Xbox 360 package. A 250GB Xbox 360 S without Kinect will net shoppers a $75 gift card. If you want Kinect, GameStop has knocked off $20, bringing it down to $129.99.

This GameStop sale lasts until January 3, so you'll need to act relatively quickly. For the full weekly ad, hit up the source link below.

JoystiqGamestop deals: $75 gift card with new Xbox 360, Rayman Origins for $30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsgamestopkinectmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3psprayman-originssonywiixboxThu, 29 Dec 2011 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Portal 2 crowned best game of 2011 by the Associated Press]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/portal-2-crowned-best-game-of-2011-by-the-associated-press/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/portal-2-crowned-best-game-of-2011-by-the-associated-press/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/portal-2-crowned-best-game-of-2011-by-the-associated-press/#comments The AP has unleashed its list of top ten games this year and ... it's a pretty competent list. Not only did Bastion make the cut, but so did Rayman Origins and, as you may have guessed from the headline to this very post, Portal 2.

Valve's game took top honors, followed by Skyrim and then Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Rounding out the top five are Bastion and Rocksteady's sequel, Batman: Arkham City. In a year so full of great games, we envy AP's finished list -- for us, the work of choosing our favorite games of 2011 is only about to begin.

JoystiqPortal 2 crowned best game of 2011 by the Associated Press originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bastionbatman-arkham-citydeus-ex-human-revolutiongoty-2011microsoftnintendopcplaystationportal-2ps3rayman-originsskyrimsonywiixboxTue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins trailer blurs the line between collection and rescue]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/rayman-origins-trailer-blurs-the-line-between-collection-and-res/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/rayman-origins-trailer-blurs-the-line-between-collection-and-res/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/rayman-origins-trailer-blurs-the-line-between-collection-and-res/#comments
Coins? Magical baubles? Caged critters and distressed nymphs? They're all just points in that game completion percentage, you know.

JoystiqRayman Origins trailer blurs the line between collection and rescue originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3rayman-originsubisoftvitawiixboxMon, 05 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Show - 012: Desert Bus to Skyrim]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/the-joystiq-show-012-desert-bus-to-skyrim/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/the-joystiq-show-012-desert-bus-to-skyrim/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/the-joystiq-show-012-desert-bus-to-skyrim/#commentsFiled under:

Big games are still hitting shelves, and at least one member of this episode's Now Playing segment would argue that one of them is a hurdle to marriage - see what you've done Todd Howard? It's not all Justin pouring love on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim though, Griffin has a few things to say about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Richard has some kind words for Rayman Origins.

In Part 2 Richard chats with Jamie Dillion, Project Manager at Child's Play. If you are not familiar with this Penny Arcade-founded charity for children's hospitals, you may just be a bad person, but here's where you can turn it all around.

This week's show final segment continues the philanthropic trend with an interview with LoadingReadyRun's Graham Stark, Paul Saunders, and Kathleen De Vere about their annual masochistic charity drive, Desert Bus for Hope.

Part 1 (1:40) - Now Playing: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Rayman Origins
Part 2 (47:22) - Interview: Child's Play
Part 3 (1:04:09) - Interview: Desert Bus for Hope

Get the podcast:
[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes
[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace
[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator
[MP3] Download the MP3 directly

Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)
Guests: Jamie Dillion, Graham Stark (@graham_lrr), Paul Saunders, and Kathleen De Vere (@kathleen_lrr)
Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)
Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell
Music: Trash80 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

View the full guest list and stream the show after the break.

Continue reading The Joystiq Show - 012: Desert Bus to Skyrim

JoystiqThe Joystiq Show - 012: Desert Bus to Skyrim originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3joystiq-podcastjoystiq-showpodcastsrayman-originsthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimFri, 11 Nov 2011 13:45:00 ESTThe Joystiq Show - 012: Desert Bus to SkyrimJoystiq1:27:10podcasts<![CDATA[Rayman Origins review: Everybody loves Rayman]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/10/rayman-origins-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/10/rayman-origins-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/10/rayman-origins-review/#comments Globoxxxxx! When I was a kid, video games didn't have "features," at least not in the way we know them today. There was no online multiplayer, no leaderboards, no persistent character progression. There were no detailed stat tracking services (with social integration, of course). If anything, a game might have had local multiplayer which, in those days, we simply called "two-player."

Like the games of my youth, Rayman Origins has almost no modern features. What it does have is an overwhelming sense of joy that I haven't felt for a very long time.

Gallery: Rayman Origins (GamesCom 2011 - Xbox 360/PS3)

Continue reading Rayman Origins review: Everybody loves Rayman

JoystiqRayman Origins review: Everybody loves Rayman originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>michel-ancelmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-originsubisoftubisoft-montpellierwiixboxThu, 10 Nov 2011 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins demo due next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/rayman-origins-demo-due-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/rayman-origins-demo-due-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/rayman-origins-demo-due-next-week/#comments
If you've yet to become acquainted with Rayman, you'll be able to participate in a brief meet-and-greet next week, when a Rayman Origins demo comes to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. He's animated, rambunctious, and extremely French, so don't be shy about shaking his hand. Just don't cause an inappropriate stir when you realize there's no arm attached to it.

According to Ubisoft, the demo offers three playable maps, lifted from the full platformer's "Jungle," "Ocean" and "Food" worlds, as well as an unlockable costume. And in case you missed it back there: Food World. World of Food.

The demo hits Europe on November 9th, which should coincide with the North American PSN update on November 8. We'll confirm that date with Ubisoft in the meanwhile. Update: Ubisoft confirms that the demo's also coming to North America next week.

Gallery: Rayman Origins (11/4/2011)

Continue reading Rayman Origins demo due next week

JoystiqRayman Origins demo due next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomichel-ancelmicrosoftplaystationps3psnraymanrayman-originsrelease-dateubisoftxboxxbox-liveFri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins Collector's Edition is exclusive to Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/rayman-origins-collectors-edition-is-exclusive-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/rayman-origins-collectors-edition-is-exclusive-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/rayman-origins-collectors-edition-is-exclusive-to-europe/#comments Ubisoft's limbless helicopter-head hero is appearing with a little more physical fanfare in Europe. The publisher is wrapping his gorgeous return to 2D, Rayman Origins, in a Collector's Edition for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this November. Even the packaging itself is special.

The quality of the 50-page art book will likely match the visuals we've seen coming from the UbiArt framework (which integrates high-resolution illustrations and pairs them with a skeletal animation system), and the soundtrack will probably be described as "whimsical," but forget all that. The box itself folds into a cute diorama depicting mischief makers Rayman and Globox.

Ubisoft has confirmed to Joystiq that this edition of Rayman Origins, currently listed at GBP 54.99 on Amazon UK, is only coming to Europe -- soon to be the origin of quite a few imports, we imagine.

JoystiqRayman Origins Collector's Edition is exclusive to Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>collectors-editioneuropemichel-ancelmicrosoftplaystationps3rayman-originsubiartubisoftxboxThu, 20 Oct 2011 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman shows 10 ways to 'bubblize' enemies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/rayman-shows-10-ways-to-bubblize-enemies/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/rayman-shows-10-ways-to-bubblize-enemies/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/rayman-shows-10-ways-to-bubblize-enemies/#comments
Rayman Origins' euphemism of "bubblize" for "murder" is genius. In the above clip, watch Rayman and friends pound, slap, kick, eat and crush their opponents with their bubbly instinct.

Continue reading Rayman shows 10 ways to 'bubblize' enemies

JoystiqRayman shows 10 ways to 'bubblize' enemies originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-originsUbisoftxboxFri, 14 Oct 2011 02:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Music to our ears: Rayman Origins coming this November]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/music-to-our-ears-rayman-origins-coming-this-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/music-to-our-ears-rayman-origins-coming-this-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/music-to-our-ears-rayman-origins-coming-this-november/#comments !--
This new trailer for Rayman Origins treats us to a release window for the lovingly animated 2D platformer: November 2011. It also treats us to a sweetly serene moment of diegetic music ... followed immediately by a scene of what appears to be Rayman assaulting an angry neighbor with her own husband's head.

The included Ubi fact sheet doesn't specify which platforms will see their version of Rayman in November; Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and 3DS seem like safe assumptions ... but probably not PlayStation Vita, since that system won't even be out in North America or Europe by then.

Gallery: Rayman Origins (GamesCom 2011 - Vita)

Gallery: Rayman Origins (GamesCom 2011 - 3DS)

Gallery: Rayman Origins (GamesCom 2011 - Xbox 360/PS3)

.

JoystiqMusic to our ears: Rayman Origins coming this November originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3q4-2011rayman-originsrelease-datewiixboxThu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft announces development of six Vita games, including Assassin's Creed and Lumines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/ubisoft-announces-development-of-six-vita-games-including-assas/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/ubisoft-announces-development-of-six-vita-games-including-assas/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/ubisoft-announces-development-of-six-vita-games-including-assas/#comments Ubisoft is coming out strong in support of the PlayStation Vita, because it's a video game system and that's what Ubisoft does. In advance of Sony's Gamescom presser today, the company announced development of six titles for the handheld, including an Asphalt racing game, Assassin's Creed, Dungeon Hunter Alliance (above), Rayman Origins, and Michael Jackson: The Experience.

Perhaps most exciting, the PSP launch standout Lumines is returning on PlayStation Vita. Along with the announcement, Ubisoft shared screens of Rayman, Asphalt, and Dungeon Hunter. No dates were provided for any of these, but expect at least a few of them at the system's launch, because, again, that's what Ubisoft does.

Gallery: Ubisoft (PlayStation Vita)

JoystiqUbisoft announces development of six Vita games, including Assassin's Creed and Lumines originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asphaltassassins-creeddungeon-hunter-alliancegamescom-2011luminesmichael-jackson-the-experienceplaystationplaystation-vitarayman-originssonyubisoftvitaTue, 16 Aug 2011 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft bringing Assassins, Rabbids, and Future Soldiers to Gamescom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/ubisoft-bringing-assassins-rabbids-and-future-soldiers-to-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/ubisoft-bringing-assassins-rabbids-and-future-soldiers-to-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/ubisoft-bringing-assassins-rabbids-and-future-soldiers-to-game/#comments Sure, said assassins, rabbids, and future soldiers will arrive in video game form, but there's at least an air of danger in Ubisoft's Gamescom lineup. The French publisher revealed its German cavalry this week, saying that all titles will be available either in hands-on versions or hands-off presentations.

From Dust (released on consoles thus far), Far Cry 3, Might & Magic Heroes VI, and Rayman Origins will be on site. Ubi will also hold a roundtable discussion titled, "Is Online Gaming Changing How We Create?" and featuring "creative leaders from Ubisoft's online teams. It'll be open to press, Ubisoft partners and the show's trade visitors.

It's not necessarily bad news for you, Joe Public. While we're busy watching the roundtable, you could be jamming on some Anno 2070!

Continue reading Ubisoft bringing Assassins, Rabbids, and Future Soldiers to Gamescom

JoystiqUbisoft bringing Assassins, Rabbids, and Future Soldiers to Gamescom originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anno-2070assassins-creed-revelationsdriver-san-franciscodsfar-cry-3from-dustgamescomgamescom-2011just-dance-3macmicrosoftmight-and-magic-heroes-6mobilengpnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitaps3pspraving-rabbids-alive-and-kickingrayman-originssonythe-black-eyed-peas-experiencetom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldierubisoftvitawiixboxThu, 04 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins Comic-Con trailer makes up a bunch of accolades]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/22/rayman-origins-comic-con-trailer-makes-up-a-bunch-of-accolades/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/22/rayman-origins-comic-con-trailer-makes-up-a-bunch-of-accolades/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/22/rayman-origins-comic-con-trailer-makes-up-a-bunch-of-accolades/#comments The latest, Comic-Con-targeted trailer for Rayman Origins is toeing a fairly questionable line of truthfulness. Sure, it's probably joking when it says it won an award at E3 for having the "Character With The Biggest Butt," but that's still a lie. That award would obviously go to Cookie Monster.

Continue reading Rayman Origins Comic-Con trailer makes up a bunch of accolades

JoystiqRayman Origins Comic-Con trailer makes up a bunch of accolades originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3psprayman-originssonyubisoftUbisoft-MontpellierwiixboxFri, 22 Jul 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Play new Rabbids, Rayman and Just Dance games at Comic-Con]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/play-new-rabbids-rayman-and-just-dance-games-at-comic-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/play-new-rabbids-rayman-and-just-dance-games-at-comic-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/play-new-rabbids-rayman-and-just-dance-games-at-comic-con/#comments Ubisoft has announced its totally non-comic-related (but perhaps comical) contributions to the July 21-24 Comic-Con event, including opportunities to play its new games. Booth 4245 in the Exhibit Hall will host playable demos of Rabbids: Alive & Kicking, Just Dance 3, and Rayman Origins. On July 23, Ubisoft will hold an "Assassin's Creed: The Creation of a Universe" panel, featuring a preview of the Assassin's Creed Embers animated short.

Outside of the Comic-Con venue itself, Ubisoft and "The Nerd Machine" are setting up a "Nerd HQ" in downtown San Francisco, where players will find demos of Rayman Origins. Yes, "Nerd HQ" is somehow not inside Comic-Con.

Continue reading Play new Rabbids, Rayman and Just Dance games at Comic-Con

JoystiqPlay new Rabbids, Rayman and Just Dance games at Comic-Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-emberscomic-con-2011just-dance-3microsoftnintendoplaystationps3raving-rabbids-alive-and-kickingrayman-originsubisoftwiixboxWed, 13 Jul 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ancel wants Rayman Origins' UbiArt to be open-source]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/ancel-wants-rayman-origins-ubiart-to-be-open-source/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/ancel-wants-rayman-origins-ubiart-to-be-open-source/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/ancel-wants-rayman-origins-ubiart-to-be-open-source/#comments The UbiArt technology, which is currently being put to use on Rayman Origins, will be as free and open as the space between Rayman's hand and body, if Michel Ancel has his way. Speaking to Develop, he expressed his desire to release the framework as open-source, to benefit other developers keen on making animated 2D games.

"If you look at the best artists at Disney for example," Ancel told Develop, "they create incredible books and artwork and share their processes - it's interesting because those same people are happy to look at how other artists are developing their style. That whole medium has evolved on the basis of sharing ideas. But in games we lock it all in a black box and keep it to ourselves." Ancel hopes that the tools will inspire small devs: "It is more interesting to have a community and share our content."

When Rayman Origins was first announced at E3 2010, it was accompanied by samples of other 2D games with varying art styles also made in the UbiArt framework. Even so, this plan hasn't actually been finalized yet. While he believes the technology will be offered freely, Ubisoft executives still have to make the final decision about licensing terms.

JoystiqAncel wants Rayman Origins' UbiArt to be open-source originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsmichel-ancelmicrosoftnintendoopen-sourceplaystationps3raymanrayman-originsubiartxboxWed, 13 Jul 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[3DS release schedule outs new eShop games, upcoming dates]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/12/3ds-release-schedule-outs-new-eshop-games-upcoming-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/12/3ds-release-schedule-outs-new-eshop-games-upcoming-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/12/3ds-release-schedule-outs-new-eshop-games-upcoming-dates/#comments We were just casually browsing Nintendo's E3 press site, like you do, when we happened upon upcoming schedules for 3DS, DS, and Wii. And there's a bunch of stuff on here that we, and probably you, hadn't heard about yet! Like, in case you missed it, the September 11 release date for Star Fox 64 3D., and an August 23 date for Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked.

According to this schedule, Ubisoft's got James Noir on the way August 30, Imagine Babyz 3D (imagine babies! In 3D!) October 25, a 3DS version of Michael Jackson: The Experience and a 3DS NCIS game the same day, and ... a 3DS version of Rayman: Origins on March 13, 2012!?

The eShop section of the schedule names some upcoming Game Gear Virtual Console titles from Sega, all scheduled for "Summer." The games include Columns, Dragon Crystal, Shinobi, Sonic Drift 2, and Sonic Triple Trouble.

Check the list out after the break. Keep in mind that some of these listings will undoubtedly change in the future, or might be inaccurate now, as they were reported by Nintendo and not these games' actual publishers.

Continue reading 3DS release schedule outs new eShop games, upcoming dates

Joystiq3DS release schedule outs new eShop games, upcoming dates originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdragon-crystaldse3-2011eshopjames-noirs-hollywood-crimesnintendorayman-originsrelease-dateshinobisonic-drift-2sonic-triple-troublestar-fox-64-3dSun, 12 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins is the most colorful thing on Earth]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/rayman-origins-is-the-most-colorful-thing-on-earth/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/rayman-origins-is-the-most-colorful-thing-on-earth/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/rayman-origins-is-the-most-colorful-thing-on-earth/#comments The sheer amount of delight generated by the latest Rayman Origins media may be unquantifiable. Seriously, Ubisoft, it's not fair. Try and save some delight for everyone else. View the screens below and watch the trailer after the break, and try not to smile. We submit that it cannot be done.

Gallery: Rayman Origins (E3 2011)

Continue reading Rayman Origins is the most colorful thing on Earth

JoystiqRayman Origins is the most colorful thing on Earth originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011microsoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-originsubisoftwiixboxThu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Origins latest screens are magnifique]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/03/rayman-origins-latest-screens-are-magnifique/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/03/rayman-origins-latest-screens-are-magnifique/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/03/rayman-origins-latest-screens-are-magnifique/#comments Rayman Origins will explain the evolutionary mystery of a creature's appendages staying in proximity to its torso without actually being attached. No, not really. Maybe? Either way, here's some screens.

Continue reading Rayman Origins latest screens are magnifique

JoystiqRayman Origins latest screens are magnifique originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftplaystationps3rayman-originsUbisoftxboxFri, 03 Jun 2011 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Retailers list Rayman Origins for Wii, DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/11/retailers-list-rayman-origins-for-wii-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/11/retailers-list-rayman-origins-for-wii-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/11/retailers-list-rayman-origins-for-wii-ds/#commentsIf certain retailer listings are to be believed, it appears that Rayman Origins won't be confined to the Xbox 360 and PS3 when it's released this holiday. Amazon has posted a listing for a Wii version of title, including the convincing box art seen here. Furthermore, a purported GameStop new release list mentions both a Wii and DS version of Rayman Origins. For what it's worth, both GameStop and Amazon specify a November release date.

While Ubisoft hasn't confirmed anything outside of the 360 and PS3 versions, a port to DS or Wii certainly seems possible, especially given the game's 2D presentation.

JoystiqRetailers list Rayman Origins for Wii, DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 May 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsmichel-ancelnintendorayman-originsubisoftwiiWed, 11 May 2011 22:00:00 EST