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Ubisoft announced that its multiplayer 2D platformer Rayman Legends will arrive for the PlayStation Vita in North America on September 3.

News of the Vita port's North American launch follows up on initial reports of a European release confirmed by Eurogamer Spain yesterday.

The Vita edition of Rayman Legends includes five exclusive levels in which players guide series mainstay Murphy by using the portable's Rear Touch Pad. The port also boasts two exclusive Ubisoft Montpellier-designed costumes: Rayman himself can opt for a Prince of Persia-themed outfit, while his partner Globox gets a spy suit inspired by the Splinter Cell series.

While the Vita version of Rayman Origins lacked a multiplayer component, Ubisoft announced that Rayman Legends will feature local co-op on Vita, allowing players from the same country to team up over a Wi-Fi connection. The game additionally includes online leaderboards and a set of online competitive challenges.

Rayman Legends will premiere for the Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita in North America on September 3. All ports will launch in Europe on August 29.

Gallery: Rayman Legends (Vita)

JoystiqRayman Legends coming to PS Vita in North America Sept. 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 May 2013 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitarayman-legendsubisoftvitaTue, 28 May 2013 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends visits 'Ocean World,' UK pre-order goodies revealed [update: NA too]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rayman-legends-visits-ocean-world-uk-pre-order-goodies-reveal/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rayman-legends-visits-ocean-world-uk-pre-order-goodies-reveal/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rayman-legends-visits-ocean-world-uk-pre-order-goodies-reveal/#comments
By now, you should realize that the latest Rayman Legends trailer needs no introduction. You should just watch it. Okay, if you really need further incentive, the spies of 4th Echelon make a cameo. Sort of.

Meanwhile, Ubisoft has also announced the UK pre-order bonuses for the game, exclusive to GAME. The Wii U version will let Barbara the barbarian dress up as Aveline De Grandpré, star of Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation. The PS3 version puts Rayman in the garb of Edward Kenway, piratical protagonist of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. Finally, speaking of 4th Echelon, the Xbox 360 version gives Rayman a Sam Fisher costume.

Update: It's the same deal for US pre-orders, but at GameStop. Check out the various costumes after the break.

Gallery: Rayman Legends (Ocean World)

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JoystiqRayman Legends visits 'Ocean World,' UK pre-order goodies revealed [update: NA too] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamemicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendsukwii-uxboxTue, 14 May 2013 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends' mariachi version of 'Eye of the Tiger']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/rayman-legends-mariachi-version-of-eye-of-the-tiger/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/rayman-legends-mariachi-version-of-eye-of-the-tiger/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/rayman-legends-mariachi-version-of-eye-of-the-tiger/#comments

Sure to deliver a grin, perhaps even a chortle, here is Rayman Legends' take on the get-pumped classic "Eye of the Tiger" done mariachi style in the game's "Fiesta de los Muertos" world. If you need a smile today, this is likely to deliver.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eye-of-the-tigerrayman-legendsubisoftubisoft-montrealThu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Nintendo eShop releases: Rayman Legends Challenges, Mega Man 4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-rayman-legends-challenges-mega-man/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-rayman-legends-challenges-mega-man/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-rayman-legends-challenges-mega-man/#comments New Nintendo eShop releases Rayman Legends Challenges, Mega Man 4The free Rayman Legends Challenges app launches today on the Wii U eShop. Half demo and half conciliatory gesture, this exclusive app was promised after Ubisoft delayed the Wii U version to prepare a multiplatform release. The full game is due September 3.

On 3DS, the collection of NES Mega Man games grows with Mega Man 4. And Color Commando launches on DSiWare, a puzzle-platformer about placing blobs of paint around a level to neutralize same-color monsters.

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JoystiqNew Nintendo eShop releases: Rayman Legends Challenges, Mega Man 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscolor-commandodsdsiwareeshopnintendonintendoware-weeklyrayman-legendsrayman-legends-challengessengokuwiiwii-uThu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends swings into North America Sep. 3, EU Aug. 30 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rayman-legends-reaches-north-america-august-27-europe-august-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rayman-legends-reaches-north-america-august-27-europe-august-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rayman-legends-reaches-north-america-august-27-europe-august-30/#comments
Rayman Legends hits North America on September 3, an Ubisoft spokesperson tells us, and August 30 in Europe. The Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U game hits its "early September" release window following its delay earlier this year.

The news is joined by today's arrival of the game's precursory Online Challenges app on the Wii U eShop. The free demo includes Land of the Livid Dead, Neverending Pit, and Infinite Tower levels, as well as the GamePad-tailored Murfy's Dungeon run.

The app also features daily and weekly "Extreme Challenges," unlocked by winning cups and subsequently increasing your "Awesomeness Level." Ubisoft didn't say what happens if your Awesomeness Level is already Super Duper Awesome.

Update: We were earlier provided with a release date of August 27 for North America by an Ubisoft spokesperson. We were then contacted with a corrected date of September 3.

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JoystiqRayman Legends swings into North America Sep. 3, EU Aug. 30 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendsrelease-datewii-uxboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends Vita listed by Spanish retailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/rayman-legends-vita-listed-by-spanish-retailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/rayman-legends-vita-listed-by-spanish-retailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/rayman-legends-vita-listed-by-spanish-retailer/#comments The once Wii U exclusive Rayman Legends may be leaping, running and helicoptering to yet another platform: The PlayStation Vita. According to a listing on Spanish retailer FNAC, the gorgeous platformer is headed to Sony's handheld. It's not too big a leap to make, as Rayman's last (excellent) outing, Rayman Origins, was also available for the Vita. Gamepur notes that FNAC lists a release date of August 29, though that appears to have been removed as of this writing.

The Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Rayman Legends are slated for September.

JoystiqRayman Legends Vita listed by Spanish retailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-vitarayman-legendsubisoftvitaTue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends delay results in 30 new levels, several new boss fights]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/rayman-legends-delay-results-in-30-new-levels-several-new-bos/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/rayman-legends-delay-results-in-30-new-levels-several-new-bos/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/rayman-legends-delay-results-in-30-new-levels-several-new-bos/#comments Rayman Legends' extra time in the oven has resulted in developer Ubisoft Montpelier adding 30 extra levels and several new boss fights. "Trust me, the things we are adding aren't minor. We're not talking about adding some polish here and there, but 30 new levels and several new bosses," Senior Game Manager Michael Micholic said in an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine.

Rayman Legends has been delayed twice, the most recent delay last month when it got pushed to September in favor of a simultaneous launch across Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3. The reception of this latest delay was negative, to say the least, with even Rayman creator Michel Ancel joining in on the protest.

JoystiqRayman Legends delay results in 30 new levels, several new boss fights originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>michael-micholicmichel-ancelmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendswii-uxboxWed, 10 Apr 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends receiving Wii U bonus mode in April]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/rayman-legends-receiving-wii-u-bonus-mode-in-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/rayman-legends-receiving-wii-u-bonus-mode-in-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/rayman-legends-receiving-wii-u-bonus-mode-in-april/#comments

To make amends for Rayman Legends' Wii U delay, Ubisoft will release a challenge mode for free on the Nintendo eShop this April. The publisher previously promised an exclusive Wii U demo to appease the console's vocal install base.

Rayman Legends was originally slated as a Wii U launch exclusive before it was delayed (twice) and planned for other consoles.

[Thanks, Michael]

JoystiqRayman Legends receiving Wii U bonus mode in April originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendorayman-legendsubisoftwii-uTue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman creator Michel Ancel appears in Legends delay protest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/rayman-creator-michel-ancel-appears-in-rayman-delay-protest/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/rayman-creator-michel-ancel-appears-in-rayman-delay-protest/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/rayman-creator-michel-ancel-appears-in-rayman-delay-protest/#comments Rayman creator Michel Ancel protests Legends delay in photo HIT 1STRayman creator Michel Ancel and staff from Ubisoft Montpellier have shown implicit desire to have Rayman Legends released. Staffers including Ancel posted with fan Joffrey Babilotte and a banner he made, reading "Release Rayman, Support Ubisoft Montpellier" (in French). Rayman is on the banner saying "SVP" - "please." Babilotte made the sign and brought it "to the gates of Ubi Montpellier."

Rayman Legends was due to be released this month on Wii U, but Ubisoft delayed the presumably finished game, to release it simultaneously with Xbox 360 and PS3 ports in September.

JoystiqRayman creator Michel Ancel appears in Legends delay protest originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>michel-ancelmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendsubisoftUbisoft-Montpellierwii-uxboxTue, 12 Feb 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft promises exclusive Wii U demo for Rayman Legends]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-promises-exclusive-wii-u-demo-for-rayman-legends/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-promises-exclusive-wii-u-demo-for-rayman-legends/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-promises-exclusive-wii-u-demo-for-rayman-legends/#comments Forget that there has been a Rayman Legends demo on the Wii U for over a month now - it's old hat. Ubisoft is planning on releasing another demo, this one exclusive to Wii U. Ubisoft announced the exclusive Wii U demo as a sort of consolation prize to upset fans complaining about the delay and multi-platform announcement.

"Thanks for all your feedback regarding Rayman Legends in all of its forms. We have heard you and we will continue to listen," Ubisoft wrote on its Facebook page. "We understand your frustration and that you want to get your hands on the game. We are working with the development team to provide you with a new, exclusive demo for the Wii U soon. Stay tuned for more."

Rayman Legends was originally announced to be a Wii U exclusive back in August, though obviously that plan has changed. This is the second delay for Rayman Legends, which was originally penciled in for the Wii U launch.

JoystiqUbisoft promises exclusive Wii U demo for Rayman Legends originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demonintendorayman-legendsubisoftwii-uFri, 08 Feb 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft clarifies Rayman Legends delay]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-clarifies-rayman-legends-delay/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-clarifies-rayman-legends-delay/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/ubisoft-clarifies-rayman-legends-delay/#comments Ubisoft says the delay to the formerly exclusive Wii U version of Rayman Legends is solely because of the multiplatform release, and nothing to do with any development issues. Speaking to Digital Spy, the publisher explicitly stated the only reason for the new September release window is the additional platforms of Xbox 360 and PS3.

"We usually release all of our platforms simultaneously (aside from PC)," an Ubisoft rep told Digital Spy. "We've made special exception sometimes in the past but it's definitely just on a case by case basis and not our standard practice. I know it's not an elaborate, 'convincing' answer, but it's the simple truth."

In short, the game could have come out when it was originally intended to, which was February 26 in North America. Ubisoft simply chose not to do that. However, if you think Wii U owners are dismayed by the news, imagine how the developers behind the game feel.

That's the message imparted to fans by someone believed to be an Ubisoft employee on Spanish forum EOL. As translated by NeoGAF, the employee, who apparently has a history of posting about his work at Ubisoft on the forum, said it was hard to swallow working so hard over six months and barely seeing family and friends, all to ensure the game came out on time, only to find out about the delay. He asked fans not to turn their backs on the game or the team behind it because "some men in ties one day took a wrong choice." His full post reads:
"I completely understand you but you have to understand one thing. This is not a decision taken by the development team, this comes from really really high up, so please don't pick on the game. If you're pissed, imagine how we feel. Think on the situation, we've been making overtime with this game practically since May preparing E3, and then almost a demo per month (gamescom, Wii U presentation, shops, eShop, etc...) and at the same time trying to actually finish the game. We had a first delay because it was obvious we couldn't finish on time but we gave it all to be there on February. What face do you think we had when the week we had to close the game we're being told it's not going to be released? I couldn't believe it. For practical matters, you'll have to wait for some months for the game to be released and will most likely serve for more content to be added and do it better. For us, this means we've spent 6 months barely seeing our wives, kids, and friends for nothing because, after all, such haste wasn't needed. Believe it, it was a hell to swallow these news. Even then I'm firm in what I said back in the day, Rayman Legends is an excellent game and will still be, and the team that's making it doesn't deserve to have your back turned on them just because some men in ties one day took a wrong choice. This industry is really that shitty."

JoystiqUbisoft clarifies Rayman Legends delay originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaymicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendsubisoftwii-uxboxFri, 08 Feb 2013 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends delayed to September, also coming to Xbox 360 and PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-to-september-also-coming-to-xbox-360-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-to-september-also-coming-to-xbox-360-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-to-september-also-coming-to-xbox-360-and/#comments Rayman Legends has been delayed once again, to "early September." This is annoying news for Wii U owners, who already saw it delayed out of the launch window and into February and March. But it's good news for PS3 and Xbox owners who had yet to pick up a Wii U, as the game is now planned for simultaneous release on those platforms.

Ubisoft Montpellier is developing all three versions. The Wii U game includes significant touchscreen elements, including simultaneous multiplayer between the GamePad and Wii Remote. It'll be interesting to see how, or if, those elements translate to more traditional control schemes.

We contacted Ubisoft regarding the Wii U delay. The publisher offered no additional comment.

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JoystiqRayman Legends delayed to September, also coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaysmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendswii-uxboxThu, 07 Feb 2013 11:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii U's Rayman Legends out in UK on March 1 [update: Feb. 26 in North America]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/rayman-legends-out-in-uk-on-march-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/rayman-legends-out-in-uk-on-march-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/rayman-legends-out-in-uk-on-march-1/#comments Rayman Legends comes to UK Feb 28, according to Nintendo listingRayman Legends will be released in the UK on March 1, publisher Ubisoft announced today. No date has been provided for North America or any other territory, other than the worldwide "Q1 2013" release window given in October.

There is good news for the impatient, however: UK residents desperate for floaty-limbed heroics and Lum vocals will have access to a Rayman Legends demo on the Wii U eShop starting December 13.

Update: Ubisoft announced a Feb. 26 release date for North America. The demo will have the same December 13 date in that region.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoeshopeuropenintendorayman-legendsrelease-dateukwii-uFri, 07 Dec 2012 13:13:00 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[Rayman Legends delayed to Q1 2013 worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/rayman-legends-delayed-to-q1-2013-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/rayman-legends-delayed-to-q1-2013-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/rayman-legends-delayed-to-q1-2013-worldwide/#comments Rayman Legends delayed to Q1 2013 worldwideRayman Legends was on track to be a launch release for the Wii U in Europe, but Ubisoft has moved it back to Q1 of 2013, which we suppose keeps it inside Nintendo's ridiculous six-month "launch window."

"Rayman Legends will launch worldwide in the first quarter of 2013," Ubisoft told Videogamer. "We're happy that fans are excited about the game, and we are taking the time to make sure we deliver a game that lives up to and hopefully exceeds their expectations. We'll have more details to share soon."

Being Ubisoft, the publisher still has a ton of games prepared for launch day in North America, including Assassin's Creed 3, ESPN Sports Connection, Just Dance 4, Rabbids Land, Your Shape, and ZombiU.

JoystiqRayman Legends delayed to Q1 2013 worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydelaysnintendorayman-legendsubisoftwii-uMon, 08 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends a European Wii U launch title, dropping Nov. 30 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/rayman-legends-a-european-wii-u-launch-title-launching-nov-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/rayman-legends-a-european-wii-u-launch-title-launching-nov-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/rayman-legends-a-european-wii-u-launch-title-launching-nov-30/#comments
We knew that Ubisoft's Rayman Legends would be launching on the Wii U sometime this Christmas season, but now we know specifically when, at least in Europe: November 30. The game was announced as a European Wii U launch title during Nintendo's European Wii U event this morning.

Naturally, the game's heavy WiiPad functionality was shown off, which allows one player to add lums into the world and otherwise assist the other players, but otherwise the real meat of the announcement was the European release date. We're keeping an eye out for its North American equivalent and will update as we know more.

Update: Ubisoft sends us a short video of Rayman creator Michel Ancel explaining why he's bringing Rayman Legends to Wii U, which you can watch above.

JoystiqRayman Legends a European Wii U launch title, dropping Nov. 30 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>european-release-datelaunch-titlenintendorayman-legendsrelease-dateubisoftUbisoft-Montpellierwii-uThu, 13 Sep 2012 10:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft Gamescom media megapost: Rayman Legends, ZombiU, and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/ubisoft-gamescom-media-megapost-rayman-legends-zombiu-and-mor/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/ubisoft-gamescom-media-megapost-rayman-legends-zombiu-and-mor/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/16/ubisoft-gamescom-media-megapost-rayman-legends-zombiu-and-mor/#comments Ubisoft Gamescom media megapost Rayman Legends, ZombiU, and moreJust in case you didn't get to see the Ubisoft press conference while it was streaming, don't worry. We saved all of the pictures and videos from the games they had on display, and have combined them all into this one easy-to-carry blog post for your viewing pleasure.

It took a while to figure out a way to pack all of these games into the same place, but below, you'll find new screenshots from the gorgeous Rayman Legends, videos from Ghost Recon Online and the two upcoming Might and Magic titles, and more media from upcoming titles like Avengers: Battle For Earth and the upcoming ZombiU. How convenient!

Continue reading Ubisoft Gamescom media megapost: Rayman Legends, ZombiU, and more

JoystiqUbisoft Gamescom media megapost: Rayman Legends, ZombiU, and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avengers-battle-for-earthgallerygamescomgamescom-2012gamescom2012ghost-recon-onlinemicrosoftmight-and-magic-heroesmight-and-magic-heroes-onlinenintendoplaystationps3rayman-legendsubisoftvideoswii-uxboxyour-shape-fitness-evolved-2013Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/rayman-legends-is-a-wii-u-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/rayman-legends-is-a-wii-u-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/rayman-legends-is-a-wii-u-exclusive/#comments Rayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive
When Rayman Legends launches as a Wii U game this fall, that's all it'll be launching as. According to the last three or so seconds of the game's Gamescom trailer above, Rayman Legends will be a Wii U exclusive.

Considering the amount of touchscreen/Wiipad stuff going in this trailer, it's clear that Ubisoft has been taking Wii U integration seriously - we just didn't think it was that serious. All Rayman titles up until this point have been multiplatform, and since Ubisoft itself said the game wasn't necessarily an exclusive back in June, we kinda expected that to be the case.

We asked Ubisoft for clarification just to make super extra sure, and were told that "yes, Rayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive. It will be releasing in Holiday 2012."

Still, we'd be surprised if the game didn't end up other other platforms eventually, though we imagine quite a bit of rejiggering would be required to make Rayman Legends function on an Xbox. The PS3, however, could handle it quite easily provided there was also a Vita involved.

JoystiqRayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivenintendorayman-legendsUbisoftUbisoft-Montpellierwii-uWed, 15 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Here's that new Rayman Legends character you've been axing about]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/09/heres-that-new-rayman-legends-character-youve-been-axing-about/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/09/heres-that-new-rayman-legends-character-youve-been-axing-about/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/09/heres-that-new-rayman-legends-character-youve-been-axing-about/#comments miniRayman Legends' Barbara is pretty awesome
Rayman Legends' latest character, Barbara, has a power that not even Rayman to boast: arms. And she uses them to swing a big axe around.

JoystiqHere's that new Rayman Legends character you've been axing about originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendorayman-legendswii-uThu, 09 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft bringing AC3, Liberation, Far Cry 3, Zombi U and more to Gamescom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/ubisoft-bringing-ac3-liberation-far-cry-3-zombi-u-and-more-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/ubisoft-bringing-ac3-liberation-far-cry-3-zombi-u-and-more-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/ubisoft-bringing-ac3-liberation-far-cry-3-zombi-u-and-more-to/#comments There are plenty of reasons to visit Germany, but for gamers looking to sample some stuff still in development, Ubisoft is making a strong claim for Primary Reason. The publisher is throwing everything at Gamescom this year, an event that saw 275,000 attendees in 2011.

Assassin's Creed 3 and its PS Vita spinoff, Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation, will both be on hand at Ubisoft's booth. They'll be joined by Far Cry 3, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Online and Shootmania. Ubisoft is also going to truck out all of its Wii U games: Zombi U, Rayman Legends, Rabbids Land, Sports Connection and Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013. And if you decide to skip that last game, don't sweat it - you'll get all the exercise you need running around the Koelnmesse.

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JoystiqUbisoft bringing AC3, Liberation, Far Cry 3, Zombi U and more to Gamescom originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-3assassins-creed-3-liberationfar-cry-3gamescom-2012ghost-recon-onlinemicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3rabbids-landrayman-legendsshootmaniatom-clancytom-clancys-ghost-recon-onlineubisoftwii-uxboxzombi-uzombiuThu, 26 Jul 2012 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends highlighted for Wii U, not necessarily exclusive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/11/rayman-legends-highlighted-for-wii-u-not-necessarily-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/11/rayman-legends-highlighted-for-wii-u-not-necessarily-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/11/rayman-legends-highlighted-for-wii-u-not-necessarily-exclusive/#comments
Ubisoft is "not really saying it's a Wii U exclusive," but Rayman Legends is certainly positioned as a major launch game for Nintendo's new hardware. Above: Senior Game Manager Michael Micholic gives us a brief recap of Rayman's next outing and some of the 3D enhancements made to the beautiful UbiArt framework.

JoystiqRayman Legends highlighted for Wii U, not necessarily exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012michael-micholicnintendorayman-legendsubiartubisoftwii-uMon, 11 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft: Rayman Legends leak is real, 'purely internal demonstrative video']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/ubisoft-rayman-legends-video-is-real-but-is-a-purely-internal/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/ubisoft-rayman-legends-video-is-real-but-is-a-purely-internal/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/ubisoft-rayman-legends-video-is-real-but-is-a-purely-internal/#comments
It would be hard to believe the Rayman Legends video leaked this morning was anything but real, but Ubisoft removed any lingering doubt today. The company issued a statement (excerpted by VG247) confirming the existence of the game. Of course, it's not final.

The leaked video was "intended as a purely internal demonstrative video, and in NO way represents the final game, the final console or their features," Ubisoft said, referring to the game as "Rayman Origins' sequel." The video was meant for "internal production teams who often create game prototypes with work in progress development kits." In other words, it was a demonstration for the people working on the game, not a demonstration of the game.

The upside of this leak is that we can now issue feedback to the team working on the actual game, in the form of this open statement: Hey, that footage looked great. Make the game look like that.

Update: the video has been removed at Ubisoft's request.

JoystiqUbisoft: Rayman Legends leak is real, 'purely internal demonstrative video' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>leaknintendorayman-legendsubisoftwii-uFri, 27 Apr 2012 11:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman Legends video leaks for Wii U]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/rayman-legends-Wii-U/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/rayman-legends-Wii-U/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/rayman-legends-Wii-U/#comments
Rayman Legends for Wii U now has a leaked trailer to couple with its domain registration. The trailer showcases the Wii U's near field communication (NFC) feature, with a Raving Rabbid action figure transferred from our world into the game. The video also hints at an Assassin's Creed Ezio Auditore da Firenze doll having the same magical power for the game.

[Thanks, Pedro]

Update: The video has been removed.

JoystiqRayman Legends video leaks for Wii U originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendoRayman-LegendsUbisoftwii-uFri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 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.

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