The Hermit
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Ancel is the man... Too bad Ubisoft constantly shits on him.
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Rayman Legends has 30 new levels + several new bosses after delay
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ViewtifulJC
Banned
Such drama!
Yep, from what I've played of the demo I'd much prefer to not have to play those touchscreen levels.
Dead Prince
Banned
it could have been DLC after the game launched lol
frankie_baby
Member
considering all of ubi's decisions bar this one they deserve a lot of support, i was angry too but i've moved on
Crimson_Gold
Member
This should appease a good number of people. Should be good
Salz01
Member
I'm now confused. Why do they deserve support? I might have missed something.
Waylon Drums
Member
Uhhh, only I can be a snarky bitch. You can't use snark against me. Not allowed.
Wait... Rayman legends ps3 demo this month? When reading the quoted article, i had the impression that the demo would be only for Wii U in April.
Anyhow, day one without any hesitation and with media blackout until then (not sure if i will be able to resist the demo though). It's going to be a long wait but September will be awesome for platform games.
Spend seven months adding content to a finished game belonging to the franchise he created and is responsible for reinvigorating, or continue working on that one Beyond Good & Evil sequel that's been in development for an entire console generation?
Poor Ancel just can't have his cake and eat it.
Waylon Drums
Member
It's not really a question of "moving on" so much as "not forgetting."
I'm not still PISSED like I was when it was announced (which was made worse by that douche IGN writer hyping up "interesting" Wii U info that ended up being the delay announcement) but I'm also not going to support the company that made such a crap decision.
It's interesting. Many gamers FLIP OUT at the current state of the industry and want to see change but when they're faced with an issue like this, there are a lot of people who'd rather make fun of people for caring than to actually do something or speak up.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
People complain about the industry with DLC and pay to win crazyness and a focus on the same genres (FPS, Uncharted) over and over again.
So punishing Ubisoft for developing a retail sold 2D HD platformer (pretttttttty rare) because Nintendo can't sell their new console for shit and Ubisoft is in the "making money" business and had to dodge a bargain bin bullet last minute when THOSE sales figures were coming in is just presumably projecting console fanboyism onto the proceedings. Or you only own a WiiU and that February was a real darn stinker for boredom, I guess then its okay to feel so vengeful!
Waylon Drums
Member
Ahhhhh, the smug tone of that reply. It's really endearing. Ubisoft knew well before they announced the delay that the Wii U hadn't sold what anyone had hoped but they still waited until less than three weeks before launch to decide to let anyone in on the secret.
I'm also not sure why having this game out on the Wii U in Feb would have been such a detriment. It would have been very high-profile for the system for quite awhile and having a Wii U version out does nothing to impede them from releasing the ports later. If anything, the word of mouth would have probably helped them. Let's remember, Rayman Origins didn't fly off of store shelves.
P.S. I'm not sure what "being projecting fanboyism" means, but it sounds painful.
frankie_baby
Member
well they are one of the few publishers that are seemingly releasing all their multiplats on wii u
mugurumakensei
Member
Nope. That was a misleading line from VG247. Official press doesn't mention PS3 or 360.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Not sure how long you've been browsing GAF, or WiiU threads, but theres a prevailing sentiment towards WiiU games such as Mass Effect 3, NFS: Most Wanted, Batman: Arkham City AE, and so on, and its "not paying full price for late games from other consoles". Releasing in February and for the rest of the year while the WiiU rolls about on its back trying to get up, the game would head into bargain bins and desperation bundles and all the sorts of places you don't want your game to end up.
By September, when the "necessary to make devmoney back" PS3/360 editions released at a standard retail price or close to it, Videogame Purchaser will enter a store and balk at paying full price for a game shining a bright £5-£10 bargain bin price inside the WiiU bucket at the back of the store while the "new edition" is trying to rake in £30. Especially with "cut features" such as the touchscreen gimmicky rubbish.
You know why theyve done this, in their same position you'd most likely have done the same when its a business youre running to make money and not Fantasy Console War messageboard hopes and dreams. Just clearly for whatever reason its really cut to the core of you.
If you were excited for the game, and a new HD 2D platformer, you'd still be excited for it come late Summer. I know I still am. If you were never really that bothered by it but its special exclusivity badge, well, its always best to never take that stuff to heart!
grimshawish
Banned
Thats alright then. Should have said this originally but.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Yes, no one would ever accuse Origins of having trial-and-error components.
15% of the game compared to 100%, my bad, Stumpy
Waylon Drums
Member
More smug shite, still very endearing. I especially like the parts where you try to make me seem stupid for caring. No one has *ever* thought to do such a thing on the internet, so I applaud your trailblazing efforts.
With regard to the discussion at hand, perhaps I might have made a similar business decision but I wouldn't be shocked when consumers who had planned to purchase the product became upset. That's the thing: consumers don't have to be happy with a decision just because it made business sense in a boardroom somewhere. You'd be served well by learning that.
And on that note, I'm done with you, muffin. I've wasted enough time explaining myself to you and you're obviously perfectly happy just being obtuse. Good day, dear.
frankie_baby
Member
why on earth would nintendo shoot down day 1 dlc? i'm pretty sure there's been some already
Smiles and Cries
Member
oh this still gets a no sale from me
I will not be begging for games in September like I was back in February
that Rayman money has gone elsewhere
I will not be begging for games in September like I was back in February
that Rayman money has gone elsewhere
tkscz
Member
Please point to me where it says they are 360/PS3 levels only.
The protesting was the the months the devs spent crunching, spending a lot of time away from family etc to get the game ready for the February release on Wii U only for Ubisoft to delay it and screw the devs over.
Thankfully, since they seem like awesome devs.. Not only are they spending the extra time porting it, they are also making the game even bigger.
Rayman Legends? Oh wow. I'd forgotten this game existed. Quite the achievement Ubisoft considering this was my most antcipated Q1 release.
Double the length, add more characters, day one oculus rift support, weekly DLC updates for the next five years. I don't care. I wanted this game in February. You know. When it was finished.
Double the length, add more characters, day one oculus rift support, weekly DLC updates for the next five years. I don't care. I wanted this game in February. You know. When it was finished.
Byronic Hero
Member
Jeez, 30? Worth the wait then. Definitely picking this up.
Jacksonlee
Member
this is a good thing!
Jacksonlee
Member
awfully sour!
YouEnjoyMySelf
Banned
The game could have never came out, or not had 30 levels added to it. I think people should be pretty happy with this. People will whine about anything.
frankie_baby
Member
its still coming
Well until the game is released in February 2013 I reserve my right to remain sour
it has a whopping 33 levels now.
I presume you'll be boycotting Nintendo games from now on too seeing as they just delayed the release of a finished game for the same reason:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=536031
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Is Nintendo delaying the game for the sake of porting it to the 360 and PS3?
Poimandres
Member
Jesus, some of you guys wouldn't be able to cope with living in Australia.
We've been dealing with movies, TV shows and games being released late basically forever!
We've been dealing with movies, TV shows and games being released late basically forever!