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[Skiesofwonder]

Wait for bigger install base, ensure that no version gets cut off by sales of an earlier version, maybe?

I don't know, but if they were ready to release a demo and date it for March, a September delay just for development makes no sense.

It seems like timed exclusive would help sells if anything. Are we sure of a delay for WiiU as well? I don't give a shit what platform it is on, going from release of November 2012 to Feburary 2013, now to September 2013 is bullshit.

 

[Aquamarine]

So why the delay for the WiiU version? This makes no fucking sense.

The delay--literally--is so Rayman Legends can release on Wii U / PS3 / 360 day-one in September.

I assume negotiations with Nintendo to keep it exclusive have broken down. Rayman Legends was originally supposed to be multiplatform, but I think Nintendo tried to secure it as an exclusive.

Obviously, it didn't work.

 

[GulAtiCa]

I don't get why delaying the Wii U version at all... It's like the 3DS Rayman Origins all over again...

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Yeah, the more I think about it, the more the Wii U delay does not make sense.

I imagine it is getting delayed to release alongside the other versions unless Ubisoft had known the release date was incorrect for over three months.

 

[73V3N]

Horrible job by Nintendo

 

[Nosgoroth]

Well, that was certainly "interesting".

 

[pixlexic]

Boo

 

[Visualante2]

Ubisoft just pretty much fucked Nintendo :lol

I expect ZombiU to be ported next

I think Lego City Undercover will go multiplatform, too.

 

[JordanLMiller]

Great that it's going to other platforms, but I don't understand why it's delayed that long for Wii U? Actually, it says that it's coming to PS3 and 360 in September, where does it say the Wii U one isn't coming out until September?

I want to believe. September is so far away

 

[Linkhero1]

Great that it's going to other platforms, but I don't understand why it's delayed that long for Wii U? Actually, it says that it's coming to PS3 and 360 in September, where does it say the Wii U one isn't coming out until September?

I guess it's a safe assumption considering it was removed from their release schedule. My question is why delay it for the Wii U if it's near completion.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

$2 says it'll also release on next-gen consoles with higher graphics.

Oh and I'm waiting for those "LOL PS3/360 can't run Rayman! It's 1080p/60fps!" people to show up...

 

[Bisnic]

Just before the release of the Wii U version.. Way to kill potential Wii U sales Ubisoft.

 

[V_Ben]

PR;

London, UK — February 7th, 2013 — Today, Ubisoft announced that its forthcoming title Rayman Legends, already announced for the Wii UTM system from Nintendo, will also be released on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. All versions will now hit shelves in early September 2013.

The Microsoft Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® 3 versions of Rayman Legends are being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the same team behind the Nintendo Wii UTM game. Rayman Legends has been praised for its stunning visuals and innovative gameplay by media around the world and labeled as one of the most anticipated platformers of 2013.

“We heard from many Xbox & Playstation owners and Rayman fans who told us they really wanted to play Rayman Legends on their current system”, says Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing & Sales Officer. ”We decided to give the fans what they wanted while at the same time broadening the audience exposed to this innovative and memorable game.”

Rayman Legends retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack. The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers from Origins has also returned with an advanced UbiArt engine to include multi-dimension gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman’s graphics to the next level.

 

[Glass Rebel]

How would that even work?

The same way Rayman Legends works: Ubi don't give a shit.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Great that it's going to other platforms, but I don't understand why it's delayed that long for Wii U? Actually, it says that it's coming to PS3 and 360 in September, where does it say the Wii U one isn't coming out until September?

Game is no doubt done and ready for WiiU but: do you want to spend money marketing a game twice with adverts, or just once? Theres your answer. Zoop-BABOW!

 

[SolidSnakex]

Great that it's going to other platforms, but I don't understand why it's delayed that long for Wii U? Actually, it says that it's coming to PS3 and 360 in September, where does it say the Wii U one isn't coming out until September?

Today, Ubisoft announced that its forthcoming title Rayman Legends, already announced for the Wii UTM system from Nintendo, will also be released on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. All versions will now hit shelves in early September 2013.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-to-september-also-coming-to-xbox-360-and/

 

[plagiarize]

at least I can play Jungle Run on my Windows Phone next month.

you can all form a queue to laugh in my face individually

 

[I-hate-u]

Cmon Bayonetta 2. Jump the ship too.

 

[Bumhead]

I can't remember ever hearing about a console exclusive losing it's exclusivity before it even launched. Final Fantasy XIII was different in that nobody at Square ever said it was going to be PS3 exclusive, I don't think?

Are there any other notable examples of this happening?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

All three versions in September.

UBISOFT®’S RAYMAN LEGENDS NOW COMING TO XBOX 360® AND PLAYSTATION 3®

London, UK — February 7th, 2013 — Today, Ubisoft announced that its forthcoming title Rayman Legends, already announced for the Wii UTM system from Nintendo, will also be released on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. All versions will now hit shelves in early September 2013.

The Microsoft Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® 3 versions of Rayman Legends are being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the same team behind the Nintendo Wii UTM game. Rayman Legends has been praised for its stunning visuals and innovative gameplay by media around the world and labeled as one of the most anticipated platformers of 2013.

“We heard from many Xbox & Playstation owners and Rayman fans who told us they really wanted to play Rayman Legends on their current system”, says Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing & Sales Officer. ”We decided to give the fans what they wanted while at the same time broadening the audience exposed to this innovative and memorable game.”

Rayman Legends retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack. The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers from Origins has also returned with an advanced UbiArt engine to include multi-dimension gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman’s graphics to the next level.

For more information on Rayman Legends, please visit:
www.raymanlegends.com

 

[Schadenfreude]

I guess they're delaying it to port it to the other consoles. Shit sucks.

 

[Acquiescence]

Okay, I expected Rayman Legends to be a timed exclusive, I expected it to make it's way to every other platform under the sun eventually just like its predecessor, but holy shit. Now it's being delayed entirely just so Ubisoft can port it to other systems for a multi-platform release? That's insane.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

booooo

 

[Kerub]

Good to know, I'll wait for the PS3 version instead of buying it on Wii U.

 

[bluehat9]

PS3/360 in September, WiiU next January for maximum :lols please.

what are you doing Nintendo, seriously?

 

[The Grim Heaper]

 

[Kokonoe]

Was this the "big news" IGN WiiU was hyping yesterday?

I hope not.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Hmm, I have no idea what to do now.

Wii U:
- Gamepad seems like a good fit, and the demo has some pretty cool gamepad elements
- Clearly was the "lead" platform
- Performance and resolution are basically guaranteed, given the demo
- Probably fewer other games to play on platform

360:
- I prefer the controller
- Better multiple profile support
- Better infrastructure for DLC and more sales on DLC so far
- It's where I have Rayman Origins (1000/1000)

(Unannounced, but likely) PC
- Performance, forwards-compatibility
- Price will probably be better
- But will almost certainly release later

hmm :/

 

[Seda]

UBISOFT®'S RAYMAN LEGENDS NOW COMING TO XBOX 360® AND PLAYSTATION 3®


London, UK - February 7th, 2013 - Today, Ubisoft announced that its forthcoming title Rayman Legends, already announced for the Wii UTM system from Nintendo, will also be released on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. All versions will now hit shelves in early September 2013.

The Microsoft Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® 3 versions of Rayman Legends are being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the same team behind the Nintendo Wii UTM game. Rayman Legends has been praised for its stunning visuals and innovative gameplay by media around the world and labeled as one of the most anticipated platformers of 2013.

"We heard from many Xbox & Playstation owners and Rayman fans who told us they really wanted to play Rayman Legends on their current system", says Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing & Sales Officer. "We decided to give the fans what they wanted while at the same time broadening the audience exposed to this innovative and memorable game."

Rayman Legends retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack. The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers from Origins has also returned with an advanced UbiArt engine to include multi-dimension gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman's graphics to the next level.

For more information on Rayman Legends, please visit:
www.raymanlegends.com

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-to-september-also-coming-to-xbox-360-and/

 

[Aeana]

PR;

Welp, there it is. All versions coming in September. Lame.

 

[guek]

Blah, the delay sucks. It's nice that it's multiplatform now but I just wish they could have kept the original wii u release date.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Wow....Nintendo never gets a god damn break.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

All versions will now hit shelves in early September 2013.

BOOM!!!

 

[Hellsing321]

Why Delay the Wii U version too? Shit was practically done!

 

[Tiduz]

wiiu preorder cancelled. will play on pstriple. hope they add online coop.

 

[gerudoman]

They haven't waited to the WiiU version to be out to announce it, lol.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Whats the new Wii U release date? Nothing known there yet?

 

[Mojojo]

From Ubisoft, first-hand:

 

[Jonboy]

WOW. Kind of a sleazy move by Nintendo and Ubi. They marketed this as a selling point for Wii U. I know many who bought the system early just for that game.

 

[Meatvillain]

I am not surprised in the slightest. Doesn't particularly bother me, though, Rayman for all! Can't wait to buy the WiiU version later this month.

(Wait, it has been delayed on WiiU again? Or is someone trolling?)
(Delayed to September for reals, this is crazy.)

 

[Linkhero1]

Hmm, I have no idea what to do now.

Wii U:
- Gamepad seems like a good fit, and the demo has some pretty cool gamepad elements
- Clearly was the "lead" platform
- Performance and resolution are basically guaranteed, given the demo
- Probably fewer other games to play on platform

360:
- I prefer the controller
- Better multiple profile support
- Better infrastructure for DLC and more sales on DLC so far
- It's where I have Rayman Origins (1000/1000)

(Unannounced, but likely) PC
- Performance, forwards-compatibility
- Price will probably be better
- But will almost certainly release later

hmm :/

Follow your heart

 

[Davey Cakes]

This is extremely disappointing. The thing goes from a flagship exclusive releasing in the launch window to a delayed multiplatform game.

It'll still be an excellent title, but this is a real buzzkill, especially for Wii U owners. The system needs exclusives. Way to give folks less reasons to buy one (or not sell it).

 

[dragonflys545]

So, err, there's literally like no game with a set date before June that I will buy on my Wii U.

What a clusterfuck.

Seriously!!! and to think I would finally get a game on FEB for the Wii U... This thing is literally gonna collect dust till this Summer.

 

[iammeiam]

If the Wii U version really is delayed to September, I'm going to go ahead and assume it's because Ubi realizes late ports don't sell all that well compared to games hitting multiple platforms at the same time. Now if only people would realize this when it benefits the Wii U.

 

[C4Lukins]

Why not release the Wii U version now- still plenty of time for a September release on other platforms.

Late ports do not seem to do very well for the most part. It makes more sense from a business standpoint. Bigger Wii U userbase, 360 and PS3 sales, and potentially 720/Ps4 versions.

 

[Baconsammy]

I don't get why delaying the Wii U version at all... It's like the 3DS Rayman Origins all over again...

Feels different. Rayman Origins 3DS is horrible. Based on the demo, the Wii U game isn't.

 

[lazybones18]

Wait...

So it's coming to PS3/360 in Sept., but they decided to delay the Wii U version until Sept. as well, right?

 

[ULTROS!]

Ubisoft just pretty much fucked Nintendo :lol

I expect ZombiU to be ported next

I wonder what they'll cal ZombiU on PS3 and 360. It's going to be funny if they stick with ZombiU.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-to-september-also-coming-to-xbox-360-and/

In other words, the Wii U isn't selling as expected and expanding it to other platforms will help meet our targets.

 

[schuelma]

I can't remember ever hearing about a console exclusive losing it's exclusivity before it even launched. Final Fantasy XIII was different in that nobody at Square ever said it was going to be PS3 exclusive, I don't think?

Are there any other notable examples of this happening?

From the very start you could tell this was going to be mufti platform- I was frankly shocked they ever confirmed it as a Wii U exclusive.