Matthew T from Negative World writes: "Virtual Boy. Cel-shaded Zelda. 7.9. There've been some shocking reveals and ruffled feathers in Nintendo's past for sure, but I'd argue that none have been as widely-despised as Ubisoft's recent decision to push back Rayman Legends' release date to September. I'd use the word "controversial" here, but that would imply that people have a variety of opinions on the subject...which frankly, isn't really the case outside of some (read: not most) Ubisoft employees.
So let's get down to it, then--the top ten reasons why delaying Rayman Legends was a terrible decision!"
Ubisoft barely have a leg to stand on lately, so do they need to crack open the vaults and return platforming royalty to glory for some goodwill?
We need Rayman 4, they could make a great platformer game if they wanted. With the open hub levels and the like.
Better than relying on Rabbids and Assassins Creed all the time
Yes..but I am sure it won't be the Rayman game fans want. Not from the company that is Ubisoft today.
Ancel is retired from games. His hoodlum/rabbid team are doing their own thing. It would not be the same if Ubisoft did.
Experience points, skill trees to fill up, level gating, endless menial tasks and side quests, constantly scrounging for resources. Always having to upgrade your gear. A.KA. "The Ubisoft effect".
No thanks, don't ruin Rayman's legacy.
A decade on from Rayman Legends' release, it remains a near perfect platformer, so what happened to Rayman? Will we ever see another sequel?
Rayman Legends made its debut 10 years ago today, and has been launched on nearly every gaming platform since.
Too bad Ubisoft only cares about live service games now. Maybe one day they'll make a new Rayman game.
Great games.. would be cool to get qn Origins remaster at least..I know that many of the levels are in Legends, but still
"But! But! You're all just Nintendo crybaby fanboys!
Oh by the way, Nintendo sucks for exclusively publishing Bayonetta 2."
In all seriousness, everything on this list does indeed make it pretty bad. I've seen people who don't give a damn about the Wii U who sympathize with, not only people who bought the console, but with the developers and having their work getting shafted that way.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. It's a scumbag move. Treating your devs AND your consumers this way is not acceptable.
Yeah..... What were they thinking releasing it in September? Not only do they have to develop it for the other platforms, they may have to spend MORE money just for advertising just to try and complete in that month compare to if they have had released earlier.
I don't know.......
I understand why Wii U owners are very angry at Ubisoft for this massive delay, but it is not all their fault. With just a little business sense, you guys would understand that it has to do with Microsft.
Here, I even found the excerpt from Microsoft's Content Submission and Release Policy for you guys:
Titles for Xbox 360 must ship at least simultaneously with other video game platform, and must have at least feature and content parity on-disc with the other video game platform versions in all regions where the title is available. If these conditions are not met, Microsoft reserves the right to not allow the content to be released on Xbox 360.
While Ubisoft shares some of the blame for making Rayman Legends a multi-console release instead of an exclusive, they are restricted by Microsoft's rigid policy.
I'm fed up with these articles. Rayman Legends is going to be delayed and Nintendo fans are annoyed. Okay. We get it. Move on and look forward to the incredible lineup of games ahead of you. New 3D Mario, New Smash Bros, Zelda Windwaker HD, a new Zelda and "X."
This delay just means that you are going to have a kickass fall season for the Wii U!