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SmartGlass not 'popular' or 'responsive' enough for Rayman Legends

However, with the move to multi-platform development, wouldn't it be possible to recreate the same multi-screen gameplay on Xbox 360 with SmartGlass? Series creator Michel Ancel told us no. "It's not as responsive as we need to," Ancel explained, adding: "it's not very popular today."

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PigPen3929d ago

I knew it wouldn't catch on.

Abash3929d ago

What happened to the 17 million downloads MS was saying SmartGlass has?

kreate3929d ago

I downloaded it. But it said I needed to do something else so I was like forget it.

Than never tried it again

brich2333929d ago

Nobody uses it. I have it downloaded but i forget i have that installed on my tablet.

auragenz3929d ago

Give the wii u some time, no doubt Mario Kart will show the importance of Nintendo betting heavy on 2nd screen functionality.

Grimhammer003929d ago

Only game I see this second screen gameplay being a little successful is with bf4 commander.

But really, it's a bust....at what point can we say WiiU is a failure? Do we just keep saying "wait until game x - you'll see!"

kreate3929d ago

Fallout would be interesting w the small screen being the pipboy.

bobacdigital3929d ago

Off screen play is an amazing feature no matter how many people are discounting it.

Rayman and Nintendoland have used the second screen the best so far. And as far as repeating the wait for games line. I think we need to wait until holiday 2014 before declaring it a failure. They have a lot of first party coming out soon.

Dj7FairyTail3929d ago

uh Game & Wario even though I haven't played it
The Wonderful 101

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Software_Lover3929d ago

What are the lottery numbers for the mega millions

Cmk01213929d ago

Yet ps4 has made a companion app similar to smartglass? Hmm

N4g_null3929d ago

you would think they would test it out before delaying the game? i smell ms moneybags... i dont even think ill buy this game now... too many other games coming w101 and sonic or rayman.... too bad ubi...

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fattyuk3929d ago

Another day another positive Microsoft thread

LOVE IT!

IcicleTrepan3929d ago

The responsiveness is why they have WiFi Direct in the Xbox One for this very purpose.

Software_Lover3929d ago

smartglass has infinite devices it has to work on. The Wii-u has one device (screen).

Not popular enough? Neither is the Wii-u it seems..... bada bing!!! jokes people, jokes.

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Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Quits Video Games To Work On Wildlife Sanctuary

Michel Ancel has announced he has left the video game industry to focus full-time on a wildlife sanctuary.

Ancel's prolific 30-year career saw him create franchises at Ubisoft such as Rayman, Rabbids and Beyond Good & Evil.

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GaboonViper1309d ago

Best of luck Michel, a true legend in videogames.

-Foxtrot1309d ago

I think Ubisoft have butchered his vision for Beyond Good and Evil 2, and over the years it got to a point where it was just like "RIGHT...I'm out"

RightFootGames1309d ago (Edited 1309d ago )

Where does it say that in the article?

You sound like one of those people who always puts words in other peoples mouths. You know, the type of person who has an agenda so they put words in other peoples mouths to make their own agenda seems more valid.

-Foxtrot1309d ago (Edited 1309d ago )

I never said it was said in the article

I never said anything to give that off

I literally said

“I think...”

Keyword

THINK

You know what I think you are, someone who tries to start shit to look superior but rush in and ends up putting words in people’s mouths (pot calling kettle huh) all because they DIDN’T read

Jesus, how dense can you actually be

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gold_drake1307d ago

chill mate, just ignore it.
its ur time of the day u waste arguing.

ApocalypseShadow1309d ago (Edited 1309d ago )

There goes Beyond Good and Evil. I won't be buying the new one.

I guess he moved on. And I moved on from Ubisoft years ago. Excluding their support in VR. Would be cool if the first game was made in VR. Oh well.

Fox is probably right. His game was put on the back burner for years unless it was a hit like Rayman. Tons of Assassin's Creed games and shooters like Ghost and Rainbow. But no support for making BG&E a smash hit. I got tired of waiting for a sequel until they showed early tech demo footage years ago of Jade running through the streets.

Good luck to him.

RightFootGames1309d ago

He worked at Ubisoft for 30 years, maybe he just wanted to retire and do something relaxing where he wouldn't have to be on a schedule or "put on the suit". He's not working at a wildlife Sanctuary because he's needs money, that's something that people just do because they want to.

ApocalypseShadow1308d ago (Edited 1308d ago )

Still doesn't explain Ubisoft's pushing all these other games but not supporting Ancel on this one other than profits. He was one of their best developers. So you would think they could have buckled down and figured out how to make BG&E a success instead of cult classic.

Maybe they could have expanded into media and created a cartoon series to increase exposure. Maybe a comic book. The characters and music was universally liked. The gameplay had that Zelda feel. More could have been done like what Capcom did with RE media expansion.

I let my girlfriend's son play the game and even he had that same feeling about the game. And as he grew older, he wished for a sequel to the game. My older brother also enjoyed it. So, the game definitely had something special about it. But it was Ubisoft's marketing and support for the game that was never really there.

This prequel sequel is trying to be more than it should be. That same games as a service, open world, multiplayer game Ubisoft is known to shove down gamer's throats. No fan is looking for that. They want a deep, single player, story driven masterpiece.

I wouldn't be surprised after he leaves, that they turn it into a shooter or just cancel it.. He's not leaving on a high note. He's leaving with unfinished business.

RightFootGames1308d ago

They can't make every game especially at a budget it deserves these days. Most of my favorite games never get sequels it's just the way things work.

We shouldn't jump to conclusions about other peoples feelings, just take what he said at face value instead of making up things that serve our own goals. These games haven't been made 10-20 years yet he still worked at Ubisoft all that time. Be rational do you think it's possible that he just wanted to retire and relax taking care of animals in a zero pressure job he enjoys or do we prefer to create conspiracy theory's based on our own personal biases?

Silly gameAr1308d ago (Edited 1308d ago )

I would quit too. I bet these guys are so fed up with everything, and dealing with gamers, that they would rather find a job to get as far away from gaming as they can.

strayanalog1308d ago

As of April of this year it's still in development, but now its status may need to be adjusted to development hell.

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Did Michel Ancel Just Tease Rayman 4?

Rayman first appeared back in the mid 90s and quickly became an icon of his era along with the likes of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro. In more recent years, Rayman’s popularity has been in decline and, whilst Rayman Legends received critical acclaim, it failed to meet sales expectations. However, it seems there may be hope on the horizon.

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shuvam092375d ago

Do it, good Sir...
Just do it...
Oh, and also don't forget about WiLD...
Hoping to hear more at PGW...

giyopilam2375d ago

I am impressed that some people can get paid $12005 in one month on the internet .
try this site............. http://tiny.cc/online-jobss

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The Wonderful Whimsy of Michel Ancel

Michel Ancel is a man that one may not know the name of, but many will certainly recognize his work. The French game developer, primarily known as the creator of the Rayman series, has brought a unique personality and charm to the world of video games.

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