Rayman Origins
Games with Gold – January 2017
Lost boys and girls, the new year is upon us and with it a lot of prospective changes. One minor change from 2016 is the January 2017 Games with Gold offer. So you may be asking yourself, “Should I sign on to Xbox Live and acquire the January 2017 Games with Gold offer instead of sticking to my New Year’s resolution?”
Review: Rayman Legends (360)
Nearly two years ago, Ubisoft released what not only proved to be a return to critical acclaim for Rayman, but more importantly, they released one of the most beautiful, fluid, technically sound, and entertaining 2D platformers of this console generation, and of the genre as a whole. Playing Rayman Origins was like taking a draught from the fountain of youth; I was a child again, sitting in front ...[Read More]
E3 2012: Ubisoft Gives Me More Rayman with Rayman Legends
Last year’s Rayman Origins was one of the most surprising and refreshing titles I’ve played in a very, very long time. It was a perfect platformer; simultaneously the best platformer of its entire console generation and one of the best platformers of any console generation to date. Part of its success was its return to classic 2D platforming roots, but a larger part of its success, in ...[Read More]
Rumor: Rayman Origins 2
I hate rumors. I hate spreading rumors. I hate reporting rumors as news. “But dude, what are you doing RIGHT NOW if not reporting/spreading a rumor? Isn’t that hypocritical of you?” Well, yes…and yes. Kind of. The only reason that this rumor is being reported on here today is because I desperately fucking want a solid sequel to Rayman Origins, one of the best platformer tit...[Read More]
Review: Rayman Origins (Vita)
Late last year, I had a chance to review Rayman Origins on my Xbox 360. I found it to be the best platformer of this generation of gaming, and one of the best platformers I’ve ever had the sheer, unadulterated, so good it should be illegal joy of playing. It has become one of the games I recommend most to people, and the first game that comes to mind when talking about its genre. Now, it has...[Read More]
Marooners’ Talk: Episode 018 – “Handhelds are dead, long live handhelds!”
You know, it’s been a pretty slow week. Nothing new has really happened, no big events or releases…not much to talk about, really. That brings us to Episode 18 of Marooners’ Talk. “Handhelds are dead, long live handhelds!”, as the title may suggest, is an hour long discussion of holding hands, the social stigma attached to holding hands, and our sincere and erstwhile ...[Read More]
Ubisoft Presents Five Vita Launch Titles
With the PlayStation Vita releasing next week in the US, launch titles are starting to make their presence known. Ubisoft, coming off of a fantastic 2011 and looking forward to a great 2012, has five offerings for Vita launch buyers. Their strong starting offering line up consists of Rayman Origins (the best platformer of 2011, the best platformer on the current generation of hardware, and just on...[Read More]
Rayman Origins coming to PC
Rayman Origins was one of the best games that 2011 had to offer. Note that I did not qualify that by saying that it was one of the best PLATFORMERS of 2011, but one of the best GAMES of 2011, regardless of game type. Not only was it one of 2011’s best offerings, it is easily the best platformer of this entire generation, and quite possibly one of the best platformers I have ever had the exqu...[Read More]
Review: Rayman Origins (360)
Even now, I can still remember the first time I played Super Mario Bros. I have vivid recollections of my first time playing Sonic the Hedgehog. I will never forget my first experience with Prince of Persia. Earthworm Jim, Aladdin, and, for nostalgic reasons specific to my own life, Yo! Noid all made indelible impressions on me that will be with me until time starts erasing all of my memories. I h...[Read More]
Trailer: Rayman Origins – 10 Ways to Get Around
With less than three weeks remaining until Rayman Origins makes its North American debut, a second “10 Ways to…” trailer has been released, titled, “10 Ways to Get Around.” Hey, I didn’t know your mom’s autobiography was due to release so soon, congratulations! Ba-dum-bum-psh! Proclivity aside, this new trailer shows you how to get around the Glade of Drea...[Read More]
Trailer: Rayman Origins – 10 Ways to Bubblize Your Enemies
Rayman Origins is unbearably close to over a month away, and another fantastic trailer has been released into the wilds of the Internet. In this trailer, educationally called “10 Ways to Bubblize Your Enemies,” the various attack methods for defeating the dastardly Darktoons are delightfully and deftly detailed and displayed for your dissection and discussion. Take note, all who dare v...[Read More]
Trailer: Rayman Origins – Around the World
With just about a month and a half to go until we can get our grubby little hands on Rayman Origins, Ubisoft has given us a trailer that shows us the game’s environments and how our physiologically impossible heroes look dashing wildly around them. Beautiful colors, wonderful style, and smooth animation make the Glade of Dreams, Rayman and his friends, and the Darktoons all look quite appeal...[Read More]