Ubisoft goes back to its roots with Rayman Origins
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So, who’s getting this? For Wii owners, this could be the perfect game. The console’s release schedule was light overall this year, but now there’s a one-two punch with Rayman and Skyward Sword.
The Critically Acclaimed Adventure is Now Available in Retail Stores
San Francisco — November 15, 2011 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Rayman® Origins has shipped and is now available in retail stores across North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. Developed by UBIart Montpellier, Rayman Origins is rated E10 and is available now at the MSRP of $59.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3™ and $49.99 on Wii.
Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to his roots to bring us Rayman Origins: a high-definition 2D side-scrolling platform adventure with fun four-player co-op. Play Rayman Origins and discover – or rediscover – the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans.
Famitsu review scores (11/15) – perfect score included
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) – 10/10/10/10
Batman: Arkham City (PS3/360) – 10/9/9/9
Fab Style (3DS) – 9/9/10/8
7th Dragon 2020 (PSP) – 9/9/9/8
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (PS3) – 8/9/9/8
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (360) – 8/9/8/8
Little Battlers eXperience Boost (PSP) – 8/8/8/9
Fab Style (NDS) – 8/8/9/8
Saint Seiya Senki (PS3) – 8/8/8/8
Taiko Drum Master Wii Ultimate Version (Wii) – 8/8/7/8
Machi-ing Maker 4 (PS3/360) – 7/8/7/7
Zelda: Skyward Sword earns the first perfect score from Famitsu in 2011.
Tons of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games footage
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New Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy screenshots
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See the winners of the alternative cover art vote for The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower
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The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower are two exciting action RPGs coming exclusively to Wii in 2012. As with Xenoblade Chronicles earlier this year, we gave fans the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork to be included as a reversible cover for each of these games when they launch in Europe next year.
Over the past four days many people voted for their favourites – and now that the votes are in, it’s time to reveal the winners! Visit nintendo.co.uk/laststory or nintendo.co.uk/pandorastower and hit the link to see the two pieces of artwork that will be featured on the back of the reversible cover for each of these games.
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle heading to Europe
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Did you watch the European launch trailer for Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call? If not, you probably missed out on a teaser included at the end of the video (see above).
We only know of one 3DS Professor Layton game that hasn’t been localized. Of course, that title is Professor Layton and the Mask or Miracle, which launched earlier this year in Japan. Therefore the teaser all but confirms that the game will be brought to Europe sometime in 2012.
European release date confirmed for Boom Street
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Nintendo has confirmed rumors that Fortune Street will be titled “Boom Street” in Europe. Additionally, NoE announced that the game is due out on January 6, 2012.
The complete announcement can be found below.
15th November 2011 – Be the financial master of your friends and family when the family-friendly interactive board game Boom Street comes to Wii on 6th January. Boom Street asks you to navigate one of several different themed boards, purchasing property as you go while charging opponents for landing on them.
The aim of Boom Street is to get rich quicker than your opponents through a mixture of property acquisition and property investment. Challenge up to three friends at home using one Wii Remote or play against people from across the world online to see who can increase their net worth the quickest. You can even utilise an in-game stock market element to purchase shares and earn dividends for extra wealth.
Nintendo responds to PETA’s Tanooki campaign
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Yesterday, PETA announced that the organization began a new campaign to “raise awareness” about the Tanooki Suit that is the focal point of Super Mario 3D Land. They claimed that “Mario is sending the message that it’s OK to wear fur.”
What does Nintendo have to say about the situation?
A spokesperson told Eurogamer:
“Mario often takes the appearance of certain animals and objects in his games. These have included a frog, a penguin, a balloon and even a metallic version of himself. These lighthearted and whimsical transformations give Mario different abilities and make his games fun to play. The different forms that Mario takes make no statement beyond the games themselves.”
Honestly, this campaign is incredibly ridiculous. I’m not saying this as a Nintendo fan. Rather, this is how I feel coming from the perspective of someone thinking logically. I truly feel as though PETA is reading into what is an innocuous, enjoyable element of a Mario game. If the organization wanted people to be informed about raccoon dogs and the dangers they face, I really feel as though they could have (and should have) gone about this in a different way.
