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Wii Warm Up: NMS excitement
Fresh from the Nintendo Media Summit, we've quite a few impressions of games coming out in the immediate future. Among them: Mario Party 8 Super Mario Strikers: Charged Big Brain Academy Pokemon Battle Revolution The Bigs Boogie My Word Coach Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2 We're most jazzed for Strikers, especially after reading such effulgent impressions from Penny Arcade. But which game shown at NMS excited you the most? If you were stuck on an island and could only have one game ... you know, assuming you had a Wii and a couple Wiimotes, and a nice TV ... maybe some nunchuks, oh, and the sensor bar, and I guess you'd need a standard 120 W outlet somewhere in the sand ... and a decent supply of food and water, or you wouldn't spend your time playing the Wii ... you know what, never mind.
More Rabbid stuff
First came the pictures, now come the words. Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2 has released more information in three days than Nintendo has, ever, on some of their games announced years ago. They could learn a thing or two.First up are some hands-on impressions of the title, courtesy of IGN. The game almost essentially ditches the concept of playing as Rayman (he's in disguise as a rabbid) so that the game can focus on the carrot-loving crazies. More minigames have had competitive modes added (very few had this option in the original), and the game will allow you to customize your rabbid with a whole slew of ridiculous accessories. Awesome.We also thought it would be worth mentioning that this time, Raving Rabbids 2 is completely exclusive to Nintendo platforms, the Wii and the DS. The whole insane minigame thing loses 68.3% of its appeal without the Wiimote anyway, so this makes perfect sense.BAHHHHHHHH!
Raving Rabbids Redux
Not the official name, of course, but damn if we shouldn't take up careers in marketing. Rayman Raving Rabbids, a game noted for being rather dichotomous in quality, will be receiving the sequel treatment on both the Wii and the DS.Alas, the style of the game seems to be untouched: perform in various minigames and encounter some marginally bearable screaming lagomorphs en route. We're hoping that with familiarity comes refinement: this may be the first direct sequel of a game released for the Wii, and thus familiarity with programming the motion controls may bring a more natural and elegant experience. If not, Ubisoft, prepare to get market slapped, because we're kind of getting sick of minigames.[Thanks, Squishey!]
Today's Valentiniest video: Raving Rabbids Valentine's Day Date
In honor of Valentine's Day, we bring you love -- Rayman: Raving Rabbids style. The end of this video features something that most of you wouldn't mind doing to the rabbids yourselves. Over and over again. All over Paris, and wherever you might happen to encounter one ... or dozens.After you get your mind out of the gutter, check out the video and chime in and let us know what you wouldn't mind doing to these screaming piles of fur. At least this one shows up with flowers and chocolate.
Bunnies can't stand Christmas
Personally, we find ourselves filled with anger at the thought that we are unable to procure such excellent ornaments for our Christmas tree. Seriously, what kind of world do we live in where we can't hang raving rabbids like tinsel? Regardless of our anger, at least the rest of the video makes up for it in humor. Juicy, luscious humor ...As always, the video is available after the jump.
Japanese hardware sales, 27 November - 3 December: You'll Just Have To Watch And Find Out Edition
There isn't much to be said here. You wanted awesome? You got awesome.- Wii: 350,358 [New Entry!]- DS Lite: 176,901 24,477 (12.15%)- PS3: 31,436 1,226 (3.75%) - PSP: 23,917 6,898 (22.39%) - PS2: 23,115 3,148 (11.99%) - Xbox 360: 4,053 2,954 (42.16%) - GBA SP: 1,572308 (24.37%) - Game Boy Micro: 1,252 17 (1.38%) - Gamecube: 821 245 (42.53%) - DS Phat: 140 72 (33.96%) - GBA: 22 5 (18.52%) - Xbox: 11 11 (N / A)[Source: Media Create]
Rayman Raving Rabbids rumors debunked [update 1]
When a game like Rayman Raving Rabbids has this much hype, the rumors go flying. It turns into a he said, she said ordeal and 1up has put that to an end. For those of you thinking that this is strictly a platformer, you are wrong friend. This, as Nintendo cleared up, is a mini-game collection. As 1up tells us: The single-player story mode does feature Rayman running around in third-person along the lines of a platformer in places, but these places are limited to the game's overworld hub set in a gladiator arena. There is no "gameplay" connected to these scenes -- they simply involve moving Rayman from one challenge to another, without camera control, watching cinema sequences and earning prizes like costumes. Next, the rumor going around that the FPS mini-game has the player changing directions with the analog stick is false. The game automatically moves you and you aim with the Wiimote. Lastly, Rayman Raving Rabbids has not been moved to release in 2007. It is considered a launch title and looks like it will be one of the best (right after Zelda, of course). [Update: Fixed a typo.]
Raving Rabbids confirmed for DS
Crazy, crack-addict-like bunnies (er, rabbids) are threatening the world and our limbless hero, Rayman, is going to save our butts. He was originally only going to come to the rescue of those owning a Nintendo Wii. Just in case a Wii can't be purchased (even though we know you all are going to get one, right?), Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Raving Rabbids (try saying that five times fast) will also be available on the Nintendo DS. This also makes us question how Raving Rabbids will work on the DS. Stylus punching furry tails action? Or just plain 'ol directional pad plus ABXY?
Rayman exclusive to Wii until May 2007
We all knew that the Wii version of Rayman: Raving Rabbids is the main game, with ports of that version hitting other next-gen systems. What we didn't know, however, is that the Wii has exclusivity to the title for 6 months, meaning that the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game will not be released until May of 2007. Rayman: Raving Rabbids is set to release in November of this year.
A couple more Rayman videos
With the Leipzig Games Convention going on, a couple more videos of everyone's favorite crazed bunnies have hit the intertubes and are among the best of the bunch. Well, they're all among the best of the bunch, so...I guess...well...take it as you wish. While our usual procedure is to embed the video into the post, since we've got two we must ask that you click the continue link and check them both out, embedded, after the break.[Thanks Marc!]
Fresh Raving Rabbids scans
Two new scans have hit the net for Michel Ancel's latest title Rayman Raving Rabbids. The scans, which look like they could be from a German Nintendo Power or some such other magazine, depict a sad, imprisoned Rayman, along with his purple, dance-loving, alter-ego escaping from several bunny UFOs on the wings of a hawk. It looks as if we get a peek at one of the game's many minigames as well.In what appears to be some sort of disgusting peeping Tom exercise, we assume Rayman must quickly open doors to bathroom stalls where bunnies are trying to "do their thing." We're sure this minigame will end up being a lot more fun, and less disgusting, once we actually see it in action.Honestly though, why are the bunnies holding plungers if there is obviously no plumbing?
Raving Rabbid scans and article
Some scans from what we're assuming is the latest issue of Nintendo Power have hit the net and there is a rather lengthy, screen-filled article centered around Rayman and these "raving rabbids" we keep hearing so much about. In the article, it's confirmed that the game plays more like a collection of minigames huddled around one central platforming theme, as opposed to a game that is nothing but platforming. Ancel feels that taking this approach allows him to maximize the different uses of the Wiimote. The article also begins to mention what we are assuming is some ability to share trial times and records online, but the page continuing that paragraph seems to be missing from the spread.[Via Go Nintendo]
Bunnies do not value privacy
The facts just keep on coming. As the latest video to shed light on Rayman's furry, crazed captors, this little humdinger shows that these bunnies lack basic knowledge of privacy...or just enjoy making us feel uncomfortable. Come on, we did not want to see that!He better have washed his hands...
Raving Rabbids gets the preview treatment
Now that's one ugly bunny!Apparently the ruler of the cannibalistic humanoid underground-dwelling bunnies (see: rabbids), this dude is not a member of the Rayman fan club. As such, Rayman must utilize the power of appeal and gain popularity in the underground society in order to challenge the status of this hulking behemoth. During the preview, it's revealed that Michel Ancel's major inspiration for this game was the movie Gladiator. As such, Rayman will take part in over 70 different scenarios where he must entertain the bunnies, winning them over into his fan club. These different contests is where the versatility of the Wiimote most appealed to Ancel. By winning these contests, and in turn the admiration of these insane bunnies, Rayman can then unlock items to customize his jail cell.
Bunny tries to milk prancing cow
We're just loving these little bunny factoids that keep popping up. First we found out that bunnies can't play soccer. After that, we were plunged deep into the dangerous bunny underworld of high stakes street racing to take a look at their inability to properly clean. And now, we see the above bunny attempt to extract succulent milk from the udder of a cow.Do bunnies even drink milk, anyway?[Via Go Nintendo]
Michel Ancel discusses Raving Rabbids
Michel Ancel, whom's past contributions to the gaming world give him near-godlike status, recently sat down with the resident Wii guy Matt over at IGN and discussed the upcoming Rayman: Raving Rabbids. The focus of the title, which is more humor-based rather than an epic tale of lost civilizations or some such other conflict, is about "Love and power!" Michel even goes on to discuss, rather in-depth, what the control scheme on the launch title will be. With the nunchuk attachment dictating movement, rolling, and jumping, the Wiimote will be utilized to fight, ride animals (such as that spider), and...dance. No, that isn't a joke.
