Things That Bother You About Gaming

[Spark Of Spirit]

Well, Ubisoft announced PS3 and 360 versions of Rayman Legends...

But that means the Wii-U version (which was coming out in two weeks) has been delayed until September with the other two. Lame.

[Foggle]

That's silly, I don't know why they'd delay the Wii-U version because of that. You don't see Sega delaying Colonial Marines yet again just to release the Wii-U version at the same time as the other three.

Wish they'd do a PC port of Legends, though.

[Spark Of Spirit]

A seven month delay is dumb. It's not like it's going to do any better in September against everything coming out then (like GTAV), but the Wii-U version is done. They could have instead made a "Razor's Edge" edition or something in that time.

Wish they'd do a PC port of Legends, though.

You want a Ubisoft PC port?

[Foggle]

A seven month delay is dumb. It's not like it's going to do any better in September against everything coming out then (like GTAV), but the Wii-U version is done. They could have instead made a "Razor's Edge" edition or something in that time.

Two different launches would give it two different chances to sell as a new game. It's like they don't want money.

You want a Ubisoft PC port?

To be fair, they've gotten much better in that regard. They don't do always-on DRM anymore, and have actually gone back to their older games and removed it from them. Far Cry 3 PC launched on the same day as consoles and was considered by many to be the definitive version.

[Spark Of Spirit]

A seven month delay is dumb. It's not like it's going to do any better in September against everything coming out then (like GTAV), but the Wii-U version is done. They could have instead made a "Razor's Edge" edition or something in that time.

Two different launches would give it two different chances to sell as a new game. It's like they don't want money.

I just... don't understand the point. How often does a game get delayed to launch alongside other versions later? Especially to the busiest season of the year. Now I'm considering just waiting to get the thing used. By September there will be way too much coming out.

[Foggle]

Yeah, it's like when Sega delayed the western releases of Anarchy Reigns for no reason. Nothing else was coming out in July, and the game was already 100% finished. Sometimes publishers just don't make any sense.

Not to say that more developers should be like Capcom, BECAUSE GOD FORBID THAT HAPPENS, but Resident Evil 6's release date being pushed up by a month and a half (instead of back) was a pleasant surprise. Wish that kind of thing happened more often.

[Spark Of Spirit]

On the plus side, when W101's date gets revealed I can just slide my preorder money to that. I was worried about missing it, but it looks like I won't have to make any choice thanks to Ubisoft! 

[Foggle]

When I eventually get a Wii-U, the first two games I buy will be Wonderful 101 and Bayonetta 2.

[Spark Of Spirit]

On Ubisoft's Facebook:

"We never want to delay a game and for that we're sorry. We made the tough decision to push back the release so we could offer it on multiple platforms. Stay tuned for more."

They delayed a completed game seven months to send it to die against the Fall rush.

I don't even know what to say.

[Eddy]

Wow, Ubisoft is on a roll lately. They've also doomed the game by putting it up against GTA5. Smooth move, Ubi.

In other news Warren Spector (creator of Epic Mickey) say games like Lollipop Chainsaw should not exist. I don't really know why he's targeting Lollipop Chainsaw specifically as it's a very niche game and it's obvious he hasn't played it and is just judging it by its box art but okay. Spector, I'm sorry Epic Mickey 2 bombed but that's what happens when you release a half baked sequel, ignoring all the constructive criticism from the first game, lie and say you fixed things, and in some cases made things worse. Spector's kind of a pompous ass.

[Spark Of Spirit]

From Gaf:

I completely understand you but you have to understand one thing. This is not a decission taken by the development team, this comes from really really high up, so please don't pick on the game.

If you're pissed, imagine how we feel. Think on the situation, we've been making overtime with this game practically since May preparing E3, and then almost a demo per month (gamescon, Wii U presentation, shops, eShop, etc...) and at the same time trying to actually finish the game. We had a first delay because it was obvious we couldn't finish on time but we gave it all to be there on February. What face do you think we had when the week we had to close the game we're being told it's not going to be released? I couldn't believe it.

For practical matters, you'll have to wait for some months for the game to be released and will most likely serve for more content to be added and do it better. For us, this means we've spent 6 months barely seeing our wifes, kids, and friends for nothing because, after all, such a haste wasn't needed. Believe it, it was a hell to swallow these news.

Even then I'm firm in what I said back in the day, Rayman Legends is an excellent game and will still be, and the team that's making it doesn't deserve to have your back turned on them just because some men in ties one day took a wrong choice. This industry is really that shitty

Even the development team is annoyed. The game was about done.

EDIT: PR response

"There are no issues with the game development. All of the information was in the press release, the only reason for the delay is to release on multiple platforms," Ubisoft public relations specialist Sarah Irvin said.

[Eddy]

Because they delayed Assassin's Creed III so they could release the Wii U version at the same time as the others, right?

Seriously, fuck Ubisoft.

[Foggle]

In other news Warren Spector (creator of Epic Mickey) say games like Lollipop Chainsaw should not exist. I don't really know why he's targeting Lollipop Chainsaw specifically as it's a very niche game and it's obvious he hasn't played it and is just judging it by its box art but okay. Spector, I'm sorry Epic Mickey 2 bombed but that's what happens when you release a half baked sequel, ignoring all the constructive criticism from the first game, lie and say you fixed things, and in some cases made things worse. Spector's kind of a pompous ass.

He'd have a right to say pompous shit like that if this were 2000 or earlier, but not anymore. After Invisible War and both Epic Mickeys, it's clear he's lost his touch and no longer understands how to make a good game.

And considering the satirical way in which Lollipop Chainsaw was written, I'm pretty sure Suda51 and Grasshopper actually agree with him.

[Spark Of Spirit]

The Wii-U is getting an exclusive demo for Rayman Legends!

Because that totally has to do with why people were upset. 

[Daxdiv]

What is an exclusive demo going to fix the part about this that isn't broken?