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E3 2012 – Ubisoft: ACIII Liberation, Splinter Cell, Watch Dogs, ZombiU
Ubisoft has had a surprisingly busy E3 2012. From the return of Rayman for a new Wii U adventure to the open-world, open-ended action title Watch Dogs. And of course, there were zombies, assassins, and Fishers in abundance.
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Rayman Origins demo now available for 3DS on eShop
A demo has launched on the Nintendo eShop for Ubisoft’s 3DS platformer Rayman Origins. The demo includes three of the game’s 60-plus levels: Swinging Caves, Playing in the Shade, and Shooting Me Softly. As Rayman or Globox, players will be able to swim, dive, and HairlyCopter about, getting a sample of the wide range of moves and play styles that the full version has to offer. There is no time limit, and the game tracks score and time attack records for increased replayability.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to get Episode II and Episode Metal in May
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will be expanding on May 15 (PSN) and 16 (Live) with Episode II and a new unlockable story, Episode Metal. The new episode will be 1200 MS Points/$14.99, and for those who already own Episode I, a new four-level expansion featuring Metal Sonic will be available for play. Players will take Metal Sonic through reworked Acts from Episode I and help him prepare for his upcoming battle with Sonic in Episode II.
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Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion officially announced for 3DS
Disney Interactive is expanding their Epic Mickey line with Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for the 3DS. Debuted in the latest Nintendo Power, Power of Illusion is said to offer “an interactive combination of painting, dual screen integration and 3D transformation capabilities” which will allow players “to create objects and even characters they can place in the world of Wasteland.” Players will be able to sketch out objects and have them morph into Disney-style illustrations. By moving the object to the top screen, they then transform the item into a colored, rendered 3D object to be used in-game.
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Rayman Origins launches for PC
After making the console and handheld rounds, Rayman Origins is now available for PC. The download-only release has launched on Steam, Ubishop, and other digital outlets for $29.99.
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Crush3D now available at GameStop
Sega’s GameStop-exclusive puzzle-platformer Crush3D has launched for the 3DS. Expanding on the original Crush, the latest version includes new locations, characters, and hint system. As Danny, players will have to navigate their mind by crushing platforms from 2D to 3D and back, in order to bypass obstacles and battle enemies. New features for the 3DS include 3D graphics and StreetPass support, which will allow players to exchange gifts with others as well as earn Gift Points to access new bonuses.
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Rayman Origins PC specs, release date, and promo announced
Rayman Origins is PC bound, and not only that, but gamers who pre-order through digital outlets will also receive a free downloadable copy of the excellent Rayman 2. Origins will launch on March 29, so orders will have to be placed before then in order to experience a series highlight for zilch.
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Sega unleashes Sonic CD, Generations DLC, and 4 Episode I on PC
Sega is firmly planting the Sonic flag on the PC today with a number of releases featuring everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog. Sonic Generations is first up, with a new level available for download, the Casino Night Pinball Stage. Also available today is Sonic CD, a remake of the 1993 Sega CD original that sees Sonic battling Metal Sonic. And lastly, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I has also launched, with Episode II set for release later this year.
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Rayman Origins dives, jumps, hairlycopters onto store shelves
Platforming fans get a chance to jump into the shoes of Michel Ancel’s endearing limbless hero again today with the release of Rayman Origins. The 2D side-scroller features four-player co-op play with jump in/out support, with friends controlling Globox and Teensies to help out, over 100 characters, 12 environments, and more than 60 levels. Players will get to learn about Rayman’s past as they unlock new abilities and piece together the Glade’s history.
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Rayman Origins demo launches on Live, PSN
Gamers looking forward to Rayman Origins can try it early today by downloading the recently launched demo on Live and PSN. The demo includes three maps from the Jungle, Food, and Ocean worlds, as well as a custom map feature to navigate each world.
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