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Best N64 Games: 40 Essential Nintendo 64 Games — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 by listing 40 essential games for the console. It highlights the console's innovations in 4-player local multiplayer and force feedback, and details influential titles across genres like first-person shooters, 3D platformers, and adventure games, with personal anecdotes and reflections on their lasting impact.
Rayman Legends Retold's Brand Producer "will not say no to anything" when it comes to new Rayman games
Ubisoft Montpellier's Brand Producer Loïc Gounon discusses the remake of Rayman Legends, titled Rayman Legends Retold, as a crucial step in rebuilding the Rayman franchise. He explains the decision to remake rather than remaster, aiming to improve narrative and UI elements, and expresses openness to future 2D, 3D, and spin-off titles if the franchise proves successful.
Rayman Legends Retold "has officially gone gold," but Ubisoft's monkey paw curls – it's been…
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends Retold has gone gold but will be delayed to December 3rd. The company cited a desire for extra polish as the reason for the delay, moving it out of a crowded release window. The article also touches on the changing meaning of 'going gold' in the digital age and briefly mentions other upcoming games.
30 years later, here's how I still play N64 games on the original console, fancy FPGA remakes, and handhelds
This guide explores various methods for playing Nintendo 64 games today, 30 years after the console's release. Options range from using original hardware with upscalers and mods, to modern FPGA-based solutions like the Analogue 3D, and emulation on PCs and handhelds.
Star Wars Outlaws and the Ubisoft Problem
This opinion piece criticizes Ubisoft's current game design philosophy, arguing that a pursuit of ubiquity has led to formulaic and uninspired titles, exemplified by Star Wars Outlaws. The author contrasts this with Ubisoft's past willingness to take creative risks and explore mature themes, suggesting the company has lost its innovative edge.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Rayman 3D
This article discusses the box art for Rayman 3D, a Nintendo 3DS port of Rayman 2. It compares the North American and European cover art, ultimately favoring the North American design for its dynamic composition. The piece also briefly touches on the game's release and its 3D visuals.
Ubisoft looking to start making 3D Rayman games again
Ubisoft producer Loïc Gounon has indicated that the company is considering a return to 3D Rayman games, citing a favorable market for 3D platformers. While Rayman Legends Retold is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Gounon stated that a new 3D entry is the plan if development proceeds successfully, with a new team being established for the franchise's foundation.
Ubisoft is planning a new, "more adventurous 3D Rayman" game – but only if "everything goes well" with its Rayman Legends Retold remake
Ubisoft is considering a new 3D Rayman game, potentially following the remake of Rayman Legends Retold. Brand producer Loïc Gounon stated that the team sees a market for "more adventurous 3D Rayman games" and is setting up a new team to reset the franchise's foundation. This new 3D title is planned if the current remake project "goes well."
Rayman Legends Retold has me struggling to justify its place as a remake, but with platforming this good I can't…
Rayman Legends Retold is a faithful remake of the 2013 platformer, built on the original's level design data and featuring a shift to 3D graphics with new details and four additional musical levels. Ubisoft aims to use this remake to relaunch the Rayman brand and pave the way for future 3D Rayman games. The title is set to release on October 1, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Switch Retro Spotlight: Rayman 2: The Great Escape 📺
Rayman 2: The Great Escape, a classic Ubisoft platformer originally released on Nintendo 64, is now available via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Despite facing competition, the game stands out with its amazing music and environmental design, offering a unique dark fantasy theme within the genre. While camera controls can be frustrating, the game features memorable levels, challenging platforming, and unique gameplay mechanics.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 39
SUPERJUMP's Issue 39 features the team discussing their current gaming experiences. Titles highlighted include the addictive digging game DigDigDrill on Nintendo Switch, the expansive JRPG Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory, and the classic platformer Rayman. Other games discussed are Shin Megami Tensei, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the racing game BallisticNG with its new DLC, Red Dead Redemption via backwards compatibility, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the survival game Cairn, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dead Space Remake, and Borderlands 3.
50 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All Time
This article ranks the 50 best games released for the Nintendo 64, celebrating the console's 30th anniversary. It highlights genre-defining classics and influential titles that showcased the system's capabilities in the early 3D era, from Super Mario 64 to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
