Rayman Makes A Legendary Debut On WiiU

The WiiU love continues to pour from the generous Ubisoft in the form of Rayman Legends.  A gorgeous 2D platformer for up to 5 players and an absolute must for any true oldschool gamer.  The mix of traditional platforming using the Wii Remote and DS style touch controls on the WiiU Gamepad offers a sublime mix of old and new gameplay.  If Rayman Origins is any indication, this will be endlessly replayable for friends while offering a fun challenge for the solo gamer.  Welcome back Rayman!

ZombiU Takes A Bite Out Of Nintendo!

Nintendo is being treated to an exclusive zombie game titled ZombiU from Ubisoft and it definitely showcases a Dead Island vibe but the possibilities of the Wii U Gamepad are endless and could take the zombie genre in a new direction.  While this game was formerly known as Killer Freaks from Outer Space, it seems to have taken a turn for the serious.  No gameplay was shown but this is a welcome addition from a company that has shown Nintendo some consistent love on both the mature and family friendly front.  It's nice to see some exclusives for Nintendo's new console showing that the machine will be used for more than just enhanced ports.

Halo 4 Injected With Metroid Prime DNA?

Any Metroid fan who has seen the latest reveal for Halo 4 may be having flashbacks to the Metroid Prime series.  From the environment design to the new enemies that share more than a passing resemblance to the Space Pirates, Halo 4 shares a LOT of similarities to Nintendo's legendary Metroid Prime series.  Hell, even the HUD looks like your should see a flash of Samus Aran's face during explosions.  After a little research, it turns out that some of the Metroid Prime DNA has been injected into Halo 4's development team.  343 Industries, the new keepers of the Halo franchise, is populated by not one but two former Metroid Prime team members.

First up is Kynan Pearson who worked at Retro Studios for over 7 years and was a level designer for Metroid Prime 2, 3 and Donkey Kong Country Returns.  He is now a Lead Designer for 343 Industries.

Next up is Jason Behr, a photographer who was responsible for some of Prime's level design that was both photorealistic and claustrophobic adding that distinctive Metroid feel.  He is now a Mission Designer for 343 Industries.

So there you have it, as Halo evolves in the future, expect this series to adopt more from our beloved bounty hunter, Samas Aran.  One thing is for sure, my interest for this tired and frankly overrated series has just shot through the roof now that it is adopting elements of the vastly superior Metroid Prime series.

Follow Treon's Realm On Twitter

With E3 starting, I will be posting my thoughts on Twitter.  While I have had a Twitter account for a while, I've never really thought to use it until now.  I am primarily a Nintendo gamer so expect a slant towards the Wii U and 3DS.

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Invader Zim: Voot of Doom Game Download

Treon's Realm now has a server for its first video game so you can freely download the title for yourself.  Please give it a try and feel free to give me feedback in the comments below.  The game is basic and simple but a starting point for other original titles not based on an established franchise.

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Treon's Realm Launches Invader Zim: Voot of Doom

Invader Zim: Voot Of Doom

Treon's Realm is proud to bring you its very first game, Voot of Doom.  I have wanted to design games for a very long time and a variety of factors have always stopped me from completing this task.  This year, I bit the bullet and got my first title done.  This is a soft launch so while I work on getting a host site for the game, I will be offering the game for free via e-mail.  Simply contact me: dave@treonsrealm.com and I will e-mail you a copy of the game, it is a small 8 megabyte file.  Any feedback about the game is welcome.