So, is this a coincidence or a clever marketing decision done by Ubisoft to promote their game?
Re: Rayman: The Animated Series may have foreshadowed Rayman 3
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2025 5:28 pm
by PluMGMK
FanzotheBanzo wrote: Sat Oct 04, 2025 11:35 am
So, is this a coincidence or a clever marketing decision done by Ubisoft to promote their game?
It is most certainly a coincidence. As you said, there were four years between the two events, and the use of the word "Hoodlum" in Rayman 3 was a relatively late development. For much of the development cycle of the game, the enemies were called "Kagoulards".
Re: Rayman: The Animated Series may have foreshadowed Rayman 3
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2025 6:03 pm
by Master
Hah, I remember making that connection the first time I watched the Animated Series back in the 00s. However it's unlikely to be an intentional bit of foreshadowing, it's more likely a coincidence. "Hoodlum" is a common phrase to refer to criminals and it's more likely it was just invoked in the usual context rather than an allusion to anything.
Re: Rayman: The Animated Series may have foreshadowed Rayman 3
FanzotheBanzo wrote: Sat Oct 04, 2025 11:35 am
So, is this a coincidence or a clever marketing decision done by Ubisoft to promote their game?
It is most certainly a coincidence. As you said, there were four years between the two events, and the use of the word "Hoodlum" in Rayman 3 was a relatively late development. For much of the development cycle of the game, the enemies were called "Kagoulards".
You know what they say, the more you know.
Re: Rayman: The Animated Series may have foreshadowed Rayman 3
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 10:11 am
by Master
I thought it was:
Re: Rayman: The Animated Series may have foreshadowed Rayman 3
Re: Rayman: The Animated Series may have foreshadowed Rayman 3
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 2:37 pm
by Mortamon Saturn
And for anyone wondering, "Cagoulard/Kagoulard" is from the French word "cagoule" meaning something like a "cowl", a "balaclava" or "ski mask"! (and similarly, "Hoodlum" is a pun on "hood" and "Lum")
It was something quite trendy during the mid 2000s here in Baguette Land! Make sure to "foutre vos cagoules" when you get to the Summit Beyond the Clouds*!
