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The '''''Rayman'' series''' is an action platform video game series. The series was created by French games designer [[Michel Ancel]], and each instalment has been developed and published by [[Ubisoft]]. The protagonist of the games is the heroic [[Rayman]], a character destined to combat the forces of evil and preserve the equilibrium of the universe. The games take place in a fantastical world known as [[the Glade of Dreams]], which is sustained by a mystical keystone known as [[the Heart of the World]].

The ''Rayman'' series began in 1995 with the release of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], a 2D sidescrolling platformer set in a region known as [[the valley]]. This was followed in 1999 by ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', a 3D platformer sequel. The year 2003 saw the release of another 3D platformer, ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. In 2005, a fourth instalment, tentatively titled ''[[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'', was unveiled. This game was planned as another 3D platform title. However, the game was ultimately cancelled. Many of the cancelled game's elements were recycled into the spin-off party game, ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', which went on to spawn its own series of sequels. In 2010, a new ''Rayman'' game was announced: ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. This ~~was~~ a new 2D platform game, telling the story of Rayman's early life, before the events of the original game. ''Rayman Origins'' is currently slated for ~~an episodic digital~~ release ~~sometime~~ in 2011.

The ''Rayman'' series began in 1995 with the release of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], a 2D sidescrolling platformer set in a region known as [[the valley]]. This was followed in 1999 by ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', a 3D platformer sequel. The year 2003 saw the release of another 3D platformer, ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. In 2005, a fourth instalment, tentatively titled ''[[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'', was unveiled. This game was planned as another 3D platform title. However, the game was ultimately cancelled. Many of the cancelled game's elements were recycled into the spin-off party game, ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', which went on to spawn its own series of sequels. In 2010, a new ''Rayman'' game was announced: ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. This will be a new 2D platform game, telling the story of Rayman's early life, before the events of the original game. ''Rayman Origins'' is currently slated for a retail release in late 2011.

==''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''==

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Even though [[André]] had been expelled from [[Globox]]'s body, his spirit still remained within him. The spirit of André summoned back the Hoodlums to get their revenge on the world for being defeated. One of their plans was to create a clone of Reflux to kill Rayman.

Rayman and Globox were napping in the Clearleaf Forest, when Globox heard a strange sound and went to follow it, only to be captured by the Hoodlums. Rayman awoke later that afternoon to find Globox missing, and went searching for him with the help of Murfy, fighting the Hoodlums along the way and destroying Reflux's [[plum juice]] factory. Rayman later reunited with Globox as he fought the wily witch ~~Begoniax~~.

Rayman and Globox were napping in the Clearleaf Forest, when Globox heard a strange sound and went to follow it, only to be captured by the Hoodlums. Rayman awoke later that afternoon to find Globox missing, and went searching for him with the help of Murfy, fighting the Hoodlums along the way and destroying Reflux's [[plum juice]] factory. Rayman later reunited with Globox as he fought the wily witch [[Bégoniax]].

As the duo went further, Rayman started noticing Globox's strange split personality, the other side of him being very cruel and rude. When he defeated the Fire Monster, André's spirit announced his full possession over Globox, all to Rayman's shock and surprise.

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==''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''==

One day, Rayman decided to take a few baby Globoxes out for a picnic, which was disrupted by the sudden invasion of a species new to him - the [[Rabbid]]s. He and the babies were captured and taken to a Colosseum, where he became the Rabbids' source of entertainment. He would have to pass their many challenges for 15 days before he escaped using the [[plunger]]s he had earned after each day of success. He soon realised that he had left the babies behind, and tried to return for them through a hole a rabbid had made, but he got stuck for some time. This happens in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids]].

One day, Rayman decided to take a few baby Globoxes out for a picnic, which was disrupted by the sudden invasion of a species new to him – the [[Rabbid]]s. He and the babies were captured and taken to a Colosseum, where he became the Rabbids' source of entertainment. He would have to pass their many challenges for 15 days before he escaped using the [[plunger]]s he had earned after each day of success. He soon realised that he had left the babies behind, and tried to return for them through a hole a rabbid had made, but he got stuck for some time. This happens in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids]].

Soon after this event, Rayman learns that the Rabbids are planning to take over Earth, and attempts to infiltrate them by dressing up as one and imitating their behaviour, while following them all over the world and collecting as much information as possible to use as a warning to the Earth's inhabitants. This happens in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]].

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==''[[Rayman Origins]]''==

[[Image:~~Rayman_Origins~~-~~_blog_logo~~.~~png~~|thumb|left|300px|The ~~logo for~~ ''[[Rayman Origins]]''~~, the upcoming ''Rayman'' prequel~~]]

[[Image:Rayman_Origins_Box_Art-Europe.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The cover of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]

Rayman is set to star in the upcoming 2D platform game, ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. Little is currently known about ''Origins'', but it is set before the events of ''[[Rayman 1]]'', and it will reveal how Rayman came to be the hero we know today. The game will also show Rayman's first meeting with his best friend [[Globox]].

==External links==

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72z-se1qryc ''Tapped In'' ~~Interview~~ about Rayman'~~s game~~ series at YouTube]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72z-se1qryc ''Tapped In'' interview about the ''Rayman'' series at YouTube]

[[Category:Games]]

[[Category:Rayman games]]

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 The '''''Rayman'' series''' is an action platform video game series. The series was created by French games designer [[Michel Ancel]], and each instalment has been developed and published by [[Ubisoft]]. The protagonist of the games is the heroic [[Rayman]], a character destined to combat the forces of evil and preserve the equilibrium of the universe. The games take place in a fantastical world known as [[the Glade of Dreams]], which is sustained by a mystical keystone known as [[the Heart of the World]].
-The ''Rayman'' series began in 1995 with the release of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], a 2D sidescrolling platformer set in a region known as [[the valley]]. This was followed in 1999 by ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', a 3D platformer sequel. The year 2003 saw the release of another 3D platformer, ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. In 2005, a fourth instalment, tentatively titled ''[[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'', was unveiled. This game was planned as another 3D platform title. However, the game was ultimately cancelled. Many of the cancelled game's elements were recycled into the spin-off party game, ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', which went on to spawn its own series of sequels. In 2010, a new ''Rayman'' game was announced: ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. This was a new 2D platform game, telling the story of Rayman's early life, before the events of the original game. ''Rayman Origins'' is currently slated for an episodic digital release sometime in 2011.
+The ''Rayman'' series began in 1995 with the release of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], a 2D sidescrolling platformer set in a region known as [[the valley]]. This was followed in 1999 by ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', a 3D platformer sequel. The year 2003 saw the release of another 3D platformer, ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. In 2005, a fourth instalment, tentatively titled ''[[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'', was unveiled. This game was planned as another 3D platform title. However, the game was ultimately cancelled. Many of the cancelled game's elements were recycled into the spin-off party game, ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', which went on to spawn its own series of sequels. In 2010, a new ''Rayman'' game was announced: ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. This will be a new 2D platform game, telling the story of Rayman's early life, before the events of the original game. ''Rayman Origins'' is currently slated for a retail release in late 2011.
 ==''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''==
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 Even though [[André]] had been expelled from [[Globox]]'s body, his spirit still remained within him. The spirit of André summoned back the Hoodlums to get their revenge on the world for being defeated. One of their plans was to create a clone of Reflux to kill Rayman.
-Rayman and Globox were napping in the Clearleaf Forest, when Globox heard a strange sound and went to follow it, only to be captured by the Hoodlums. Rayman awoke later that afternoon to find Globox missing, and went searching for him with the help of Murfy, fighting the Hoodlums along the way and destroying Reflux's [[plum juice]] factory. Rayman later reunited with Globox as he fought the wily witch Begoniax.
+Rayman and Globox were napping in the Clearleaf Forest, when Globox heard a strange sound and went to follow it, only to be captured by the Hoodlums. Rayman awoke later that afternoon to find Globox missing, and went searching for him with the help of Murfy, fighting the Hoodlums along the way and destroying Reflux's [[plum juice]] factory. Rayman later reunited with Globox as he fought the wily witch [[Bégoniax]].
 As the duo went further, Rayman started noticing Globox's strange split personality, the other side of him being very cruel and rude. When he defeated the Fire Monster, André's spirit announced his full possession over Globox, all to Rayman's shock and surprise.
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 ==''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''==
-One day, Rayman decided to take a few baby Globoxes out for a picnic, which was disrupted by the sudden invasion of a species new to him - the [[Rabbid]]s.  He and the babies were captured and taken to a Colosseum, where he became the Rabbids' source of entertainment.  He would have to pass their many challenges for 15 days before he escaped using the [[plunger]]s he had earned after each day of success.  He soon realised that he had left the babies behind, and tried to return for them through a hole a rabbid had made, but he got stuck for some time. This happens in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids]].
+One day, Rayman decided to take a few baby Globoxes out for a picnic, which was disrupted by the sudden invasion of a species new to him – the [[Rabbid]]s.  He and the babies were captured and taken to a Colosseum, where he became the Rabbids' source of entertainment.  He would have to pass their many challenges for 15 days before he escaped using the [[plunger]]s he had earned after each day of success.  He soon realised that he had left the babies behind, and tried to return for them through a hole a rabbid had made, but he got stuck for some time. This happens in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids]].
 Soon after this event, Rayman learns that the Rabbids are planning to take over Earth, and attempts to infiltrate them by dressing up as one and imitating their behaviour, while following them all over the world and collecting as much information as possible to use as a warning to the Earth's inhabitants. This happens in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]].
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 ==''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
-[[Image:Rayman_Origins-_blog_logo.png|thumb|left|300px|The logo for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the upcoming ''Rayman'' prequel]]
+[[Image:Rayman_Origins_Box_Art-Europe.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The cover of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]
 Rayman is set to star in the upcoming 2D platform game, ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. Little is currently known about ''Origins'', but it is set before the events of ''[[Rayman 1]]'', and it will reveal how Rayman came to be the hero we know today. The game will also show Rayman's first meeting with his best friend [[Globox]].
 ==External links==
-* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72z-se1qryc ''Tapped In'' Interview about Rayman's game series at YouTube]
+* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72z-se1qryc ''Tapped In'' interview about the ''Rayman'' series at YouTube]
 [[Category:Games]]
 [[Category:Rayman games]]