Pre-order bonuses don't surprise anyone these days. Even console-specific retailer-exclusive pre-order add-ons are somewhat commonplace. But, there's something quite odd about Rayman Legends.

Pre-ordering the game at GameStop will entitle you to get a console-specific bonus costume for use in the game. For example, for Xbox 360, you'll get to see Rayman dressed in a Splinter Cell-themed costume (above). And on PlayStation 3, you'll get Rayman dressed in an Assassin's Creed 4-themed costume. However, on Wii U, you'll get Barbara dressed in an Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation costume--a game that's a Vita exclusive.

See: Wii U's Vita skin »

Rayman Legends has gotten a lot of (deserved) attention for its Castle Rock level, which gives a distinctly Rayman-esque twist on the song "Black Betty." Showing that wasn't just the case of one-time inspiration, Ubisoft has released a trailer showing another song that classic rock and Rocky fans alike will recognize.

Watch: ...ing us all with the eye of the tiger »

Update: A new press release from Ubisoft has changed the date to September 3, not August 27 as the earlier Online Challenges release stated.

Oh, how you tutted and sighed when Ubisoft delayed the Wii U edition of Rayman Legends into September just so it could launch alongside its newly-announced Xbox 360 and PS3 siblings. The monsters! But hey, good news. You won't need to wait too far into September as Ubi has now said the delightful jump 'em up sequel will launch on September 3.

Watch: A peek at the second Wii U demo, out today »

Originally a Wii U exclusive, Ubisoft has decided to make Rayman Legends a multiplatform game. Although only PS3 and Xbox 360 versions were announced, it appears that the game may be headed to Sony's handheld as well.

Read more: Spanish retailer lists for Vita »

Ubisoft's make-good for the long delay of Rayman Legends is coming to Wii U this Thursday, the company has announced. The online challenge mode will consist of four paintings that each lead to daily and weekly challenges.

Watch: A trailer from Michel Ancel »

The delay of Rayman Legends for Wii U to September to coincide with its launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 may have been unpopular with fans, but the good news is that developer Ubisoft Montpellier has had time to add more new content to the game.

Read more: New boss fights also added »

After Rayman Legends was delayed for Wii U to hold it for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, Ubisoft promised a new demo for the game in early April. That demo will now come in late April with an exclusive level just for the Wii U.

Read more: Four levels to include Murfy's Dungeon »

When Ubisoft announced it was delaying the nearly-finished Wii U edition of Rayman Legends so it could launch alongside Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, it discovered fans--and even developers--weren't wholly satisfied with that. Quelle suprise! It hastily promised a second demo for Wii U, and has now revealed that'll actually be the full online challenge mode.

Watch: Challenges generated daily and weekly »

The delay of Rayman Legends caused no small bit of consternation among eager fans, especially once it was revealed that the game hadn't suffered any Wii U development setbacks. The sole reason for the delay, according to Ubisoft, was to have a same-day release on multiple platforms. Some of the development team, including creator Michel Ancel, has now shown support for a set of protestors.

Read more: Ancel and crew holding "Release Rayman" banner »

In spite of being nearly complete with the Wii U version of Rayman Legends, Ubisoft delayed the game from February to September--a seven month wait for gamers that are already hungry for new content. Wii U owners were even more frustrated when Ubisoft admitted that the delay was solely to accommodate the just-announced PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.

"There are no issues with the game development," Ubisoft PR specialist Sarah Irvin admitted. "The only reason for the delay is to release on multiple platforms."

Read more: Ubisoft wanted to launch simultaneously »

Rayman Legends was due in just a few scant weeks on the Wii U, but the game has now been pushed all the way to September. The good news, at least for those who don't own a Wii U, is that the game will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well.

Read more: Fans 'really wanted to play Rayman Legends on their current system' »

There's a lot to be excited for in 2013, and the Shacknews staff each have five games on their radar. The editorial team at Shacknews outlines their most anticipated games of 2013 individually. Next up, we've got staff writer Steve Watts with his list of next year's titles.

Read more: Steve's picks for 2013 »

So far, the Wii U eShop has a lone demo: FIFA Soccer 13. But, if football isn't quite your fancy, you'll be glad to know that next week, the eShop will be updated with a demo for the Wii U-exclusive platformer, Rayman Legends.

Read more: Full game hitting in February »

The Wii U may be launching on November 18 but Nintendo speaks of a wishy-washy "launch window" when talking about games, the 23 launch titles aside. Anything due to arrive before March 31, 2013 is considered a "launch window" game, so it can be hard to know whether you'll be playing a game soon or in a few months. Sadly, we now have confirmation it'll be a bit of a wait for Rayman Legends.

Read more: More details promised soon »

Rayman Origins was critically acclaimed, but its co-op options suffered from a lack of choice. Two nearly identical players made up the third and fourth spots, and nary a female was among them. We think. To be honest it's hard to tell what gender these things are. But Ubisoft is addressing both of those problems in Rayman Legends with a newly revealed character.

Watch: Barbara gets set loose »