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[jonno394]

I'm hoping Nintendo have given a big helping hand to ubisoft with this. You'd think they'd want this game to be as good as possible seeing as it features their main ip.

I just hope it's good

 

[ToTi]

... the art style and aesthetics are similar to Super Mario 3D World but more detailed.

From one of her Q&A on her blog.

 

[Salvadora]

One thing I'm curious about is how it looks.

Rayman & South Park are incredibly beautiful.

 

[Canadian]

I like the sound of this. Switch is going to have a really good first year. Haven't picked one up yet but I want to.

 

[i HeaR MusiC]

I wish Nintendo was developing this. I would be much more excited.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I sincerely doubted that something this bizarre was real, but then again I never thought a Mario x Sonic game would happen, and here we are in a reality with a half-dozen or so of those.

 

[BitStyle]

From one of her Q&A on her blog.

Oh, well that doesn't sound too bad

 

[udivision]

I'm hoping Nintendo have given a big helping hand to ubisoft with this. You'd think they'd want this game to be as good as possible seeing as it features their main ip.

I just hope it's good

We wouldn't want people to lose faith in the concept of a Mario RPG. That'd be a shame.

 

[Interfectum]

No Waluigi, no purchase.

 

[TetraGenesis]

No Rosalina, no sale.

Edit: Interfectum, hahaha

 

[Mediking]

Please be good....

 

[mindsale]

Stoked to see the art style. I hope it's like Rayman Origins and goes for lunacy.

 

[Nyoro SF]

No Rosalina, no sale.

Edit: Interfectum, hahaha

Agreeeeeeeeeeed

 

[pirateluigi]

I'm cautiously optimistic about this one.

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

I'm willing to wait for the reveal with an open mind. I think it COULD be good, rabbids be damned. I have faith in Nintendo even if Ubisoft is developing.

That poll, tho. What IS it about Waluigi that makes us love him so?

 

[Regiruler]

I laugh at anyone that expected anything but the most mainstream characters.

Eh. I can see it.

Headcanon: those 4 minibosses are the 4 rabbids after the events of Mario + Rabbids.

 

[James Scott]

It's still a little weird that Nintendo would say yes since Rabbids haven't been relevant for years and there isn't even a Mario x Sonic game.
But I believe it

 

[SatoAilDarko]

I'm a huge Rabbids fan so I'm really looking forward to this.

Rabbids dressing up is actually a big part of the franchise.

In TMNT: Smash Up for the Wii there were three playable Rabbits as exclusive characters (as well as Fugitoid) with two of them wearing Ninja Turtle and Splinter Cell costumes.

Sure as hell didn't ask for this but last time Ubisoft delivered some turn-based goodness for early life cycle of a Nintendo handheld it was such a treat (Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars) so I'm definitely interested.

I think you meant to say Rabbids Rumble friend.

 

[Sebastiano]

Well, guess it's definitely real now, can't wait to see the result, it could be a really fun game.

Also, please, I want an OST like the Rabbids Go Home one.

 

[Nirolak]

It's looking like the preferred cast would be Rosalina, Bowser, Waluigi, and Milli Vanilli.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Either Ubisoft reveals this at their E3, or Nintendo does.

 

[Nirolak]

It's still a little weird that Nintendo would say yes since Rabbids haven't been relevant for years and there isn't even a Mario x Sonic game.
But I believe it

IIRC this was originally a 3DS game when first pitched.

 

[Shahadan]

I still think she only saw or got info about the tutorial, based on the dish named "Tuttorio". Maybe you control them after the tutorial?
.

Even if you don't, that's hardly a problem, especially in a strategy game

 

[Veedot]

Can't get a Mario and Sonic rpg but we get this. ugghh my salt levels

 

[Oregano]

It's looking like the preferred cast would be Rosalina, Bowser, Waluigi, and Milli Vanilli.

Nah Nabbit should be the star obviously.

 

[Penguin]

I'd also imagine there will be Rabbid amiibo for the game as well.

 

[oti]

It's still a little weird that Nintendo would say yes since Rabbids haven't been relevant for years and there isn't even a Mario x Sonic game.
But I believe it

I wouldn't he surprised if Nintendo offered this or was very open to this in exchange of Ubisoft guaranteeing them software support for the Switch.

Ubisoft was hugely successful on the Wii and was a big partner in the early years of the Wii U. We all know how that ended.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

It's still a little weird that Nintendo would say yes since Rabbids haven't been relevant for years and there isn't even a Mario x Sonic game.
But I believe it

There's been 6. This isn't a platformer so it's not like the Rabbids are crossing over with the main series. It's like the Olympic games.

IIRC this was originally a 3DS game when first pitched.

Rabbids Rumble had turn-based combat. I wonder if they were going to bring anything from that game over?

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Nah Nabbit should be the star obviously.

I think it's weird that they aren't using slightly more obscure characters for the party members, or at least for the Rabbids. Like why are they doubling up?

 

[oti]

Can't get a Mario and Sonic rpg but we get this. ugghh my salt levels

Rabbids > Sonic and his shitty friends

 

[Meohsix]

Turn based and mario with a gun was all I needed to hear for me to lose all interest.

 

[Spirited]

Either Ubisoft reveals this at their E3, or Nintendo does.

Hopefully ubisoft, wasting valuable nintendo direct time on this would be sad when they have so many other interesting and good games to show coming in the second half of this year.

 

[Mpl90]

The last survey option LMAO

 

[NandoGip]

Still holding hope for a Nintendo Square-Enix collab bringing back Mario RPG characters......

 

[dickroach]

Either Ubisoft reveals this at their E3, or Nintendo does.

it's a Mario game. 0% chance Ubi says anything about it before Nintendo throws it in a Direct

 

[Salvadora]

I wouldn't he surprised if Nintendo offered this or was very open to this in exchange of Ubisoft guaranteeing them software support for the Switch.

Ubisoft was hugely successful on the Wii and was a big partner in the early years of the Wii U. We all know how that ended.

I don't think there is a guarantee of anything considering that the Switch has less Ubisoft support than the Wii or Wii U.

They will simply make games if they feel it is a viable platform for them.

 

[Skittzo0413]

Even if you don't, that's hardly a problem, especially in a strategy game

I'm not saying it's a problem, just that the name really screams "tutorial" to me haha

 

[Chobel]

How would the (really) short marketing window affect its potential sales?

 

[DeuceGamer]

It's still a little weird that Nintendo would say yes since Rabbids haven't been relevant for years and there isn't even a Mario x Sonic game.
But I believe it

I'm guessing this is a way to get Ubisoft onboard development with the Nintendo Switch and ensure they see good sales while porting over their internal engine.

 

[Plywood]

Can I just get a sequel to this instead?

 

[jonno394]

How would the (really) short marketing window affect its potential sales?

Thinking about that has made me wonder if this is a smaller eshop title.

 

[Brofield]

Coming for Thousand Year Door's throne, I'm interested. Let's see it at E3

 

[NateDrake]

Thinking about that has made me wonder if this is a smaller eshop title.

No.

 

[ffdgh]

Playable Peach and Yoshi? That's quite the rarity from the usual 2 toad recolors.

Can I just get a sequel to this instead?

That'd be paper mario 64.

 

[jonno394]

No.

Good to know. Mad that this will be announced and released at retail within 3 months!

 

[Rehynn]

Watch this end up being awesome.

 

[oti]

I don't think there is a guarantee of anything considering that the Switch has less Ubisoft support than the Wii or Wii U.

They will simply make games if they feel it is a viable platform for them.

If the rumours are true about BG&E2 that would be a pretty huge commitment for Ubisoft. Now this exclusive game as well, that's not nothing. That's way more than EA has planned apparently. They could also announce the release of the Ezio Collection or something like that in the future.

What I'm saying is I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo needed to offer Ubisoft a bit more than usually for software support. These companies are close.

 

[The_Lump]

Guys....why do I want this game so much?

Like nothing about it should be appealing, but it strangely is.

Spoiler

Sneaking suspicion that Switch is going to have a good first year y'all.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

I don't think there is a guarantee of anything considering that the Switch has less Ubisoft support than the Wii or Wii U.

They will simply make games if they feel it is a viable platform for them.

Yeah Just Dance comes out on everything.

A port of Rayman makes perfect sense considering the Nintendo audience and Rayman 2 was a launch game for the last two handhelds.

And Steep is...well Steep.

Nothing seems out of the ordinary considering Ubisoft loves to be at launch with something.

 

[phanphare]

How would the (really) short marketing window affect its potential sales?

probably helps, if anything. the E3 hype will segue right into its release. in this day and age you don't need a lot of time in between the announcement and release. of course that all hinges on whether or not the game looks good.