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LPVG: Ubisoft Developing Rabbids & Mario Crossover RPG For Switch Launch Day
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Nocturnowl
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Deep down, in the depths of my soul I kinda like Rabbids so this is okay I guess?
A full Rayman/Mario Crossover would be neater (need that Globox) but hey if this shakes up the stock mushroom kingdom foes of Mario RPG titles then that's a win.
A full Rayman/Mario Crossover would be neater (need that Globox) but hey if this shakes up the stock mushroom kingdom foes of Mario RPG titles then that's a win.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
LordRaptor
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The rabbids look exactly like they are cheap plastic toys. An amiibo aesthetic would work perfectly.
Mario universe has become a kingdom of memes lately so the behaviour of Rabbids couldn't be more fitting. And the look of Rabbids would perfectly fit in a universe like the one in SM3DW.
Pancakes R Us
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OH SNAP.
I've been an advocate for Yoshi's Story X Rabbids for a few months now. This is the closest it's gonna get for starters.
Woohoo. I love Yoshi's Story always and forever.
I've been an advocate for Yoshi's Story X Rabbids for a few months now. This is the closest it's gonna get for starters.
Woohoo. I love Yoshi's Story always and forever.
Iced Arcade
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So Nintendo is out sourcing the Mario IP.
Could be beneficial to both companies. strengthen ubi's rabbids, turn out more Mario games for nintendo.
Could be beneficial to both companies. strengthen ubi's rabbids, turn out more Mario games for nintendo.
Damn, I'm a filthy casual.
I guess this just seems different. Ubisoft is a *major* developer / publisher with whom the general public is very familiar, for better or for worse. Giving them the reins to develop a Mario RPG seems really odd.
Cuningas de Häme
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But that's the point, I think. Rabbits are invading Mario's world, so he's going to tear them down limb by limb, ear by ear.
Just like all the cliché world invading stuff but with a irritatingly funny way.
Schnozberry
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Mario + Rabbids + RPG + Ubiart sounds pretty good to me. The only reason people are shitting on this is because it seems like they have extremely rigid boundaries set for these characters that in reality do not exist.
Vampirolol
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I'm interested.
IAmtheFMan
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This is unexpected. I'm interested though.
Get Yoko Shimomura on board and I'll be day one.
Get Yoko Shimomura on board and I'll be day one.
Outsourcing Mario RPGs isn't so new
randomlee26
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This sounds an awful lot like the fabled StarFox/Metroid crossover game that was rumored for years. I don't know what to believe 
Zelda x Skyrim, metroid x Halo, f-zero x RIDGEEEEEEEEE RAAAACCCCCEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
No way any of things will ever happen, especially the metroid x halo one, but surprise me nintendo.
Schnozberry
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This sounds an awful lot like the fabled StarFox/Metroid crossover game that was rumored for years. I don't know what to believe
That's probably Retro Studios new game.
Skittzo0413
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I've said it before and I'll probably say it several more times:
Have Bethesda make a bunch of official Nintendo themed mods for Skyrim Switch. Samus arm cannon staff is an easy one for instance.
Father_Brain
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This sounds an awful lot like the fabled StarFox/Metroid crossover game that was rumored for years. I don't know what to believe
Rumored for years? The only person who ever claimed it was a thing was Paul Gale, AFAIK, who... well, let's just say LPVG and Laura are far more credible and leave it at that.
DecoReturns
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Sounds like a goofy premise. Now just give it some charm and I think it can be really successful. If it's anywhere near Color Splash writing I think people will love it.
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Sammy Samusu
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Nintendo needs to give these Mario RPGs a rest.
It's hurting its quality. Ubisoft being the developer might add an exciting twist.
It's hurting its quality. Ubisoft being the developer might add an exciting twist.
BassForever
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I dunno what to make of this but I might be excited
I'm still processing this... I could see a Rabbids game. I could see a Mario RPG after backlash against the last 4 (But this doesn't sound like Paper Mario or Mario & Luigi). But I have no idea why they'd be paired together.
Wait, I thought they burned Nintendo on that deal by delaying/breaking exclusivity on Rayman/barely acknowledging Watch_Dogs made it to the Wii U?
Wait, I thought they burned Nintendo on that deal by delaying/breaking exclusivity on Rayman/barely acknowledging Watch_Dogs made it to the Wii U?
If the rabbids are treated like the shroobs from Partners in Time then i could see it working.
Also if it has actual RPG mechanics and a good battle system im all in that regardless if it has rabbids for not. Color Splash was such a chore to play that just presentation and good dialogue dont save it.
Also if it has actual RPG mechanics and a good battle system im all in that regardless if it has rabbids for not. Color Splash was such a chore to play that just presentation and good dialogue dont save it.
Theatrhythm Zelda
Dark Cloud
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Liam said the game is more like X-Com being a tactical RPG. I've never played X-Com so I'm not sure how it plays.
https://mobile.twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes/status/799628398641430533
https://mobile.twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes/status/799628398641430533
LordOcidax
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Day 1
DecoReturns
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So it bit like Fire Emblem?
I think Ubisoft did something like this before with Ghost Recon.
Ehhhhh
What the
RPG_Fanatic
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Wait, a X-com style RPG. Considering Shadows War came out pretty good on the 3DS, this has me more excited for this game.
So, if the rumors are true, we're getting AT LAUNCH at least a new 3D Mario, Skyrim, an enhanced Splatoon and a MarioRPG x Rabbids?
Seriously, isn't it "too much"? How can this "odd" Ubi project have a chance with those titles coming out the same day?
The Wii U launched with around 22 games.
It (and Pokemon Stars of course) will pave the way for future RPGs... Fire Emblem, Xenoblade, Bravely, Final Fantasy, etc.
Skittzo0413
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Isn't that supposedly similar to how Code Name: S.T.E.A.M plays?
Beyond this, I think it's correct for Nintendo to do whatever it can to try and actually get Western third parties on board with a game that will sell in a time frame where that still matters.
Third parties are generally going to be making decisions about their future support within the first year of the system's life, and they'll want to see some success stories in order to actually support it.
DecoReturns
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If they are willi to lend Mario that means any IP is up for consideration. Well except Pokémon maybe.
Sounds great to me.
Sounds great to me.
wind_steaker
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So, if the rumors are true, we're getting AT LAUNCH at least a new 3D Mario, Skyrim, an enhanced Splatoon and a MarioRPG x Rabbids?
Seriously, isn't it "too much"? How can this "odd" Ubi project have a chance with those titles coming out the same day?
Does a port of Skyrim really count as exciting? I don't see it selling that much. I think it's great if they're coming out with a few big titles at/close to launch when people are excited about playing games on their new system. You don't have to buy them all at once...
Which poster here originally made the Yoshi X Rabbids joke?!
Right! It was you. I thought it sounded strange and potentially enticing all along.
Right! It was you. I thought it sounded strange and potentially enticing all along.
Yeah, I think that's correct...I wonder if that style of RPG is a bit of a mismatch for launch day audiences..
So, if the rumors are true, we're getting AT LAUNCH at least a new 3D Mario, Skyrim, an enhanced Splatoon and a MarioRPG x Rabbids?
Seriously, isn't it "too much"? How can this "odd" Ubi project have a chance with those titles coming out the same day?
If anything, it's too little. They need to launch with a bang, especially with Zelda rumored not to be a launch title.
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