Topic: Switchmas Eve Rumors and Speculations Thread

[sudoshuff]

...but the fact they choose to show a village that screams exploration and a callback to Mario 64 with the spinning heart to me says that's the kind of Mario game this will be closest to.

Boy, I hope that's true.

[Adrock]

I want a 3D Mario with stages based on the Mario Kart tracks that aren't based on Mario stages (e.g. Music Park, Dragon Driftway)

[Spak-Spang]

I want a 3D Mario with stages based on the Mario Kart tracks that aren't based on Mario stages (e.g. Music Park, Dragon Driftway)

I like this idea.  I really liked how Mario 64 the levels were like mini 3D playgrounds to explore and just have fun in.  If Nintendo took your idea and the Mario 64 formula you could have a lot of fun abstract levels.  Heck, I would keep with the painting theme from Mario 64, and just have players jump into paintings, and the painting might change the texture work.  Really have fun with level design.  They don't even have to be HUGE levels, just something. 

Then Nintendo could do the whole 120 Star thing again, and if you get them...they unlock HD versions of Super Mario 64 same levels but new Stars.  Maybe not all the stars either...maybe 3 per level.

[Kairon]

I want a 3D Mario with stages based on the Mario Kart tracks that aren't based on Mario stages (e.g. Music Park, Dragon Driftway)

I like this idea.  I really liked how Mario 64 the levels were like mini 3D playgrounds to explore and just have fun in.  If Nintendo took your idea and the Mario 64 formula you could have a lot of fun abstract levels.  Heck, I would keep with the painting theme from Mario 64, and just have players jump into paintings, and the painting might change the texture work.  Really have fun with level design.  They don't even have to be HUGE levels, just something. 

Then Nintendo could do the whole 120 Star thing again, and if you get them...they unlock HD versions of Super Mario 64 same levels but new Stars.  Maybe not all the stars either...maybe 3 per level.

Ooh, I like this thinking.

[MagicCow64]

I want a 3D Mario with stages based on the Mario Kart tracks that aren't based on Mario stages (e.g. Music Park, Dragon Driftway)

I think we're getting something like this. The Latin-themed village in the trailer is a good indication. If the NSMB games taught Nintendo anything by the end, I hope it's that Mario needs to push out the aesthetic range of expression after basically stalling post Sunshine tropical theme. Different world world cultures is a good potential hook. Tropical Freeze also deployed this well in a few worlds.

[Soren]

Emily Rogers teased more Eurogamer rumors coming tomorrow.

[Shaymin]

Yep. Pokémon Sun and Moon's 3rd version to be Switch exclusive?

Nintendo, you shouldn't have hired additional ninjas this year.

Companion LPVG rumor: Mario / Rabbids crossover RPG on Switch launch day.

[nickmitch]

Why are Rabbids still even a thing?

[lolmonade]

Why are Rabbids still even a thing?

Probably for the same reason Minions are a thing.

[MagicCow64]

Isn't there a fairly well-regarded Rabbids cartoon show on the air? I think I saw Brad Neely say that it was one of the better all ages animated series around.

[Ian Sane]

I have never played a Rabbids games in my life.  With any Mario crossover the references would go right over my head.

Here's a hint Nintendo: The Nintendo/Square team-up in Super Mario RPG was a dream crossover.  The only people who care about any Ubisoft/Nintendo crossovers work for those companies.

[lolmonade]

I have never played a Rabbids games in my life.  With any Mario crossover the references would go right over my head.

Here's a hint Nintendo: The Nintendo/Square team-up in Super Mario RPG was a dream crossover.  The only people who care about any Ubisoft/Nintendo crossovers work for those companies.

I mean, in an ideal world, if Nintendo/Ubisoft HAD to do a mario crossover, it would at least be Rayman.

[Phil]

I have never played a Rabbids games in my life.  With any Mario crossover the references would go right over my head.

Here's a hint Nintendo: The Nintendo/Square team-up in Super Mario RPG was a dream crossover.  The only people who care about any Ubisoft/Nintendo crossovers work for those companies.

I highly recommend Rabbids Go Home for the Wii, if you're open to a Rabbids game, Ian. It's a 3D action-platformer where you're Rabbids in a shopping cart.

[Luigi Dude]

I have never played a Rabbids games in my life.  With any Mario crossover the references would go right over my head.

Here's a hint Nintendo: The Nintendo/Square team-up in Super Mario RPG was a dream crossover.  The only people who care about any Ubisoft/Nintendo crossovers work for those companies.

Most of these crossovers are the result of the third party approaching Nintendo.  Right now Nintendo needs all the games they can get for the Switch especially after how barren the Wii U's retail lineup was.  If Ubisoft is willing to make an RPG crossover with Mario, then why should Nintendo have a problem since it's a free game for them?  Hell, maybe someone at Ubisoft saw the negative reaction from Paper Mario fans for what Nintendo has done with that series and got the idea to pitch a turn-based RPG Mario to Nintendo to try and appeal to the bitter Paper Mario fans and they made such a good case Nintendo agreed.

Plus it could also be part of a deal for other games.  Maybe the Beyond Good and Evil 2 rumors about the game being exclusive to the Switch are true and Ubisoft getting to make some kind of Mario crossover was part of the deal in order for Nintendo to have the game as an exclusive.  Sega got to make the Mario/Sonic at the Olympics games because Nintendo wanted Sonic for Smash Bros Brawl.  Sega demanded they get to make a Mario and Sonic crossover in return but Nintendo wasn't going to let Sega mess with any of the main Mario series, so they settled on some Olympic sports game.  Could very well be a similar situation.

[Kairon]

I have ZERO problems with this new rumor of a Rabbids Mario crossover, especially since it's an RPG. Much better than a Rabbids Mario crossover party game!

[Agent-X-]

I have never played a Rabbids games in my life.  With any Mario crossover the references would go right over my head.

Here's a hint Nintendo: The Nintendo/Square team-up in Super Mario RPG was a dream crossover.  The only people who care about any Ubisoft/Nintendo crossovers work for those companies.

The way I choose to look at it, Nintendo is giving Ubisoft a reason to develop and release a game during the NS launch window. Whereas Ubisoft might be more tentative about dedicating its resources to the Switch, this deal should guarantee them some profit, and I'm sure the handling of this license comes with an agreement that certain other titles be released in a timely manner. I just can't imagine Nintendo freely giving something like this without expecting something else in return, right?

[Soren]

Plus it could also be part of a deal for other games.  Maybe the Beyond Good and Evil 2 rumors about the game being exclusive to the Switch are true and Ubisoft getting to make some kind of Mario crossover was part of the deal in order for Nintendo to have the game as an exclusive. 

I can totally see this being the case. Ubisoft knows having Mario will help sell Rabbids, which have really declined as a IP for them.

[ThePerm]

Mario is always chasing after rabbits. The rabbids appeal to me because they are essentially the same as Gremlins. I never played a Rabbids game, but they looked like fun.

I was disappointed when Killer Freaks from outer space became Zombi U.

[Adrock]

I'm all for this crossover if it somehow involves Nintendo helping Ubisoft stave off a Vivendi takeover.

Also, Rayman as a secret optional party member.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I mean, in an ideal world, if Nintendo/Ubisoft HAD to do a mario crossover, it would at least be Rayman.

well, Rabbids is a Rayman spin-off.
And since Ubisoft it supposedly making it, there always a chance Rayman is in it somewhere.

[BlackNMild2k1]

another Laura Dale rumor



**not the complete line-up

[Adrock]

I'd probably buy enhanced Switch ports of all first party and exclusive titles. It's probably a waste of money even if I get the ports on sale. I'll always remember Wii U fondly, but I have limited TV stand space. Wii U will be a fun collector's item.

[Soren]

I know there's no way that's the complete lineup but 5 ports of Wii U games in the first 6 months is overkill and makes me want to buy the console at launch less than before. I need to see new games and those new games need to be sprinkled in with ports of old stuff.

[Spak-Spang]

Ports are not good, though I understand Nintendo wants to get more money for the investment on some great games that might not have been bought because the Wii U did so poorly. 

However, enhanced ports with 2 more cups in Mario Kart...or 2 new characters in Smash Bros.  Or Splatoon with new weapons, levels, modes of play, that would be fine.  The important thing is to make it valuable for the loyal customer. 

[Stogi]

Mario, Smash, MarioKart, a giant RPG, and Zelda in one year? Hell yeah.

Pokemon and Pikmin next year? Hell yeah.

All I need now is Metroid.