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Nintendo and 3rd Party Crossovers That Should Happen | Culture of Gaming

Video game crossovers are always fun when they happen. The idea of two popular franchises merging together to create a potentially amazing game just gets fans excited. Gamers love to see how iconic characters from different universes would interact with each other if they met. Whether it be to stop their respective enemies that have teamed up, or to fix some world-altering dilemma, game crossover possibilities always manage to tease the imagination.

Nintendo is no stranger to teaming up with other companies to create interesting gaming concepts. These collaborations range from tiny easter eggs, such as including the champion’s outfit from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Skyrim, to full-fledged games like Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. If crossovers like this can happen, imagine the untouched possibilities Nintendo could pursue. Well, here are three franchises that would crossover well with Nintendo

The Xenoblade Chronicles Series and Kingdom Hearts

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This one is definitely on a lot of people’s wishlists. What better way to celebrate both Nintendo and Rare’s past by bringing two of Rare’s biggest creations together? Both have won the hearts of many gamers, so a game featuring them would surely sell gangbusters. Better yet, it would solidify the growing relationship that Nintendo and Microsoft (who currently owns Rare) have been brewing lately.

Donkey Kong and Banjo-Kazooie would blend seemlessly together. The game could work as a 3D platformer in the veins of both franchises’ Nintendo 64 days. It could incorporate collectibles from both series and feature remixed levels from across all of their games. Alternatively, the crossover could incorporate a 2D platformer style. It wouldn’t be too far of a stretch. If Mario and the Rabbids can star in a strategy game, DK, Banjo, and Kazooie can star in a 2D platformer.

When it comes to the reasoning behind merging these two worlds, it seems that an original story would work best. Sure, you could probably find a tie-in somewhere to bring these characters together, but something new would get more players intrigued. A new villain could be introduced that requires the protagonists to team-up in order to defeat him/her. Needless to say, Donkey Kong and Banjo-Kazooie are a match made in heaven.

Mario and Crash Bandicoot

Okay, before you completely dismiss this idea, think about it. Both the Mario and Crash Bandicoot franchises have seen critical success recently. Super Mario Odyssey is currently the best-selling Nintendo Switch Game ever, while the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy has reached the top of sales charts in both the U.S. and Europe. What do you do in this situation? Bring the plumber and the bandicoot together to create a gaming phenomenon!

The idea could work in either series’ respective style, but it would probably work best in an open-world platformer. Developers could integrate puzzles that require skills possessed by both Mario and Crash. Another concept could feature a turn-based RPG. Yes, it sounds completely out there, but some of the greatest ideas start of that way. Each character could possess different move sets like Crash’s spin and Mario’s iconic jumping.

Ultimately, the in-game reason for this particular crossover is trivial. Anything the developers decide on will likely work for fans, so long as it stays true to the wacky nature of both series. In a situation like this, gameplay would trump lore, just as long as there is some kind of reason for the two to meet. Don’t just throw Mario and Crash in a room and not give us an explanation. This crossover makes so much sense that it wouldn’t be surprising if Nintendo and Activision were working on it right now.

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