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Dreamsleep

Ok, so I was thinking the other day of a ton of partnerships that would make Nintendo a lot of money, and have a wide appeal to gamers. Maybe it would attract some casuals, but that's not the main point of this post. So, we take a franchise from Nintendo, and cross (X) it with an established IP owned by someone else. There is a large inital payout to grab that IP, but Nintendo still has tons of money to do this!

So, yeah, it's kind of a list wars thread, but just see what you think. I put the Nintendo franchise first, so you know what the basic gameplay would be like, and then I cross (X) it with the IP, which would feature the characters, and world of that particular property.

Advance Wars X Hasbro: GI Joe vs. Transformers - Can you imagine an Advance Wars style game, using the properties of GI Joe, and Transformers?! Base it on some of the storylines from the comics, or don't...who cares. It's GI Joe vs. Transformers! Cobra, Joe, Decepticons, and Autobots all in one game. This would sell tons to kids, and big kids like me who grew up watching the originals.

StarFox X Macross: Are you insane?! Do I even have to explain to you how absolutely insane, and awesome this would be? MIND BLOWN! Yeah, I know...IP issues in NA, but Nintendo could get it done with fat wads of cash.

Battalion Wars X Gundam: Take the third person shooter formula that was so amazingly fun on the Wii, and throw in huge mechs from the Gundam Universe. Call it a day.

Fire Emblem X Dragonlance: This one may not have huge appeal, but it's a personal dream of mine. Take the amazing story from the Dragonlance novels, and craft it into a Fire Emblem game!

2D Platformer (doesn't matter who does it, but make it a top tier team, like Retro or the NSMB team) X Justice League: Imagine a sidescrolling comic book adventure featuring the Justice League, with beautiful animation!

3D Platformer (EAD, oh yeah, I said it) X Marvel: Marvel is insanely hot right now, so take the Avengers and put them into a 3D platforming game, with awesome effects, powerups, etc. Moolah.

Smash Bros. X Capcom: Utilize Capcom's immense fighting IP, to create the fighting game to end all fighting games.

Zelda X Lord of the Rings: Do I even need to explain this one?

Metroid X Star Wars: Third person action adventure, in space...with the Force. Use the classic Universe, with Han whom shot first, Leia, Luke, etc. You can even take it into the Timothy Zahn books if you want, which are awesome. I think Retro is the only one capable of handling this particular brand of awesome, right now.

So much more...but sadly...Nintendo will never do any of these. They just don't get it, sometimes, and it makes me sad. I love their franchises, and games, but they could do so much more.

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Reala

I'm not exactly thrilled that zelda is getting the dynasty warriors treatment to be honest, as for Link in middle earth or Frodo in hyrule; no; just no.

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Betelgroose

Doesnt Samus and Metroids need to be in it to consider it a Star Wars x Metroid crossover, all you did was describe a third person Star Wars game

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Dreamsleep

It's not that Nintendo franchise, it's the basic gameplay elements. I thought I explained that in the OP. Nevermind, let it die. So, it's not Link in Middle Earth, it's Zelda gameplay with LOTR characters, story, etc.

It's not Samus in Star Wars, it's either the 2D or FPS gameplay, with Star Wars characters.

I mean, you could have obvious cameos, but the main story would be linked to the X IP.

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rolLTheDice

I haven't played any LotR games except for some dabbling in these movie tie-in hack'n'slashes so i could be wrong here but i think the only huge thing they could do outside of MMORPGs and RTS games would be to have a scenario after the events of the LotR trilogy with really strong main characters. All else wouldn't be too exciting atm.

I don't think any FPS Star Wars game could come closer to what you described than the Jedi Knight series.
In terms of 2D Star Wars it probably would have to be a young Padawan at the beginning of his Yedi career. So instead of having the items of Metroid there could be training chambers where he learns new abilities.

You could also play Batman: The Brave and the Bold on the DS if you want some brawling along the lines of Justice League.

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LzWinky

This list sounds like "Improbable partnerships that may or may not net any money at all"

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Dreamsleep

Unca_Lz wrote:

This list sounds like "Improbable partnerships that may or may not net any money at all"

Well, yes, anything is possible. You would enjoy a Pokemon X Insert Popular Franchise You Like, though....wouldn't you?

At the end of the day, Nintendo is known for good gameplay. They make games that are fun, and have very few bugs...their developers are top tier, that isn't something you can argue. However, to address some people's need for new IP's, and to ensure that the IP would make money, is part of the reason that I posted this thread. It also goes to Nintendo thinking outside the box, due to their recent financials. It's something they can do, that it isn't too drastic (OR AS DUMB AS MAKING MOBILE GAMES), and lines up with their current development line. You make a new game, from a trusted developer, that plays like a similar game which the developer has already made, and use the marketing power of both Nintendo and IP owner to push the game.

It's a serious thread, really. I think it's a good idea. I do realize how impossible, and ridiculous the idea is...however. I believe it would work. There is the distinct possibility some of these games might bomb. I doubt it, though, with the Nintendo name on the product.

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jump

Dreamsleep wrote:

Unca_Lz wrote:

This list sounds like "Improbable partnerships that may or may not net any money at all"

Well, yes, anything is possible. You would enjoy a Pokemon X Insert Popular Franchise You Like, though....wouldn't you?

I skipped the Pokemon Puzzle League and Conquest crossovers

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Advance Wars X Transformers seems legit.

How about Metroid X Halo

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cameronbelmont

The best partnership Nintendo could make would be with Disney. Disney owns a butt-ton of valuable IP. Disney makes a lot of family friendly content, as does Nintendo. Disney also has Marvel, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars (under contract with EA for 10 years), and Indiana Jones for a little bit more grown up audiences. Nintendo should offer to finance a Nintendoland park at Disney World in Orlando, Disney would operate said park with revenues being split, Disney would have rights to exploit Nintendo IP in movie or TV form (a Zelda Disney princess?), and in return Nintendo would get exclusive rights to Disney based video games. Face it, Disney sucks at video games so this would benefit them as well. Heck, get Capcom and/or Konami in on it and they could get licenses to make Disney IP into video games for the WiiU and 3DS in exchange for making their IP Nintendo exclusives and some real estate within Nintendoland for their IP (Megaman, Castlevania, etc.).

To me this would be a match made in heaven. So what you will about Disney but they know how to run a theme park. Say what you will about Nintendo but they know how to make a fun and exciting game. Each side has weaknesses that could be greatly enhanced by the other party in this relationship. And due to their target demographics in a lot of cases, I believe there is no reason why they shouldn't be partners.

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Dreamsleep

cameronbelmont wrote:

The best partnership Nintendo could make would be with Disney. Disney owns a butt-ton of valuable IP. Disney makes a lot of family friendly content, as does Nintendo. Disney also has Marvel, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars (under contract with EA for 10 years), and Indiana Jones for a little bit more grown up audiences. Nintendo should offer to finance a Nintendoland park at Disney World in Orlando, Disney would operate said park with revenues being split, Disney would have rights to exploit Nintendo IP in movie or TV form (a Zelda Disney princess?), and in return Nintendo would get exclusive rights to Disney based video games. Face it, Disney sucks at video games so this would benefit them as well. Heck, get Capcom and/or Konami in on it and they could get licenses to make Disney IP into video games for the WiiU and 3DS in exchange for making their IP Nintendo exclusives and some real estate within Nintendoland for their IP (Megaman, Castlevania, etc.).

To me this would be a match made in heaven. So what you will about Disney but they know how to run a theme park. Say what you will about Nintendo but they know how to make a fun and exciting game. Each side has weaknesses that could be greatly enhanced by the other party in this relationship. And due to their target demographics in a lot of cases, I believe there is no reason why they shouldn't be partners.

This is exactly what I am talking about, and it's something that lead me to this thread idea. I was thinking about how Disney has amassed a huge amount of IP's that are popular around the world, and how Nintendo is crazy to not be working with them. Disney already created a AC-like game that was big in Japan, and is coming stateside, with Disney characters. Do the reverse, Nintendo.

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adamkop

I don't know how the rest of the world reacts to stuff like that, but I wouldn't buy any game from that list ... I don't like crossovers/fusions etc. especially if it involves some kind of anime stuff, toys or whatever. I thought this thread would be about Nintendo being partners with LEGO, toy production company that would make plush Kirby toys or Mario hats ... I'm sure that kind of stuff would be more reasonable, as it doesn't alienate your fanbase and just give them an option.

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UTXGamer

Nintendo + Disney: Partnership would allow for Nintendo to make video games using Disney characters/properties, as well as guaranteeing all games made using Disney characters/properties would appear on Nintendo systems(This means Star Wars, Marvel, and any other properties they own/acquire would be on the Wii U/future systems). In addition, Disney would bring ABC, ABC Family, Disney, Watch ESPN, Longhorn Network, and SEC Network Apps to the Wii U. In turn, Disney would be able to use Nintendo characters/properties in movies/tv shows leading to possible Pixar Nintendo movies. They would also be able to set up a Nintendo themed section of Disney World/Disney Land.

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Forming more partnerships with consumers will net them insane amounts of money

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cameronbelmont wrote:

The best partnership Nintendo could make would be with Disney. Disney owns a butt-ton of valuable IP. Disney makes a lot of family friendly content, as does Nintendo. Disney also has Marvel, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars (under contract with EA for 10 years), and Indiana Jones for a little bit more grown up audiences. Nintendo should offer to finance a Nintendoland park at Disney World in Orlando, Disney would operate said park with revenues being split, Disney would have rights to exploit Nintendo IP in movie or TV form (a Zelda Disney princess?), and in return Nintendo would get exclusive rights to Disney based video games. Face it, Disney sucks at video games so this would benefit them as well. Heck, get Capcom and/or Konami in on it and they could get licenses to make Disney IP into video games for the WiiU and 3DS in exchange for making their IP Nintendo exclusives and some real estate within Nintendoland for their IP (Megaman, Castlevania, etc.).

To me this would be a match made in heaven. So what you will about Disney but they know how to run a theme park. Say what you will about Nintendo but they know how to make a fun and exciting game. Each side has weaknesses that could be greatly enhanced by the other party in this relationship. And due to their target demographics in a lot of cases, I believe there is no reason why they shouldn't be partners.

It seems to me the far smarter thing would be for Disney to simply buy out Nintendo in that scenario.

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cameronbelmont

Fox, you are probably right. I'm just not sure Nintendo wants to be bought out. Either way, I think the relationship makes a ton of sense for Nintendo and Disney, but mostly for the fans of both. Could you imagine what that would do for the Wii U sales? How about a Mario Bros. Pixar movie? Touchstone is owned by Disney, and while I don't see a Metroid movie being given the Disney stamp, I could see the Touchstone stamp. Not to mention the revenue a Nintendoland would bring to Disney parks, and the type of brand awareness Nintendo would get for its IP from all the people who already visit Disney World/Disneyland (and that is saying nothing about Tokyo Disney and the recently opened Disney Hong Kong, which is relevant for Nintendo as China just lifted its ban on consoles).

I don't see any downside here.

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cameronbelmont

This single relationship alone would probably be enough to give Nintendo the permanent edge over Sony and Microsoft, especially if you brought in Capcom and Konami in some capacity (Metal Gear Solid and RE would get a lot of looks in and of themselves not to mention Megaman, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, and Castlevania).

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UTXGamer

The_Fox wrote:

cameronbelmont wrote:

The best partnership Nintendo could make would be with Disney. Disney owns a butt-ton of valuable IP. Disney makes a lot of family friendly content, as does Nintendo. Disney also has Marvel, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars (under contract with EA for 10 years), and Indiana Jones for a little bit more grown up audiences. Nintendo should offer to finance a Nintendoland park at Disney World in Orlando, Disney would operate said park with revenues being split, Disney would have rights to exploit Nintendo IP in movie or TV form (a Zelda Disney princess?), and in return Nintendo would get exclusive rights to Disney based video games. Face it, Disney sucks at video games so this would benefit them as well. Heck, get Capcom and/or Konami in on it and they could get licenses to make Disney IP into video games for the WiiU and 3DS in exchange for making their IP Nintendo exclusives and some real estate within Nintendoland for their IP (Megaman, Castlevania, etc.).

To me this would be a match made in heaven. So what you will about Disney but they know how to run a theme park. Say what you will about Nintendo but they know how to make a fun and exciting game. Each side has weaknesses that could be greatly enhanced by the other party in this relationship. And due to their target demographics in a lot of cases, I believe there is no reason why they shouldn't be partners.

It seems to me the far smarter thing would be for Disney to simply buy out Nintendo in that scenario.

Buying them out would mean taking on the cost of R&D for consoles and games. A partnership means they would be able to generate revenue from games with those characters/properties without having to invest as much into development of the games.

And I don't think Disney would have much interest in that. They would more than likely just try to buy up the IPs for use. They could then do what they are doing with Star Wars and Marvel properties and license them to other companies that want to make games.

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cameronbelmont

@UTXGamer I think that is also a good point. I think it is for this reason you bring in Capcom and Konami. First, because they have great IP as well that belongs on a Nintendo in my opinion. Second, I don't think Nintendo can develop Disney IP and its own IP. Thirdly, Capcom and Konami can develop Disney IP and would probably love the licences to do so.

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