Capcom vs. Nintendo “an interesting idea,” says Tatsunoko vs. Capcom producer
August 15th, 2009 Posted in News, Posted by Valay, WiiCapcom characters have crossed paths with a number of other members from significant franchises in previous fighting titles. But how does Capcom vs. Nintendo sound? Tatsunoko vs. Capcom producer Ryota Niitsuma doesn’t seem opposed to the possibility and even told NGamer magazine that it’s “an interesting idea.”
“As you know, we like our Capcom Vs series – we have quite a few: SNK, Marvel, Tatsunoko. An interesting idea would be Capcom Vs Nintendo. Capcom wins!”
While I’m not really sure if Niitsuma was being completely serious, the idea does indeed seem intriguing.
In other “vs. Capcom” news, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom was originally going to feature Phoenix Wright and Franziska von Karma, but the development team ultimately decided against including the characters. Niitsuma hopes that Phoenix Wright can make an appearance in a future title, however.
- Capcom on more Zack & Wiki, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Published on: March 24, 2009
- Capcom weighing different options to bring Tatsunoko vs. Capcom to North America Published on: February 17, 2009
- Amaterasu, Phoenix Wright won’t be making an apperance in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Published on: December 7, 2008
- Interesting boss makes its way into Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Published on: December 2, 2008
- Tatsunoko vs. Capcom facing licensing issues for a NA release, Capcom will do its best to bring it over Published on: October 12, 2008
22 Responses to “Capcom vs. Nintendo “an interesting idea,” says Tatsunoko vs. Capcom producer”
By Cuddly on Aug 16, 2009
That is a good idea, only problem is it would only be on wii. Including Nintendo characters guarentees wii exclusivity.
By PureRok on Aug 16, 2009
@Cuddly: Why is it a problem that it would only be on the Wii? That doesn’t seem like a problem.
By Ponkotsu on Aug 16, 2009
It wouldn’t be a problem. In fact, it’d make financial sense. (Unlike most HD support.) Sounds like Cuddly’s either trying to quietly troll or, like many, isn’t really aware of how bad the competitors are for gaming financially, how few PS3 and 360 games actually make money, let alone a noteworthy profit.
That said, on topic, a game like this would no doubt go over far better than Tatsunoko ultimately will, since as fun as even Tatsunoko is, a game like this’d offer a far more accessible stable of characters to westerners. (Where, classic as Tatsunoko’s characters are, they’re not exactly well known or widely celebrated.)
By d3v on Aug 16, 2009
Sounds like an interesting idea. My only fear is that Nintendo’s involvement might mean that the game will lose alot of what makes a traditional fighter work be trying to skew it towards a casual audience.
By X on Aug 16, 2009
Sup d3v!
I think it could do well so lond as Nintendo lets Capcom do their jobs (ala no anti violence)and occasionally add some input or creative idea
By Kyle on Aug 16, 2009
I just thought about this the other day! No Lie!! Yes this would be awesome! Please do it!
By Objection! on Aug 16, 2009
But we already have Smash Bros. Can’t they just include Mega Man and maybe a few Capcom-related Assist Trophies and call it a day?
By Meh on Aug 16, 2009
What Objection! said. I think Nintendo characters would look awkward as 2D, semi-realistic sprites.
By Sole on Aug 16, 2009
“Nintendo vs Capcom” probably won’t happen for the same reason Namco vs Capcom didn’t. MvC, CvS, TvC, etc. works because the games are or have fairly traditional fighters.
Namco has Tekken, a game which deviates from tradition slightly, but enough to make Namco x Capcom an RPG. Nintendo has Smash Bros. which is a rather unorthodox fighter. Besides the gameplay objectives, it doesn’t have a lot of similarities with Street Fighter, DarkStalkers, etc.
This is why I think “Nintendo x Capcom” would be the better idea here. Not as a RPG, but as a beat ‘em up, a genre closely related to fighters, yet distinct. This’ll fit for both camps.
Capcom knows how to make awesome beat ‘em ups, hence Final Fight, Viewtiful Joe, etc. Add Nintendo to the mix, and you got a winner.
I want to see Professor Layton team up with Phoenix Wright, PTX-40A vs Ridley, Mario and Ryu vs Bowser and Bison, etc. in a world that ties Nintendo to Capcom and vice versa.
It’ll sell like hot cakes.
By leet on Aug 16, 2009
I don’t really like the idea… All other fighting games besides SSB series just seem too boring. It would be better to just include some capcom characters in SSB4.
By Voltaire on Aug 16, 2009
“I think Nintendo characters would look awkward as 2D, semi-realistic sprites.”
Really? Its not like most of Nintendos popular franchises spawned in 2D forms….Oh wait.
By iono2erfno on Aug 16, 2009
they should make it, but as a smash brothers game
By vajohnjohn on Jan 24, 2010
Go for it, I’ve been waiting for a good cross between two of my favorite game companies. I’m not just talking about how smash bros. had one Konami character, and one sega character along with assist tropheys and maps, I’m talking about full pledge nintendo vs. capcom.
I do agree with Sole about the tradition though, it’ll be tough to make a game with two of the most traditional gaming companies characters. They’re unique in fighting, but should have an interesting bout none the less.
By Kelcey on May 5, 2010
I think it will be a complete success!! Just think about it there have been many success capcom cross fighter games out there. Marvel vs Capcom, Tasunoko vs Capcom, and Namco x Capcom (just to throw that in there). Nintendo has been pretty successful with its many series and has yet to show disapointment. If you tie it in with capcom (which already is very popular) the ratings and fans will most likely increase dramatically. So i say yes! Do this. Create a fighting game that has both Nintendo and Capcom characters. Just think of all the creative possibilities this game can bring.
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By Chopperdude on Oct 30, 2010
Nintendo Vs. Capcom is inevitable.
However, I would like to have it in ‘normal’ fighting game style rather then in Smash Bros style.
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