Rumor: Immortals Fenyx Rising spin-off planned based on Hawaiian Polynesian culture
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A new rumor has suggested that Immortals Fenyx Rising is getting a new spin-off planned based on Hawaiian Polynesian culture.
Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb shared what he heard about the project from a source during a Games Mess Decides podcast episode. Other tidbits include that the God narrator will again be featured, though apparently Ubisoft may go for a visual style that won’t be as similar to Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope team’s experience with Switch and Snowdrop engine allowed for bigger scope
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We recently chatted with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares, and one of the things we asked about is whether the team has been able to do more with the game from a graphical standpoint. After all, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came out in 2017, so Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Paris have been working with Switch for quite some time now.
Manzanares mentioned that the experience gained with both Switch and the Snowdrop engine has allowed for an increase hope. There are some aspects that may not have been possible a few years ago.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev says Bowser inclusion is “a dream come true”
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Ubisoft has worked with Mario on two games now as part of its Mario + Rabbids series, but we’ve been wondering if the team would have interest in playing around with another Nintendo franchise. This is something that we posed to producer Xavier Manzanares in a recent interview.
Manzanares said the studio has “tons of dreams”, and thought about “a lot of other characters” when it was initially moving towards working with Nintendo in 2014. On the topic of wishes being fulfilled, he said having Bowser playable in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is “already a dream come true for us”.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev on relationship with Nintendo
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In an interview with Nintendo Everything, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares spoke about the team’s relationship with Big N.
Just like with the first game and Donkey Kong Adventure DLC, the company has an “advisory role” and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto “is testing the builds”. Manzanares also noted that the bonds between the two sides are “stronger” now. That’s what allowed for elements like the hybrid between Lumas and Rabbids as well as having Bowser playable.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer on the character roster and why Yoshi was cut
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares has commented on the game’s characters, and the decision to leave out Yoshi.
Mario, Peach, and Luigi are all playable just like in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Yoshi is absent, however, and Manzanares has commented on how the roster was ultimately set.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
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Original (6/28): Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will be the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe, a listing on the eShop reveals. This should apply to all PAL regions.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle can be played for free with an active subscription between July 4 and July 10. Any progress made in the game can be transferred to the full version.
Ubisoft Forward 2022 presentation announced for September 10
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A new Ubisoft Forward presentation will air on September 10, 2022, Ubisoft has announced. Fans can expect “updates and news on multiple games and projects from Ubisoft teams around the world.”
The event will begin at the following times:
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope character art for the whole roster
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Ubisoft has sent out a bunch of character art for the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope roster. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Rabbid Rosalina, Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Luigi, Rabbid, Peach, and Edge are all shown.
Most of these characters should be immediately recognizable for Mario fans. Edge is an entirely new creation, however. Ubisoft hasn’t had much to say about her so far, but we’ll presumably be learning more in the months to come.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer on the game’s origins and the need to be “surprising”
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Speaking with Nintendo Everything, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares has discussed the origins of the project and how it came to be.
According to Manzanares, the team first sat down around Summer 2018 and discussed what the future could be. Having a follow-up be “surprising” was key, and making it stand out from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was important in order to move forward. That led to a change in how Sparks of Hope handles battles as well as expanding the scope to allow for more exploration and gameplay features.
Ubisoft ending online services for three more Wii U games
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Ubisoft has announced that it is ending online services for another round of Wii U games. Assassin’s Creed III, Rayman Legends, and ZombiU will go offline on September 1, 2022.
Ubisoft explained in a statement: “Closing the online services for some older games allows us to focus our resources on delivering great experiences for players who are playing newer or more popular titles.”
