[Interview] Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev on bringing back Rayman and the future
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We’ve been sharing excerpts from our recent Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope interview with creative director Davide Soliani, but we wanted to publish our full discussion which contains some extras.
Soliani shared a lot of insight about bringing back Rayman for the game’s final DLC, Rayman in the Phantom Show. He also spoke to us about interest in continuing the franchise in the future, though it’s too early to say anything at present.
Here’s our full discussion:
Why Mario isn’t playable in the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Rayman DLC
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Mario was obviously a big part of the main experience of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, but he actually wasn’t playable in the big Rayman DLC. Instead it was Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach that rounded out the lineup.
Speaking with Nintendo Everything, creative director Davide Soliani explained how the playable characters were decided. Soliani noted that that the Rabbids and Rayman compliment each other well in terms of comedy. Additionally, “Rayman was only a guest because otherwise it would have been like two IPs packed together, an existing one.”
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev explains why Rosalina isn’t playable
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope features Rabbid Rosalina as a playable character, but not Rosalina herself. Creative director Davide Soliani explained the decision in a recent interview with Nintendo Everything.
Soliani revealed to us that the team did consider having her be playable. However, the decision ultimately came down to two key factors. The first aspect is that Rosalina is quite tall, and that could have been an issue with gameplay. Also, as we’ve seen in Nintendo’s own games, she’s simply “too powerful.”
Brawlhalla gains Tekken crossover
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Yet another crossover has landed in Brawlhalla, with the game teaming up with Bandai Namco’s fighting franchise Tekken.
Devil Jin, Nina Williams, and Yoshimitsu are here. They mirror the abilities of Zariel, Lucien, and Jiro respectively. Signature FX, lock-in animations, and dedicated roster spots are a part of the collaboration.
These characters aren’t all there is though. Also available is a new Buddy Emote – Tekken Arcade Cabinet, a KO Effect featuring Panda, six Avatars, and five Emoji Skins featuring more characters like Heihachi Mishima, King, and Ling Xiaoyu.
More: Blue Mammoth Games, Brawlhalla, Ubisoft
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition spotted for Switch
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Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition appears to be bound for Switch. Although Ubisoft has yet to make an official announcement, a listing for the game has been added to the ESRB database.
The official rating reads:
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC 3 launch trailer
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Ubisoft has readied a launch trailer for the third Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC, Rayman in the Phantom Show. The company’s platformer mascot is back in a starring role.
For more information about it, read the following overview:
More: DLC, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft
Rumor: New details on cancelled Immortals Fenyx Rising follow-up
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A new report from Axios claims to have shed light on the cancelled Immortals Fenyx Rising follow-up with new details. This follows the news last month that Ubisoft had scrapped the project.
Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev not worried about the game’s sales
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A lot has been made of the sales for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, with CEO Yves Guillemot previously saying that the game underperformed. He also recently spoke about how the company should have held off launch for the Switch’s successor.
Series producer Cristina Nava has now chimed in, and indicated that the studio isn’t concerned about the sales of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Like the previous entry, Nava believes turn-based tactual experiences are slow burners and this one “will grow” over the years.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Rayman DLC out this month, details revealed, trailer
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The much-anticipated Rayman DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is just on the horizon, with the release date set for this month. It’s officially known as “Rayman in the Phantom Show”.
Rayman will be the special guest in a mysterious dimension, the Phantom’s Space Opera Network. The Phantom from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is returning and is “asking for help to improve his channel’s ratings.” You’ll explore TV sets, “take part in dramatic battles, and lead your team to put on the best show ever.”
More: DLC, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, top, Ubisoft
Ubisoft reportedly cancels Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel
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VGC is reporting that Ubisoft has cancelled plans for a sequel to Immortals Fenyx Rising. The site’s report is based on what it heard from “multiple development sources”.
Rumors of a potential sequel have popped up in the past. VGC says that Ubisoft Quebec did some early work on a new entry, “but company leadership ultimately decided to cancel it earlier this month due to perceived challenges around establishing the IP.”
