July 21st 2024.
When I heard the news about the upcoming Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, I couldn't help but get excited. As a fan of the franchise, I immediately started dreaming of the possibilities for a new game. However, it's not as simple as just having the rights to the Marvel characters. There are many factors to consider, but let's just pretend for a moment that everything is possible.
Instead of just listing off my dream characters for a potential Marvel Vs. Capcom 4, I want to explore some other crossover ideas that could be just as exciting. Capcom has a history of collaborating with other companies, such as SNK and Tatsunoko. They've also worked with Namco and Sega, although the only fighting game to come out of that was Street Fighter X Tekken. But that doesn't mean we can't dream, right?
First up, let's talk about the DC Comics universe. It's a no-brainer that a crossover with Capcom would be amazing, but unfortunately, it's unlikely to happen due to Warner Bros. owning Mortal Kombat maker NetherRealm. However, if it did happen, I would be over the moon. Not only is Capcom a fantastic fighting game developer, but they also have a knack for reimagining characters in their own unique style. Just look at how great the Marvel characters looked in Marvel Vs. Capcom! And while we're on the subject, a Marvel Vs. DC game would also be incredible, but we all know that's not going to happen. And as for Mortal Kombat Vs. Capcom? Well, let's just say Capcom probably doesn't want anyone ripping Ryu's head off.
Moving on to Sega, I can't believe they haven't at least discussed a crossover with Capcom. Sega has a vast roster of fighting games and recognizable characters, and I would love to see them collaborate. Personally, I would like to see more classic arcade and Dreamcast characters in the mix, as it would align with Sega's current efforts to revive their older titles. Of course, we would have to include the Virtua Fighter and Fighting Vipers crew, but I would also love to see some weird additions like the Daytona USA car and the AM2 Palm Tree.
But why stop at Sega? I think any major Japanese publisher would make for a great collaboration with Capcom. Imagine a crossover with Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Konami, or Koei Tecmo. And let's not forget about SNK, who has already worked with Capcom in the past.
Now, let's move on to the big one: Nintendo. I would be shocked if this idea hasn't come up in conversation between the two companies. While I would have loved to see 2D sprite-based versions of Mario, Link, and Samus in the '90s, I would settle for anything these two choose to collaborate on. And here's an interesting twist: what if Nintendo designed the Capcom characters, and Capcom designed the Nintendo ones? I think that would be a unique and exciting approach that Nintendo might actually be interested in.
But why stop at video game companies? What about a crossover with Disney? I know, I know, it sounds crazy, but hear me out. We've already seen crossovers within the Disney universe, such as Kingdom Hearts, so why not expand it even further? Imagine a game where you could have Marvel characters fighting alongside Star Wars characters and classic Disney cartoon characters. It would be a dream come true! Sure, some may be hesitant about punching Mickey Mouse in the face, but we do the same to Mario and Peach in Smash Bros., so why not here?
Last but certainly not least, I want to throw in one more idea: Transformers Vs. Capcom. This may sound like an odd pairing, but it's actually not as far-fetched as you may think. Hasbro, the company that owns the Transformers license, has been known to hand out the license to just about anyone, regardless of the quality of the game. And let's face it, seeing Capcom's take on what the Transformers would look like would be pretty cool. And instead of just having the Transformers as playable characters, what if they were robot versions of Capcom characters that could transform into something from their own game? I think that would be a unique and fun twist.
In the end, these are just some ideas of potential crossovers that could be just as exciting as a new Marvel Vs. Capcom game. Who knows if any of these collaborations will ever come to fruition, but as a fan, I can't help but dream of the possibilities. And who knows, maybe one day we'll see a Sega Vs. Capcom or Disney Vs. Capcom game on the shelves. Until then, we can only hope and dream.
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