Gamings Weirdest Mashups That Worked Surprising Well. Titles like Puyo Puyo Tetris and Street Fighter X Tekken prove that bringing two successful franchises together can yield a match made in heaven. But every now and then two brazenly different intellectual properties form an unholy union that manages to get things right. The somewhat surprising success of Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle for the Nintendo Switch has some players scratching their heads and others contemplating what crossovers developers should be considering for their next big release. While the future may look bright for gaming mashups, the past still holds its fair share of titles that managed to meld two unique worlds into one playable package. Just to be clear, were only recounting games that were full on crossovers. A special unlockable skin, single character, or item from another series is all well and good, but were not considering those small instances as an official mashup. Alex Kidd in Shinobi World. Released 1. 99. 0, Master System. Background Before. Sonic made his grand debut on the Sega Genesis in 1. Segas go to mascot was a scrappy hero by the name of Alex Kidd. The last of his five adventures on the Master System or any console for that matter was Alex Kidd in Shinobi World. Z3VrRXZWcWuRpV0FDMnM.jpg' alt='DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games Full Movie Part 1' title='DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games Full Movie Part 1' />Just to be clear, were only recounting games that were fullon crossovers. A special unlockable skin, single character, or item from another series is all well and. Those who prefer Total Wars historical games to its Warhammer outing should keep an eye on Total War Saga, a new series of standalone spinoff titles focusing. DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games Full Movie Part 1' title='DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games Full Movie Part 1' />The game was a direct parody of another successful Sega property Shinobi. When his girlfriend is kidnapped by Hanzo the Dark Ninja, Alex does what any hero would do and fuses with the spirit of an ancient warrior. Despite being an Alex Kidd title, the gameplay was nearly identical to the Shinobi series, with sneaky ninja attacks and swordplay in full effect. IGN counts down the Top 100 SNES games of all time DC Animated Universe DCAU or also referred to as the Timmverse by fans is a name used to refer to the shared universe centered on a group of animated television. Share this Rating. Title DC Super Hero Girls Hero of the Year Video 2016 5. Want to share IMDbs rating on your own site Wonder Woman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a founding member of the Justice League, goddess, and. Fans and critics alike dug Alexs new arsenal and not so subtle Shinobi ties. Its too bad we havent heard from Alex Kidd since. Kingdom Hearts. Released 2. Play. Station 2Background There are few intellectual properties better known than those produced by Disney. The world renowned entertainment company has crafted and acquired more successful franchises than anyone ever thought possible in its 9. So when developer Square announced they would be partnering with Disney for a crossover RPG for the Play. Station 2, many feared it would be held back by too much red tape. Though both companies had different visions of what the game should be and who should star, game director Tetsuya Nomura settled on a new hero who would come in contact with well known characters from both the Disney and Final Fantasy universes. By letting players sample different Disney environments and interact with Final Fantasy personalities the Kingdom Hearts team was able to create an action RPG that was both familiar and wholly original. Mario Hoops 3 on 3. Released 2. 00. 6 DSBackground There are few sports that Mario and company havent tackled in the last three decades. When it finally came time for the pudgy plumber to hit the hardwood Nintendo decided to pair him with a rather unlikely crew. Joining Mario, Peach, and Donkey Kong on the court were classic reoccurring characters from the Final Fantasy series. Developer Square had a hand in developing the Nintendo DS title, and felt some of their more kid friendly creations should show off their otherworldly basketball skills. Mages, Ninjas, Moogles and more were added to the roster, each with their own special abilities. Some players found the Final Fantasy characters to be a bit too good when compared to Nintendos roster, but Mario sports fans still found plenty to love. Its all fun and games until some gets dunked on by a Cactuar. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Released 2. PS3, 3. 60Why It Worked Not to be outdone by the Marvel vs. Capcom series, the creators of Mortal Kombat and creative minds at DC comics decided to team up. The result was Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, a fighting game that pitted the worlds most violent combatants against some of histories greatest fictional heroes and villains. Though the game sported a gritty and realistic look, the higher ups at DC refused to let developers Midway Games take things too far in the way of blood and guts. The regular gruesome Mortal Kombat fatalities were scrapped in favor of more creative death sentences, especially when it came to the DC fighters. The game was a nice compromise for both parties and found a decent following post launch. Though there hasnt been a direct sequel, Mortal Kombat returned to its gory roots with the release of Mortal Kombat X, while DC introduced their Injustice fighting series. LEGO Rock Band. Released 2. PS3, 3. 60, WiiBackground The Rock Band franchise was riding high after the launch of their sophomore entry, and fans of undersized plastic instruments everywhere were eager to find out what they would do next. The announcement of a Beatles centric Rock Band title was met with cheers, but the follow up reveal of LEGO Rock Band had some players wondering if developers Harmonix were attempting an elaborate hoax. They werent, and LEGO Rock Band was released in the fall of 2. The game swapped out realistic rockstars for LEGO mini figures, and changed incoming notes to glowing LEGO bricks. Since the title was aimed at a younger audience the track list was curated to feature up beat hits like Ray Parker Jr. Ghostbusters and Carl Douglas Kung Fu Fighting. In the end it was another solid entry in the Rock Band series. Never underestimate the allure of LEGO. Pokmon Conquest. Released 2. DSBackground In the last 2. Watch The Acid House Dailymotion here. Pokmon has grown to be one of the most successful and profitable gaming franchises of all time. The monster catching, trading, and battling sim has an unrivaled fanbase who are known to gobble up any new merchandise or game that is released. The following for the Nobunagas Ambition series is quite modest in comparison, but this fact didnt stop Tecmo Koei from teaming up with the Pokmon Company to create a mashup fans never saw coming. Games in the Nobunagas Ambition franchise are tactical role playing adventures set in feudal Japan. Certainly not the average Pokmon environment. But it turns out pairing super powered monsters with ancient Japanese warlords is just as cool as it sounds. Pokmon Conquest known in Japan as Pokmon Nobunagas Ambition was a wonderful twist on both series normal strategic gameplay. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. Released 2. 01. 2 3. DSBackground Solving mysteries and solving crimes usually go hand and hand. Both involve scrupulous sleuthing, brain power, and most importantly pointing at things with passion. With this in mind developers Level 5 and Capcom joined forces to bring fans of the Professor Layton and Ace Attorney games an unforeseen, but unquestionably smart crossover. Despite their distinctly different art styles, the world of Layton and Wright meshed quite nicely in one grand escapade. During the Adventure segments of the game players controlled the professor as he searched for clues in the medieval town of Labyrinthia, while the Witch Trial segment revolved around Phoenix Wrights bumbling courtroom cross examinations. Diehard fans from both sides were modestly impressed with the alternating gameplay and all inclusive storyline. Tokyo Mirage Sessions FEReleased 2. Wii UBackground Being a teenager in Tokyo is hard. Youve got school to worry about, bustling city crowds, and aggressive beings from an alternate universe who are trying to steal your dream energy. Its all par for the course when it comes to the Shin Megami Tensei series. Wonder Woman Wikipedia. This article is about the character known as Princess Diana of Themyscira and Diana Prince. For other characters given this name, as well as other uses, see Wonder Woman disambiguation. Wonder Woman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a founding member of the Justice League, goddess, and Ambassador at Large of the Amazonian people. The character first appeared in All Star Comics8 in October 1. Sensation Comics 1, January 1. In her homeland, the island nation of Themyscira, her official title is Princess Diana of Themyscira, Daughter of Hippolyta. When blending into the society outside of her homeland, she adopts her civilian identity. Diana Prince. The character is also referred to by such epithets as the Amazing Amazon, the Spirit of Truth, Themysciras Champion, and the Goddess of Love and War. Wonder Woman was created by the American psychologist and writer. William Moulton Marston pen name Charles Moulton,2 and artist. Harry G. Peter. Olive Byrne, Marstons lover, and his wife, Elizabeth,3 are credited as being his inspiration for the characters appearance. Marston drew a great deal of inspiration from early feminists, and especially from birth control pioneer Margaret Sanger in particular, her piece Woman and the New Race. The character first appeared in All Star Comics8 in October 1. Sensation Comics 1, January 1. The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1. Wonder Womans origin story relates that she was sculpted from clay by her mother Queen Hippolyta and given life by Aphrodite, along with superhuman powers as gifts by the Greek gods. Watch The Hooligan Factory Full Movie. However, in recent years artists updated her profile she has been depicted as the daughter of Zeus, and jointly raised by her mother Hippolyta and her aunts Antiope and Menalippe. In the 1. 98. 0s artist George Perez gave her a muscular look and emphasized her Amazonian heritage. In 2. 01. 0 artist Jim Lee redesigned Dianas costume to include pants, though this design was later abandoned. She inherits Aress divine abilities, becoming the personified God of War. Wonder Womans Amazonian training helped to develop a wide range of extraordinary skills in tactics, hunting, and combat. She possesses an arsenal of advanced technology, including the Lasso of Truth, a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and, in older stories, a range of devices based on Amazon technology. Wonder Womans character was created during World War II the character in the story was initially depicted fighting Axis military forces as well as an assortment of colorful supervillains, although over time her stories came to place greater emphasis on characters, deities, and monsters from Greek mythology. Many stories depicted Wonder Woman rescuing herself from bondage, which defeated the damsels in distress trope that was common in comics during the 1. In the decades since her debut, Wonder Woman has gained a cast of enemies bent on eliminating the Amazon, including classic villains such as Ares, Cheetah, Doctor Poison, Circe, Doctor Psycho, and Giganta, along with more recent adversaries such as Veronica Cale and the First Born. Wonder Woman has also regularly appeared in comic books featuring the superhero teams Justice Society from 1. Justice League from 1. Notable depictions of the character in other media include Gloria Steinem placing the character on the cover of the second edition of Ms. Wonder Woman TV series starring Lynda Carter as well as animated series such as the Super Friends and Justice League. Since Carters television series, studios struggled to introduce a new live action Wonder Woman to audiences, although the character continued to feature in a variety of toys and merchandise, as well as animated adaptations of DC properties, including a direct to DVD animated feature starring Keri Russell. Attempts to return Wonder Woman to television have included a television pilot for NBC in 2. The CW. 1. 31. 4Gal Gadot portrays Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe, starting with the 2. Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice, marking the characters first appearance in a feature film in its 7. Gadot also starred in the characters first solo live action film Wonder Woman, which was released on June 2, 2. On October 2. 1, 2. United Nations sparked controversy by naming Wonder Woman a UN Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in a ceremony attended by Under Secretary General for Communications and Public Information. Cristina Gallach and by actors Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot. Two months later, she was dropped from her role as a UN Ambassador following a petition. Publication historyeditCreationeditIn an October 2. Family Circle magazine, William Moulton Marston discussed the unfulfilled potential of the comic book medium. This article caught the attention of comics publisher Max Gaines, who hired Marston as an educational consultant for National Periodicals and All American Publications, two of the companies that would merge to form DC Comics. At that time, Marston wanted to create his own new superhero Marstons wife Elizabeth suggested to him that it should be a woman 2. William Moulton Marston, a psychologist already famous for inventing the polygraph, struck upon an idea for a new kind of superhero, one who would triumph not with fists or firepower, but with love. Fine, said Elizabeth. But make her a woman. Marston introduced the idea to Gaines. Given the go ahead, Marston developed Wonder Woman, whom he believed to be a model of that eras unconventional, liberated woman. Marston also drew inspiration from the bracelets worn by Olive Byrne, who lived with the couple in a polyamorous relationship. Wonder Woman debuted in All Star Comics 8 cover date DecJan 1. October 1. 94. 1,2. Marston. Marston was the creator of a systolic blood pressure measuring apparatus, which was crucial to the development of the polygraph lie detector. Marstons experience with polygraphs convinced him that women were more honest than men in certain situations and could work more efficiently. Marston designed Wonder Woman to be an allegory for the ideal love leader the kind of women who he believed should run society. Wonder Woman is psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should, I believe, rule the world, Marston wrote. In a 1. The American Scholar, Marston wrote 2. Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power. Not wanting to be girls, they dont want to be tender, submissive, peace loving as good women are. Womens strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman. Marston went on record by describing bondage and submission as a respectable and noble practice. Marston wrote in a weakness for Wonder Woman, which was attached to a fictional stipulation that he dubbed Aphrodites Law, that made the chaining of her Bracelets of Submission together by a man take away her Amazonian super strength. However, not everything about his creation was explicitly explained in any one source, which caused confusion among writers and fans for many years.