#crossover

#crossover

Final Fantasy is a lot like Mario in that it's one of the only series out there with so many iconic characters that you can basically fill an entire crossover game with Final Fantasy characters alone. That's the entire thesis of the Dissidia games, bringing the cast from across three decades of history together, to often hilarious results. Seeing the stoic and subdued Noctis talk to the devilish Shantotto is objectively hilarious - and the new Dissidia has a setting absolutely ripe for those kinds of moments. That's because Square Enix's new mobile game, Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, quite literally drops everyone into modern-day Japan. It's already sounding like the most unique Dissidia game to date - but that might be a good thing.

On the opening night of Gamescom last month, Capcom and Square Enix revealed a Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14 collaboration that will touch the worlds of both games. Now, Capcom has revealed that its side of the crossover is starting Monday, September 29 with the arrival of its Free Title Update 3. That news came with a fresh trailer that shows off what happens when the worlds of Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14 collide.

Today in game crossovers we didn't see coming, Among Us and Genshin Impact are collaborating to bring beloved Genshin companion and emergency food, Paimon, to your Emergency Meetings. The free cosmetic crossover is available from September 10. The crossover includes three new cosmetics for Among Us--a Paimon-themed wig, costume, and the Crest of the Best Travel Companion nameplate. The cosmetics can be redeemed for free, simply by logging into Among Us between September 10 and October 10--after which point they won't be available again.

The format reminds me of PE lessons. You know how gym teachers split groups of friends up, so they concentrate? Here, Korean boy and girl groups such as JO1 and Blackswan are split in half. Each half works with a famous western pop artist, re-tooling their best-known song in K-pop mode. The resulting performances are voted for by the studio audience, and the winner gets well, nothing.

In the special, Daniel and Dad Tiger hop aboard Trolley to visit Donkey and her pals. The episode includes nostalgic nods for longtime fans of Mister Rogers' world.

Diablo 4's Berserk crossover feels like a cash grab lacking depth, offering high-priced cosmetics rather than a meaningful collaboration between the two franchises.

The MCU's recent crossover features have generally resulted in dangling threads, almost feeling like previews for the next big blockbuster.