Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Full Demo with Miyamoto | E3 2017 Ubisoft Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUo0zAICziY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUo0zAICziY

MARIO + RABBIDS KINGDOM BATTLE COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH ON AUGUST 29 - E3 2017

https://blog.ubi.com/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-coming-nintendo-switch-august-29-e3-2017/

Be sure to check out the beautiful screenshots in the blog.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Behind the Scenes | Ubisoft [US]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jum0LImABLI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jum0LImABLI

Pre-orders available.

Standard version is €60.

http://store.ubi.com/eu/mario-%2B-rabbids-kingdom-battle/5927e76dca1a644d498b4578.html?edition=Standard

Collector's Edition is €95.

http://store.ubi.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-eu_ubisoft-Site/en_SK/Product-Variation?pid=5927e76cca1a644d498b4568&dwvar_5927e76cca1a644d498b4568_Platform=switch

They're also selling collectible figurines. €20 for 3" tall and €45 for 6" tall. They're not amiibo though.

http://store.ubi.com/eu/search?q=mario %2Brabbids

Banjo

It does say 20% off with 100 ubi-points. Don't know how hard they are to come by but suddenly the collectors box isn't *that* bad. It calls it a figurine, not an Amiibo...

MilesMorales1

Is sligeach... smiling at something?

Birneybau

Diluting the brand.

CiDeRmAn

Birneybau wrote: »

Diluting the brand.

Which one?
Mario
Or
Rabbids?

A new idea on a Nintendo system, using Nintendo IP in an original way, what's not to applaud?
Plus, a tactical turn based game as well, Gollop will be proud.

Corholio

I'd take that special edition over the $799 edition they announced for Assassins Creed Origins.

Wish I was joking.

About Rabbids though, it really was something else to see the developers of it get fairly emotional over revealing it. The lead designer (I think) in the crowd was barely holding not to tear up. A game good or bad, it's many years work for a lot of people.

Mr E

Looks bloody great... I love it. I'm very pleasantly surprised.

It's definitely not your Mario for the under 10s either - it looks like it has some juicy, grown-up, tactical gameplay.

Corholio

When the lead developer was announced in the crowd. Really nice moment. Little backstory to this as well is that in 2002 he once camped out for 10 hours to meet and get Miyamoto's autograph when he found out he was in his hometown of Milan. 15 years later Miyamoto is presenting the game he directed on stage at E3.

Gunmonkey

Had heard the rumurs, and saw pics of Mario and Rabbid Mario with guns.....feared worst.....could not have expected X-Com x Mario.

And has Grant Kirkhope doing music.....damn, that Switch purchase might be sooner than I had first estimated.

Also, someone spotted one of Luigis special attacks.....the legend lives on!

earthwormjack

Corholio wrote: »

When the lead developer was announced in the crowd. Really nice moment. Little backstory to this as well is that in 2002 he once camped out for 10 hours to meet and get Miyamoto's autograph when he found out he was in his hometown of Milan. 15 years later Miyamoto is presenting the game he directed on stage at E3.

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Yeah I loved that bit. Clearly an absolute dream come true for that dev to have Miyamoto present his Mario game. Can't say I wouldn't be a blubbering mess if I was in his shoes either!

The game itself looks great as well both visually and from the gameplay I've seen so far.

Rhyme

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Is sligeach... smiling at something?

He ran out of negative spin.

Looks like a fun game, I'll wait for the reviews but I don't think I'll be passing this up. Bit of X-Com, bit of Mario, bit of Military Madness, can't wait

CastorTroy

Seems the reveal surprised everyone in how it looks and how it plays. Don't think it's my cup of tea but hope it does well

McLoughlin

Collectors Edition coming in at round € 105 quid on Amazon Germany
https://www.amazon.de/Mario-Rabbids-Kindom-Battle-Collectors/dp/B071K6LGM7/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1497360764&sr=8-8&keywords=mario+rabbids+battle

super_furry

I'm very excited by this. Nintendo haven't taken a gamble along these lines since giving Mario to Square to make Mario RPG on the SNES. If this turns out as good, we'll be in for a classic.

Star Lord

It looks like it's got potential, I'm looking forward to hearing some hands-on impressions on it. It's definitely one that could go heavily either way!

sligeach

Interview: Taking Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle from prototype to teary E3 reveal

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2017/June/Interview-Taking-Mario-Rabbids-Kingdom-Battle-from-prototype-to-teary-E3-reveal-1237292.html

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle File Size Revealed, It's Shockingly Small

http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/07/03/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-file-size-revealed/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6l1khg/mario_rabbids_kingdom_battle_will_take_up_just/



2.3GB to be precise.

Mr E

Great preview here on Nintendo Life:

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/08/preview_jumping_into_the_crazy_world_of_mario_plus_rabbids_kingdom_battle

Sounds like Ubisoft have put a lot of love into this game - looks like it will be deep, funny and a great challenge. Watch the 15 minute video - lots of new footage.

Out 4 weeks from today too...

sligeach

Ya, I was reading that. It looks lovely if nothing else. I'm sure it'll be very good. I think there must have been some embargo as I seen a few previews pop up during that hour. The only negative I've heard is it's a very short game.

Mr E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeQBRjGFx90

sligeach

New trailer from Ubisoft.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Combat | Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [US]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeQBRjGFx90

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeQBRjGFx90

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Co-op Walkthrough | Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [US]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yCP6C6z52A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yCP6C6z52A

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Mario Character Spotlight | Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [US]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKY0f7MJasE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKY0f7MJasE

CastorTroy

When is the review embargo up? Tried finding it but couldn't.

Mr E

The game is out on Tuesday August 29th, so I expect Friday 25th or Saturday 26th.

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is 900p when docked, 720p in portable mode

http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-is-900p-when-docked-720p-in-portable-mode/

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Rabbid Luigi Character Spotlight | Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [US]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx8E_c2o87M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx8E_c2o87M

Ace Attorney

Im not sure if anywhere else is doing this offer, but smyths say its exclusive to them

SMYTHS TOYS EXCLUSIVE: Pre-order now and get "The Pixel Pack DLC" which includes 8 Exclusively Unique Weapons!

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/new-games-coming-soon/coming-soon-nintendo-switch/mario-%2b-rabbids-kingdom-battle-switch/p/161422

Looking forward to this game, looks fun!

Grassey

A Season Pass for Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was announced at gamescom 2017 today.

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle’s Season Pass will contain new weapons, solo challenges, co-op maps and new story content.


It will include the following three pieces of downloadable content with a staggered release:

Eight unique steampunk weapons will be available at the launch of the game, each one with its own statistics. These items will be exclusive for season pass owners.This autumn, players will be able to test their skills with new solo challenges, or with a friend, through additional co-op maps.In 2018, players will be able to play through brand new story content.

The season pass will be available for Switch on August 29 for $9.99, or the regional equivalent, through the Nintendo eShop. 

Ace Attorney

Grassey wrote: »

A Season Pass for Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was announced at gamescom 2017 today.

The season pass will be available for Switch on August 29 for $9.99, or the regional equivalent, through the Nintendo eShop. 

Its 20 quid for us in europe i hope ninty didnt set the bar for other developers to charge for DLC content before the game has even launched with breath of the wild.

CiDeRmAn

Ace Attorney wrote: »

Its 20 quid for us in europe i hope ninty didnt set the bar for other developers to charge for DLC content before the game has even launched with breath of the wild.

With easy to change account regions you can pay in whatever location offers the best value.

Grassey

I'm sure one of the other regions will have an appropriate priced version!

CastorTroy

Ace Attorney wrote: »

Its 20 quid for us in europe i hope ninty didnt set the bar for other developers to charge for DLC content before the game has even launched with breath of the wild.

That must be a typo. Just checked the first US site that came up in google and IGN has it as $19.99.

Find it funny that the weekend before this comes out, the game it's being compared to is having a free weekend on Steam - XCom 2.

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Come On, Drive! (live action trailer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGqaT6TrkgA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGqaT6TrkgA

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Cover Me! (live action trailer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sodRE5cRhBI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sodRE5cRhBI

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: All With Me! (live action trailer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTLjj0udUFs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTLjj0udUFs

CastorTroy

For anyone who wants to see the intro and opening cutscene. I won't embed in case someone classes the thumbnail as a spoiler.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4aV06BFrg4

Mr E

Looking forward to seeing reviews for this. The review embargo is up to tomorrow at 1pm.

TrustedApple

Same can't wait for this game now as it's totally different then any other Mario game I have played before.

Have it on pre order from Amazon only 30 pound it's going to cost so about 33 euros how bad ?.

CastorTroy

Previews are positive and seems anyone who got it early is liking it.

Has there been a bigger turnaround in negative to positive reaction for a game than this, since its leak to official reveal?

sligeach

Well.........I did see this preview a couple of days and they weren't 100% sold on it.

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle - Hands-On PREVIEW (Nintendo Switch)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcLQthhTt4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcLQthhTt4

But others are positive. Still, they're limited in what they can say. It definitely looks gorgeous. I'm always wary of a review embargo lifting so close to its release date. I've heard its really short and that announcement of a €20 season pass before it's even out is annoying.

sligeach

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Amiibo rewards revealed

https://www.pressxnow.com/2017/08/27/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-amiibo-rewards-revealed/

Thankfully, the weapons aren't powerful and are only of use in the first few worlds. Still, it's locking content already in the game behind a paywall.

TrustedApple

sligeach wrote: »

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Amiibo rewards revealed

https://www.pressxnow.com/2017/08/27/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-amiibo-rewards-revealed/

Thankfully, the weapons aren't powerful and are only of use in the first few worlds. Still, it's locking content already in the game behind a paywall.

It's Ubisoft we should not be shocked .....

Anyone who pays for stuff like that needs there head looked at

Banjo

I'd file that with the Mariokart costumes as one of those nice-to-haves but not must haves, that makes you feel better about Amiibo you already own rather than feeling like you have to run out and get X right now! So basically at the opposite end of the scale to the Zelda ones. Maybe I'm zen about it because I already have Peach and Yoshi?

Sligeach, you need to start thinking about this less as paywalled on-disc content and more as "optically pre-cached DLC" (well, on Switch would it have to be Siliconically?)

sligeach

The review embargo lifts in 35 minutes.

earthwormjack

Banjo wrote: »

I'd file that with the Mariokart costumes as one of those nice-to-haves but not must haves, that makes you feel better about Amiibo you already own rather than feeling like you have to run out and get X right now!

That's how it works for me. I've used a few amiibo over 4 or 5 games and I bought a few of them for only a tenner so it worked out as good value in my eyes.

CastorTroy

Reviews are looking pretty good, unless you're one of these people that don't buy anything under 90/100

sligeach

84% so far on Metacritic from 22 reviews.

http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-+-rabbids-kingdom-battle/critic-reviews

earthwormjack

85% from 33 reviews now. Looks like it turned out great.

Mr E

15+ hour campaign! Nice! The way some previews were written, I was expecting 5-6 hours max. :)

earthwormjack

Yeah a few reviews have said 30+ plus hours including challenges. It seems like there's quite a bit of content in there.

Ace Attorney

Smyths sent out the DLC code already before even taking money for the game, it unlocks after siging up on ubisofts site.

Mr E

All the prices for MRKB are up on the eshop spreadsheet. I was hoping for a nice Russian or South African surprise, but the cheapest is the US at $59.99 (just over 50 euro)