
Nicktoons MLB takes a swing at sports games Image via 2K The result was a fusion of two very different worlds in a well-thought-out tactics game, pleasantly surprising critics and fans alike. When Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was announced, many Mario fans were worried about what the runts would do in the Mushroom Kingdom. The Rabbits are polarizing mascots for Ubisoft: you either love the little rabbit things or hate their juvenile antics. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle somehow works Image via Ubisoft / Nintendo We’re used to seeing Mario and company play sports, but watching a White Mage dunk is another sight altogether. However, the roster also includes creatures and classes from Final Fantasy. Mario Hoops 3-on-3 is a relatively unassuming Mario Sports game, giving the Mushroom Kingdom characters a chance to play basketball. We’ve got one more Final Fantasy crossover to talk about here. Mario Hoops 3-on-3 dunks on Final Fantasy Image via Nintendo Kingdom Hearts fans are some of the most fervent on the internet, and they’re only going to get more excited with potential Star Wars and Marvel worlds in Kingdom Hearts IV. What began as a crossover between Final Fantasy and Disney has become its own beast at this point. Creatives rode an elevator together, and the literal elevator pitch to bring their work together took off. Kingdom Hearts is an elevator pitch gone wild Image via Square Enix / DisneyĪs the story goes, Kingdom Hearts came to be because Square Enix and Disney shared an office in Japan. Rock Band was an odd choice to add to the catalog, but at least it brought us some more great songs. The studio had already licensed many properties, bringing us some of the best Indiana Jones games and more. Rock Band had two entries by the time Traveller’s Tales put its Lego spin on the franchise, replacing the note highway with little brick symbols and swapping band members for Minifigures. Lego Rock Band builds on a firm foundation Image via Harmonix / Traveller’s Tales You’re almost guaranteed to find a costume you like within its vast wardrobe. Where else can Ariana Grande go hunting for Chromed Wildlife while John Cena rides a zipline and shoots targets? What started as a battle royale with building elements has become the ultimate multiverse game for many players. The sheer volume of crossover content in Fortnite gives the game an absurd quality. History professors everywhere face-palmed over this special event. Final Fantasy XV Ardyn shows up in Assassin’s Creed Origins, and players who complete the ensuing quest get the Ultima blade, Ziedrich shield, and a half-Chocobo half-camel mount called a Kweh. Related: The 10 best guest characters in fighting games - Best crossover characters Assassin’s Creed Origins x Final Fantasy XV laughs at historical accuracy Image via Ubisoft / Square EnixĪssassin’s Creed has always skirted the line of historical accuracy, but this particular collaboration is about as inaccurate as it gets.

Remember: just because it’s weird doesn’t mean it’s bad. We’ve gathered a list of the 10 weirdest gaming crossovers right here, ranging from out-of-left-field DLC to full-on franchises. Other times they might seem a little strange, even if the mashed-up ideas eventually become fan favorites. They can be the Reese’s Cup of video games, bringing together two great things that fans love.
