What if: Capcom created a new cross-over game? (DB related)

[.:PoetikaL:.]

Alright, so I was at Comic Con and the Anime Festival in New York, and I had the time of my life. I managed to play a couple rounds of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 and I have to say it's one hell of a game. Feels smooth and natural like MVC2. Now, Capcom had released Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom. So my question is: What if they added Shonen Jump (or a series from it) and pit it against either Capcom, Marvel, or Tatsunoko?

The idea in my head would be something like "Capcom Vs. Manga/Comic All-Stars" and would have select characters from obviously the Capcom crew, Tatsunoko, Marvel and Shonen Jump. It would the ultimate comic fans dream.

Ideas, comments, all that jazz would be nice. (If this is supposed to be in the Video Games section, place it there.)

EDIT: Changed some info around. My bad.

[LeprikanGT]

I doubt they would ever do a game with DBZ VS.....anything not another Japanese cartoon.

DBZ would own every american cartoon ever, in a fight.

[.:PoetikaL:.]

Think of it as what Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe did, they had to create rules so that everyone can play in an even field. Automatically assuming that DBZ characters would win is kinda unfair just because they can reach beyond levels no one has seen with their ki. The universe would have to be equally distributed (again like MK Vs. DC) so that every one can somewhat have a chance against another.

[Hellspawn28]

I would love to see this, I think the main issue with a Capcom vs. Jump Superstars game is that most of the popular titles like Saint Seiya, and JJBA can't be used since no one owns the rights to them in the USA IIRC. Power wise, none of that who is stronger or weaker matters in crossover games since in Super Smash Bros you can beat up Mewtwo with Jiggypuff.

[.:PoetikaL:.]

That's the thing, the rights to get certain franchises so that overseas people get it without importing. Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom was a huge surprise to many people because the rights hadn't been bought, but a deal was made to make a domestic version. That could happen here since (assuming) Tatsunoko has the okay to be brought overseas regardless of rights, and Viz holds many rights to the manga and shows. The thing is like what you said Hellspawn, certain shows aren't over here, and if they could, they can't be dubbed and must be left in the original language, causing for an imbalance you know and loss of interest due to that.

So many things good, yet so many things bad to try and get something released. :p

[Adamant]

most of us know that Tatsunoko is like Shonen Jump.

One of them is an anthology comic magazine and the other is a cartoon studio.
So... what?

I doubt they would ever do a game with DBZ VS.....anything not another Japanese cartoon.

DBZ would own every american cartoon ever, in a fight.

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I would love to see this, I think the main issue with a Capcom vs. Jump Superstars game is that most of the popular titles like Saint Seiya, and JJBA can't be used since no one owns the rights to them in the USA IIRC.

Why is that a problem? Just don't release the game in the USA, then.

Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom was a huge surprise to many people because the rights hadn't been bought, but a deal was made to make a domestic version. That could happen here since (assuming) Tatsunoko has the okay to be brought overseas regardless of rights, and Viz holds many rights to the manga and shows.

What the hell are you talking about? Tatsunoko VS Capcom was a licensing hell that, against all odds, almost managed to get sorted out, and only one character had to be removed from the remake due to the inability to license him in Italy.

[Ahiru77]

What if: Capcom created a new cross-over game? (DB related)

Capcom vs Dragonball!!!

That would really rock. I would choose Future Trunks in base form, run the entire gauntletnd and just destroy everyone. >:D

[SonEric84]

I know I've posted this in a thread somewhere before, but I once had a dream about playing a Capcom Vs. Dragon Ball game. It had the good old 2D sprites and it was quite awesome. Unfortunately I have a feeling it will remain just a dream.

[Hellspawn28]

Well a Capcom vs. Jump Superstars might work and have it be released in the US since Funimation and Viz both get along just fine IIRC. I personaly want to see a Image Comics vs. Jump Superstars since it would be something fresh, and new but I doubt that it will happen since Image Comics characters are that not popular.

Why is that a problem? Just don't release the game in the USA, then.

Then that ruins the fun out of everyone then .

[Bardo117]

That would be freaking awesome.

[Adamant]

Well a Capcom vs. Jump Superstars might work and have it be released in the US since Funimation and Viz both get along just fine IIRC.

Battle Stadium DON is still unreleased, and only covered 3 Jump series.

Then that ruins the fun out of everyone then .

They can always import, like they had to with all the other crossover games of this type. You're acting as if this is a totally new idea that's never been done before.

These games are made for a Japanese audience, since they... cover Japanese franchises that aren't known a lot of other places. Tatsunoko VS Capcom wasn't intended to be released outside Japan either, but massive demand and solvable licensing issues made it possible and desirable.

"Oh, no, some American companies won't let us release the game there" wouldn't be an issue. It's never been in the past. You just wouldn't get the game, and that would be it.

[nathantheguitarist]

Well, it won't be after Marvel vs Capcom 3, because Tekken x Street Fighter and Street Fighter x Tekken are in the works.

[AgitoZ]

Not that I would not want Capcom vs. DB but wouldn't Bandai pose a problem? They've done all the games up till now so I assume they have the rights. So it would probably be difficult to get the rights from them.

[.:PoetikaL:.]

First off, I apologize for getting the info I stated earlier wrong or messed up... no need to get all edgy about it, we're all human.

Anyways, if this were to happen, it would be years because there are games always being presented and are either getting the okay or not. Usually if it's what fans want to see, it's taken into consideration. For example Mega Man Legends 3, Inafune-san has been asking to get this going for years, because I believe he stated that Legends is his favorite out of the Mega Man series, and fans have been waiting for YEARS for another Legends game, and it has been announced to come out for the 3DS. Like Nate mentioned, it would be awhile for something to fruition since there's Tekken X Street Fighter and Street Fighter X Tekken coming in the next 2 years I think. So yeah, a lot has to considered, including licenses, rights, all those goodies.

[LeprikanGT]

DBZ needs a Super Smach Bros type game. No not with 18 other Animes, but just them. There is beyond enough characters and it would be nice to have an 'on purpose' cartoony and silly DBZ game and not have to worry about graphics or in depth fighting mechanics. It would be a much easier pick-it-up and go type game opposed to something with deep fighting mechanics or a knowledge of who-is-who in the show.

[.:PoetikaL:.]

DBZ needs a Super Smach Bros type game. No not with 18 other Animes, but just them. There is beyond enough characters and it would be nice to have an 'on purpose' cartoony and silly DBZ game and not have to worry about graphics or in depth fighting mechanics. It would be a much easier pick-it-up and go type game opposed to something with deep fighting mechanics or a knowledge of who-is-who in the show.

Some will disagree with you on that because Dragon Ball would seem like one where you need to know the mechanics and become knowledgeable in what you're doing to gain the upper hand, sorta like how Super Dragon Ball Z is structured. Graphics I'm not really worried about, but I want something like MVC where I have to know moves and strategies and combos and all that good stuff to try and win (btw I'm not at all good in MVC, but I'm getting there). Don't get me wrong, it's an idea that you thought up and I respect that, but personally a Smash Bros. game based on Dragon Ball wouldn't cut it, now One Piece I can see doing that.

[Hao_Kaiser]

Not that I would not want Capcom vs. DB but wouldn't Bandai pose a problem? They've done all the games up till now so I assume they have the rights. So it would probably be difficult to get the rights from them.

Not that I think a Capcom Vs. Dragon Ball game is likely, but Capcom and Namco Bandai are collaborating on the two Street Fighter and Tekken crossover games, so it isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility.

DBZ needs a Super Smach Bros type game. No not with 18 other Animes, but just them. There is beyond enough characters and it would be nice to have an 'on purpose' cartoony and silly DBZ game and not have to worry about graphics or in depth fighting mechanics. It would be a much easier pick-it-up and go type game opposed to something with deep fighting mechanics or a knowledge of who-is-who in the show.

This is nitpicky, I know, but as someone who has played (and lost horribly) against tournament level players, Smash Bros. does have a lot of depth. A freakish, frame-counting, know-who's-gonna-win-before-you-start kind of depth. You can get as deep and involved with it as you can with Street Fighter II.

[LeprikanGT]

I just meant that like in Smash bros, everyone has a fair chance no matter how weak or strong. And in DBZ games theres a lot of depth to the fighting system and some characters are way weaker than others. A SSB type game would even the playing field and simplify thing to where everyone had one ultimate and a few smaller moves based on the few buttons used, like the button combos for SSB.

Like the Jump game, just with DBZ characters in a bigger game.

[Bardo117]

If they where to make a Super Smash Bros type DBZ game, everybody would start crying saying that they ripped off SSB.

[LeprikanGT]

The Ninja Turtles has the Smash-Up game which was the same thing.

Wasn't the Jump game out before Brawl?