#crossover

#crossover

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.