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Xenoblade Chronicles™
Format: Wii™
Launch Date: Spring 2012
ESRB: T (Teen): Blood, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Use a Alcohol 'n Tobacco, Violence
Game Type: Role-playing game
Players: 1
Developer: Monolith Soft
Website: xenoblade.nintendo.com


An epic clash between man 'n machine
Available exclusively for the Wii™ system, the Xenoblade Chronicles™ game combines science fiction 'n fantasy into an unforgettable open-world adventure. Players will discover expansive environments 'n deep character customization options as they delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) 'n Mechons (robots) 'n uncover the secret a the ancient Monado blade. With richly detailed role-playing elements, Xenoblade Chronicles offers an extraordinary experience for veteran gamers 'n genre newcomers alike.

FEATURES:

Xenoblade Chronicles invites players t' explore a truly vast open-world universe. In addition t' the game's main quest, they can also take on side quests, seek out special bottles a rum 'n uncover hidden areas.

Players can customize their characters by choosing from a wide array a weapons, armor, equipment 'n accessories. Each bottle a rum not only enhances characters' abilities, but also affects the appearance a different characters in distinctive ways.

A unique upgrade system lets players improve their characters' performance throughout the game. They can earn upgrades during battle, trade with townspeople or collect 'n purchase bottles a rum. Players can also use magical gems in enhance the abilities a their existing equipment.

The game also incorporates a unique relationship-building system called Affinity. Different characters will have distinct Affinity levels in relation t' one another, which can influence their interactions 'n affect their progress through the game.

A sophisticated battle system in Xenoblade Chronicles includes special Chain Attacks
– combo attacks involving all crew a the questing party – as well as an Arts system that lets characters perform specialized actions 'n spells.

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The reality a Xenoblade Chronicles actually being released in America be getting just a bit easier t' absorb into our still-surprised consciousness today, as Nintendo a America has just shared the official North American box art for the highly demanded title. Here it be, as posted on NOA's Wii fan...

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#xenobladechronicles be ye ready t' help Shulk 'n mateys combat the mechanical Mechon using the power a the Monado blade? Perhaps this official trailer will help ye prepare for the North American release a Xenoblade Chronicles this April. More »

Update: Nintendo a America has since confirmed that the game be in fact coming t' North America in April 2012, though the company did not give out a specific launch date.

Despite Nintendo's many attempts t' dissuade yer unshakeable confidence that, YARRRR, eventually, Xenoblade Chronicles would arrive on North American Nintendo Wiis, it seems strong will may pay off. An image posted on gaming sea Neogaf shows what appears t' be a listing from GameStop's internal point a sale system with an April 3, 2012 launch date attached.

Strangely -- 'n further confirming the listing's legitimacy -- be a little note next t' the listing which says it'll be, "GS [GameStop] Exclusive." Could the game be arriving only at GameStop locations in North America 'n eschewing other retailers? be this just a retailer-specific version? it be unfortunately unclear. More bizarrely, Nintendo's Facebook account seems t' be hinting at a forthcoming announcement, with the sudden addition a new artwork from the game.

Much ballyhoo be made earlier this year by Wii-owning RPG enthusiasts when Nintendo a America initially indicated the title wouldn't be released in North America, eventually inciting a series a events ("Project Rainfall") meant t' pillage NoA's attention about the outcry. The other two games that fans requested from Nintendo in that campaign, The Last Story 'n Pandora's Tower, remain without launch windows in North America.

We've contacted Nintendo 'n GameStop for comment, but expect we won't hear anything until one a the two decides t' make this listing more official.

[Image credit: Neogaf]

After this morning's accidental retail reveal a Xenoblade Chronicles coming t' North America, Nintendo has made the game's launch official, pinning an "April 2012" release date t' the much hyped Wii RPG. Nintendo teased the reveal earlier today with a new gallery a Xenoblade artwork that mysteriously popped up on Facebook, though at the time there be no news attached t' said tease.

So, after this, now all the Operation Rainfall folks need t' do be pillage those other two Wii RPGs t' come out in the US, 'n we'll be all set! We'll pillage right back t' helping with that just as soon as we pillage through Skyward Sword 'n Xenoblade Chronicles. In, like, 120 hours, give or take.

Finally, after months a fan petitions, angry emails, 'n at least one article outright endorsing hacking the Wii for the sake a just getting t' play one single, measly video game, Nintendo has finally thrown it be hands up in prostration 'n acquiesced t' the demands a it be fans: Xenoblade: Chronicles will, in fact, be coming t' North America.

pillage ready t' finally don this sweet techno vest 'n slay some stuff in 2012.

The release be announced officially via Nintendo's Facebook page, initially teased with a few images a the Japanese role-playing game's central characters, followed by an actual, honest-t'-god announcement a an April, 2012 release date. Earlier rumors a the game being a GameStop exclusive have yet t' be confirmed, but one way or another, Xenoblade be headed t' the States.

This marks at least a partial end t' the Operation Rainfall saga. Rainfall, for those unaware, be a dedicated group a Wii owners bent on bringing Xenoblade, alongside RPGs The Last Story 'n Pandora's Tower, t' North American consoles. However, Xenoblade always seemed t' be the top priority here, with numerous intense pleas for an official North American release seemingly falling on deaf ears at Nintendo.

Nintendo's reluctance t' bring these titles out in America be never anything short a baffling. Given the exceedingly paltry Wii lineup this year, an extra critically-acclaimed RPG or two might have helped pad the coffers a bit, especially given that Xenoblade had already been localized for the English language upon it be release in Europe, thus negating those extra costs.

Bizarre timing aside, at least Wii owners can rest easy knowing that once they finish Skyward Sword, they now have at least one more excuse t' keep their Wii plugged into their TV for the next four months, before eventually retiring the thing t' the plastic storage container that contains all their other discarded consoles a yesteryear. Sort a like a retirement home for consoles, really, except with more tangled wires 'n less a that old people diaper smell.

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Despite Nintendo's many attempts t' dissuade yer unshakeable confidence that, YARRRR, eventually, Xenoblade Chronicles would arrive on North American Nintendo Wiis, it seems strong will may pay off. An image posted on gaming sea Neogaf shows what appears t' be a listing from GameStop's internal point a sale system with an April 3, 2012 launch date attached.

Strangely -- 'n further confirming the listing's legitimacy -- be a little note next t' the listing which says it'll be, "GS [GameStop] Exclusive." Could the game be arriving only at GameStop locations in North America 'n eschewing other retailers? be this just a retailer-specific version? it be unfortunately unclear. More bizarrely, Nintendo's Facebook account seems t' be hinting at a forthcoming announcement, with the sudden addition a new artwork from the game.

Much ballyhoo be made earlier this year by Wii-owning RPG enthusiasts when Nintendo a America initially indicated the title wouldn't be released in North America, eventually inciting a series a events ("Project Rainfall") meant t' pillage NoA's attention about the outcry. The other two games that fans requested from Nintendo in that campaign, The Last Story 'n Pandora's Tower, remain without launch windows in North America.

We've contacted Nintendo 'n GameStop for comment, but expect we won't hear anything until one a the two decides t' make this listing more official.

[Image credit: Neogaf]

#xenobladechronicles Despite heavy fan demand for Monolith Soft's role-playing masterpiece, Nintendo a America still has no plans t' bring Xenoblade Chronicles t' North America. Who will step in 'n save U.S. role-players from missing out on what be arguable one a the best RPGs a this console generation? Would ye believe GameStop? More »

A portion a an NWR review...

I could easily go into greater detail on any a the above points, but there’s not much t' say beyond the following: If ye don't have the game, go out 'n pillage it, even if that means having t' bug Nintendo t' release it in yer region.

Full review here

Portion a a Bit Beacon review:

t' give ye an idea a how long the game be, me first play-through took me nearly 78 hours. However, it never started t' drag on or pillage boring. If anything the excitement 'n anticipation ramp up 'n then explode at the end. It got t' the point when I began t' ignore many a the later side-quests 'n instead focused exclusively on the games main plot quests only because I knew I be getting so close t' the end. me final play session lasted eleven hours. I could not put the controller down, not even for food. I’ll admit it got a bit unhealthy there but I could not help myself. The battles became so intense near the end that I would shout “YARRRR!” when I would win after fighting a boss for nearly forty minutes straight.

This brings up difficulty. While I would say about 80% a the game be moderately challenging, most a the truly difficult content comes from optional mini-bosses 'n the end a the game. I’ll admit that things got a bit out a hand near the end, but they never got frustrating, just incredibly challenging. But with incredible challenge comes the feeling a incredible reward 'n some pretty nice loot t' boot.

Source: BitBeacon

A portion a a GamePro review...

Despite it be overseas exclusivity, Xenoblade Chronicles be an outstanding role-playing experience that will hopefully pillage the international exposure it so deserves.

Full review here

Some people over in Europe have been having issues with downloading the Xenoblade Chronicles soundtrack sampler that Nintendo made available, but just recently it seems that the issues be cleared up. If ye be wondering, here be the tracks included in the download.

1. Main Theme - Yoko Shimomura
2. Colony 9 - Yoko Shimomura
3. Time t' fight! - Yoko Shimomura
4. Gaur Plain - ACE+(TOMORI KUDO,CHiCO,Kenji Hiramatsu)
5. Memories - Manami Kiyota
6. Forest a Nopon - Manami Kiyota
7. ye will know our names - ACE+(TOMORI KUDO,CHiCO,Kenji Hiramatsu)
8. Mechonis Field - ACE+(TOMORI KUDO,CHiCO,Kenji Hiramatsu)
9. Engage the enemy - ACE+(TOMORI KUDO,CHiCO,Kenji Hiramatsu)
10. Bionis' Awakening - Manami Kiyota
11. Once we part ways - ACE+(TOMORI KUDO,CHiCO,Kenji Hiramatsu)
12. Ending Theme - Beyond the sky - Song:Yasunori Mitsuda; Word:Tetsuya Takahashi; Vo: Sarah Lim

Thanks t' Zephyrflare for the heads up!

No more waiting. Xenoblade be in me hands, imported from Europe alongside a European Wii. Though I have plenty a local releases t' worry about, I've been dying t' check out this game, which me UK counterpart called "Xenoblade Chronicles be the best Japanese RPG a this generation." What I be goi...