Ranking the Xenoblade Chronicles games, from best to worst
Posted on 1 day ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve ranked plenty of Nintendo franchises in the past, but today we’re ranking a particularly difficult one: Xenoblade Chronicles. Just about all of its games are of top-notch quality, and even the lowest-ranking titles in the franchise are still well worth your time. So today, we’re taking on the difficult challenge of ranking every single game in the Xenoblade Chronicles series from “least best” to best.
If you’ve got your own personal rankings of each game, we’d also encourage you to share that with us in the comments down below. We’ll be mentioning some light spoilers here and there, so keep that in mind in case you’re trying to avoid spoilers for any of the Xenoblade games. We’re also only going to rank the definitive version of each game, which means Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and the original Xenoblade Chronicles X won’t be on the list.
Why all four Xenoblade Chronicles games need Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you’re at all familiar with JRPGs, then you’ve definitely at least heard of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. And if you’ve only heard of them and haven’t played them, you should definitely change that as soon as possible – or, potentially, wait just a little longer. Recently, Monolith Soft shared a recruitment video on Twitter, and fans noticed that the included footage of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looked a little bit different than they were used to. Some pointed out different lighting and different textures, though in our opinion this isn’t doesn’t necessarily confirm a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game – even if the textures and frame rate really are improved, it could just be a development build. Regardless, this got us thinking about simple changes that Switch 2 versions of all four Xenoblade Chronicles games could use.
The best Nintendo Switch DLCs, ranked
Posted on 11 months ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch | 0 comments
As the Nintendo Switch’s long eight-year life span comes to a close, we’re taking the time to rank five of its very best DLC expansions. Nintendo released quite a few big DLC packs, which added tons of life and longevity to their respective titles. Most of these are fine additions, but some of them distinctly stand out among the rest as incredible additions to their respective base games.
Examining the lore of Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch | 0 comments
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 art book was released a few months back, and in addition to providing an in-depth look at character designs, it also provided a huge amount of lore via its included interviews. Xenoblade Chronicles games are famous for their lore, and all 3 numbered titles provide story tidbits at the end that sort of re-contextualize cutscenes from earlier in the game. The interviews included in the art book are with game director Tetsuya Takahashi, and a good chunk of the new lore he reveals in them re-contextualizes certain cutscenes from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in the same way. Today, we’re looking at the Xenoblade 3 art book and all of the new story details – and what they mean for the game’s overarching plot. This will contain full spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3, so keep that in mind before you continue.
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Xenoblade 3 Mio scale figure release date, pre-orders open, new photos
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
We have an update on the new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Mio scale figure, including a release date, pre-orders, and photos. This was first revealed during Smile Fest 2022.
The figure is based on an original illustration drawn by Masatsugu Saito, the character designer of the series. The team behind it put a lot of care into the sculpting of the details and texture of Mio’s clothes. Additionally, the multilayered base features the Zephyr icon, which is the mark of her initial class.
Monolith Soft wants to focus more on expressions in the future
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to Monolith Soft co-founder and Xenoblade executive director Tetsuya Takahashi, the company wants to focus more on expressions in the future.
With each Xenoblade game, Monolith Soft seems to improve upon things like cutscene direction, character models, and more. Characters were the most expressive they’ve ever been in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, but it sounds like Takahashi and the rest of the team isn’t satisfied just yet.
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Monolith Soft talks about Xenoblade 3’s City and fate of the Citizens
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The recently-released Japanese art book for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and one part of the interview section talks about the City and what happens to the Citizens after the ending.
Executive director and writer Tetsuya Takahashi addressed the topic, which was brought on by a fan survey. There was interest surrounding the end of the game and what happens to the Citizens.
We’d recommend reading Takahashi’s words unless you’ve completed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 yourself, but we’ve translated his comments below. He clarifies the fates of certain characters, talks about the decision Noah makes, and more.
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Monolith Soft explains approach to villains in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
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Tetsuya Takahashi, the executive director and writer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, explained how he approached Moebius and Z in the game. This comes as part of the recently-released art book (you can import a copy of the rerun here).
Players battle different members of the Consuls, or Moebius, throughout the adventure. It all ultimately concludes with a face-off against Z with Noah and the rest of the gang looking to change the harsh reality of their world, which sees never-ending war and soldiers with ten-year lifespans.
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Xenoblade 3 director acknowledges fans want to see beyond the ending, talks lore
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 art book came out this week in Japan, and it contains a pretty big interview with various members of the staff, including executive director / writer Tetsuya Takahashi.
At one point, Takahashi addressed a player survey with a specific topic about the administrator of Origin. This led him to mention that while fans may have some questions and may want to see certain things such as what happens after the end of the game, he’s asking them to wait for now and answers could follow in the future through additional titles.
WonHobby 38 figure news: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figmas, Eunie Xenoblade 3 figma, more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Wonderful Hobby Life For You 38 is currently taking place, and it’s revealed a slew of figure news.
Looking at Nintendo products, new figmas are on the way for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Zelda herself as well as Link and Ganondorf. Elsewhere, Eunie from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is getting her own figma as well. There are both brand new figures here as well as new looks at ones that were previously announced.
Here are some of the highlights:
