Monolith Soft News Articles
Sunday30th Aug 2015
News Gorgeous Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition Confirmed for North America
Will cost $89.99
There's plenty of excitement around the 4th December arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles X, though fans in North America have been wondering if they'd get the same treatment as European gamers. EU Wii U owners, for example, have a handsome special edition on the way, and the onus has been on Nintendo of America to offer something...
Saturday8th Aug 2015
Live Watch Twitch Play Xenoblade Chronicles X at Gamescom
Yep, we're feeling it
It's the big weekend at Gamescom, and though many of us can't join in with the Cologne festivities, the official Twitch channel is showcasing an hour of the localised Xenoblade Chronicles X playable build. Join us for the action! [liveblog=watch_twitch_play_xenoblade_chronicles_x_at_gamescom5]#Gamescom #XenobladeX
Thursday6th Aug 2015
Video Xenoblade Chronicles Marches Onto The Wii U eShop
It's Reyn Time... again!
This week Nintendo of Europe unleashed another one of its surprise eShop releases, and it's admittedly quite a puzzling one. Mere months after the New Nintendo 3DS exclusive port was released, Xenoblade Chronicles has made its way as a Wii digital release on the Wii U eShop in Europe. However, that's not to say there isn't...
Wednesday5th Aug 2015
Oh my...
Update 2: Nintendo of America has confirmed that there'll be a special edition for the game in the region, but isn't announcing details yet: Update: Nintendo of Europe has now tweet an image of the Wii U bundle and special editions coming to the region for Xenoblade Chronicles X. Original Article: Take a deep breath, Monolith...
Friday26th Jun 2015
Video This Fresh Project X Zone 2 Footage Will Get Your Pulse Racing
New trailer shows off in-game action
Project X Zone 2 is coming to a 3DS near you this fall, and Bandai Namco has unleashed a new trailer which shows off some of the characters contained within the game. As well as usual suspects like Ryu and Ken, you'll be able to control characters from Sega's Yakuza: Dead Souls, Namco's Tekken and Bandai Namco's...
Thursday25th Jun 2015
News Monolith Soft Open To Helping Get Zelda Wii U Ready For Launch
"Monolith Soft is always available and we would love to help"
The talented development team at Monolith Soft is busy polishing off Xenoblade Chronicles X for its Western release on the Wii U in December, but that hasn't stopped them thinking of their next project. In a recent interview with Game Informer, Xenoblade director Tetsuya Takahashi and...
Tuesday16th Jun 2015
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Launching In The West Just In Time For Christmas
Add it to your list for Santa
During today's Digital Event at E3 Nintendo has revealed that Xenoblade Chronicles X will arrive on Western Wii U consoles this Holiday season - December 4th, to be exact. Monolith Soft's RPG epic is already available in Japan and offers hours of mech-based questing and some of the most impressive visuals yet seen on...
Monday18th May 2015
News Executive Director Discusses Skells in Xenoblade Chronicles X
"We wanted to give each force and corporation their unique characteristic"
Since the recent Japanese release of Xenoblade Chronicles X plenty of Wii U gamers have been patiently awaiting its launch in the West. Famitsu was the first to review Xenoblade Chronicles X, giving it a pretty solid score of 34 / 40. Since its highly anticipated Japanese...
Thursday14th May 2015
News Nintendo Assisted Monolith Soft With Xenoblade Chronicles X Online Functionality
Many challenges were overcome
The latest issue of Japanese publication Famitsu has revealed interesting details about the development process of Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U. Being such a huge task for Monolith Soft, executive director Tetsuya Takahashi explained the many challenges the developer was required to overcome and how Nintendo was...
Friday8th May 2015
News Xenoblade Chronicles X and Dragon Quest Help Wii U to Top Spot in Japan
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition tops software results
In recent weeks the Media Create Japanese charts have shown Sony systems and its releases nicking ahead of Nintendo's offerings, so with that in mind this week brings happier news for the big N. The company and supportive third-parties have topped the software and hardware results to...
Thursday30th Apr 2015
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Skell Models on the Way in Japan
The big marketing push continues
The RPG genre may not be quite as all-conquering as it once was, but Nintendo and developer Monolith Soft are clearly very determined to make a success out of Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U. We've seen a solid couple of months of build-up through 'special presentations' in flashy videos, while a handsome hardware...
Tuesday28th Apr 2015
Gallery Feast Your Eyeballs on These Xenoblade Chronicles X Wallpapers
Time to buy a Japanese Wii U?
We'll admit it, we like covering Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U, even if it means gazing longingly towards Japan and contemplating rapid-fire lessons in the Japanese language. Monolith Soft's RPG is rather impressive in its scope and ambition, and we can't help but admire it. With that in mind, and with the game...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Paid-DLC Details Emerge With Characters, Quests and Skell Unlocks
All available in a bundle for 2000 Yen, about $17
Xenoblade Chronicles X is downloading onto some Japanese Wii U systems right now, and new details on paid-DLC options have accompanied the launch. On a whole the content on offer seems to be a decent value, though day one extras aren't always greeted with open arms. The four characters above each...
Friday24th Apr 2015
News The Mechs of Xenoblade Chronicles X Are Named "Skells" in its Western Release
Helloooo skelly!
Xenoblade Chronicles X has had us drooling over its mighty array of transformable mechs from the very beginning, treating us to glimpses of these powerful weapons soaring across the sky and engaging in combat. Today's special Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming Western localization, and revealed that the technology has been...
Nintendo Direct Watch Nintendo of America's Xenoblade Chronicles X Video Showcase - Live!
Fingers crossed for a release date
Xenoblade Chronicles X may be just days away in Japan, but we're finally getting a Western focus on the RPG with Nintendo of America's video showcase. We'll no doubt get plenty of information on the game and, if we're lucky, a release window; we can't wait to find out...
Wednesday22nd Apr 2015
News Famitsu Unleashes Xenoblade Chronicles X Score
Famitsu Dolls Itself Up
It's finally here guys, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic. Monolith Soft and Nintendo have been drip feeding its fans for months now, with screenshots, soundtrack teasers, and even a brand new story trailer, but as the Japanese release is fast approaching, the Famitsu Scores are in. World renowned gaming magazine Famitsu...
Monday20th Apr 2015
Resident Evil, Mega Man, Yakuza and more
Project X Zone remains one of the most bonkers games on the 3DS, with quirky gameplay and a storyline that spanned popular Bandai Namco, Sega and Capcom franchises. Though it wasn't a game that truly took off in sales, it evidently did well enough to prompt the recent announcement of Project X Zone 2. As...
News Project X Zone 2's Development Made Possible By The Original's "Good Global Reputation"
"I think there will be surprising announcements in the future"
Project X Zone 2's shock announcement is welcome news for fans of the original game - and is perhaps a little unexpected, too. Following the news, Japanese magazine Famitsu caught up with Kensuke Tsukanaka (producer, Bandai Namco), Ichirou Morizumi (Monolith Soft, development director)...
Tuesday14th Apr 2015
Video Xenoblade Chronicles X May Have Been Subject to a Slight Graphics Downgrade
Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as Watch Dogs
In modern game development, it can sometimes be tough for developers to fulfill their initial promise with a game. Often, this results from too much being shown too soon; as the project continues to grow and change, certain aspects must be scaled back in order to accommodate more. As alluded to in the...
Friday10th Apr 2015
Reminder Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Out Now for the New Nintendo 3DS XL in North America
Are you really feeling it?
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D has now arrived in North America, completing its roll-out across all territories. The first exclusive on the New Nintendo 3DS XL, it sees Monster Games succeed in porting one of the most sizeable Wii U experiences onto a portable. In our Xenoblade Chronicles 3D review (where we awarded 9/10) we...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Will Use Downloadable Data Packs To Expedite Loading Times
Only for the disc-based version, naturally
The disc-based version of Xenoblade Chronicles X will use free downloadable "data packs" to cut down loading times, it has been revealed. Developer Monolith Software is recommending that players download all of the packs, but if hard drive space is limited there is the option to pick and choose which ones...
Time for the nitty-gritty
Xenoblade Chronicles X is just weeks away in Japan, so Nintendo and Monolith Soft have prepared another live broadcast to build excitement. This may just be the best yet, as it'll focus on Mech (Dolls) and online aspects - we'll be translating and blogging as it happens...
Monday6th Apr 2015
News Download Card Prompts Speculation Over DLC Quests in Xenoblade Chronicles X
Just how big does it need to be?
Xenoblade Chronicles X is already shaping up to be the largest - by a distance - game on the Wii U, with dozens (perhaps hundreds) of hours required to see it through. It arrives in Japan soon, too, so more will emerge later in April. An image of the download card for the title has been doing the rounds over on...
Thursday2nd Apr 2015
News Xenoblade Chronicles X's Soundtrack Is So Epic, It Needs 4 CDs To Contain It
55 songs, coming to Japan May 20th
With Xenoblade Chronicles 3D release date fast approaching, it's hard not to yearn for the brand new title from the series, Xenoblade Chronicles X. However far away the (still undecided) western release date might be, new information for the game has been arriving in spades leaving fans wanting more. Recently we...
Monday30th Mar 2015
Video Bask in the Glow of These Live Performances from the Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Soundtrack
Gorgeous
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D has many qualities, such as the scale of the adventure and the well-crafted real-time combat mechanics, yet any list of praise should also reference its music. Sweeping orchestral numbers, low-key yet beautiful piano melodies, its range is vast and contributes a great deal to the experience; this is a game to play...
Wednesday25th Mar 2015
Video Nintendo Builds Hype for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D With Action Packed Launch Trailer
A little bit spoilerific
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D arrives soon on the New Nintendo 3DS, so fans of the Wii game - or those yet to experience the Monolith Soft RPG - don't have long to wait. It's a substantial undertaking, but is nevertheless hugely rewarding - we're full of praise for it in our Xenoblade Chronicles 3D review. To celebrate the...
Saturday21st Mar 2015
News Planning On Downloading Xenoblade Chronicles 3D? You Might Need A Bigger microSD Card
4GB card that ships with the New 3DS and New 3DS XL isn't big enough
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is the first game to be made exclusively for the New Nintendo 3DS hardware - as you'll know if you read our interview with Nintendo's Hiro Yamada, the title makes use of the console's enhanced hardware to replicate the epic scale of the Wii original...
Wednesday18th Mar 2015
Video Nintendo Shows Off More Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Footage
You'll have to really feel it in Japanese, though
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D isn't far away, and it'll be the first game exclusive to the New Nintendo 3DS and XL. Ahead of its April arrival we can expect plenty of marketing and focus on the impressive Monolith Soft RPG, too, which is coming to the portable courtesy of the porting skills of Monster...
Friday6th Mar 2015
Live Watch Nintendo and Monolith Soft's Second Presentation of Xenoblade Chronicles X - Live!
Live coverage as the battle mechanics are shown off
Xenoblade Chronicles X isn't far away in Japan, and in the West plenty of fans are no doubt eagerly awaiting its arrival this year. This second presentation on the game from Japan will focus on Battle mechanics and what it takes to survive on Mira...
Tuesday3rd Mar 2015
Video Nintendo Shows Off Monado Teamwork in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
Gazing into the future
There's potential for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D to introduce Monolith Soft's impressive RPG to a new audience, though admittedly its exclusivity to the New Nintendo 3DS may limit its sales impact in the same way as its relatively late (Western) arrival on Wii. For fans of the genre or those seeking a sizeable adventure, it's...
