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Friday21st Jul 2023
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo Are Out Today
Pyra and Mythra return
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ended its DLC fighter releases a while ago now, but Nintendo is still actually busy releasing the amiibo series. The latest pair of fighter joining the figurine lineup are Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. These amiibo are now available in a special 2-pack for $30 USD (or your regional...
Thursday1st Dec 2022
News Monolith Soft Celebrates Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Fifth Anniversary With Special Artwork
Download some free wallpapers
Today marks a special milestone for the Xenoblade series - with the second game in the series Xenoblade Chronicles 2 turning five years old. Yep, it's now half a decade old! To celebrate this very occasion, Monolith Soft has actually released some special wallpapers on its official website. You can get a mobile one of...
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
News Nintendo To Launch Huge 'Spring Into Action' eShop Sale This Thursday (Europe)
Update: Nintendo highlights some key discounts
Update: Wed 27th Apr, 2022 15:00 BST: Nintendo has highlighted some of the key discounts you can expect to see when the "Spring Into Action" eShop sale launches. Perhaps most notable is the Bayonetta/Bayonetta 2 bundle which has been discounted down by 33%, which has not been seen before now. Nintendo...
Thursday31st Mar 2022
Random Fan Creates A Stunning Custom Sleeve For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Doing what Nintendon't
Physical games are often made even more beloved with the addition of sleeves or steelbooks. Unfortunately, Nintendo rarely offers up such extras for its products (rare examples include steelbooks for the collector's editions of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Xenoblade Chronicles 2), with most of their fancy special...
Thursday17th Feb 2022
News This Good Smile Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nia Figure Can Now Be Pre-Ordered For $259.99
"limited" stock - so act fast
Last week was an exciting time for Xenoblade fans - with the confirmation of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, coming to the Nintendo Switch this September. If that wasn't already enough, Good Smile Company has now officially revealed its Xenoblade Chronicles 2 painted plastic 1/7 scale Nia figure. It can be pre-ordered from now...
Friday11th Feb 2022
Poll Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
Cor blimey, guv! Are you really feeling it?
A geniune cockney, honest This week's Nintendo Direct was packed with surprises, one of which was the announcement of the third game in the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Long-time fans of the franchise will be familiar with the fact that the localisation of past entries has been (mostly) handled in Europe...
Wednesday2nd Feb 2022
News Monolith Soft's Updated Website Has Some Nintendo Switch Fans Excited
Is an announcement on the way?
We haven't heard much from the Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft lately, so what has it been up to? Well, it turns out there's been some activity on its official website. Eagle-eyed Nintendo Switch fans have noticed how the Japanese company's website has been given a "completely new design" - with copyright...
Wednesday22nd Sep 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Voice Actor Stephen Critchlow Passes Away, Aged 54
Was also credited for his work on FFXIV and much more
We've got some sad news today if you're a fan of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The voice of the character Bana, Stephen Critchlow, has passed away at the age of 54. Critchlow's colleagues at the production company, Big Finish, were the first to share this information. The British talent was credited...
Friday9th Jul 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Reports Huge Profits, Up By 138.2%
Shulk's return has likely helped
Monolith Soft - best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series in recent years - has become one of Nintendo's top developers. It's also supported some key projects like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Following on from its release of
Wednesday21st Apr 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Now Has 272 Employees
So what's next?
Apart from its recent work on the Mythra and Pyra reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this year, we've not heard much from Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft in recent times. We found out it was hiring for the Legend of Zelda series back in 2019 and there's also been mention of a
Monday15th Mar 2021
News Pyra And Mythra Figures Shown In Sakurai's Smash Presentation Are Up For Pre-Order
Update: Annnnnd they're gone
Update: It appears that stock is now completely sold out across Good Smile's US and International online stores. You can find a list of stores that stock Good Smile products here if you wish to try your luck with a local dealer. Original Article: No doubt thanks to the characters' arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,...
Monday22nd Feb 2021
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Sells Out In Japan Following Pyra and Mythra's Smash Announcement
Everyone wants to know the Xenoblade lore, of course
Could Xenoblade Chronicles 2 finally be getting the hype it deserves? With just over 2 million sales worldwide since its 2017 release - take Breath of the Wild's 23 million sales as a comparison - it's still the best-selling Xenoblade game by about half a million. Following the announcement that
Wednesday17th Feb 2021
News Pyra and Mythra Are Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Newest DLC Fighters
Smash Bros' latest characters arrive next month
We've got our latest look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate newest arrival and joining our ranks this time, it's Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Confirmed within the latest Nintendo Direct, it follows on from
Friday4th Dec 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Character Designer Celebrates Third Anniversary With Some New Artwork
Three years and counting
One game that's been back in the spotlight in 2020 is Monolith Soft's stunning open-world RPG Xenoblade Chronicles. Earlier this year, the series celebrated its 10th anniversary and also got a Definition Edition release on the Nintendo Switch. That's not to say the d
Wednesday10th Jun 2020
News Monolith Soft Celebrates 10 Years Of Xenoblade Chronicles With Some Special Artwork
Here's to another decade!
The original Xenoblade Chronicles for the Nintendo Wii today celebrates its 10th anniversary in Japan. Yep, believe it or not, but the first entry in this open-world RPG series by Tetsuya Takahashi was released on 10th June 2010. It arrived roughly a year later in the west. To mark this anniversary, Monolith Soft's...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles Creator Expresses Interest In Smaller-Scale Project
But Monolith Soft would need to be better organised
Monolith Soft might be best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, but studio head and series' creator Tetsuya Takahashi recently told Vandal how the Nintendo developer would one day like to explore some "smaller-scale" projects that aren't necessarily associated with the popular open-world RPG...
Thursday28th May 2020
News Returning Players Can Collect Some Bonus Gold In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Start your adventure with full pockets
It's always nice when a game offers some extra goodies for existing fans. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, players who already have a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 save on their Nintendo Switch will receive 100,000 gold to kickstart their adventure. Destructoid's Chris Carter explains his own...
Wednesday20th Nov 2019
News Get The Black Friday Feeling Early With The Switch eShop Cyber Deals Sale
Starts Friday in Europe, over 150 digital discounts
With Black Friday looming upon us, Nintendo has announced its Cyber Deals sale for 2019 and it looks to feature some choice cuts from the Switch's considerable library. We've already seen Nintendo's North American Black Friday sales plans and now Europe is getting in on the action. Over 150 games,...
Wednesday16th Oct 2019
Random Xenoblade Artist Says She'll No Longer Retweet Nintendo Directs To Avoid Fueling Speculation
Hype responsibly
When it comes to rumours, leaks or anything tied to soon-to-air Nintendo Directs, all it takes is a simple social media post from a developer or individual to fuel speculation on the internet – to the point it often spirals out of control and raises hype to another level. Soraya Saga (Kaori Tanaka) – who is married to Monolith...
Saturday8th Jun 2019
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Now Sold More Than 1.7 Million Copies Worldwide
Exceeding expectations
One of the best role-playing games on the Nintendo Switch that also happens to be exclusive is Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The title made its debut on the system in December 2017 and is still considered a "must-have" game for seasoned adventurers. In terms of sales, we already heard last September how the sequel...
Tuesday22nd Jan 2019
News The Lovely Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Art Book Has Been Delayed Due To Unexpected Demand
Luckily, you won't have long to wait
Just last week, Nintendo and Kadokawa shared the news that a gorgeous Xenoblade Chronicles 2 art book was set to arrive in Japan. It has now been confirmed that the book's release has been delayed slightly after the product received an unexpectedly high number of pre-orders. The news comes via this tweet below...
Tuesday15th Jan 2019
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Is Getting A Gorgeous New Art Book
And pre-orders are now live
Nintendo and Kadokawa are set to release a brand new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 art book called 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Official Artworks Alrest Record'. The book will feature illustrations from the game's main character designer Masatsugu Saito, four special illustrations by rare blade designer CHOCO, and contains art from...
Friday7th Dec 2018
News Celebrate The Game Awards With These Switch eShop Deals (North America)
Up to 50 percent off
If you happen to live in North America, you're in for a treat. In celebration of The Game Awards, Nintendo is offering up to 50 percent off the eShop versions of all nominated games and has also reduced the prices on a few other games that were previously nominated. Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey is 30 percent off its regular...
Monday3rd Dec 2018
News Here's How To Get Mythra's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Outfit In Xenoblade Chronicles 2
A new outfit from this weekend's update
This weekend saw a free software update arrive for both Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country, giving players access to a special Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed accesory in-game. If you've updated your game to version 2.0.2 (or version 1.0.2 for Torna), you'll now be...
Thursday22nd Nov 2018
News Lots Of The Switch's Biggest Games Have Just Received Huge Black Friday Discounts In Europe
Zelda, Mario, Skyrim and More
Seemingly out of nowhere - although no doubt thanks to Black Friday sales - Nintendo of Europe has slashed the cost of lots of top games on Switch, with customers now able to snag some of the best and biggest titles from the eShop at bargain prices in a new Cyber Deals 2018 event. Seeing Nintendo first-party games drop...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Both Xenoblade Chronicles 2 And Torna – The Golden Country Have Just Been Updated
Fixes everywhere
If you're a keen Xenoblade Chronicles 2 fan, sinking every precious hour you have into its addictively gripping ways, you may be pleased to hear that a new update has just arrived for both the main game, and the newly released expansion Torna - The Golden Country, fixing various bugs and issues across the board. Proud owners of the...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Is Hiring For New RPG Project
To join the main team
Monolith Soft, the development studio behind the Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, has been incredibly busy in terms of recruitment just lately. Back in May this year, the studio began actively and urgently recruiting for "experienced staff in action game development", and the team had reportedly grown in size just a few months...
Saturday29th Sep 2018
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Exceeded Expectations Following Strong Sales Outside Of Japan
Future entries could take a different direction
Octopath Traveler might be the most popular JRPG released on the Nintendo Switch in recent times, but that doesn’t mean other games within the genre haven’t been performing. Monolith Soft Executive Director Tetsuya Takahashi has revealed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and the game’s DLC,
Monday24th Sep 2018
News My Nintendo Is Giving Away Printable Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch Case Covers And Wallpapers
On the North American site
To celebrate the recent release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country, Nintendo is giving away Xenoblade-themed goodies on the North American My Nintendo store. The new rewards come in the form of printable Switch case covers and wallpapers for both mobile and desktop. The good news is that these can be...
Friday21st Sep 2018
Video Get Hyped With This Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Launch Trailer
Available for everyone today
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country is now fully available to all players, and Nintendo has released a brand new launch trailer to celebrate. This Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC addition, which is actually a standalone prequel that has received its own release, has no doubt been sitting at the top of every...
