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Thursday14th May 2020
News The Original Voice Cast Returns To Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Even Melia
If you've played the original Xenoblade Chronicles game on the Wii, you might be wondering what's going with the voice acting in the Definitive Edition due out on the Nintendo Switch at the end of this month. In a recent appearance on the YouTube channel RogersBase, Rob Watters from Nintendo Treehouse put any concerns to rest -...
Wednesday13th May 2020
Gallery See How Much Better Xenoblade Chronicles Looks On Switch
A vision!
We're all guilty of seeing some of the past through rose-tinted spectacles, and that's definitely the case with Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii. After seeing Shulk in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Video Getting A Real Feel For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Now it's Reyn time!
After two (sort of) sequels, the original Xenoblade Chronicles is heading to Nintendo Switch under the swanky new guise of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and we've had a right ruddy good go at it. It's not just a shiny new coat of paint though, there's also a brand new bonus story mission called Future Connected, and...
Thursday7th May 2020
Video Nintendo Shares 'All About Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition' Trailer
More than six minutes of glorious footage
In terms of major releases, Switch's 2020 lineup is looking a little bare. Thank goodness, then, for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, one of the few Nintendo-published games definitely launching this year. The release date is rapidly approaching - it'll be with us on 29th May - and Nintendo has...
Tuesday5th May 2020
Video New Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Trailer Invites You To Meet The Cast
See and hear the game's heroes in action
We finally find ourselves in the month of May, meaning we're just a few weeks away from getting our grubby mitts on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch. If you're feeling hyped for the new release, make sure to check out the latest trailer above. This time, we're invited to meet the...
Friday1st May 2020
Gallery Nintendo Website Shares Brand New Screenshots Of Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected
New overview trailer also released
Perhaps the most exciting thing about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for returning players is the all-new epilogue story. It's officially titled 'Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected'. If you're curious to see more of this new chapter, some additional screenshots have now been shared on the game's...
Tuesday28th Apr 2020
And it's all looking glorious
Tomorrow we'll be exactly one month away from getting our hands on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch, and if you're really feeling it, you'll be happy to know that plenty of new screenshots have arrived courtesy of Nintendo itself. The following images have all been shared to the official...
Video 19 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In May
The more the merrier!
After a somewhat lackluster month, May is shaping up to be quite the exciting month for Switch releases. There's quite a healthy dose of indie and third-party offerings that should keep Switch owners busy for a real chunk of time and we're even being treated to the definitive edition of a fan favorite RPG. Our collective wish...
Friday24th Apr 2020
Take your pick
Yesterday, a number of official Nintendo Twitter accounts shared a quick glimpse at Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's remastered soundtrack, offering up a short clip of the newly produced Colony 9 theme. Intriguingly, a similar tweet has now appeared from Nintendo's Australia and New Zealand account, but this time it comes...
Thursday23rd Apr 2020
Music Treat Yourself To A Taste Of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's Remastered Soundtrack
Nintendo shares a quick tease
We're only a month-or-so away from getting our hands on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and reliving every wonderful moment from the Wii original. It seems like Nintendo wants to get us in the mood, too, offering up a quick tease at the new release's soundtrack. Nintendo's shared a 30-second tease of a...
Monday6th Apr 2020
Gallery New Screens Show Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's Gorgeous Environments
And it's looking lovely
With Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition launching on Nintendo Switch next month, what better time to take a good long look at some of the game's gorgeous updated scenery? The official Japanese website for the game has been updated with fresh images of some of the locations you'll be exploring in the HD remaster. You'll...
Tuesday31st Mar 2020
News The Definitive Edition Of Xenoblade Chronicles Won't Include Any Extras From The 3DS Port
No amiibo functionality...
Remember when the New Nintendo 3DS was originally released? At the time, to get some extra sales out of the system, Nintendo made certain content - and even games - exclusive to this particular unit. One title only playable on this device was Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. This particular port included additional features like...
Saturday28th Mar 2020
News Nintendo Shares Colourful New Graphic Of The Games Showcased In This Week's Mini Direct
Something for everyone
This week, Nintendo shadow-dropped a Mini Direct presentation. In it, the company confirmed some release dates, revealed some brand new games and rolled out updates for existing ones. There were a few other goodies like a game demo for Bravely Default II and the confirmation an ARMS character was coming to
Thursday26th Mar 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Contains A New Epilogue Story, Launches In May
And a limited edition has been revealed
Today's Nintendo Direct Mini has confirmed that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 29th May. You can check out the game's specific portion of the Direct above; Nintendo says that it will feature updated graphics, improved battle HUD and menus, more than 90...
Wednesday25th Mar 2020
News The Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Now Has 243 Employees
Some big projects are in development
Monolith Soft has grown in strength and size ever since it was acquired by Nintendo in 2007. In recent years, it helped with the landscape design in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its definitive edition of the original Xenoblade Chronicles is expected to be released on the Switch at some po
Wednesday18th Mar 2020
News Amazon Mexico Lists May Launch Date For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
And it matches up with the previous listing
Once we get past this week, what Nintendo Switch games are there to anticipate? Probably the next one most likely to be released is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. It's been rated in various regions, listed on the Sw
Saturday14th Mar 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Appears On The European Switch eShop
We'll take a release date now
After the new Animal Crossing game launches next week, what's on the horizon for Nintendo? While it's hard to predict, one upcoming Switch title that does seem like it will be arriving very soon is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Following on from ratings in both North America and
Tuesday25th Feb 2020
News ESRB Rating Appears Online For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Can we get a release date now?
Following on from last week's classification in South Korea, the upcoming Switch release Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition has now received an ESRB rating in North America. According to Japanese Nintendo, this in
Saturday22nd Feb 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Gets Rated In South Korea
Now we just need a release date
Although we shouldn't get too carried away when a game gets rated, it's always a promising sign when it does happen. In this particular case, we're talking about a recent classification for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition in South Korea. The definitive edition of the game - "which chronicles the adventures...
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...
Thursday5th Sep 2019
Video Here's How Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch Remaster Compares To The Wii Original
Switch vs Wii
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct ended with a wonderful little moment for Shulk fans: yes, Xenoblade Chronicles is getting a remastered Definitive Edition release on Switch. And we're really feeling it. When we were watching the show live, we were actually so distracted b
Round Up Everything Announced In The September 2019 Nintendo Direct
Overwatch! Star Wars! More Smash Bros. DLC! SNES games!
Well, the latest Nintendo Direct arrived yesterday with a whirlwind of announcements - some unsurprising, others utterly unexpected. Being the helpful souls we are, we've collected all the trailers in one place for your leisurely perusal. Lovely! If you missed the Direct you'll find the entire...
News Shulk Gets Another Encore In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition For Switch
A third chance to Shulk about with a huge sword
Here at Nintendo Life we're big fans of Xenoblade Chronicles, Monolith Soft's 2012 epic JRPG for Wii. We were big fans of it then, we were big fans of it when it was squeezed onto a portable console in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for New Nintendo 3DS in 2015, too. However, if you somehow missed either of...
