The Xeno series has a long history, going back 25 years. What’s connected across the 10+ games? Where can you start without being lost? What are the defining features of each Xeno series? This panel is from LVL UP EXPO 2024.  

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Hooooo booy that Soma Bringer video huh. If you don’t recall, I’ve been talking about this video for a hot like 7 months now. This script was a nightmare to write so there’s a lot to talk about. The first draft was written on my plane flight to Japan in April. Funnily enough, literally while […]

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Soma Bringer for the Nintendo DS is weirdly absent from much of the modern discourse around Xenoblade Chronicles’ developer, Monolith Soft. Soma Bringer has much in common with Xeno games, new and old, including the Xenoblade series and Xenosaga. However, Soma Bringer has something that the series has lost over the years. Check out the […]

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This time, we rank what apparently is one of the best games in the Xeno series, which is actually a mini-game in Xenosaga III.   Check Out My Full HaKox Video

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The Xeno franchise is viewed as a confusingly deep universe of missed opportunities. But anyone can enjoy HaKox… if you can get to it.   Cargodin’s Twitter Check Out my HaKox Ranking Video

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I add Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed to my tier list, re-rank Xenosaga and finally remember to add Future Connected to my list. Check out my Monolith Soft playlist or watch my Xenoblade Chronicles 3 video.

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This week I talk about reevaluating Xenosaga I & II after re-watching the cutscenes, and learning to trust my past writing more.   Listen on podcast platforms. Xenogears Reviews Xenosaga Episode III Review Xenosaga Study Guide (Game Vecanti Recommended Article)

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This week I add Soma Bringer to my Monolith Soft tier list! Just as a heads up, this includes Soma Bringer story spoilers.   Listen on Podcast Platforms Ending Music from Soma Bringer My Original Monolith Soft Tier List Ranking Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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I talk wrapping up Soma Bringer, revisiting some Xeno games, a Love & Berry update, and Nobunaga’s Ambition new AR location game.   Listen on Podcast Platforms! Opening Music form Soma Bringer Love & Berry Nicole Collab Birdie Wing Announcement Page Nobunaga’s Ambition Departure Page Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales Review (Early Access on Ko-fi)

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We recently streamed a little bit of Soma Bringer. I talk about my impressions so far, plus some random Babylon’s Fall thoughts on the side.

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