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 week I talk Final Fantasy XI plans, games I bought, the future of Xenoblade, a Black Jack RPG, and Snowbreak: Containment Zone.   Listen on Podcast Platforms Opening Music from Snowbreak Containment Zone Xenoblade Chronicles Future Will be “Vastly Different” Black Jack Gear Website Illusion Warns of their Supposed Successor Snowbreak: Containment Zone Website

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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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After finishing Xenoblade Chronicles 3, I debate where the game falls on my Monolith Soft / Xenoblade Chronicles tier list.   Missed the original ranking video? Check it out here.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an excellent game. But for me, it’s definitely one of the more underwhelming entries. Check out my playlist of other Monolith Soft-related videos and my Buddy Mission BOND video.

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This week I talk about my mixed feelings on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, D3’s New Bishojo Game Project, and some upcoming project plans. Audio-Only Opening Music from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Sin City Anime Convention Summer Vket Valkyria Chronicles Art Gallery Kumori-Con Staying Positive and Saving Money Collecting Old / Retro Games in 2022 D3’s New Project […]

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For Patreon content, we frequently do article readings, where I read my old articles and provide commentary and feedback. In this entry, I talk about my 2012 article about Xenoblade Chronicles and how I feel it’s one of the most balanced and accessible Monolith Soft games. You can read the original article here.

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I rank every Monolith Soft game that I have played using a Tier Maker list, including Xeno games, Baten Kaitos, Disaster and more! Audio-Only   If you want to hear more thoughts on Monolith Soft games, here’s a series series of links, starting with some videos: Disaster: Day of Crisis Voice Acting ComparisonXenoblade Chronicles 2 […]

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