Xenoblade Chronicles X

In film, it’s a cliche that a sequel is almost never as good as the original. In the game industry, it’s almost the opposite. Sequels routinely build upon the paths…

Despite its setbacks, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a joy to behold, and a ‘rough around the edges’ blast of delight.

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There’s a notably absent feature in Xenoblade Chronicles X’s character creation system that demonstrates an ongoing trend in the gaming industry regarding female characters. No, it has nothing to do…

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One of the great epic RPGs of the previous generation, and perhaps of all time, Xenoblade Chronicles is a game that’s staggering in it’s length and depth. Boasting a massive campaign, two…

When Xenoblade Chronicles first arrived on the scene, it was one of the biggest surprises of 2012. A JRPG at heart, Xenoblade broke the mold by injecting the stale formula…

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It’s another jam-packed show this week! In our Nintendosage segment, we discuss the 2015 Video Game Awards, Minecraft and give you our first impressions of the JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles X…

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