Site chat at 6pm EST tonight.

Well this weekend has been interesting. Xenoblade was released and also there is the possiblity of Pandora's Tower coming to the US. I have a theory on why I got the response that I did. There was also some other news I believe I believe that PAX East is going on right now.  I think that it is in its 3rd year.

 So if you want to pick my brain stop on by and we can talk about these and other type of things in the site chat tonight. I will try to find some things for PAX East in the mean time.

Xenoblade Chronicle Artbook photos

Well I got the last art book from my local Gamestop so I will be putting the art book here for all to see. I will put them all after the break. I guess I will put my thoughts her about the art book here about the art book here it is solidly made and it is pretty nice and there is small things I didn't notice about it at first glance I didn't see like the little border on the left and right side of the pages. Since most of the art in the art book is of nature it kinda blends the nature and mechanical. Also my sister was helping me take the photos and she said that the art was pretty impressive. Now for my sister to say that type of thing about a game you know it has to be impressive. She doesn't play many games with me. Anyway enjoy the art after the break.

Site chat is in one hour

Well with Xenoblade Chronicles in 2 days we have some things to talk about  for todays chat and also there was some things announced today which I will post on the blog and in the chat so that will be exciting. Make sure to stop on by for the chat.

Xenoblade Chronicles Reviews

Most of these reviews, I should note, were written last year when the game didn't look like it was going to get a release in NA.  But, there have been a few recent ones.  Most likely we will write a Recom for the game when we are done with it or one of our European  members writes one up.  Anyway, here are some links. I'll put them after the break since there are a lot.

Xenoblade Chronicles preorder list and 83 things to know about the game.

So there is 10 days till Xenoblade comes out in the west for the Wii and up till then I am going to be posting news and videos on the front page.

First up if you haven't preordered the game here is some links to where they are accepting preorders.

Oh also in store at any gamestop will be taking preorders. 
 Gamestop.com preorder 
EB Games Canada
Nintendo's online store
Play Asia preorder
 Game Planet.com preorder.
todojuegos Chile preorder
livrariasaraiva Brazil preorder

Finally this store will have it but they are not taking preorders.
zmart Chile

If there is anything added to the preorder list I will update this list.

Next OPRainfall.com put up the 83 tidbits of the day that they have been compiling into one post. If you are in the dark about the game this list should provide you with ample infomation.

83 things to know about Xenoblade Chronicles.


Gonna put up a review post about the game next and should be up before the site chat happens in 3 hours.

Facebook vote for Reversable cover and UK Last Story website.

NOA is having a vote for the cover art for the Xenoblade Chronicles cover here are the 4 choices. Here is their Facebook page where the voting is being held. Nintendo's Facebook

Also here is the UK Last Story website. UK The Last Story Site

New Xenoblade release date for America and Last Story info.

I figured I would try to make this a daily thing as far as updates go.I will if I can find them any tidbits on Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story and post them here. On Wednesday and Sunday before the chat and on other days before I go to sleep. Okay here goes. Xenoblade Chronicles has been given a new release date for North America. It was previously April 2nd but now it is April 6th. _________________________________________________ http://xenobladechronicles.nintendo.com/ is the new site. _________________________________________________ Next up is an embed video of the first english The Last Story Footage I could find. Finally a character bio from OPRainfalls Facebook page.

Site chat at 6pm EST today.

Big news this week was Xenoblade being confirmed for North America. Maybe we can talk about that in the chat.

Also on a personal note I don't think I will be in the chat. For the 2nd time in the past few days I am sick again and will likely be at the doctor to see what is up. This has been an ongoing thing this year and I have the same symptoms every time.

Site chat at 6pm EST

Site chat is at 6pm EST today. With the release of Xenoblade Chronicles in Europe last week we can talk about the game and if it is coming out in the USA. Also the possibility of Last Story and Pandora's Tower heading to the west.

Reggie keeping an eye on Operation Rainfall games and Operation Rainfall enters Phase two

Recently Reggie has been asked about the 3 RPGs heading to the West and he said that he will keep an eye on the sales of said titles for consideration for the west. He said this."Certainly if there are business opportunities and positive consumer uptake from some of those titles, that will be great data for us to consider as we look at what to do with these titles."

In response to said comments from Reggie Operation Rainfall will be entering the second phase. Here is the second phase from Operation Rainfall's site.

As part of Phase Two of Operation Rainfall, we very much want to see Xenoblade Chronicles sell exceptionally well in PAL regions. To all residents in the regions of Europe and Oceania, we encourage you to pre-order and purchase it at your earliest convenience. In the Americas, we encourage you to promote awareness of these titles. Good sales abroad will be a strong indicator for the title making it to American shores.

For those supporting our movement domestically don’t forget to write, stamp, and mail your letter to Nintendo of America this week. We’re hoping to get all those letters in the mail between August 13th and 17th so that they reach NOA at roughly the same time. Our goal is to have all letters ARRIVE at Nintendo of America offices on or close to August 19. If you prefer, we have a template for mail in letters featured on our website. Be sure to mention your promise to buy Xenoblade, and if relevant, your contribution to Child’s Play on our official website – http://operationrainfall.com

Also, as part of Phase Two we want to encourage everyone to make a single Virtual Console purchase on your Wii system. We specifically ask that as many as possible download “Final Fantasy (NES)” on the date of August 19, 2011 (to coincide with the Xenoblade Chronicles’ European launch date). Final Fantasy costs 500 Nintendo points and is published by Nintendo. If you already own the game, please consider purchasing the game as a gift for another Wii owner or making a donation to Child’s Play Foundation through the widget on our website. It’s important to donate through the widget on our website, so that the updated tally remains accurate. This purchase shows intent to buy products, which is important to businesses, please reference your purchase or donation in your letter, and hold off on making said purchase or donation until the 19th to coincide with the arrival of your letter, and the European release of Xenoblade Chronicles