It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of seeing Xenoblade Chronicles released in the West was just a dream. Imagine going back in time and telling your former selves that not only will it be released, but there will be a remake and a sequel in just a few short years. It would’ve been hard to believe back then. With Xenoblade Chronicles 3D releasing in North America this week (and in Europe last week) as well as Japan gearing up for the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X later this month with a final live stream the other day, the focus of this week’s Retro Wrap-Up is fairly obvious.
So, come and celebrate a game that is certainly special to us as the oprainfall Retro Commercial Research Team–in other words, me–goes overseas to present some Japanese and UK television ads for both versions of Xenoblade Chronicles.
You’ll have to open this last one in YouTube to view it. It’s totally worth it, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKtai8Z-Mc
Here’s a rundown of what’s been going on this week.
REVIEWS:
- REVIEW: Teslagrad | Louis Polite
- REVIEW: Mushroom Men: Truffle Trouble | Stacey Flewelling
- REVIEW: BOXBOY! | Josh Speer
- REVIEW: TyranoBuilder | Phil Schipper
- REVIEW: Drakengard 3 | Tom Tolios
- IMPRESSIONS: Universe Sandbox ² | Matt Welwood
ORIGINAL CONTENT:
- OPINION: Removing the Pillars of Eternity Joke Isn’t a Big Deal
- MUSINGS: On the Shin Megami Tensei-Fire Emblem Crossover
- Opinion: Twitch’s Ban of Estival Versus
- Total Control Ep 29: Everything but Bloodbor-ing (PODCAST)
- OPERATION MADNESS: Swords Tournament – Semifinal
- Gaming Crossroads: Top 5 Bands In Games
- OPINION: The Entertainment Software Association’s Statement on Video Game Preservation is Dangerous
- Comic Crossroads Volume 1: Liv or Let Die
- The Great Super Smash Bros. Election: We Need Your Votes!
- Total Control Ep 30: An Interview With Lupiesoft (PODCAST)
NEWS:
- Xenoblade Chronicles X: Paid DLC Quests are Coming
- Pre-orders Open For New Fire Emblem 3DS Title
- Voice Actress Donna Burke Says Konami Fired Hideo Kojima
- Game Developers Explain Bloodborne’s Long Load Times
- Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Producer Assures More Details To Come
- Translation Available for the Fire Emblem if Trailer
- Touhou Project Coming West Thanks to Playism
- Rumor: Project X Zone Sequel in the Works?
- Fantasy Life 2 Announced For Mobile Platforms
- Xenoblade X Dolls & Online Network Live Stream Footage Uploaded
- PRESS RELEASE: Nintendo Bringing YO-KAI WATCH Games West
Also, you can check out Operation Recap on our YouTube channel for an alternate take on this week’s news.
And, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions for retro commercials, let us know either through Facebook, Twitter, or just leave a good old-fashioned comment below.
