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'''''Xenoblade Chronicles''''' is a series of role-playing games created by Tetsyua Takahashi and [[Monolith Soft]], and released by [[Nintendo]]. ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' is the third series in the {{wp|Xeno (series)|''Xeno'' franchise}}, spanning ''Xenogears'' and the ''Xenosaga'' series. While most of the games are unconnected in storyline, they share many common themes and elements to link them as a franchise. According to Takahashi, the "Xeno" prefix is used as a means of identifying his games and as a means of referencing Monolith Soft's previous works. | '''''Xenoblade Chronicles''''' is a series of role-playing games created by Tetsyua Takahashi and [[Monolith Soft]], and released by [[Nintendo]]. ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' is the third series in the {{wp|Xeno (series)|''Xeno'' franchise}}, spanning ''Xenogears'' and the ''Xenosaga'' series. While most of the games are unconnected in storyline, they share many common themes and elements to link them as a franchise. According to Takahashi, the "Xeno" prefix is used as a means of identifying his games and as a means of referencing Monolith Soft's previous works. | ||
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The ''Xeno'' franchise began with ''{{wp|Xenogears}}'', which began development as a rejected premise for ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]''. The game was originally planned to be the first release in a six part series, but plans for the later games were scrapped due to the developers leaving [[Square Enix]], the owners of the game. The team then formed Monolith Soft and, under [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco]], developed the ''{{wp|Xenosaga}}'' series, a spiritual successor to ''Xenogears''. ''Xenosaga'' was also planned to be six games, but was cut down to three due to the first game underperforming on release. | The ''Xeno'' franchise began with ''{{wp|Xenogears}}'', which began development as a rejected premise for ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]''. The game was originally planned to be the first release in a six part series, but plans for the later games were scrapped due to the developers leaving [[Square Enix]], the owners of the game. The team then formed Monolith Soft and, under [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco]], developed the ''{{wp|Xenosaga}}'' series, a spiritual successor to ''Xenogears''. ''Xenosaga'' was also planned to be six games, but was cut down to three due to the first game underperforming on release. | ||
Monolith Soft was later bought by [[Nintendo]] and made a first-party developer. During development of ''[[Disaster: Day of Crisis]]'', Tetsuya Takahashi had the idea to develop a new game set on the backs of two gods, and while originally intended to be released as an original game [[Satoru Iwata]] suggested it be changed to ''Xenoblade'' to reflect the past games and Takahashi's hard work. The ''Xenoblade'' series currently spans two games, the first of which also receiving a handheld remake, and one upcoming title. | Monolith Soft was later bought by [[Nintendo]] and made a first-party developer. During development of ''[[Disaster: Day of Crisis]]'', Tetsuya Takahashi had the idea to develop a new game set on the backs of two gods, and while originally intended to be released as an original game [[Satoru Iwata]] suggested it be changed to ''Xenoblade'' to reflect the past games and Takahashi's hard work. The ''Xenoblade'' series currently spans two games, the first of which also receiving a handheld remake, and one upcoming title. | ||
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| + | Shulk, the protagonist of the original ''Xenoblade Chronicles'', appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''. His appearance in this title has resulted in him receiving an amiibo figurine based on his appearance, which can unlock content in other games such as costumes based on his likeness in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', as well as ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. | ||
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Xenoblade Chronicles is a series of role-playing games created by Tetsyua Takahashi and Monolith Soft, and released by Nintendo. Xenoblade Chronicles is the third series in the Xeno franchise, spanning Xenogears and the Xenosaga series. While most of the games are unconnected in storyline, they share many common themes and elements to link them as a franchise. According to Takahashi, the "Xeno" prefix is used as a means of identifying his games and as a means of referencing Monolith Soft's previous works.
Overview
Main series
The Xeno franchise began with Xenogears, which began development as a rejected premise for Final Fantasy VII. The game was originally planned to be the first release in a six part series, but plans for the later games were scrapped due to the developers leaving Square Enix, the owners of the game. The team then formed Monolith Soft and, under Namco, developed the Xenosaga series, a spiritual successor to Xenogears. Xenosaga was also planned to be six games, but was cut down to three due to the first game underperforming on release.
Monolith Soft was later bought by Nintendo and made a first-party developer. During development of Disaster: Day of Crisis, Tetsuya Takahashi had the idea to develop a new game set on the backs of two gods, and while originally intended to be released as an original game Satoru Iwata suggested it be changed to Xenoblade to reflect the past games and Takahashi's hard work. The Xenoblade series currently spans two games, the first of which also receiving a handheld remake, and one upcoming title.
Other appearances
Shulk, the protagonist of the original Xenoblade Chronicles, appears as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. His appearance in this title has resulted in him receiving an amiibo figurine based on his appearance, which can unlock content in other games such as costumes based on his likeness in Super Mario Maker, as well as Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World.
Games
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| Xenoblade Chronicles | 2010 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | N/A | Wii | |||
| Xenoblade Chronicles X | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | N/A | Wii U | |||
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | N/A | Nintendo Switch | |||
Ports and remakes
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| Xenoblade Chronicles 3D | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | New Nintendo 3DS | |||
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