Xenoblade Hype Fuel!

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#1 WreckEm711
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Are you an American/Canadian/Non-European who didn't import Xenoblade Chronicles and are anxiously awaiting it's release in April? If so, check out this way too large image encouraging you to check out the information I'll soon bestow upon you!

In a recent poll, Famitsu, popular Japanese gaming magazine polled readers on their top Nintendo games of all time, these were the results:

  1. Super Mario Bros. NES
  2. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time N64
  3. Super Mario 64 N64
  4. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past SNES
  5. Mother 2 SNES
  6. Xenoblade Wii
  7. Legend of Zelda NES
  8. Super Mario RPG SNES
  9. Smash Bros. Melee GC
  10. Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Wii

Newcomer Xenoblade hangs high on the list at #6, over many all time great games. For the full list and more info:

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/01/02/famitsu-readers-rank-the-top-50-nintendo-games-of-all-time/

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#2 haziqonfire
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I has pre-ordered. I has cannot wait longer any :(.

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#3 Legolas_Katarn
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It's really sad to see only two games on that list that don't have Mario or Zelda. I don't have it preordered yet but will be getting it.
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#4 Bubble_Man
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I have mine pre-ordered. I'm hoping it'll be the best wii game I've ever played.

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#5 nini200
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package an English translated version of Earth Seeker with this and I'll pre-order it then. Other than that, I'll just buy it eventually.
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#6 Randolph
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I have it reserved, and my body is ready. I still have no idea how NoA didn't want to bring this out here. Being able to lay claim to having the best JRPG of the whole generation is a pretty big deal, and the genre is pretty sparsely represented on the Wii.
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#7 AutoPilotOn
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The videos look amazing especially for the wii
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#8 D4W1L4H
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Done and dusted ages ago. :cool:
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[QUOTE="Legolas_Katarn"]It's really sad to see only two games on that list that don't have Mario or Zelda. I don't have it preordered yet but will be getting it.

Smash Bros. has Mario AND Zelda.... Anyway, it's hard to for me to actually play Wii games right now. But I love JRPGs.
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#10 CTR360
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xenoblade its masterpiece i love it
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#11 despa1r_fact0r
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I have it pre-ordered and looking forward to it's release

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#12 nintendofreak_2
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It's really sad to see only two games on that list that don't have Mario or Zelda. Legolas_Katarn
I think it just goes to show how good the games actually are. I'm surprised there isn't a Pokemon game on the list, but I'm guessing each generation split votes with each other.

I had mine preordered pretty much the day it was announced to come out to NA. It's my birthday present to myself.

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#13 Euaggelistes
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I preordered a copy yesterday. The local Gamestop here is pushing it pretty hard.

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#14 WreckEm711
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[QUOTE="Legolas_Katarn"]It's really sad to see only two games on that list that don't have Mario or Zelda. nintendofreak_2

I think it just goes to show how good the games actually are. I'm surprised there isn't a Pokemon game on the list, but I'm guessing each generation split votes with each other.

I had mine preordered pretty much the day it was announced to come out to NA. It's my birthday present to myself.

There are a few Pokemon games but they didn't crack the top ten
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#15 osan0
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just going to throw in a bit of anti hype just to get a bit of balance. too much hype can kill a game. it has a few issues. you pretty much have to have 1 particular character on your team at all times (though he/she is very handy so not a huge issue. im being vague on who it is on purpose). The journal is lousy. worse than elder scrolls morrowind lousy. the script is not the best. the wii is being pushed to its absolute limit which has a cost. switching to different menus takes time as there is loading. loading between areas is seldom and fast though which is great. not really a complaint as such but i would also recommend the classic controller for this one. i didnt like the wiimote implementation at all. ....er thats about it. fabulous game. wonderful setting, looks fantastic and plays brilliantly. its clearly a game that the devs really loved to make. a few warts but just a wonderful game overall.
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#16 WreckEm711
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What? You don have to have any one member in your party all game, many people have completed the game with a wide variety of builds, you don't even have to have shulk in the lineup and he's the main character :P The journal is pretty terrible though, but most quests are straightforward so you dot have to suffer through it long
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#17 Litchie  Online
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Well. The game is awesome. It's the Wii game to have, if you enjoy RPGs. I should continue with it soon.. Kind of how I should continue with the other 10 great games I've started and haven't finished. :P

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#18 Sepewrath
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Xenoblade? Never heard of it.
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#19 JLF1MarkII
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Hyped it, bought it, played it, loved it.

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#20 JLF1MarkII
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Xenoblade? Never heard of it. Sepewrath

Maybe Monado rings a bell :P

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#21 meetroid8
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What is the release date on Xenoblade? Early March right? I don't know, the whole Operation rainfall bananza sort of killed my hype for this, will still get it day one, but I have no hype.
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#22 Sepewrath
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April I believe.
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#23 TheFallenDemon
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At least I can end my Wii with a bang and not a Skyward whimper.

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What is the release date on Xenoblade? Early March right? I don't know, the whole Operation rainfall bananza sort of killed my hype for this, will still get it day one, but I have no hype.meetroid8
Official release date is April 6th.
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I rarely do day-one purchases, but I don't really have a choice in this case due to Gamestop exclusivity. I'm hoping I'll get more out of this game than Monster Hunter Tri, a game that gave me similar hype but failed to meet.

Also, Nintendo of America's Facebook page is having a voting contest on what the reversible box art image should be.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.267789196623482.60353.151376451598091&type=3

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#26 nini200
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I still kinda want that Zangeki no Reginleiv game that never came out in NA. But Package an english NTSC version of Earth Seeker with Xenoblade as a preorder bonus and I'll preorder mine then.
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#27 Sepewrath
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Isn't that game a horrible abomination?
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#28 haziqonfire
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Isn't that game a horrible abomination? Sepewrath
Is that the one with the massive blood splatters everywhere?
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#29 NaveedLife
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Buying Xenoblade day one! :)

My top 10 (off the top of my head) would be:

  1. Ocarina of Time
  2. Super Metroid
  3. Super Mario 64
  4. A Link To The Past
  5. Majora's Mask
  6. Metroid Prime
  7. Baten Kaitos Origins
  8. Wind Waker
  9. Paper Mario
  10. Mario Kart DS

Holy cow that is a hard list to make :P. It is always so hard putting games like mario Kart against games like Metroid Prime. Lasting appeal and multiplayer, or epic and memorable singleplayer?

So I had to let go of Donkey Kong COuntry 2 and 3, in addition to so many others such as SMash Bros. This is impossible :P. The first 3 were simple, then it got hard.

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#30 NaveedLife
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At least I can end my Wii with a bang and not a Skyward whimper.

TheFallenDemon

lol I take it you were not a fan? Yeah as good as SKyward Sword was, it was dissapointing and I expect Xenoblade will be better (in my eyes).

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#31 Sepewrath
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I certainly doubt this game will be better than Skyward Sword for me, I've always had my doubts about it. If I have extra money, I may get it, in hopes of getting TLS over here.
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#32 NeonNinja
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I'm excited for it!

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#33 Raiko101
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I'm currently enjoying it. 17 hours in so far and it's already a massive game. It has the best combat system i've ever used in an RPG.
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#34 ratchet200
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Hope you guys like it when it finally arrives! It truly is a fantastic game with a great combat system, great visuals and an amazing soundtrack. Have fun! :D

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#35 ANIMEguy10034
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Definitely looking forward to this game.

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#36 AutoPilotOn
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Preordered it today.
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#37 Lach0121
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Cool, this and Last story will be some of the first games I play when we get a WiiU.

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#38 pierst179
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Ok, that is just big! I can't wait!

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#39 KBFloYd
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they picked it over last story and pandoras tower?you dont say..superior game is superior.. in before brun0 cries ...:P

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#40 rukia21love
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Hopefully the other two games come to US. At least were getting Xenoblade tough.
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#41 MangaPicture
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you pretty much have to have 1 particular character on your team at all times (though he/she is very handy so not a huge issue. im being vague on who it is on purpose). osan0

Nah, not really. I was surprised that people had the most different team formations. The battle system can be really deep, with most characters playing completely different. (Though I personally didn't care too much about switching them up :P )