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| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 13: There's Something About This Definitive Edition | 14 Jan 2025 | 01:20:40 | |
We're going to need a bigger gun for this remaster! Join Justin, Tyler, Marie, Nick and Aidan while they discuss the latest Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition trailer and info. We are STOKED for March 20th! This episode was recorded on January 10th, 2025. Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: Melancholia by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) Links for the episode: New trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah9JgFGdqWU Gameplay: https://youtu.be/Q_rxY7utkS0?si=OEDViWQdtjbc64zU Japanese website: https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/bas6a/index.html Art of Mira: https://xenomira.wordpress.com/2021/09/07/art-of-mira-summary-reading-guide/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at: Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com Website: xenochat.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Holiday Episode 2024: Xenogartic Chronicles | 24 Dec 2024 | 02:06:52 | |
Happy Holidays! XenoChat's yearly holiday episode is here, and this time we're playing two different sessions of Gartic Phone. If you haven't played it before, it's a really fun game of telephone involving creating a prompt, someone drawing said prompt, and another person interpreting
the drawing. Justin, Tyler, Marie, Anthony, Nick, Robin, Bee and Kat put their art skills to the test in this Xeno-themed Gartic Phone session!
Song used in the episode: Solaris, Celestial Paradise by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)
Voice clips from Xenoblade 2, Xenoblade 3 and Xenosaga Episode III.
Have any suggestions or corrections? Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com
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| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 11: We're All Getting Old | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:58:08 | |
Xenogears turned 26 years old, Xenosaga Episode II is almost 20, and Xenosaga Episode I is over 20. What is time? In the latest XenoChat Gazette, we discuss the passage of time along with the myriad of figures announced for Xenogears and Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Rolling Down the UMN by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) Bart is available for pre-order and releases in August: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-165898 Mio Figma launches this month: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-154629 Xenogears Original Soundtrack is available to stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/10dZi7nBd49IImREMdZGdC?si=xM0Xg5yHQsC-hKm8h74jdw And Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/xenogears-original-soundtrack/296408171 Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at: Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com Website: xenochat.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, AmiAmi or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LX: I Want to Build a Robot | 12 Feb 2024 | 02:51:53 | |
The crew at XenoChat had a chill time building the Xenogears model kits (except for Anthony)! Join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick, Marie, and Anthony as they go through the do's and don'ts of kit building. Warning: the episode contains spoilers for various Xeno games, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Also, there are kit-building noises throughout the episode to create an authentic experience (or the editor was just lazy). This episode was recorded on January 25th, 2024. Correction: the Bart Fatima Xenogears Bring Arts figure is up for pre-order and launches around August 2024: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-165898 Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xengoears) Ending: Robot Academy by Shinji Hosoe (Xenosaga Episode II) You can buy Coinbox t-shirt designs over on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/coinboxtees Here is Natural 20 Studios, the figure channel Nick mentioned during the episode: https://www.youtube.com/@natural20studios51?app=desktop Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Finally, we're on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Gundam Planet or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Holiday Special 2023: Boreas Commits Murder | 25 Dec 2023 | 02:26:18 | |
Happy Holidays! XenoChat ends the year with another holiday special. This year, Justin, Tyler, Nick, Robin, Ant, and Marie force feed AI Dungeon with various scenarios to see what it will spit out. Topics range from Metalface hating Christmas to Boreas trying to find the ultimate snack...or at least that was the initial intention. This episode is intended for mature audiences. No rabbits were harmed in the making of this episode. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Kokoro by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) The episode also contains audio clips from Xenosaga Episode III and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Santa hat source from episode image: https://pixabay.com/vectors/santa-hat-christmas-hat-santa-1087651/ Mistletoe source from episode image: https://pixabay.com/vectors/mistletoe-christmas-the-edge-of-the-6832522/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, AI Dungeon, Fred Durst or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LIX: You Will Forget Our Names - Part 2 | 03 Dec 2023 | 01:47:10 | |
Did you think we forgot? Justin, Tyler, Kat, Bee, and Anthony are all back to discuss the overshadowed characters of Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series! This episode was recorded on November 20th, 2023. It contains spoilers for the Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade Chronicles series. Below is a list of timestamps for when these characters are discussed: Cherenkov 1:15 Maria, Margie, Emerelda 6:06 Triton 9:20 Doctus 12:14 Canaan 14:46 Tyrea 22:44 Mikhail, Akhos & Patroka 27:25 Roc 38:43 Ryyz & Dagahn, Celica & Rock 43:33 Ga Jiarg and Ga Buidhe L 47:05 Consuls X & Y 49:52 Juniper 57:38 Just Monica 1:00:58 Rico 1:13:18 Chu-Chu 1:18:03 Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: You Will Know Our Names - Finale (Climax) by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) Contains audio clips from Xenosaga Episode III. Check out Kat's website: https://halite.style/ Justin and Anthony stream over at Retro Roulette on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette You can also catch Bee over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/captn_yesterday Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LVIII: Cosplay in the Xeno Fandom | 31 Oct 2023 | 03:06:00 | |
It doesn't have to be Halloween to wear a costume! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Nick, Bee, Marie, and our two new guests, Clarissa and Reyne, for a cosplay-filled episode of XenoChat! Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Song of Giga Rosa by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) Episode cover taken by DMJ Photography during Katsucon 2020. Reyne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfallblade Clarissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissas.art Clarissa's Twitter: @clarissas_art Links: Watch Justin stream on Retro Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Watch Marie stream Ys and more on her Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Sewable circuits: https://learn.adafruit.com/lets-put-leds-in-things/sewable-circuits Constructive thread: https://www.adafruit.com/product/640 Programmable smart pixels: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1260 Sequins: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1757 (CANADA! Lilypad LEDS (non programable): https://www.canadarobotix.com/products/2507 (CANADA Coin cell battery) : https://www.canadarobotix.com/products/2125 (CANADA Conductive thread): https://www.canadarobotix.com/products/566 Chainmaile cupplies: https://theringlord.com/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?hl=en Lastly, we are now on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast?source=share XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 10: Amiibos and Cards | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:43:30 | |
Our latest issue of the XenoChat Gazette is a short recap of the latest Xeno and Monolith Soft news! Justin, Tyler, and Nick discuss the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah and Mio amiibos, other figures on the horizon, the lovely Xeno Tarot Project, and the recent release of Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster! Mio Figma pre-orders are still available on GoodSmile: https://www.goodsmileus.com/product/figma-mio-10890 Xenosaga Episode I album re-release is available now: https://www.procyon-studio.co.jp/library/detail/042.html The album is also on Japanese Apple Music: https://rb.gy/6jitp Follow Kamaniki and the Xeno Tarot Project on Twitter: Kamaniki: https://twitter.com/Kamaniki?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Xeno Tarot Project: https://twitter.com/xenotarotproj Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is available now! You can purchase the game digitally worldwide, but if you want a physical copy in English, you will need to order from Europe or Asia. Play-Asia: https://www.play-asia.com/baten-kaitos-i-ii-hd-remaster-english/13/70g01h Video Games Plus: https://videogamesplus.ca/products/baten-kaitos-i-ii-hd-remaster-asian-english-import-switch Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: Iconoclasm by Motoi Sakuraba (Baten Kaitos Origins) Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?hl=en Lastly, we are now on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast?source=share XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, AmiAmi, Video Games Plus, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat 5th Anniversary Quiz Episode! | 29 Aug 2023 | 02:02:26 | |
For five years, Justin and Tyler have talked about Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade games. And as per tradition, we're celebrating another year in the books with a quiz episode! Hosts Justin, Tyler and Robin put five contestants to the test with three rounds of trivia! Who will win Robin's crayon drawing this year? The winner also gets a free video game, courtesy of Justin! Warning: this episode contains spoilers for most of the Xeno games. Opening: Hakox Theme 2 - Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) Ending: Tiger! Tiger! Super Smash Brothers Ultimate version by Manami Kiyota Quiz songs: David - Q1, Xenogears: Singing of the Gentle Wind Anthony - Q1, Xenoblade: Irregular Bound Nick - Q1, Xenogears: The Wounded Shall Advance into the Light Bee - Q1, Xenoblade: Gran Dell - Night Marie - Q1, Xenosaga: Old Miltia (Submerged City) – David - Q2, Xenosaga: The Resurrection Anthony - Q2, Xenoblade 2: Elysium in the Dream Nick - Q2, Xenoblade X: So nah, so fern Bee - Q2, Xenoblade 2: Running Marie - Q2, Xenoblade: Satorl Marsh (Day) – David - Q3, Xenoblade X: Codename Z Anthony - Q3, Xenoblade 3: Great Sword’s Base - Night Nick - Q3, Xenoblade 3: Aurora Shelf - Day Bee - Q3, Xenoblade 3: Kaleidoscopic Core Marie - Q3, Xenoblade 2: A Nopon’s Life The episode cover covers the last 5 years of XenoChat covers. The covers were designed by Tyler, Justin, Kat, and Nick. Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?hl=en Lastly, we are now on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast?source=share XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LVII: Pure Fandom - Part 2 | 02 Aug 2023 | 02:02:26 | |
Please insert disc 2! XenoChat's conversation surrounding fandom continues! Rejoin Justin, Tyler, Kat, Jessi, Nick and Pure as they recount the early days of Xenoblade Chronicles fandom and more! This episode contains spoilers for Xenosaga and the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Listener discretion is advised. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Moebius Battle by ACE (TOMOri Kudo, CHiCO) (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) Zenogias: http://www.zenogias.com/ Labyrinthos.org: https://web.archive.org/web/20060822185250/http://www.labyrinthos.org/ XenoLegacy: https://web.archive.org/web/20080421165741/http://www.xenolegacy.net/ Original Godsibb: https://web.archive.org/web/20101230150756/http://www.godsibb.net/ Japanese fan website XenoOnline: https://xenoonline.com/ A Rope of Robots: https://whatdoesgodneedwithastarship.com/ The Dark Id Let's Play Archive: https://lparchive.org/Xenogears-(by-The-Dark-Id)/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?hl=en Lastly, we are now on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast?source=share XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LVI: Pure Fandom - Part 1 | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:51:31 | |
XenoChat is back, this time to shine a mirror on the people who play the Xeno games: fandom! No matter your opinion on fandom in general, fans have done good things like build communities, translate projects Bandai Namco or Square Enix wouldn't touch, and more. Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Jessi, Nick and the return of Xeno historian Pure in part 1 of their fandom discussion. This episode contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenosaga and Xenogears. Listener discretion is advised. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Moebius Battle by ACE (TOMOri Kudo, CHiCO) (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) The episode features audio from Xenosaga Episode III. The Guardian Angles Xenogears website mentioned by Kat in the episode: http://guardian.leamonde.net/ Feel free to join the newly revived Godsibb forums! https://godsibb.net Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?hl=en Lastly, we are now on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast?source=share XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LV: Let's Talk About Future Redeemed | 25 May 2023 | 02:54:10 | |
Weeks have passed since the last wave of DLC hit Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Fans across the world were hit with the power of Future Redeemed. After taking time to recover from the emotional rollercoaster, Justin and Tyler along with David, Nick, Bee and Chris have a LOT to talk about. Join XenoChat as we breakdown what we loved, what we didn't like, and what we think the DLC means for the future of Xenoblade. This episode contains spoilers for the Xenoblade Chronicles series. There are also a few spoilers for Xenosaga. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Future Awaits by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed) Episode image by guest Nick, @nickelburg on Twitter. Voice clips from Xenosaga III and Legend of Zelda. Credit to BK_Barnz for the radio transmission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG4iC30ZFqs Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Sesame Street, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 12: Xenoblade X Definitive Edition is REAL! | 10 Nov 2024 | 02:05:34 | |
Monolith Soft and Nintendo surprised us with a first look at Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and we here at XenoChat are EXCITED! Join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Anthony, Bee, Marie and a cameo appearance from Nick as we gush about that news and more Xeno tidbits! This discussion was recorded on November 3rd, 2024. We tried to mention as few spoilers as possible, but we mention in the episode the times we discuss the biggest ones. Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: The Key We Lost by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) The episode contains sounds from Xenosaga Episode III and Xenoblade Chronicles X. Xenogears Structure Arts Vol 3 https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=TOY-RBT-8211 Bart is out now and still available https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-165898 Xenogears FORMISM figure preorders: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-175422&srsltid=AfmBOoqKg6RmPo2gvXljy-O4ZevrRN_-kFe3tFmwy8g1B01LuTpl6_W4 KOS-MOS BOME figure pre-owned: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=HOB-FIG-2892-R All you need to know about the Meliazine: https://x.com/meliazine/status/1850930337247088714?t=8qgxkxsAqLML3Mqi0tCFsQ&s=19 Watch our (not) farewell to Xenoblade X online: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wyE72ko0Prl3fe3R7K8sF?si=c83f200cee6142a3 Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at: Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com Website: xenochat.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Manscape or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 9: Redeem the Future in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:15:25 | |
EMERGENCY XENOCHAT GAZETTE ISSUE INCOMING! Nintendo surprised us all on April 18th with a surprising new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, the fourth and final wave of the DLC Expansion Pass. We take a deep dive, analyzing the trailer frame by frame on the podcast. Justin also takes us back to a key area in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to analyze the new characters in Future Redeemed more closely. Lastly, we give an update on the latest Xeno merch! Watch the episode on Youtube for the full experience. Enjoy the DLC on 4/25! Xenoblade Original Soundtrack Trinity Box (¥20,000 JPY) & Limited Edition Xenoblade 3 OST (¥16,800 JPY): https://twitter.com/PROCYONSTUDIO/status/1648530943232339973 https://twitter.com/YasunoriMitsuda/status/1648502848131584000 Xenoblade Definitive Edition OST (US$43.99): https://www.play-asia.com/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-original-soundtrack/13/70g3wl Xenoblade 3 Standard OST (US$58.99): https://www.play-asia.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3-original-soundtrack/13/70g3vv Pyra & Mythra Amiibo ($30 USD) - July 21st and available for pre-order: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1648786200457785344?s=20 Future Redeemed Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFlf_S5Woug Relationship Chart Translated: https://twitter.com/NoisyPixelNews/status/1648517969058873345?t=KY2j1wkQCRX6G2wK-lvhVQ&s=19 New Battle!!! Theme: https://twitter.com/XenobladeEN/status/1648507184257585155 Character classes: https://twitter.com/XenobladeEN/status/1648522221231702019 Return of community quests and beastiary. The full key art can also be found on the official website: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/az3ha/extra-story/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20230419&utm_campaign=az3ha Shulk and Rex combo attack: https://twitter.com/Blun_Z/status/1648517872665391105?t=dy-OrVoP3SVumseBrcQ1Sw&s=19 Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: New Battle!!! (Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed) Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LIV: A Wild Night at XenoCon | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:38:36 | |
Coming to you live(ish) from Jessi's house comes a very special episode of XenoChat! For the first time since Katsucon 2020, Justin, Tyler, and the rest of the XenoChat regulars convened in real life! For this episode, guests Jessi, Nick, Anthony, and Robin (sort of) concocted Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade-themed drinks for the hosts to try. Please drink responsibly. XenoChat does not condone underage drinking or driving while intoxicated. Everyone in the episode is above the age of 21. Please follow the guidelines for your country. This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised. Below are the contents of each drink: Bonds of Sea and Fire: -Goldschläger -Gin -Cinnamon liquor KOS-MOS: -2 oz Blue Hypnotic -2 oz Vodka -1 oz White Rum -.5 oz Mango/Guava "juice" -small drop of Mezcal And I've Started Glowing: -Midori -Blue Curacao -Ginger liquor -Lime Juice -Campari The Matthews: -Bud Light X-BUSTER: -Blue Curaçao -Sprite The Infinite Telomerase: -2.5 oz Empress Pea Flower Gin -1.5 oz Creme de Violette -1 oz Kirsch - splash of lemon juice -Maraschino cherry for garnish The Cloud Sea of Alrest: -toasted coconut rum -coconut water with pulp -sweetened coconut cream -unflavored whip cream -mint sprigs -ice Frye & Nagi (Frynagi): -Ozeki Sake One Love One Cup Gin Yuzuki: -2.5 oz dry gin -1 oz yuzu juice -splash of yuzu sake -.5 oz green tea liquor The Sacred Arrow: -Lemonade -bourbon -vodka -lavender extract -ginger liquor floated on top -ice The Zohar: -2.5 oz Goldschläger -2 oz Apple moonshine - .5 oz ginger liquor -1 oz cinnamon liquor Pneumargarita -tequila -tonic water -Triple Sec -lime juice -honey liquor -elder flower liquor The Lifehold: -water Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Lahan by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears - Creid album) The episode was edited by Sam of Retro Roulette! Follow them on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette?sr=a Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Hello Fresh or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LIII: No Problem, Everything is Fine | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:38:07 | |
XenoChat is back. Everything is fine. Join Tyler, Robin and Anthony as they discuss the gameplay philosophies of the most popular Xeno game, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. This episode contains some spoilers for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: A Floral Creation by Masato Kouda (El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron) Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. April Fool's Day! We'll get back to our regularly scheduled Xeno shenanigans next episode. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 8: Xenoblade 3 DLC, Baten Kaitos HD, and a Buffet of Figures | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:09:22 | |
Welcome to another issue of XenoChat Gazette! This issue has us tackling a plethora of Xeno and Monolith Soft news, including the Xenogears 25th anniversary figures, the reveal of Mio's figma figure, Baten Kaitos HD collection, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC and more! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Anthony and Bee as they dive deep into this issue! This episode contains some spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, halfway through the episode. Listener discretion is advised. Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Check out the AmiAmi pre-order links below for the newly announced figures:
Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LII: You Will Forget Our Names - Part 1 | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:46:05 | |
XenoChat is here to cast the spotlight on characters that deserve it! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Anthony, and Bee as they take turns discussing Xeno characters that definitely deserved more time to shine. This will be part 1 of 2 as they discovered so many characters needed more love! This episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2023, and contains spoilers for Xenosaga and the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Below is a list of timestamps for when these characters are discussed: 2:35 Guernica Vandham (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) 8:02 Salvagers (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) 11:48 Giants and Dickson (Xenoblade Chronicles) 19:38 Amalthus (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) 27:48 Lapis Roman (Xenosaga) 29:47 chaos (Xenosaga) 33:14 Vess (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) 40:41 Orgulla (Xenosaga) 43:43 T-elos (Xenosaga) 47:10 Richard and Hermann (Xenosaga) 53:16 Crys (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) 58:27 Sharla & Juju (Xenoblade Chronicles) 1:03:27 Patriarch Sergius (Xenosaga) 1:09:16 Lorithia (Xenoblade Chronicles) 1:17:53 Yumea (Xenoblade Chronicles) 1:22:30 KOS-MOS (Xenosaga) Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: You Will Know Our Names - Finale (Climax) by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) Episode image created by Bee. Kat's instagram showcasing their art: https://www.instagram.com/cmdr.ceylon/ The con Bee entered with their Legend of Zelda: Marjora's Mask cosplay: https://con-g.ca/ Check out Retro Roulette's stream to raise money for Trans charities on February 10th: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Listen to Tyler as he chooses Xeno characters in a fantasy draft roster with RPGFan: https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/01/19/retro-encounter-361-xeno-series-fantasy-draft/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LI: A Return to Queer Theory aka The Queerquel | 06 Jan 2023 | 02:27:32 | |
The Xeno series and fandom are made up of all sorts of people. We released an episode focused on Queer Theory a few years ago in order to make connections and share our own personal stories. We enjoyed that episode so much that we're back again with another round of Queer Theory! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Robin, Erin, Anthony, Nick, and Bee in two segments combined into one big XenoChat episode! This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles games including Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Intermission: Don't Worry by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) Ending: New LA Night by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) Harry McEntire, Noah’s English voice actor, really did say bisexual rights in his stream: https://twitter.com/RoisinGalaxy/status/1599858038642380800 You can check out his Xenoblade 3 streams over at Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/harrymcentire Justin and Anthony will be representing Retro_Roulette at MAGFest this weekend! Please check out their tournament of voices panel on Friday, January 6th at 10:30 pm! If you can't make it, keep an eye on their Youtube page for a video version of their panel: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRoulette For more of Nick, check out his Twitter account: https://twitter.com/NickelBurg Follow Robin on the Tumblr: nihilismbot.tumblr.com Listen to Tyler babble about Xenosaga on RPGFan's RetroEncounter podcast: https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/12/15/retro-encounter-356-xenosaga-episode-1-der-wille-zur-macht/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, typical podcast sponsors or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Holiday Special 2022: Naughty or Nice | 23 Dec 2022 | 01:21:53 | |
The holidays are here again! In this bonus episode, join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick, Marie, Kat and Bee as they figure out which Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade villains were naughty or nice this year. This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and all four Xenoblade games. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Brilliant Wings by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) Voice clips from Xenosaga Episode III. Episode art by Bee. Here is the GameFAQs thread Justin referred to in the episode: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/357204-xenoblade-chronicles-3/80170800 Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Microsoft or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode L: The Indomitable Spirit of Morag | 30 Oct 2022 | 02:17:24 | |
We celebrate 50 episodes of XenoChat by analyzing one of our favorite characters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Morag! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Anthony and Bee as they discuss the Special Inquisitor and her mark on the people of Mor Ardain. This episode was recorded on October 13th, 2022. Be warned, there are spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Opening theme: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending theme: Mor Ardain - Roaming the Wastes - by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) The easiest place to import KOS-MOS FIX, in our opinion, is Otaku Republic: https://otakurepublic.com/product/product_page_5284894.html?ref=product_page&type=circle_ranking As of this posting, most of the pre-orders for the acrylic figures for Xenoblade 3 are closed except for Lanz and Taion: https://www.amiami.com/eng/search/list/?s_keywords=xenoblade%20chronicles%203 Bee's book recommendation, Five Little Indians by Michelle Good: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52214103-five-little-indians Check out Retro Roulette's Halloween streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyUu_33E8tGU3t7fh14sVuw Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Marvel or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 7: Merch and Spoiler Free Xenoblade 3 Impressions | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:56:06 | |
Order up! Did you order a heaping helping of Xeno news and Xenoblade 3 impressions? Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Bee and Anthony as they discuss the latest merchandise for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series! The first part of this episode was recorded on September 15th, 2022. Due to technical difficulties, the impressions portion of the episode was recorded on September 18th, 2022. The episode contains no spoilers. Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: Rolling Down the UMN by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) Pre-order your Xenoblade 3 acrylic figures now: https://www.amiami.com/eng/search/list/?s_keywords=xenoblade%20chronicles%203 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Perfect Guide is up on Play-Asia: https://www.play-asia.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3-perfect-guide/13/70foe1 An update on Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - a physical version will be available in the West. Support CHOCO's KOS-MOS FIX: https://otakurepublic.com/product/product_page_5287450.html Episode image created by Bee and Nick. Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat 4th Anniversary Quiz Showdown! | 29 Aug 2022 | 02:18:29 | |
Four years! We've plugged your earholes for four years now with our incessant rambling, and we're still talking about all things Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade! Like with last year, we are celebrating our anniversary with a quiz episode! Hosts Justin, Tyler and Robin throw the hardest questions they can think of at returning champ Bee, returning competitors Ant and Marie, and new challengers Nick and the hosts of Retrograde Amnesia, Chris and Eric! This episode contains some spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Song played throughout the episode is HaKox (GeMix) Theme 2 by Yuki Kajiura. Several of the quiz tracks in the episode were composed by Yuki Kajiura, Yasunori Mitsuda, Hiroyuki Sawano and more. Listen to the episode to find out! Check out Chris and Eric's podcast, Retrograde Amnesia, anywhere you listen to podcasts! Also, check out their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retroAM Episode image created by Bee. Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LXV: Happy Xenoween! | 30 Oct 2024 | 02:00:55 | |
While we always think of Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenoblade games as RPGs, each series has its own moments of horror. Whether it's the moans of zombie Realiens or a giant, level 80 monkey coming your way, there's always moments that get the blood pumping. Join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick and Marie as they discuss the scariest and creepiest moments throughout the Xeno games, just in time for Halloween! This episode was recorded on October 20th, 2024. Warning: this episode contains spoilers throughout the Xeno games. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Albedo by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Voice clips in the episode are from Xenosaga Episode I and III. RE4 Xenosaga mod video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVy5gwUqdh8 Join Justin and the Retro Roulette crew over on Twitch for a special Halloween stream: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at: Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com Website: xenochat.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLIX: Flesh Eaters vs Blade Eaters | 23 Jul 2022 | 01:11:19 | |
While Xenoblade 3 is just around the corner, XenoChat is still thinking about Xenoblade 2! Join Justin, Tyler, Anthony, and Bee as they discuss the differences and similarities between Flesh Eaters and Blade Eaters. This episode was recorded on July 19th, 2022. It contains spoilers for Xenoblade 1 and 2. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Our Eternal Land by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) Episode image created by Bee. Clips used in the episode are from The Simpsons and Xenosaga Episode III, which we do not own either. Check out Anthony and Justin over at Retro_Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, The Simpsons, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLVIII: The Villains of Xenosaga | 15 Jul 2022 | 02:12:15 | |
From the XenoChat Vault comes a long-lost episode! Originally recorded on June 13th, 2021 and thought lost, we've recovered our discussion with Justin, Tyler, Marie, Brielle, Kat, Chris and Jessi as they discussed the various villains of the Xenosaga series! This episode contains spoilers for the Xenosaga series. You have been warned! Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Promised Pain by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) An archive of the Xenosaga Pied Piper fan translation can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20160406100304/http://zarathustra.kaisho.org/ Retro_Roulette is on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroRoulette/videos And on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Brielle's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/mistakenlyscifi Marie's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Chris's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/kos_mosv1 You can follow Kat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Halite_Jones While Xeno-Underground is no longer active, you can still find several resources: https://xeno-underground.net/ For the future, please check out Godsibb for the forums, content, and more: https://godsibb.net/index.php As you can tell from the episode, Lao won the poll! Listen to Lao and the Military Industrial Complex now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Nj8TdMmBjJsTmt4PT0k9U Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 6: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct | 29 Jun 2022 | 02:00:39 | |
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct has come and gone, but we haven't forgotten! Listen to our roundtable discussion on the Direct along with the latest Xeno figure news! Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: The Weight of Life by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) Other sound effects used from Xenosaga Episode III. Stay tuned to Retro Roulette for extra Justin and Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroRoulette Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLVII: Malos - Irredeemable or Misunderstood? | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:53:52 | |
XenoChat Court is about to begin! In this episode, we put Malos from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the stand and ask a burning question: depending on the circumstances, would he have committed so many crimes? Also, would he still be gay? Happy Pride, by the way! The Judge: Justin. The Defense: Robin and Tyler. The Prosecution: Anthony and Bee. Who will win? Let us know who you think! This episode was recorded on June 13th. The following contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Over Despair and Animus by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country) Other songs in order of appearance in the episode: Pursuit ~ Wanting to Find the Truth - Ace Attorney Investigations Miles Edgeworth 2 BOX 15 - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc The Old Bailey ~ Closing Argument - The Great Ace Attorney Mayor Dotour - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Audio clips from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Torna ~ The Golden Country, and Xenosaga Episode III. Check out Retro Roulette on their Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroRoulette Anthony, Justin and the gang are still running a panel at Too Many Games on June 25th! Stop by and say hi! Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLVI: Missing Mommies | 08 May 2022 | 01:13:28 | |
The fate of a mother in the Xeno series, or RPGs in general, is never a good one. A sequel to our Baddy Daddies episode, the crew of XenoChat discuss the good, the bad, and the "meh" moms of Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series! This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade games. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Mother, I Miss You by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) Shulk's Mom in Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition: https://twitter.com/xenotrivia/status/1319731405161701378?s=21&t=a-Hn7tJ2ZNevrJbAJnEFuQ Watch Robin's Mother's Day stream on his Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/nihilismbot Nick's streaming channel: https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 5: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and the Neverending Conversation | 29 Apr 2022 | 02:22:18 | |
Monolith Soft is treating us fans extremely well. In July, we're getting Xenoblade Chronicles 3 early, Melia figure, Weltall ID figure, and a re-release of the Siren figure. Oh, and did we mention Xenoblade Chronicles 3 early? Join our eager excitement in this special news episode that is 95% Xenoblade Chronicles 3 talk. XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3! Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Chris and Anthony held their discussion on April 22nd, 2022. For that reason, some theories and discussions might be out of date. The episode contains spoilers for the Xenoblade Chronicles series as well as some spoilers for Xenosaga and Xenogears. The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition's Nintendo Store page is up, but pre-orders are not live as of this posting: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/xenoblade-chronicles-3-special-edition-switch/ Watch the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9pfN-2S0k&t=6s Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Main Theme Stay tuned after the ending for some off-topic conversation! Check out Justin and Anthony over at Retro Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Nick will be contributing to the Retro Roulette Kirby stream over on his channel: https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Check out Marie's streaming over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Read Tyler's feature on how to get into the Xeno series over at RPGFan: https://www.rpgfan.com/feature/so-you-want-to-get-into-the-xeno-series/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLV: Looking Back on Xenoblade's 10-Year History in North America | 06 Apr 2022 | 02:39:52 | |
April 6th, 2022 marks the 10 year anniversary Xenoblade Chronicles released in North America! While the game had a rocky history, the series has become incredibly successful across the world! Join Justin, Tyler, Bee, Robin, Nick, and Anthony as they discuss Xenoblade Chronicles' rough start in North America and the legacy the series left behind. This episode contains major spoilers for the first Xenoblade Chronicles. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: You Will Know Our Names by ACE+ (Xenoblade Chronicles) Twitter post mentioned in the episode: https://twitter.com/poondonkus/status/1137426308932210690?s=20&t=89HpR_9G1_-VDxPGG4P6bg Gamestop Controversy: Nintendolife Boundary Break video on Xenoblade Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lExrJ7gSjcY Check out Justin and Anthony over at Retro Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Nick will be contributing to the Retro Roulette Kirby stream over on his channel: https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLIV: Blood, Poo and Mountain Dew | 01 Apr 2022 | 01:13:10 | |
Sewer dungeons are integral to any RPG series. The Xeno games are no exception. Join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Bee and Nick as they discuss the most important topic of the XenoChat podcast series: the best and worst sewer dungeons of Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade! This episode contains some spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenoblade series to various degrees. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) This episode contains voice clips from Xenosaga Episode III. The Kirby marathon by Retro Roulette begins soon! Watch Justin and others over on their Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette You can also watch Nick stream for Retro Roulette's Kirby marathon over at https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Robin also streams from time to time: https://www.twitch.tv/nihilismbot Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Mountain Dew, Pizza Hut or anyone else. (Happy April Fool's Day) | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 4: CHOCO Celebrates KOS-MOS and Fan Projects Galore! | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:19:27 | |
XenoChat Gazette is here with a super short news bite! Join Justin, Tyler, Marie, and Robin as they discuss news ranging from the latest news on the Nia figure from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to two very promising Xeno fan projects! And let's not forget CHOCO's Xenosaga anniversary book that is all about KOS-MOS! This episode was recorded on March 7th, 2022. Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: Rolling Down the UMN by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) Pre-orders for the Nia figure are still available through Good Smile. Since the recording of the episode, pre-orders are now closed through the Big Bad Toy Store. Orders are not yet available for CHOCO's "KOS-MOS FIX" book, but these are the two websites he suggested to buy from for overseas fans: Tenso and Anime Otaku Carry Service CHOCO's tweet about the Xenosaga KOS-MOS anniversary book: https://twitter.com/choco_mugi/status/1498754350008573952 Check out updates for the Xenosaga A Missing Year: Re:Mastered Project from XenoBits: https://twitter.com/XenoTrivia If you want to volunteer for the A Missing Year: Re:Mastered Project, here is their application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmcAppflUeZ_4BqozUxJEmVIiSsuZ3CveuPVYyFD5fCbp9oA/viewform Narrated RPG's first episode of Xenogears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9Qe0Ea_S4 To volunteer for the Xenogears narration project, you can contact the team at blindaccessiblegaming@gmail.com Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLIII: 20 Years of Xenosaga | 26 Feb 2022 | 02:58:23 | |
The year: 2002. Monolith Soft releases its first game: Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht. While the series ended, we at XenoChat are still thinking about it 20 years later. Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Erin, Marie, Nick, and Brielle as they discuss their favorite moments, characters and more from all of Xenosaga! This episode was recorded on February 20th, 2022, and contains spoilers from throughout the Xenosaga series. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Maybe Tomorrow by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) Watch Justin and the rest of the Retro_Roulette gang on https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette and https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroRoulette Watch Marie stream on https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Watch Erin and Jerami stream on https://www.twitch.tv/jerinhaus And watch Nick stream on https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| Now That's What I Call XenoChat: The 6th Anniversary | 29 Aug 2024 | 02:24:08 | |
Remember that time on XenoChat when we discussed our love for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade games? I remember! Join Justin, Tyler, Aidan, Robin, Nick, Marie, Anthony and Bee as they relive their favorite memories of the XenoChat podcast for its sixth anniversary. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast over the years! I'm sorry for the terrible audio quality in the earlier episodes. I didn't know what I was doing back then, and I only slightly know what I'm doing now. - Tyler Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Counterattack by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) Episode image designed by our recurring guest, Nick. Sound effects featured in this episode are from Xenogears, Xenosaga Episode I and Episode III. Special shoutout to Eric from Retrograde Amnesia for helping us track down that Xenogears sound effect! If you are interested in our past episodes, please check us out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SyfkhDwfmXTFfnwO1bhdB Or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xenochatpodcast4623 Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at: Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com Website: xenochat.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLII: Rex Loves You (And All of You Guys) | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:39:13 | |
XenoChat is back with a spotlight on the protagonist of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Rex! Whether you love him or hate him, join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Marie, Bee, and Jessi as they discuss the kind-hearted lad. This episode was recorded on January 30th, 2022. Warning: the episode contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and some for the first Xenoblade Chronicles. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Gramps (Fonsett Village theme) by ACE (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) Watch Justin and the rest of the Retro_Roulette gang on https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette and https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroRoulette Watch Marie stream on https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 3: Xenoblade Chronicles 3! | 12 Feb 2022 | 02:10:16 | |
EMERGENCY EPISODE INBOUND! Nintendo's most recent Direct revealed to the world Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and we are here to talk about it! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Chris, Bee, and Feenie as they dissect the debut trailer and discuss their hopes and dreams for the game. Also, the gang discusses Xeno figures and the Xenogears event in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius! This episode contains spoilers for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, Xenosaga, and some Xenogears spoilers. Listener discretion advised. Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-iNpDKuYb8 Read Executive Director Tetsuya Takahashi's introduction to Xenoblade Chronicles 3: https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2022/an-introduction-to-xenoblade-chronicles-3-from-executive-director-tetsuya-takahashi/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat New Year's Special 2021 or The Great Gingerbread House Debate Part 2 | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:12:18 | |
As we close the door to 2021, we wanted to reflect on the past year. Also, we have one last chance to correct the disappointing end to the great gingerbread house builder debate! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, David, Marie, Robin, Bee, and new guest Feenie as they discuss the best things about the year, podcast or otherwise. The episode was recorded on December 26th, 2021. A few spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade series are present. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: In the Beginning There Was... by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode II) Feenie's story mentioned during the episode: https://archiveofourown.org/works/34818991 Retro Roulette episode featuring Justin and Robin: https://youtu.be/pSQl0fpWQjI Tyler's dumb Xeno dating sim: https://godsibb.net/index.php?threads/xeno-dating-sim-high-university.78/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Holiday Special 2021: The Great Gingerbread House Debate | 25 Dec 2021 | 02:12:16 | |
Another year, another holiday special! This year, join Justin, Robin, Marie, Nick, and Anthony of Retro_Roulette to pit characters from throughout the Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade games on who would create the best gingerbread house. Spoiler: after two hours, we had to speed things up and the results might not be the most accurate. Hopefully you'll still get enjoyment from our debate! This episode was recorded on December 12th, 2021. Minor spoilers from Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade games are present. Check out the Xeno Character Sorter for yourself: https://reinasakuraba.github.io/xenosort/ Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Valak Mountain (Night) by ACE+ (Xenoblade Chronicles) Episode image created by Tyler using artwork by Soraya Saga and these creative common assets from Wikimedia: bg: By © Nevit Dilmen, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1428690 hat: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa_hat.svg Bulk Slash English translation mentioned by Justin: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2021/12/10/bulk-slash-english-fan-translation-twin-sticks-patch-released/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XLI: Do (Not) Kill chaos | 17 Dec 2021 | 01:50:05 | |
What? Another episode so soon? I hope it doesn't cause any chaos in your schedule! Anyway, join Justin, Tyler, Nick and Marie in a discussion on Xenosaga's chaos. Listen as they discuss what makes this mysterious boy who does nothing such a compelling character. This episode was recorded on November 28th, 2021. Warning: the episode contains spoilers for the entire Xenosaga series. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Chaos & Canaan by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III) The episode contains audio clips from Xenosaga Episode I, II, III, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and a WB Kids Unleashed promo. Xenosaga Outer File Drama CD translation: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7H6QPIXwbUSENLm8r-1Odf1RDadjB74g The Xenogears BRING ARTS Weltall ID figure is still available for pre-order: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-132168 The JRPG Book is currently out of stock, but keep an eye on their store page: https://www.bitmapbooks.co.uk/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games Link for Kids WB promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVYSN-Yvsy4 Subscribe to Retro_roulette on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Episode image and season IV cover designed by Nick: https://twitter.com/nickelburg Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XL: Lao and the Military Industrial Complex | 10 Dec 2021 | 01:39:39 | |
This episode of XenoChat is all about Lao from Xenoblade Chronicles X! Lao Huang is a tragic character that isn't too far from reality. Join Justin, Tyler, Chris, Robin, and new guest Elliot as they go into full Xenoblade Chronicles X spoilers. This episode was recorded on August 8th, 2021. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogers) Ending: 46-:ri9 by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) Xenoblade X initial sales: https://www.dualshockers.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-outsells-first-xenoblade-despite-enormous-difference-in-installed-base/ Check out Elliot's Twitter @skateman1212 Justin's review on The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Edition: http://operationrainfall.com/2021/10/12/review-the-transformers-the-movie-35th-anniversary-edition/ Justin's review on Umihara Kawase BaZooka!: http://operationrainfall.com/2021/08/27/review-umihara-kawase-bazooka/ Also, the secret project Justin was referring to was this Mega Man Soccer tournament he helped cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSzfJaywBD4 Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XXXIX: The Villains of Xenogears | 15 Oct 2021 | 01:41:31 | |
We bring you more villains! In this episode of XenoChat, join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Brielle, and Marie as they discuss the big (and small, slightly forgettable) baddies of the classic Xenogears! This episode was originally recorded on June 13th, 2021. We experienced technical difficulties, which Justin discusses at the beginning of this episode. We recorded both the Xenogears and Xenosaga episodes in on sitting, but we cut the episode in half. Otherwise, it would have been a 4 hour long episode. Jessi and Chris, who are introduced at the beginning of the Xenogears episode, will be featured more prominently in the Xenosaga episode. As always, this episode contains spoilers. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Grahf, Emperor of Darkness by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Audio clips from Xenogears and Xenosaga Episode III. Record scratch sound effect courtesy of https://www.sfxbuzz.com/download/9-cartoon-sound-effects/134-record-scratch-sound-effect Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat 3rd Year Anniversary Quiz Spectacular! | 29 Aug 2021 | 00:59:52 | |
For three years, XenoChat has been plugging your earholes with Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade nonsense! To those who stuck around or to anyone listening for the first time, we thank you! For this anniversary special, we decided to ditch the introspection for a good ol' fashioned quiz show! Four contestants enter, one leaves with a grand prize of a crayon drawing by XenoChat's very own Robin! Who will win this coveted prize? Listen to the episode and find out! MC: Justin (@JusGuillou) Question Reader: Robin (@NihilismB0t) Bonus Question Reader: Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos) Contestant 1: Bee Contestant 2: Chris, Watch GlitchedNebulae on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/glitchednebulae?sr=a Contestant 3: Marie (@HKCosplayart) Watch HikariKuragari on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari?sr=a Contestant 4: Anthony (@Retro_Roulette) Watch retro__roulette on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette?sr=a Also on Youtube.com/Retroroulette Audience: Nick (@NickelBurg) Episode Theme: Second Miltia by Shinji Hosoe (Xenosaga Episode II) Voice clip from Xenosaga Episode III. Episode image by Justin. Quiz episode inspired by RPGFan's Retro Encounter podcast. Please check them out wherever you get podcasts! Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XXXVIII: The Villains of Xenoblade | 24 Aug 2021 | 02:45:52 | |
XenoChat is back! Join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick, and Marie as they discuss the nefarious villains of the Xenoblade series! Each Xenoblade, from the first game to Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country, are discussed at length. Spoilers are afoot. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Jin's Theme (Torna version) by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) You can check out Justin on Retro Roulette's streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Nick's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Marie's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari The JRPG Book Justin and Tyler contributed to is currently out of stock, but it will be available to order again on October 11th! https://www.bitmapbooks.co.uk/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XXXVII: Baddy Daddies (and Some Goody Daddies) | 19 Jun 2021 | 02:13:46 | |
Happy Father's Day! Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenoblade Chronicles games have a variety of dads and father figures. Mostly bad. Let's talk about them! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Robin and Erin as they discuss the baddy daddies (and some goody daddies) of the Xeno games! This episode was originally recorded on April 4th, 2021. Warning: the episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenoblade games. Stay tuned after the ending song for some bloopers! Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: The End of Childhood Revival Version feat ANÚNA by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Voice clips are from Xenosaga Episode III. Check out Angela's various stores for Xeno products: https://twitter.com/Mumkhangela/status/1352028355810521090?s=20 Check out Erin and their partner Jerami's art website: drawingwithjerin.com Unfortunately, Xeno-Underground is going read-only at the end of 2021. But everything is migrating to godsibb.net! The full details: https://xeno-underground.forumotion.com/t845-xu-forums-to-go-into-read-only-mode-in-december-2021 The Tokimeki Memorial review Kat mentions at the end of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb-DtICmPTY Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode LXIV: Xenoblade 3 - Two Years Later | 29 Jul 2024 | 03:20:44 | |
Two years ago today, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launched worldwide. We at XenoChat have been stewing on our feelings on the latest entry in the series. The two year anniversary is the perfect time to look back, reflect, and think about the future. Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Anthony and Bee as they reflect back on the entirety of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, including Future Redeemed. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Yzana Plains (Day) by ACE (TOMOri, Kudo, CHiCO) The image thumbnail is from character designer Masatsugu Saito's launch commemorative art. The episode contains audio from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenosaga Episode III. Here are supplementary videos that may help understanding the trickier parts of Xenoblade Chronicles 3: JBspherefreak's lore video on Origin: https://youtu.be/gRfdZYFrupI?si=eBzN3_CRjCP3V6T3 KayJulers Themes and Memes of the series: https://youtu.be/9AD8YK5BYf0?si=2o6D2ky2FqiJq5zM Philosophy of an Introvert's discussion on Future Redeemed: https://youtu.be/MBqfUxu5RVs?si=jl4iIbp4KFetZ6Lq Tronk's Value of Life in Xenoblade 3 video: https://youtu.be/Mymu5ohWsHM?si=9irgurYksaFjW-V7 Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at: Email: xenochatpodcast@gmail.com Website: xenochat.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Megaton Musashi W: Wired, your local library or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XXXVI: All About That Dick, Son aka Dickson - The Unsung Hero of Xenoblade | 29 May 2021 | 02:12:57 | |
What's that, you say? A new episode of XenoChat all about Dickson? Whether you love or hate him, Dickson is a complex character in Xenoblade Chronicles that deserves discussing! Join Robin and his guests Justin, Tyler and Nick as they discuss his favorite character in the game. This episode was recorded on March 6th, 2021. Warning: this episode contains big spoilers for the first Xenoblade Chronicles. Be sure to stick around after the ending song for some outtakes! UPDATE 5/30: An extra audio clip from Robin was added to the episode discussing more about Dickson! If you downloaded the episode before this update, you simply need to redownload the episode to access the new audio (played at 1:56:35). Follow Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nihilismb0t?lang=en Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickelburg?lang=en Join Justin and his cohorts in their Retro Roulette streams: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Delaney's pin Kickstarter is still live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joypendant/xeno-enamel-pins-vol-2?ref=banner Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Rage, Darkness of the Heart by Manami Kiyota (Xenoblade Chronicles) Voice clips from Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenosaga Episode III. Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h | |||
| XenoChat Gazette, Issue 2: Trademarks, Rumors and Merch | 20 May 2021 | 00:41:10 | |
Extra! Extra! XenoChat is back with another news-focused bonus episode! In this issue of the XenoChat Gazette, join Justin, Tyler, Marie, Nick, Chris and Jessi as they discuss the latest news in the world of Monolith Soft and Xeno! Delaney's Kickstarter is still live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joypendant/xeno-enamel-pins-vol-2?ref=banner Delaney's store, Etsy and more: https://linktr.ee/joypendant Mythra re-run figure: https://www.rightstufanime.com/Mythra-Re-run-Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-Figure Pyra re-run figure: https://www.rightstufanime.com/Pyra-Re-run-Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-Figure Melia figure pre-order: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-124243 Xenogears kits pre-order: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=TOY-RBT-5706 KOS-MOS re figure still for sale: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-052207 Dunban keychain: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=GOODS-00387005 Links: Chris's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/glitchednebulae Nick's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/radiotanuki Marie's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Retro Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette Godsibb.net is reborn! Join the forums today! Sources: https://www.destructoid.com/stories/monolith-soft-has-been-growing-year-after-year-and-i-hope-they-keep-making-games-forever-626720.phtml https://www.destructoid.com/stories/as-monolith-continues-its-work-on-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-it-is-rapidly-growing-627653.phtml https://nintendoeverything.com/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-planning-started-at-the-end-of-2017-was-in-the-works-alongside-torna-and-new-project/ https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/#details/trademarks/018467600 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=150108730457301&id=100063745232013 Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I) Ending: Chaotic Dance by Motoi Sakuraba (Baten Kaitos) What do you think of these news episodes? Should we continue? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're also on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else. | |||
| XenoChat Episode XXXV: The Bond Between a Blade and Their Driver | 21 Apr 2021 | 02:21:07 | |
You voted, we listened! In this episode of XenoChat, join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Marie and Blue as they discuss the relationship between Blades and Drivers of Xenoblade Chronicles 2! What makes a good Driver? Who can become a Driver? Does a Blade always like their Driver? These questions and more are explored! This episode was recorded in January 2021. It contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Torna: The Golden Country. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Gormotti Forest by Manami Kiyota (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) You can follow Marie through Twitter at https://twitter.com/HKCosplayart and on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/hikarikuragari Blue's Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/users/017Bluefield Justin's Top 5 Games of 2020: http://operationrainfall.com/2021/01/18/top-5-games-justin-played-in-2020/ Listen to Tyler on RPGFan's Retro Encounter episode of Baten Kaitos: https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/01/21/retro-encounter-271-baten-kaitos-eternal-wings-and-the-lost-ocean-part-i/ The Minoth bodypillow may be sold out, but here is the artist's shop: https://clarissascache.storenvy.com/ Take a listen to Apocrypals: https://apocrypals.libsyn.com/ Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at xenochatpodcast@gmail.com. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://instagram.com/xenochatpodcast?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h | |||
| XenoChat Episode XXXIV: How to Train a Xeno Fan 3 - Xenogears | 19 Mar 2021 | 02:35:42 | |
The experiment moves on to Xenogears! Cilantro returns to discuss their experience with the 1998 classic! Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick and David join the conversation as they go over what Cilantro did and didn't like about the game. | |||