Xenoblade Chronicles Announced for America!

Believe it or not, it's official! Monolith Soft's expansive RPG, Xenoblade Chonicles, is coming to North America. I've heard fans of the game claim that it's the "greatest JRPG [they've] played in the last decade" on multiple accounts. That's saying something. Based on the trailer they have on Nintendo's website, the English dub is the same one they added to the European release. On one hand, I think it's lazy. On the other hand, I think it's great because it adds a little flavor to each character and the world as a whole. On top of that, the voice actors do a pretty stellar job of being believable characters. In any case, I'm glad Nintendo's giving this game a chance despite how niche I feel JRPGs are nowadays.

Here's the trailer:

More after the jump.

The US IS Getting the Limited Edition Zelda 3DS.

Turns out, Nintendo of America does love us after all. Gamestop's Black Friday ad leaked this morning and on it was a few 3DS bundle deals. The first is a red 3DS complete with Super Mario 3D Land. The second one was...well, take a look for yourself.

Also they buy old iPods.

I AM SORRY, NOA. I AM SO VERY SORRY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME. I WILL NEVER SPEAK ILL OF YOU AGAIN!

Erm...Ahem...

You can check out the full ad here if you're so inclined. I'll keep you posted if anything else about this black beauty comes up.

Nintendo of Europe's a Pretty Cool Guy

Since you’re currently on the internet, looking at our little independent, nerdy game blog, it’s safe to assume you’ve already seen this super fine new 3DS bundle being released in Europe later this year. If not, take a look, it’s amazing.

I want to bear it's children.

Now, I’m not here to bring the news that this beautiful handheld is actually going to made available to people in a certain part of the planet, though that alone is totally worth posting about. No, I have an ulterior motive here. I want to complain about Nintendo of America for a second. I promise not to take up too much of your time but I want to get it out there.