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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

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XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Gartic Phone or anyone else.

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

The episode contains sounds from Xenosaga Episode III and Xenoblade Chronicles X.

Xenogears Structure Arts Vol 3

Bart is out now and still available

Xenogears FORMISM figure preorders:

KOS-MOS BOME figure pre-owned:

All you need to know about the Meliazine:

Watch our (not) farewell to Xenoblade X online:

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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

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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!

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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

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Summer is heating up! The XenoChat gang are back to discuss important fashion to any summer: swimsuits! Join Justin, Tyler, Aidan, and Kat as they discuss the various swimsuits throughout Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles games! Beach not included.

XenoChat returns with arguably Xenoblade's first and best cat girl, Nia! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Robin and Anthony as they discuss the finer points of Nia's character through Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3!

This episode contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3. It was recorded on May 9th, 2024.

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: Kaleidoscopic Core by ACE (TOMOri Kudo) (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Voice clips from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenosaga Episode III.

Most research done for this episode was done through the Xenoblade Wiki for Nia: https://xenoblade.fandom.com/wiki/Nia

You can preorder the upcoming Mio complete figure over at AmiAmi or whever you order figures: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-170041

Across the Kosmos ~ Xenosaga Piano Collection was successfully funded on Kickstarter! See the full details here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wayo/across-the-kosmos-xenosaga-piano-collection

Lastly, join Justin over on Retro Roulette:

Helllooooooooo, Gearsters! Nick and Robin are back for episode 420 of

Chatta Chatta, our Guilty mascot, was designed by Robin.

On April 8th, 2024, Nintendo is shutting down online services for the Wii U, effectively killing Xenoblade Chronicles X's online features. Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Robin, Marie, Bee and Kat as they play Xenoblade X online together one last time. While the online features aren't perfect, everyone reflects on their past experiences.

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

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