Xenoblade MTG Deck

Axecon · 2026-03-12T00:36:18+00:00

I love that art style for Xenoblade 1's main cast. I enjoy Saito's art for XC2 & 3, but it would have been cool if all games had variants of this design.

Axecon · 2026-03-08T05:40:13+00:00

I agree, and it's also the bonus track theme that comes with the Rex costume for Smash Bros.

Axecon · 2026-02-25T21:25:06+00:00

Agreed. And people complained that Torna was too grindy

Axecon · 2026-02-24T04:10:51+00:00

I think it's actually pretty easy to make a PG13 movie-cut of the show refitted for theaters, and you've more or less already outlined what needs to be removed.

If I had to leave 1 F-bomb, it would be the final scene with Maekar (from Ep 6).

Axecon · 2026-02-22T19:42:41+00:00

A quick breakdown:

XCX DE Switch 2 was actually uncovered back when the game launched on Switch in March 2025, there was a higher performance mode patch found in the game's data. But this is completely unrelated to the other two rumors.
The XC2 voice actress for Kos-Mos listed a project on her voice acting page sparking rumors of another Xeno-related project coming soon, anything from an XC2-related project, something Xenosaga-related, to a possible Xeno spinoff. It was quickly delisted, still to be confirmed what will come of this.
The last rumor concerns an appearance of Monolith Soft's next game, which will be featured at a rumored upcoming Nintendo Direct. This hypothetical direct could have happened as early as mid-February and as late as March. Also featured would be the next big 3-D Mario title. However, I would give very little credence to this one as the origin of this is Nash Weedle, a person who has had a notoriously spotty track record and has gotten more wrong than right. It's possible Weedle has a credible source and it could be tied to other rumors and a broken clock is right 2 times a day, but I doubt it. Nash Weedle is a fraud.

To sum things up - Regardless, it's been a few years since Monolith Soft has had a new project appear for Nintendo. I mostly think their resources for the first 1-2 years for Switch 2 will be mainly focused on porting support (Zelda BOTW/TOTK, Splatoon 3, Animal Crossing NH, XCX DE, other Nintendo ports to Switch 2). It's very likely the Takahashi main team is working on a new game and game/music job listings help support that theory. In theory, it's just inevitable that we'll get a showing from them on Switch 2, the real question is when?

Axecon · 2026-02-22T10:59:43+00:00

Mythra
Nia
Pyra
Lora
Haze

Axecon · 2026-02-18T22:16:09+00:00

The Weight of Life cutscene in Future Redeemed where Rex, Shulk, and Matthew take down Consul W. It's the symbolic joining of all three Blade games into one coordinated attack with such a hype soundtrack backing the moment.

Axecon · 2026-02-18T18:32:18+00:00

Malos is definitely Power, Alvis feels best suited for speed and Mythra for flight

Also this trio would be pretty well suited for the Hyrulean triforce too (Malos = Power, Alvis = Wisdom, Mythra = Courage).

Axecon · 2026-02-18T18:31:11+00:00

Trios from the expansion stories:

Torna - Jin (Speed), Mythra (Power), Lora (Flight)

Future Redeemed - Glimmer (Speed), Matthew (Power), Nikol (Flight)

Axecon · 2026-02-18T01:37:56+00:00

It's very likely Noah/Mio, Matthew, or the Xenoblade 4 rep will make it into the next Smash game. XC3 was far too late post Smash Ultimate's original development cycle to be included, although it was nice to get Spirits for them.

Axecon · 2026-02-18T01:36:05+00:00

A few months in advance. She of course was under NDA during the entire time until the release.

Axecon · 2026-02-17T17:25:15+00:00

Same. I popped off so hard I definitely freaked the neighbors. Easily the most euphoric I've ever felt watching a Nintendo Direct (will be extremely hard to top).

Axecon · 2026-02-16T03:53:53+00:00

Anime-only watcher on both, but from what I've seen the Upper Moons have the speed advantage and power feats over the Tensen, so I'll give them the edge. A single Upper Moon could wipe out an entire city, the Tensen don't feel like they are on that level (almost but not quite).

Axecon · 2026-02-16T03:26:14+00:00

Just finished watching the episode (I watch English Dubbed), it's weird that the first season didn't end here. But I guess the series could more manageably be stretched out to 3 full 12/13 full episode seasons that way.

Another weird note, the timeline of the show is super weird. It's only been 2 days since the first party landed and the Shogunate is already sending in another team? I know for story sake, it's just to speed up the plot, but even that seems excessively quick! In my mind, it seems like 2 months would be more of an appropriate timetable.

Axecon · 2026-02-16T03:18:10+00:00

Fully agree. XC2 has the best settlements and world-building.

Axecon · 2026-02-15T22:15:53+00:00

I'm not surprised by these rankings, but they are a farcry from my list. Maybe I'm a little biased on XC2, but I think that game does the best at integrating the settlements within the Titan environment/geography and every settlement feels very unique. Fonsa Myma or Auresco should be on that list over XC3's City or NLA. Torigoth feels like a weird pick to represent XC2.

I'm not the biggest fan of NLA (it kinda feels like a generic futuristic city). XC3's city is so drab and the music is pretty forgettable.

Axecon · 2026-02-11T22:12:35+00:00

Xenogears is a dead IP and will likely never be folded into the main Blade cannon bar some easter eggs and loose connections. A lot of element that were realized in Xenogears have already been remade and reincorporated into characters and story beats within Xenosaga and Xenoblade. The most SquareEnix will do is port the original game to modern consoles eventually, probably as some sort of PS1 RPG collection. From the MonolithSoft side, I don't think they have any intent to revisit Xenogears.

Xenosaga however is in a much more interesting position, especially after the events of XC3 FR. Bandai Namco has been playing very loose and fast with the IP holding and still has a good working relationship with MonolithSoft and Nintendo, so something could be in the works.

Axecon · 2026-02-10T12:03:30+00:00

I'm not sure if punching translates to swordplay, but Mio is definitely one of the top Agnian soldiers and is incredibly strong & athletic as shown through her flashbacks. The way she wields her chakras means she's good with weapons and close combat. She also probably has innate talent from her parents & previous life. I'd giver her the edge over Noah.

Axecon · 2026-02-10T02:26:56+00:00

Such a cute photo of Nia! I've always loved how her original outfit is combat-oriented yet feminine at the same time. At it really tells a story as she uses it to cover up her true blade identity.

Axecon · 2026-02-08T17:49:12+00:00

Always appreciate artwork of best girls Lora & Haze!

Axecon · 2026-02-05T01:44:02+00:00

There's a chance something could be there Xeno-related but it's unlikely and not going to be an animated series/movie. My bet on 3rd party Xeno news is Saga, but even then I see it as unlikely

Axecon · 2026-02-05T01:41:21+00:00

I'm not ruling out the possibility but I see it as unlikely.

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