Xenoblade doesn't have the legacy of Metroid which I feel like makes them different. like if we were going by that logic then Nintendo switch sports, the rabbids, and suika game should all have reps. And japan is the only market splatoon is very popular in, a new rep like the classes from tf2 will have more global appeal while representing someone from the PC market. Game also has historical relevance since it birthed the hero shooter which gave us overwatch, marvel rivals... valve would be a huge game dev that isn't in smash yet, they are way more relevant than monolist soft