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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: Promi...

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 J...

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...

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 Mi...

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 th...

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 X...

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...

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 (Xeno...

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 throug...

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 Mits...

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...

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,...

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 e...

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: Emotion...

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)...

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 i...

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! W...

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...

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 X...

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 Chronic...

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...

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,...

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. About an hour into the episode, an accident occurred. The episode was split in two and then fused back together. You can learn more about what happened in the bloopers....

We're trying something new! In order to keep up with the latest Monolith Soft news, XenoChat is experimenting with bite-sized episodes! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick and Robin as they discuss Pyra and Mythra in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Xenoblade figures, and more! Pyra and Mythra promotional video by Monolith Soft: https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1367648767919333376 Details on Monolith Soft's...

Despite Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade not being connected directly, there's at least one thing you can count on showing up in all three series: giant robots! Join Justin, Tyler, David, Nick and new special guest Bao as they discuss their favorite mecha throughout all of Xeno! This episode was recorded on November 19th, 2020. The additional Xenogears mecha kits were confirmed by Square Enix an...