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UPDATE: Looks like it's confirmed! Nintendo said (via it's Facebook Page) Xenoblade is coming to the United States as a Gamestop exclusive in April 2012, but only the United States... sorry Mexico and Canada. You may read the rest of this post, but it's all old-hat now. However if you "Read More..." you can see all the official information on the game

A strange listing found in Gamestop pre-order catalogue reads "Xenoblade Chronicles GS Exclusive" with a supposed release date of 4/3/2012, many believing "GS Exclusive" to mean Game Stop, and making this one game to only come out at the retailer, though it could also mean Game Stop has it's own exclusive bundle, like with a red controller pro (that Europe has). This rumor is spreading crazy over the interwebs, and hopefully it's true because many people are now completing Skyward Sword, and will have nothing left to look forward too on the Wii, well nothing other than the amazing television series Arrested Development revival for a fourth and final season as a Netflix exclusive... which we all know streams to Wii consoles more effectively than the competition.

One N+ moderator Dustin Wilson has written up his review of the game here on the site, and constantly claims it's probably the best game on the Wii, the guy couldn't wait to see IF North America would get it, so he ordered an import and preformed magic, yes I said magic to get the disc to play on his Wii system. Operation Rainfall I am sure is getting pretty pumped as well. Remember this fellow RPG fans... RUMOR.

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Game Overview
An epic clash between man and machine

Available exclusively for the Wii™ system, the Xenoblade Chronicles™ game combines science fiction and fantasy into an unforgettable open-world adventure. Players will discover expansive environments and deep character customization options as they delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) and Mechons (robots) and uncover the secret of the ancient Monado blade. With richly detailed role-playing elements, Xenoblade Chronicles offers an extraordinary experience for veteran gamers and genre newcomers alike.

Features:
* Xenoblade Chronicles invites players to explore a truly vast open-world universe. In addition to the game’s main quest, they can also take on side quests, seek out special items and uncover hidden areas.
* Players can customize their characters by choosing from a wide array of weapons, armor, equipment and accessories. Each item not only enhances characters’ abilities, but also affects the appearance of different characters in distinctive ways.
* A unique upgrade system lets players improve their characters’ performance throughout the game. They can earn upgrades during battle, trade with townspeople or collect and purchase items. Players can also use magical gems in enhance the abilities of their existing equipment.
* The game also incorporates a unique relationship-building system called Affinity. Different characters will have distinct Affinity levels in relation to one another, which can influence their interactions and affect their progress through the game.
* A sophisticated battle system in Xenoblade Chronicles includes special Chain Attacks – combo attacks involving all members of the questing party – as well as an Arts system that lets characters perform specialized actions and spells.