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News: New Xenoblade Release Date Confirmed

The rumours prove to be true as Nintendo confirms earlier release date for Xenoblade Chronicles

Following the rumours last week that the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles was to be pushed forward, Nintendo have today confirmed that the release date is to be moved from 2 September to 19 August. While no official explanation has been given for the change of date, many gamers are sure to be happy that the game will be released a couple of weeks earlier than expected.

Of course, this does nothing to help the American gamers' blight, as Nintendo of America have said nothing about the game since announcing that they have no plans to release it in the US.

Are you happy that the date has been pushed forward? And are you planning on picking up the pre-order bundle early now? As always, let us know in the comments below.

Comments

Kagato Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 12:30 || Total Comments: 1106

Youll hear no complaints from me, the sooner the better as far as im concerned.

Sephiran1 Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 12:31 || Total Comments: 153

This is pretty good news. Since I'm still enjoying my vacation at the time this game gets released, I think I'm gonna pick it up the 19th of August. That way, I still have little more than a week to play the game before my semester begins. All in all, I'm definitely looking forward to it.

Ld560 Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 12:55 || Total Comments: 288

Oh damm!! Thats not good at all!! I needed this to come out later for money reasons now im screwed damm you Nintendo!!

LinkofTime Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:03 || Total Comments: 463

This is absolutely awesome. I would have had one week holiday left to play it originally but now I have 3 weeks to play the hell out of this game? Thanks, NoE!

Hellfire Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:23 || Total Comments: 994

I'm not surprised, as I played the final version a few days ago. Stay tuned for a hands-on folks!

Hellfire Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:23 || Total Comments: 994

OK maybe a bit surprised, but it makes sense :P

Ld560 Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:27 || Total Comments: 288

Borrowing Hellfires name for a moment. I might of caused total hell and added more fuel to the fire at operation rainfall's website as i've just kinda let slip we're getting the game early. Probably wasnt the wise thing to say / do ^_^;

Deku-Nutz Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:36 || Total Comments: 15

Hahaha that's funny. Look, I'm not an evil soul but I am a little selfish... So I don't care as long as I get this game... Been waiting patiently for this and it had just gotten better and better... Bundle packs, pre-order bonus... Early release? Anyone would think NOE are trying to rub it in Americas faces :)

Kagato Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:39 || Total Comments: 1106

@ Ld560 - oops lol, they must love you right about now. I hope this does well enough in europe that the guys in the US eventually do get a release, even if its just the exact same version we get with the english dub/original japanese language. In the end, if it sells a tonne it can only be good and go some way to guarantee more titles in the series.

Ld560 Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 13:44 || Total Comments: 288

@Kagato Its ok now I just reliased I've got like £20 in game points I have never used so its all good. (God I hate car insurance..lol) They we're going to be saved for Skyward Sword but the Miss is buying me that now so...Bring on Xenoblade >=) Also I just e-mailed Game about the new release date as we all know how slow there website is. This was the reply: Hi LD560, Thank you for your email. I can confirm that this new information is currently being updated on our website. Therefore, as Nintendo have released this information, your order for Xenoblade should arrive on this new date. However, please be aware that release dates can change at any time. I hope this has helped. If you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact us. Regards, Alexa T The Team at GAME Nice too see there aware of it. Whenever I speak to the Game rep for nintendo i know more than her..lol

Ganepark32 Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 14:20 || Total Comments: 646

Brilliant news. The original release was coming the Friday before Uni started again for me but now I'll have 2 weeks to play before I go back.

Pod Says:
July 8th, 2011 at 15:42 || Total Comments: 1799

19th of August... that only six weeks away. Cool beans.

Regal_Black Says:
July 9th, 2011 at 12:13 || Total Comments: 297

Nice nice nice! August is the best month to release a games for a student. We're very aware that this is the last month of solid gaming before Uni is back on. Christmas doesn't count, assignments loom in the background around that period.

Deku-Nutz Says:
July 9th, 2011 at 13:35 || Total Comments: 15

Just preordered my copy ;) doesn't say anything about those posters on gamestation website though :S

Yulaw Says:
July 10th, 2011 at 18:02 || Total Comments: 308

Is it only Game & Gamestation selling this? Its not listed on Amazon, Play or HMV's sites

D_prOdigy Says:
July 10th, 2011 at 20:03 || Total Comments: 2043

^ I don't think so. The bundle is exclusive to Game and Gamestation, but I've seen a couple of other smaller online retailers list the standalone game. Not many though, which is a shame. Hopefully it'll be more widespreadly available before launch.

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