Based on previous threads... I'd say that yes, many many people have wondered about that percentage
Honestly, I got no idea. Probably a key-part of the story.
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Based on previous threads... I'd say that yes, many many people have wondered about that percentage
Honestly, I got no idea. Probably a key-part of the story.
OmegaDL50
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Based on previous threads... I'd say that yes, many many people have wondered about that percentage
Honestly, I got no idea. Probably a key-part of the story.
Wasn't the usage of Ether in Xenoblade a big deal? Like one of the big things in that it was a finite resource or something?
Perhaps the Blade Tower percentage is a similar premise. I'm not sure if this is a spoiler to the original game, but it's just some minor detail I've remembered, that I'm not sure if it's of significance.
I just felt that he really wanted to fully explore the universe of Xenogears when he was there at Square. I mean, the game was only the fifth episode out of six if Perfect Works is to be believed. Xenosaga was probably his way of exploring that universe without directly connecting to Xenogears. I don't mean that cut short means cut content. I just mean that I feel that he has so much to tell given how big of the story Xenogears is, especially the beginnings of it.
Sure. He wanted to tell more stories in that world, and didn't get a chance to. But it doesn't seem very different to me at Monolithsoft unfortunately. Xenosaga really suffered from a series of issues regarding creative differences, and he didn't get to explore the world any further. Soma Bringer was another tease of an interesting world with more stories to tell and he didn't get to explore more of that either. Xenoblade felt much more self-contained and scaled back for a Takahashi world, especially with regards to having diverse cultures and factions. It was also probably the first game he wrote where I didn't want more games in that world after it ended.
It's just how business is. Shit happens. I don't think Takahashi will ever really aim to do a large scale multi-game saga sort of story again given how tough it has proven in the past. So I honestly just expect Xenoblade X to be like Xenoblade, but hopefully with much more depth and variation in the setting and the characters. The fictional historical and cultural stuff is my favorite part of Takahashi's visions after all.
I don't think it's a stretch to say that this is the game he's wanted to make all this time since Xenogears. Not at all.
Nothing suggests otherwise. Everything he's been saying hearkens back to XG/XS.
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
Zzzzz. What a non-update.
He says that the Dolls are about 5 times the size of a person - about 9-10 meters tall. This proportion between mechs and characters was something they calculated to have the best balance for exploration and battles. If the mechs got any bigger, then they would have to create even larger maps, and not only would the budget increase, but it would also get boring exploring the wider areas when on foot. Overall though, he's really happy to have finally accomplished making a RPG where there are characters and robots integrated throughout the game after 15 years since founding Monolithsoft.
Edit: Oh it's been taken care of. Zzzz.
DuckRoll you make me sad.
You need to listen to more Sawano music instead of berating him for one dimensional "epic" pieces that people spam!!. He has to make from getting so many anime contracts lately!! You can berate Kobayashi all you want though. Thats the last time she butchers the german language!!
Ahh love his work on his TV Drama's they're great on spotify
https://play.spotify.com/album/6vf1zeDjmaH0rLkoYbS7ly
https://play.spotify.com/album/1d2OrC0KmJGqtGHmwqVhkC
As for the anime he's worked on... Ao no Exorcist's OST is probably my favorite.18 dynamic and varied tunes
Maou and Taiyou no Uta have amazing OST's
I for one, CAN'T WAIT for the Sawano/Kobayashi duet. My ears won't be able to handle it.
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
Meh.
Blackshlegger and Cyua are better vocalists imo.
Sawno's worked with quite a range of vocal talent, so I like going through his older albums to listen to the best ones.
Insanity love is my all time favorite though. From the male talent. Its on the Marks OST on Spotify.
Also here https://itunes.apple.com/ph/artist/hiroyuki-sawano/id283336417
Been a fan since I watched Team Medical Dragon.
Do we have community threads for composers in off topic gaf?
Blackshlegger and Cyua are better vocalists imo.
Sawno's worked with quite a range of vocal talent, so I like going through his older albums to listen to the best ones.
Insanity love is my all time favorite though. From the male talent. Its on the Marks OST on Spotify.
Also here https://itunes.apple.com/ph/artist/hiroyuki-sawano/id283336417
Been a fan since I watched Team Medical Dragon.
Do we have community threads for composers in off topic gaf?
foxuzamaki
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Oh man, this makes me excited as hell
and its also heartwarming that he can realize his dream after 15 years.
Yatōkiri_Kilgharrah;141666985 said:
I find Cyua pretty bad, too. Not as bad as Kobayashi from the second trailer (E3 2013), but still nothing to brag about.
I don't watch J-Dramas but I generally liked what I heard from the Taiyou no Uta OST. I just think he'll go with what he did for Unicorn and stuff like GC. I'm generally not a fan of that.
I still think Sawano is the best choice for this type of game, though. It suits what he does and I hope I'll come around to liking it.
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
She did some nice stuff on his Musica album and a few others
This song tells a nice tale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJZlacxu7E
Half his music for NHK Works sounds like something that'd play during one of those cutscenes with Shulk and Fiora.
They have like 5 songs just for those in Xenoblade!! Itsuka was the one I think sounded most like it. Or was that Will? I'dunno.
All the music he did for Ao No Exorcist is that perfect blend of instrumentation and electronic jazz metal that I like. A bit cooler than the crazy stuff he did for Maou however. I bet they picked him for that anime since he worked on that OST.
All of Mephisto songs sound like something out of a Zelda game though. (First three tracks on this list, all named Gehena Symphonic movment)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_qL4Ulc3Xs&list=PL8089ADFA144361C6
His string game is the best though. Stray, and From Sunrise to Sunset is the best part of Taiyou.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9rSLIMu_RU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6q2imi-WI8 (That glorious trumpet is glorious)
I always like listening to this when its calm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM2q0qxOX-4 along with this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd99OHoFxio
This song sounds like the stuff from the E3 gameplay footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Zs7PJcptU
Besides the Violins and the Piano's, Zanza's theme is the most Sawano thing in the OG Xenoblade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2OGYMSfDfM
This sounds like the type of music X is gonna have for the sci-fi "feel"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmecYIR0pnc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mAoL-6FiWY
Still hoping he goes ham with the violins and soft and smooth with the piano at times however
.YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
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It was pretty funny seeing the internet get obsessed with him after AOT and Kill La Kill (which werent that amazing imo OST wise, Unicorn levels imo. Was a bit by the numbers. But then again I havent watched either show.) Platina data is full of stuff that'd murder duckroll's ears though Lol
My buddy went through the same thing earlier after watching Guilty Crown. Hill of Sorrow made quite an impression on him XD
KLK is just weird though music wise. Uzu and Nonon have the best theme,but I dont know what the hell is going on when Gamagoori steps into the room XD.'
Can someone photoshop the x from this http://i.imgur.com/pcOFuTt.png into my avatar?
My buddy went through the same thing earlier after watching Guilty Crown. Hill of Sorrow made quite an impression on him XD
KLK is just weird though music wise. Uzu and Nonon have the best theme,but I dont know what the hell is going on when Gamagoori steps into the room XD.'
Can someone photoshop the x from this http://i.imgur.com/pcOFuTt.png into my avatar?
I love his music from Tears of the Dragon. Never would have thought a medical drama would have this kind of music. Regarding Guilty Crown, that was actually my favorite thing about that anime, and regarding KLK, 犬Kあ3L is da best. Also, how this?
Spirit Icana
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Yatōkiri_Kilgharrah;141666985 said:
Hello, fellow Sawano fan! I don't think we have those kind of community threads, but Sawano does have a nice western fansite: http://kisetsu-no-uta.com/
They even have exclusive interviews with some of the singers who've worked with him.
Sometimes, on their facebook page, they'll translate his twitter posts. Early last year, Sawano actually tweeted about going out to dinner with Tetsuya Takahashi and looking foward to the games' release.
I hope we get some beautiful songs for Xenoblade X like this song from his Tokyo Tower OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C2zaW2vX2w
Lately, his anime OST's have been dominated with hard beats. They work for me in getting me pumped and in the groove , but I don't want him to lose that ability to write a nice soft heart touching tune as well. He still makes some really nice ambient stuff though, like that one Metroid 2 sounding song from the recent LINK OST.
Curious if Takahashi will have anything more to tweet about the music in this game later on. We know they're at least two writers and a couple artists working on the different races for this project now. Considering how big this game is suppose to be, and that fact that the first Xenoblade had, what, five composers, there is still that chance Sawano didn't score the entire game by himself.
But I'd be perfectly fine with him being the only composer.
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
I love his music from Tears of the Dragon. Never would have thought a medical drama would have this kind of music. Regarding Guilty Crown, that was actually my favorite thing about that anime, and regarding KLK, 犬Kあ3L is da best. Also, how this?
~Thank you~
Hmm Could you make it a bit taller? oh and maybe move the X up a couple milimiters
MPI+Sawano = Silky Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcJLLboLuGA
Everyone I know loves this track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJSi3Ntxc_A
Been awhile but isn't ether basically just crystallized Bionis blood/mojo/lifeforce?
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
Takahashi-san is introducing various staff managers and their responsibilities along with what they're working on in the game.
Wow. She was indeed part of S&P 2.
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
Yeah he got Suzuki Yasushi to help him this time with the terrain design and the enemy mechs which they at MST did most of the work on. The big old one from the last trailer.
Kazama did the key visuals here like in Xenoblade.
Kazama did the key visuals here like in Xenoblade.
Smiles and Cries
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I don't get why this team gets me so hyped
Xenoblade has taken over my favorite game of all time spot
and I use to be a huge Final Fantasy fan early on but now Dragon Quest and FF games have escaped my reach would have loved to try DQX on WiiU but it never came over
I got a PS4 but not excited about he next Final Fantasy
this game though I just want it asap
Xenoblade has taken over my favorite game of all time spot
and I use to be a huge Final Fantasy fan early on but now Dragon Quest and FF games have escaped my reach would have loved to try DQX on WiiU but it never came over
I got a PS4 but not excited about he next Final Fantasy
this game though I just want it asap
Very nice, I'm expecting some awesome environments!
Takahashi is introducing two new designers on the project today. Yasushi Suzuki is a very talented artist who he has wanted to work with for a long time now, this time he finally got him on board. Suzuki will be designing the mechs on the main enemy faction in the game. The giant mech seen in the final scene of one of the previous trailers was designed by Suzuki. Raita Kazama is also involved in this project. He was the main image illustrator for Xenoblade, so fans should be familiar with his work.
foxuzamaki
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So we should be expecting alot of awesome promo art and concept art with Raita kazama on board
One more.
https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/541893988236533760
And thanks for the translation duckroll, gonna update the OP when we get one for that new tweet.
https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/541893988236533760
And thanks for the translation duckroll, gonna update the OP when we get one for that new tweet.
Okay this is a follow up so I'll add it to the original:
Takahashi is introducing two new designers on the project today. Yasushi Suzuki is a very talented artist who he has wanted to work with for a long time now, this time he finally got him on board. Suzuki will be designing the mechs on the main enemy faction in the game. The giant mech seen in the final scene of one of the previous trailers was designed by Suzuki.
Raita Kazama is also involved in this project. He was the main image illustrator for Xenoblade, so fans should be familiar with his work. Kazama is mainly responsible for designing alien NPCs and the primordial life forms (monsters) living on the planet. Takahashi adds that while as an artist Kazama has a delicate touch, as a person is is a pretty muscular macho dude. Lol.
SatoAilDarko
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Kazama did the NA reversible cover art right? Really like that. Too bad this tine that's not possible with Club Nintendo codes printed on the inside of the covers. He's doing monsters and alien NPC's.
As for the other artist I liked the Sin & Punishment 2 artwork a lot. Though in this case he's designing mech.
It's going to be fascinating seeing all these different artists work I various alien fractions and mechs. Its adds to the sense of the alien by having these different species be designed by different artists.
I'm very glad Takahashi has seemed to continue to branch out with this game with its multiple, visually distinct alien races. Something not seen in his past titles.
As for the other artist I liked the Sin & Punishment 2 artwork a lot. Though in this case he's designing mech.
It's going to be fascinating seeing all these different artists work I various alien fractions and mechs. Its adds to the sense of the alien by having these different species be designed by different artists.
I'm very glad Takahashi has seemed to continue to branch out with this game with its multiple, visually distinct alien races. Something not seen in his past titles.
Thanks again for the translation.
Really like how 'personnal' this account is, compared to Splatoon's. Different kind of information, but as interesting imo.
That being said, I wonder why they have yet to upload anything significant on their official non-official website. I wouldn't mind some monsters showcase to begin with.
YatÅkiri_Kilgharrah
Banned
And the one from the story trailer
Orakio Rob
Member
It seems like Takahashi is a natural leader. He has a talent for commanding different artists. I'm still amazed by the fact that Xenoblade's soundtrack was composed by six people, because the whole thing sounds very consistent.
lostinblue
Banned
According to Legend... Takahashi mauled them daily with a whip.
To the point his mails were never direct, they went through a coworker who tried to reword whatever he's written in a softer fashion.
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gamergirly
Member
Need to make sure I get the Chronicles X Limited Edition....Suzuki-san? Oh my...
TheMoon
Member
Especially since they were so adamant about opening it early by themselves!
Really should go and read the IA for Xenoblade (there's one, right?).
Shame we're not going to get one for XCX
Yes, read them! There's, like, three of them even!
http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/xenoblade/0/0 (select which volume you want at the top)
Especially since they were so adamant about opening it early by themselves!
Yes, read them! There's, like, three of them even!
http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/xenoblade/0/0 (select which volume you want at the top)
The pic on the first page reminds me how much I want ACE+ back for XCX. Got nothing against Sawano, but I hope he's just doing the story-side of the soundtrack.
Can't see him compose music as iconic the one for Gaur Plains or the marsh area (don't remember the name) in XC, or the battle themes. Those were fantastic.
https://twitter.com/onilink888/status/536961426439811072
I swear, it's like Takahashi is reaching into my dreams.
Announce Tsutomu Nihei is involved in the next Xeno game, and I'll ascend to heaven right there on the spot.
I swear, it's like Takahashi is reaching into my dreams.
Announce Tsutomu Nihei is involved in the next Xeno game, and I'll ascend to heaven right there on the spot.
SuperCambot
Banned
You're probably right, but i think this game will have an entirely different type of music throughout. Xenoblade Chronicles had music that, even when it was upbeat, was always kind of reflective and sad - especially those nighttime themes. The story really lent itself to those types of melodies and arrangements, too since so much of it focused on remembering your past, your hometown, your friends and what your world used to be like, etc.
This new game is about forging a future and discovery (as far as I can tell). So I think it will have a more swashbuckling science fiction-meets-Jurassic Park style soundtrack.
All remains to be seen, though.
TheMoon
Member
Considering they have dedicated artists designing for specific factions exclusively and considering the scale of this game, isn't it quite likely that they are going to do the same for the music across the game world, etc? I don't think it's feasible for Sawano to create what probably amounts to a four disc soundtrack again all by himself.
TheMoon
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Zero²;142510441 said:
Xenoblade composers:
Manami Kiyota
ACE+ = Tomori Kudo, Hiroyo "CHiCO" Yamanaka, Kenji Hiramatsu (the latter being the "+")
Yoko Shimomura
Mitsuda only did the ending song.
Everyone forgets Manami Kiyota despite her doing a majority of the songs lol. Pretty sad.
Notice how that's three ladies and three guys?
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