Nintendo's greatest acquisition

Monolith Soft are absolute wizards. Like, really. They took Switch, Wii U, and Wii—notoriously underpowered consoles—and just worked magic with them. And I can’t believe how many games Takahashi has been involved in.

o canal é um bom treino pro ingles. Xenoblade x ta sendo foda de jogar no pc

This is handsdown the saddest thing that could happen, playing these great games on a 480/720 @ 20-30 fps.

Monolith Soft are the GOATs

Honestly, I kinda feels like Monolith Soft is the foreshadowed studio that inspired the best games of our generation. I mean, Xenoblade Chronicles was the first successful JRPG since about 7 years before and the fact that it got recognition convinced the devs to make new JRPGs like Bravely Default, Persona... They also helped designing Nintendo's most successful games like BOTW, Splatoon, Animal Crossing... And the part this studio worked is always the reason why the game's so famous (Monlith's team worked on the map of BOTW and it is now the reason why its so famous). But even before that, Takahashi created a big part of the stories of FFIV, V and VI and they're now famous for that. He also created a game that was so ahead of its time (Xenogears) that he had to adjourn the franchise because it was too ambitious and, honestly, if we tried to finish it now with our technologies, it would still cost A LOT.

Why didn't you talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the franchise that put the Xenoblade brand on the map after Shulk failed to capture Japanese interest with his Smash inclusion?

I would love to have the entire Xeno series on the same console. Takahashi, you are a very talented man.

I hope we finaly getts to see perfect works compleated.

Monolithsoft is my favorite developers only surpiased by Nintendo's inhouse development team

The sad thing is that nobody ever talks about monolith soft

Great video. Other than the next Zelda, Monolith's next project (hoping Xenoblade 3 or the new IP) is easily my most anticipated game, amazing studio. Also in the most unlikely timeline, Square gives them the rights to remake Xenogears on Switch 2.

Xenoblade 3 in a february direct, lets hope it happens!

I really want xenoblade x on switch. Been interested in that game since forever

Someone told Monolith Soft? I'm in!
Luis my friend, the guys of Nintendo everything tolds To you: "speak more fast"...dude, I thinked that the video was 2x lololol
Thanks for the amazing job! And I hope Xenoblade X, someday coming to Nintendo Switch!

Awesome video! Xenoblade is easily my favorite video game series of all time, and I'm eagerly waiting to see what monolithsoft does next!

Hey Luiz, are you brazilian? Because for me, your accent and way to talk are very similar to the brazilian way, and im from brazil then it seems a lot lol. And very good video btw, I LOVE Xenoblade and monolith soft is incredible

Amazing stuff, keep it up Luiz!

I'm still waiting to see Xenoblade X coming to switch. That's the only thing that would make me buy a switch once again.

Monolithsoft is, imo, Nintendo's single greatest asset right now. They have been involved in some way in most 1st party games released on the Switch, whether it's art assets, world design, or fully making the games. Modern Nintendo wouldn't be modern Nintendo without them.

Since the beautiful Baten Kaitos (Gamcube), I already knew we would hear more about Monolith Soft. ;)

IMO, LEVEL 5 should be acquired by Nintendo, they're DYING in Japan, their latest game (Megaton Musashi) flopped back in November, and they closed down their western division, so it means we might never get their games localised (well... Only if some studios like NIS America would translate and import the games, which idk if Level 5 even wants that 😅😅😅)
Nintendo had a pretty long and good relationship with them:
Professor Layton, old Dragon Quest games, Inazuma Eleven, Snack World, and of course Yo Kai Watch, ALL originated on Nintendo consoles, they even recently ported Ni No Kuni 1 and 2!!
So yeah, it would be a shame to see this studio close down, so I'd be happy if Nintendo would buy them instead 🤷‍♂️😌

Xenoblade X NEEEEEDS to come to Switch!!

Monolith Soft is the GOAT. I can't wait to see what they're working on next.

I adore Monolith Soft so much. They remind me of the iconic Squaresoft, which shouldn't be a surprise considering they were once part of the company. Xenoblade has become one of my all-time fav gaming IPs and hope to see it continue with further installments and gaining new fans :-)

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Great video!
Nintendo needs to acquire more. It seems like they're great at helping their teams reach new heights

I love your video essays man

It's undeniable that it was a great move to buy Monolith. Now what I find surprising, is how Nintendo is pushing Xenoblade, by promoting it, adding not one but two reps in Smash Bros, etc. Xenoblade 1, X and 2 are not "huge" successes, they only sell a few millions at most. These are decent successes when it comes to Nintendo. Of course, given that JRPGs are still kinda niche, Xenoblade games are indeed great successes in themselves, but in the grand schemes of things Nintendo have far more valuable IPs.
I won't complain though, I hope Monolith Soft will make many more awesome games and that Nintendo will let them keep their vision!

Fantastic video! Mentioning their budget is a HUGE point!

I hope Nintendo buys Red Entertainment and Art Dink responsible for Nintendos most underrated franchise on the DS:Fossil Fighters

I bought xenoblade 2 for Switch, man this game is awasome

Another well-reasoned video from NE! Love your content buds - keep it up!