Xenoblade Chronicles Releasing North America in Spring 2012

Thank Nintendo of America on this one. The resounding calls made by Nintendo fans in North America have been heard and the company is bringing Xenoblade Chronicles to the Nintendo Wii this Spring.

The main protagonist is Shulk, a weapons researcher who must confront the Mechon by wielding the Monado blade, the only weapon that has any effect on the Mechon and allows Shulk to see into the future.

Expect player customization, definite role-playing adventure, and a vast open world for exploration. Xenoblade Chronicles released in Japan, then Europe, and is now coming to North America. The game is available through GameStop or directly via Nintendo website and will retail for $49.99 in the US. For more information check out www.xenobladechronicles.nintendo.com.