A character on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' name-dropped the Nintendo game Xenoblade Chronicles, sparking interest among fans and highlighting a rare instance of a Nintendo franchise being referenced in a TV show.
Nintendo has acquired full ownership of Monolith Soft, the studio behind the Xenoblade Chronicles series, by purchasing the remaining shares previously held by the studio's co-founders. This acquisition was completed sometime in the past few months, as Nintendo's share increased from 96% to 100%. Monolith Soft has been instrumental in developing several Nintendo titles, including contributions to The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon series. Their upcoming release, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, is set for March 2025 on the Nintendo Switch.
Kenji Hiramatsu, one of the main composers of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has shared a message expressing that "it's time for a fresh start" after working on Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Hiramatsu reflects on his work and the challenges he faced, stating that the release of the soundtracks will serve as another source of inspiration. He treasures the love and support from fans and looks forward to finding new sources of creativity in the future.