XCX North American Direct tomorrow! (EDIT: Confirmed real)

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curl-6 said:

XCX won't be their holiday game, it does not have the necessary mainstream appeal.

Their big November releases are always a game that can sell to the masses; Smash Bros, Mario, Zelda, etc.

Well, intrinsically, I would say it does have the potential for wide mainstream appeal beyond current Wii U owners.  It's a scifi, open world RPG.  Even the combat is similar to games that are popular in the west.  The weakness is lack fo brand power; the IP is too young.  So yes, it lacks the power.

Holiday title is more likely to be Star Fox for the brand recognition.  Unless they have something else.