I like this approach.

Yes gameplay is the most important aspect of that genre.

But then again the story is what makes it so memorable.

Pokemon is a beg exception

this is good to here

Awesome! Now this is how games should be made. I can't wait to play it!

I beilieve this will be my next first day purchase after Civ 5 (unless Diablo or Zelda come out first).

Sounds like Sakaguchi's following Nintendo's A-game tactics now that they're publishing his game: Make the game first, and then build a story around it.

Yea i suppose your right then if xenoblade focused on a similiar strategy i shouldnt have any worry's for the last story.

This is excellent news.  A wide open universe should be created first, then a story should be written within it.

I just want it!~