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Within the files of Xenoblade 2 lies a cut quest starring Dromarch. In it, he helps another beast-type Blade come to terms with her appearance and appreciate the things she can do that humanoids can't.
The quest also tackles Ardainian-Gormotti tensions.
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Big Joe, the infamous NPC from Xenogears has an expy in Xenosaga in the form of Great Joe. Both are men w/ gambling motifs who shrouded in mystery that the player may fight over the course of the game.
In Great Joe's case, you must have Jr. as your party leader on the Durandal.
Elly of Xenogears and Nephilim of Xenosaga share the same voice actress, Yumi Tōma, in Japanese.
According to Alrest Records, Pandoria and Zeke are styled after the 'Manzai' style of comedy, which involves a 'straight man' and a 'funny man.' Nowadays, the style is heavily associated with the Kansai dialect, and the two use this style of speaking.
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Big Joe (full name 'Joe Rikiishi' in JP) in Xenogears is named after Joe Yabuki and Touru Rikiishi of Ashita no Joe. He even has a striking resemblance to the latter.
His English name is 'Joey Balboa', a reference to a different iconic boxer.
Saito has said that Rex and Nia have big boots to make their movements look bigger despite their short statures.
He made Pyra's design asymmetrical as to communicate "incompleteness" when compared to Mythra. He's also responsible for Nia riding Dromarch.
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Takahashi has claimed that he is much like Ramsus from Xenogears, stating: "Ramsus is the character that reflects me the most. I think him and I are very similar."
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