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Video Preview: How Ni No Kuni's Story Begins

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by Kimberley Wallace on October 12, 2012 at 03:46 PM

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Celebrating our five under the radar games worth watching, we're taking today to look at the story in Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch. For those who don't know, Ni No Kuni is the collaboration between the famed Studio Ghibli and RPG developer extraordinaire, Level-5.

In the video below, video producer Ben Hanson and I watch the opening story moments together and discuss my early experience with the game. As expected, Studio Ghibli animations tantalize your eyes along the way. Also, we meet our protagonist Oliver and see what brings him into a new fantastical land.

We should warn you, this video contains spoilers for the first couple hours of the game.

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Filed under: Feature, PlayStation 3, Namco Bandai, rpg, level-5, ni no kuni wrath of the white witch, studio ghibli

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by Rupert Snuck Friday, October 12, 2012 at 04:08 PM

Looks cool.
by Just_Rob Friday, October 12, 2012 at 04:11 PM

I love Studio ghibli's work. Truly inspirational. Even my two young daughters love their movies.
by Boyzby Friday, October 12, 2012 at 04:40 PM

The game looks really great, your Meowjesty. This makes me wonder how well it would turn out if you made a Miyazaki film into a game. Arrietty would be pretty neat, I think.
by macmatt77 Friday, October 12, 2012 at 04:47 PM

I teared up. Yee. Although this poses a question. Considering that she's been dead since the beginning she would most likely be buried right? So if she did come back alive where would she come from????
by Augen Friday, October 12, 2012 at 04:48 PM

This is one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen and so glad it is coming to North America. Thank you Game Informer for championing it as I know I will be buying it when it releases.
by Tait Friday, October 12, 2012 at 07:07 PM

The game looks fantastic, but the way "Ghibli" was being pronounced was getting on my nerves, ha ha. It isn't really a problem, though. I'm probably the only one who cares, or noticed anyway.
by KillerRabbitsFTW Friday, October 12, 2012 at 09:05 PM

1:19

That screenshot should have been the Ni No Kuni version of the Gameinformer cover.
by Id_The_Destroyer Friday, October 12, 2012 at 09:08 PM

Just reserved and paid out this game yesterday. Can't wait to play!
by Alex Beyer Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 03:31 AM

Well, so far from this preview I have found many things I like; art style, the mashing of both worlds making it seem that this will end with him waking up (maybe), and cat kings that talk in puns.
by nickjamesm7 Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM

I can't spoil this opening sequence for myself, the most anticipated game of all-time in my 26 years of gaming spanning multiple consoles from multiple makers. I will read some of the article from the magazine though. I really appreciate the articles on this game, GI. If it is under the radar, it shouldn't be. Studio Ghibli is like King Midas: Everything they touch turns to gold... except Goro ;)
by Draco Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Thanks GI for uploading, if i wasn't already too excited i would actually watch it but i'm trying to go dark on any and all spoilers/game play, day one purchase already for me :)
by Khriston Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 03:48 PM

Anyone else the day before this comes out watch every Studio Ghibli film they own?
by J Warrior Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 04:38 PM

I don't have the heart to click on the video and spoil it for me.
by VannahfoxTheTriforceWielder Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 04:39 PM

My gosh, I love the art of Studio Ghibli. Can't wait to try this game out.
by funkwolf Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 07:19 PM

I like Studio Ghibli for their story, to hear that they'll only be doing the animation is a bit of a let down.
by Warrior Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 08:36 PM

I didn't even watch the video. I can't wait for this game.
by TeCh Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Looks really good. Looks like it'll be a pre-order day one purchase.