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Wednesday3rd Jul 2019
Video Nintendo Kicks Off Its Fire Emblem: Three Houses Coverage With The Black Eagles
Meet some of the house's students
Yesterday, Nintendo of America revealed that it would be dedicating each of the next three weeks to highlighting the different houses available in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This coverage has begun today with a video showcasing the Black Eagles. Led by Edelgard, the Black Eagles represent the Adrestian Empire, a...
Wednesday26th Jun 2019
News Luigi's Mansion 3 And Link's Awakening Nominated For 'Best Console Game' Of E3
Switch nominees across multiple catogories
Now that E3 2019 has wrapped up, 64 judging publications for the Game Critics Awards have selected this year's 'best of E3' nominees. The winners will be announced on 27th June. First party Nintendo titles are featured across multiple categories. Luigi's Mansion 3 is up for best console game, best...
Monday24th Jun 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses File Size Revealed, DLC Also Confirmed
And amiibo support, too!
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is now just over a month away from release and you may well be starting to think about the age-old question: to go physical, or digital? Hopefully helping your decision, a Japanese download card for the game has now been spotted, giving us the all-important file size. In Japan, a digital copy will...
Wednesday12th Jun 2019
News Did Nintendo Just Spoil Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Killer Twist?
Back to school
A short time ago, Nintendo revealed a large helping of info about Fire Emblem: Three Houses, showcasing the game's school-based setting. While we can't wait to get our hands on the finished product, we have to admit that the setup did seem to be a little underwhelming; it felt like tactical title set in the Harry Potter world, almost...
Wednesday29th May 2019
News Famitsu Features New Details On Upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Huge info dump
While many Nintendo fans are no doubt focusing on the upcoming excitement around E3 and Super Mario Maker 2 coming at the end of June, just one month after that we'll be getting our hands on the next entry the Fire Emblem series, too. A cracking summer, we're sure you'll agree. The most recent issue of Japanese gaming magazine...
Thursday23rd May 2019
News Pre-Order Fire Emblem: Three Houses From GameStop And Receive This Exclusive Pin Set
Limited supplies
In July, Switch owners can look forward to the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses – the latest entry in Nintendo's long-running tactical RPG line, set within a kingdom divided into three states. In celebration of this upcoming title, GameStop is offering a special deal in North America. If you pre-order and purchase the game...
Wednesday15th May 2019
News These Fire Emblem Plushies Are Simply Adorable, You Guys
Roy has never been so cuddly!
If you're looking forward to the upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses on the Switch, perhaps you could cuddle one of these delightful Fire Emblem plushies while you wait. Produced by Japanese company Sanei Boeki, who also makes officially licensed Pokémon plushies you know these will be winners. These are the first ever...
Tuesday12th Mar 2019
News Have A Listen To Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Epic English Theme Song
Give us this game right now
Nintendo has shared a first listen of the theme tune (well, the English version of it anyway) set to appear in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and now we're desperately fighting the urge to charge into its headquarters to demand a copy of the game immediately. The track has been shared on Nintendo's official Twitter accounts;...
Friday8th Mar 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Getting A Gorgeous Limited Edition In Japan
Soundtrack samples provided
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is being treated to some rather lovely limited editions across most major regions, but this Japanese release is arguably the best of the bunch, Fully shown off by Nintendo today, this limited edition is called the “Fodlan Collection”. It contains box art illustrated by character designer...
Friday15th Feb 2019
News Here's A Look At The Fire Emblem: Three Houses Limited Edition
Hitting stores this summer
One of the larger segments of this week's Nintendo Direct was given to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, which is now planned to arrive on the system this summer following a minor delay. The Direct promised that a limited edition would make its way to retail but didn't show it off, so here's a look at how the bundle will likely...
Wednesday13th Feb 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Marches Onto Switch This July
A little later than planned
Nintendo has revealed that Fire Emblem: Three Houses will hit the Switch on July 26th, after admitting that the game needs a little more time in the oven. It had originally been slated for a spring release. The latest in a long line of tactical RPGs, Three Houses takes place in a kingdom divided into three states, and...
Rumour Fire Emblem Three Houses Delayed Until September, According To UK Retailer
Delay news incoming?
The upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses may have been delayed until September this year, if a recently updated retail listing is to be believed. The latest official word on the game's release date, shared during a financial report just a couple of weeks ago, said that the game was still on track for a 'Spring 2019' launch. That...
Thursday31st Jan 2019
News Nintendo Reconfirms Switch Release Windows For Metroid, Pokémon, Animal Crossing And More
Bayonetta 3, Luigi's Mansion 3, Dragon Quest
As part of Nintendo's newly-released financial report, an up-to-date launch schedule of "primary" Nintendo products has been shared. The schedule shows the expected release windows for all major Nintendo-published games that have already been announced. Aside from Metroid Prime 4, which Nintendo recently...
Tuesday15th Jan 2019
News Fire Emblem Premium Arrange CD Album Hits Japan In March, Soundtrack Samples Shared Online
Medleys, main themes and more
A brand new Fire Emblem album is soon to be released in Japan and soundtrack samples have been provided online for all to hear. The album is called 'Fire Emblem Premium Arrange' and has been designed to coincide with the Fire Emblem Expo event scheduled to take place in Japan later this year. The soundtrack has been...
Tuesday4th Dec 2018
News Nintendo Has Relaunched Its Fire Emblem Portal Website, Exciting Things On The Way?
Featuring a complete history of the franchise
Nintendo has relaunched its Japanese portal site for the Fire Emblem franchise, giving fans of the series a chance to look over its entire history, and giving us more reason to believe that some fresh new info for upcoming projects is surely on the horizon. You can check out the site for yourself here...
Friday30th Nov 2018
News Nintendo Announces Fire Emblem Expo For May 2019
Tickets on sale soon
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced a Fire Emblem Expo event, scheduled to take place in Japan next year. Exact details surrounding this mysterious new Expo are rather few and far between at the moment, but we do know that the live event is set to take place on 4th May 2019 at the Zepp Tokyo venue. Tickets will go...
Wednesday22nd Aug 2018
Random Amazon's Gaming Pre-Order Discount Cancellation Sparks Nintendo Sale Surge
Making the most of it
If you're a regular user of Amazon.com - specifically the US variant of the site - you'll likely be aware that a 20% discount offer automatically applies to any video games pre-ordered with a Prime account. You might also be aware that this discount offer will soon be discontinued, with any orders placed after 28th August being...
Monday18th Jun 2018
News Team That Localised Fire Emblem: Awakening And Echoes Isn't Working On Three Houses
Could Nintendo Treehouse be handling it?
When it comes to Japanese RPGs, sometimes the company handling the localisation is one of the most important facts for prospective players. A good localisation can enrich the game, while a bad one can impact the depth of the storyline and create a barrier between the game and the player. 8-4 is one of the...
