April2017
Video Fire Emblem Echoes' Alm And Celica amiibo Get Liberated From Their Packaging
The amiibo keep on coming
Fire Emblem Echoes proves that there's life in the 3DS yet, and the game is being accompanied by some fresh amiibo, too. Our pal NintenDaan has gotten his hands on the new Alm and Celica amiibo, and has duly unboxed these figures for your viewing pleasure. Aside from Alm's rather goofy expression - he looks like he's...
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia File Size and DLC Details Emerge in Japan
Lots and lots of extras
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is out in the West in late May, but it's out on 20th April in Japan. As a result the marketing and details announced for the country have stepped up a gear and plenty of information has emerged. First of all, below is a rather flashy trailer showcasing a range of classes, with familiar...
March2017
Video Japanese Fire Emblem Echoes Overview Trailer Shows Off Upcoming 3DS Release
There's an amiibo trailer, too
Following the success of Fire Emblem: Awakening and then Fire Emblem Fates, Nintendo will be hoping that Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia can continue the positive momentum in May. It provides a nice spin on the recent entries - as a remaster / reimagining of the Famicom title Fire Emblem Gaiden it takes quite a...
Video Nintendo's Fire Emblem Echoes Overview Shows How It Shakes Up the Formula
Or reimagines the old formula, if you prefer
Fire Emblem: Awakening was a title that helped to 'save' its franchise, and Fire Emblem Fates took those foundations and built upon them in a big way. With the FE series now well and truly alive and key to Nintendo's plans, as shown with the mobile release of Fire Emblem Heroes - there's now a welcome...
News Nintendo Reveals a Lovely Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition
amiibo details also outlined
Update: Nintendo of Europe has confirmed a similar limited edition, but with the amiibo also included: [tweet Original Article: It's that time, dear readers, for the limited edition sweepstakes! It's that fun game in which Nintendo announces a really attractive special edition that'll probably be rarer than unicorn...
News A Large Update Is Coming to Fire Emblem Heroes in April
Inherit skills! Hero Merit! New combat rules!
It's been about a month now since Fire Emblem Heroes released, and admittedly it seems like the hype around the game has died down rather quickly. Still, Intelligent Systems has been keen to keep the game updated with a regular supply of new events and heroes, and it seems that a rather large update is...
February2017
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Retweet Event Offers 10,000 Hero Feathers for All
So much potential waiting to be unlocked…
Now that Fire Emblem Heroes is out in the wild, thousands of fans around the globe are no doubt busy training up teams of heroes in an effort to maximize their potential. Of course, unless you're exceedingly lucky, most heroes are probably hovering around the two to four star range, with maybe one or two...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Starts Strongly in Japan as Nintendo's Share Value Soars
All about Gacha, it seems
Fire Emblem Heroes is just starting to settle into a number of smart devices around the world, and players can decide whether to play through various modes for free or gamble orbs in the 'Summon' part of the game. We're still rattling through for our review and have, so far, had no need to spend money, and as we suggested...
Guide Starting the Battle in Fire Emblem Heroes
Tips for becoming a true legend
Fire Emblem Heroes has arrived on iOS and Android, and is arguably Nintendo's most ambitious mobile release yet. Miitomo was the first and tried to create a unique social environment, while Super Mario Run naturally utilises the company's biggest brand. Heroes, developed with Intelligent Systems, nevertheless has the...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Microtransaction Prices and Early Impressions Emerge
Summon some credit
Fire Emblem Heroes is just hours away from release on iOS and Android, the latest Nintendo / DeNA effort to arrive on smart devices. This one has had significant development input from Intelligent Systems, of course, the studio that has discovered a formula for sales success with its 3DS entries in the series. Unlike Super Mario...
January2017
Video Fire Emblem Heroes Trailer Shows Off Gameplay And Character Roster
Are you a Delightful Noble or Budding Flower?
Nintendo has released a fresh trailer for its upcoming mobile title Fire Emblem Heroes which not only shows off a little gameplay, but also introduces some of the characters that will be included in the final game. Fire Emblem Fates characters Ryoma, Azura and Elise make the cut, while Fire Emblem:...
Talking Point What We Hope to See in the Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct
Switch and mobile to the fore
If early year intentions can be taken as an indication of Nintendo's eagerness to have a big year, then so far things bode well. Despite the various positives and negatives around the Nintendo Switch and its launch offerings, Nintendo did at least go wholeheartedly into presenting it. The live event from Tokyo was...
Rumour Fire Emblem Fates Could Be Getting A Nintendo Switch Port
Source code for Fire Emblem Warriors site contains an interesting link
Nintendo is holding a Fire Emblem direct tomorrow, but one of the big announcements during the broadcast may well have been revealed. The direct will no doubt focus on Fire Emblem Warriors and (perhaps) the announced mobile game, but digging into the source code of the Fire...
December2016
Rumour Intelligent Systems Has Canned A Crashmo Sequel For Wii U
Resource now shifted over to Nintendo Switch projects
Intelligent Systems has pulled the plug on a proposed Crashmo / Fallblox sequel which was supposed to be coming to the Wii U, according to a report by Unseen 64 and Nintendo Life contributor Liam Robertson. According to Robertson's sources, development on the game - known as Crashmo / Fallblox...
October2016
News The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening Book is Now Just Days Away
Awaken the senses
In late 2015 we told you about the upcoming book, The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening; at the time it was planned for a Summer release. It didn't hit that target, but a retweet
May2016
Pushing for new ideas doesn't always pay off
It's not so long ago I mentioned poor old Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. as a game that had been left with little hope of commercial success; it somewhat flopped, in case you'd forgotten . It struggled to make a dent in the West and failed badly in Japan, not even making the top 20 when it launched in the country...
Guide Which Version Of Fire Emblem Fates Should You Buy?
Claim your birthright or start a conquest? You decide
Fire Emblem Fates is out in Europe today, but picking up a copy isn't as simple a purchasing decision as it was with the previous outing, Fire Emblem: Awakening. While that only had one version, Fates is divided into two retail packages with a third chapter coming on June 9th. Choosing which...
Guide What's New And Different In Fire Emblem Fates?
The game finally hits Europe this week, but what's all the fuss about?
After what seems like an eternity, European players will finally get the chance to play Fire Emblem Fates this week. Intelligent Systems' latest turn-based tactical triumph launched in North America back in February, and we awarded it a glowing 9 out of 10 in our review. However,...
News European Pricing For Fire Emblem Fates DLC Is Revealed
Get that gold ready
Following on from the confirmation of the North American prices for Fire Emblem Fates' DLC, Nintendo of Europe has now revealed how much all of this lovely content is going to cost on the other side of the pond. As is the case in North America, all of the content outlined below can be purchased for a one-off fee - the Map Pack 1...
News Turns Out The Guy Behind Final Fantasy Loves Fire Emblem Too
Check out this vintage interview with Hironobu Sakaguchi
Fire Emblem may have taken its sweet time finding fame in the west, but it's been a popular franchise in its native Japan since the days of the Famicom. In fact, it's such an influential series that Hironobu Sakaguchi - the creator of Final Fantasy - claims that he had to resist playing it...
April2016
News New DLC Maps Are Coming To Fire Emblem Fates Next Month
Timings and prices detailed
Next month Fire Emblem Fates will receive a generous helping of DLC content in the form of various maps which present fresh challenges and new stories. From May 5th until June 9th, a series of new maps will go live which can be purchased in special bundles. The first map will be available for just 49 cents. Here's the...
March2016
News Fire Emblem Fates Fan Translation Project Shuts Up Shop
"We're all burned out and don't care anymore"
It's fair to say that not everyone was happy with the Fire Emblem Fates localisation on 3DS, but a glimmer of hope for dedicated fans was the fan translation project which was confirmed well before a western release was announced. According to "Team If" member luyairis, the group behind
February2016
Video Nintendo Goes for a Dramatic Approach in Its Fire Emblem Fates Launch Trailer
Time to boot up that 3DS
Fire Emblem Fates is out now in North America; based on the success of predecessor Fire Emblem: Awakening and the positive critical reaction this week, it should be a key release for Nintendo and Intelligent Systems. With two versions to choose from and plenty of DLC on the way there's going to plenty of strategizing to keep...
News Fire Emblem Developers on How the Series Can Maintain its Momentum
Onward and upward
Fire Emblem Fates is mere hours away from launching over in North America, and there's obviously plenty of high expectations. We absolutely loved it in our review, praising how it appeals both to newcomers and veterans looking for a more serious challenge. Of course, now that the current game is out, the immediate question that's...
Dream Pet: Pegasus or Dragon?
Fire Emblem Fates is just hours away (at the time of writing) from its release in North America, with gamers having to choose from two different versions - Birthright and Conquest. There is a limited edition that includes both plus the upcoming downloadable third path - Revelation - and you can download the second main...
