Fire Emblem - Timeline
Saturday1st Oct 2022
News Nintendo Introduces Marth In Fire Emblem Engage
Welcome back, old friend
One of the returning characters in the upcoming release Fire Emblem Engage is Marth. This character originally debuted in 1990 and has made multiple appearances since then even outside of the series. In the new mainline Fire Emblem, Marth returns as a legendary hero. In the lead-up to the game's Switch release earlier this...
Tuesday27th Sep 2022
News Nintendo Introduces Two New Fire Emblem Engage Characters
Meet the twins
The tactical RPG series Fire Emblem is returning early next year on the Switch with the new game Fire Emblem Engage. In the lead-up to its release, Intelligent Systems and Nintendo have been slowly sharing more footage and information about the characters and gameplay in this new entry. The latest news drop focuses on the new monk...
Friday23rd Sep 2022
News Fire Emblem Engage Continues To Look Stunning In New Gameplay Clips
From the official Japanese Twitter
September 2022's Nintendo Direct opened with the official reveal of Fire Emblem Engage, a brand new Fire Emblem game, which is releasing next January. And, in the days since, the official Japanese Fire Emblem Twitter account has been sharing clips of some of your future squad members in combat — and it looks...
Tuesday20th Sep 2022
News Fire Emblem Engage Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Arriving early next year
At last week's Nintendo Direct, a new Fire Emblem game was revealed. Fire Emblem Engage had been rumoured for some time and will now be arriving on the Switch early next year on 20th January 2023. If you're planning on picking up a digital copy of this game, it seems Nintendo's official website has now provided an idea of...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News The New Fire Emblem Hero Was Created By A VTuber Designer
It all makes sense now
Nintendo kicked off its latest broadcast with the official reveal of Fire Emblem Engage, arriving on Switch in 2023. During the first look, players were introduced to the game's protagonist - a new character rocking a red and blue hairstyle. If you're wondering why this new hero looks like a VTuber, it turns out the...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Fire Emblem Engage Unites New And Returning Characters, Out Next January
Joy-Con hair!
Kicking off today's Nintendo Direct in style is the Fire Emblem series! Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced a brand new Fire Emblem mainline game, Fire Emblem Engage. This new game seems to bring old favourites together with some new characters, and a protagonist with curiously-coloured hair. Plus, the game is out pretty darn...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
News Good Smile Company Releasing Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade Figures, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Roy and Lilina return next year
The Good Smile Company is back at it releasing another set of stunning Nintendo-themed figures. Following on from the release of Blyeth earlier this year, it's now announced a few more Fire Emblem statues. The two new 1/7 scale figures are Roy (shipping in December 2023) and Lilina (shipping in November 2023). Both...
Wednesday17th Aug 2022
News Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Surpasses 1 Million Units Shipped
Milestone reached in less than 2 months
It's been announced that Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes has now surpassed 1 million units shipped worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the latest entry from developers Omega Force and Team Ninja. The achievement encompasses sales across physical and digital formats, though it's currently not...
Friday29th Jul 2022
News The Creator Of Fire Emblem Has Released A Brand New Strategy RPG On Steam
Vestaria Saga II is out now
Shouzou Kaga has a pretty hefty resume under his belt. This is the man who created the Fire Emblem series, after all! Kaga worked with Intelligent Systems from the very first game's inception — Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light — right up until 1999's Fire Emblem: Thracia 776. That's six Fire Emblem...
Tuesday19th Jul 2022
News Fire Emblem Fates Sales Will End On The 3DS eShop In February 2023
One month before the eShop closure
Today, Nintendo confirmed the exact closure date for the Wii U and 3DS eShops, with both stores set to effectively shut down on March 27th, 2023. You'll still be able to download any purchased games for the foreseeable future, but any games or DLC you're looking to buy after that date will be inaccessible - boo...
Friday15th Jul 2022
News New Fire Emblem Warriors Reward Added To My Nintendo (North America)
"Get yours before they're permagone!"
If you've been playing Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes on the Switch recently, then you might want to "take note" of the latest reward now available on the My Nintendo Store in North America. This time around it's a themed memo pad. Here's the description from the official Nintendo website for this 48-page...
Thursday30th Jun 2022
News Fire Emblem Heroes Is Nintendo's First Mobile Game To Pass $1 Billion In Spending
And most successful Fire Emblem game
Back in February, Fire Emblem Heroes was approaching $1 billion in lifetime global player spending. And now, Sensor Tower reports that the strategy RPG mobile spin-off has surpassed that figure, becoming Nintendo's most successful mobile game ever (thanks
Friday24th Jun 2022
News Day One Patch For Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Drops
Patch notes inside
Today's the day Fire Emblem fans get to return to the world of Fire Emblem: Three Houses with the Musou follow-up Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. The game is out now on Switch and will see players control Shez and a plethora of Three Houses characters in some hectic hack-and-slash combat. As we're used to nowadays, the game...
Guide Where To Buy Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes On Switch
Special Editions, cheapest prices and best deals
The latest Warriors game, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, is now available on Nintendo Switch. The game takes place within the same universe as the much-loved Fire Emblem: Three Houses, albeit with a brand new protagonist, and those who've already played the original Fire Emblem Warriors will no...
Wednesday22nd Jun 2022
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
How does it stack up?
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is just around the corner. As per tradition, we've covered our own review of the game, plus a bunch of reviews from other outlets, and now Digital Foundry has provided its technical analysis of the game over on YouTube. Let's dive right into it, then. Three Hopes tops out at 810p when docked,...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
What's the verdict?
It's an incredibly busy week for the Switch with the release of titles like Fall Guys, Roller Champions and Sonic Origins. Alongside all of these games we've also got the first-party title Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. This is another spectacular Musou game by the team at Omega Force that sees you (the player) take control...
Tuesday21st Jun 2022
Review Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (Switch) - Musou Magic That Ranks Among The Best
Dynasty Worriers
With the success of the likes of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Persona 5 Strikers and, of course, 2017's Fire Emblem Warriors on Nintendo Switch, it should come as absolutely no surprise to anyone that Omega Force, the developer behind the long-running Warriors franchise, is intent on continuing to serve up more zany crossovers
Wednesday15th Jun 2022
Rumour Potential Screenshots From A New "Finished" Fire Emblem Surface Online
Update: Following on from Nintendo leaker's details
Update [Wed 15th Jun, 2022 09:20 BST] More details of the supposed next Fire Emblem game have been leaked. This time, Reddit user miasmadelta has shared some apparent screenshots from the 18th mainline Fire Emblem title over on r/fireemblem. Of course, this game is still unannounced, so we won't...
Sunday12th Jun 2022
News Fire Emblem And Pokémon Voice Actor Billy Kametz Has Passed Away
The voice of many anime and video game characters
There's some very sad news coming out of the voice acting industry today. Billy Kametz has passed away at 35 years of age after a battle with stage four colon cancer. Kametz was well-known within the anime and video game industry. Nintendo fans will know him best as the voice of Ferdinand Von Aegir...
Wednesday8th Jun 2022
News The Ashen Wolves Will Join The Fight In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Plus a new trailer drops
We've been suspecting this for the last few weeks, and it seems like we were right! The Ashen Wolves will be joining the other three houses in the upcoming Musou game Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. To celebrate the release of a demo, which dropped today, Nintendo shared another new trailer titled 'Awakened Rivals',...
News Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Demo Drops Today
Update: We hoped!
Update [Wed 8th Jun, 2022 15:05 BST] It's true! Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is getting a free demo today! Take early command of your forces as you join lone mercenary Shez in battle with all of your favourite characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. You can download the demo from the Switch eShop, and make sure you let us...
Hands On Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Is Shaping Up To Be A Belter
Choose House Hack 'n' Slash
It's been five whole years already since Nintendo's Fire Emblem and Koei Tecmo's Warriors series first collided, resulting in the rather magnificent Fire Emblem Warriors, a game we called "one of the best Musou outings yet" that "combines enjoyable combat with re
Friday27th May 2022
News Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer Sees The Golden Deer Charge Into Action
The Leicester Alliance aren't upside down
We promised you we'd be back with another Fire Emblem Friday, didn't we? Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' latest trailer features the third and final of the main three houses from Fire Emblem: Three Houses — The Golden Deer, led by the charismatic Claude von Riegan. The yellow banner follows the Blue...
Friday20th May 2022
News See The Black Eagles Swoop Into Battle In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer
A new trailer for the Adrestian Empire
Friday is Fire Emblem day apparently! Nintendo of America has Tweeted out a second House trailer for its upcoming Musou game, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. This time, it's the turn of Edelgard von Hresvelg's Black Eagles to take to the field. Just like in last week's Blue Lions showcase, Edelgard will be...
Wednesday18th May 2022
News Fire Emblem Heroes' New Summoning Event Will Walk You Down The Aisle
Bridal Blossoms bloom for bounty
The next summoning event in Fire Emblem Heroes is coming later this week, and it looks like a rather lovely affair — if a little bit inconvenient for war. Though we suppose wearing a wedding dress into battle is a little bit iconic. The Bridal Blossoms event kicks off on 20th May from 12am PDT / 5am EDT / 8am BST...
Friday13th May 2022
News Hear The Blue Lions Roar In New Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer
The Kingdom of Faerghus strikes
Nintendo has released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Musou game Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. This trailer focuses on Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd and his house, the Blue Lions, showcasing all of the characters that fall under his banner that you'll be able to play as. In the trailer, we see the house leader...
Tuesday19th Apr 2022
Talking Point Can It Really Be 10 Years Since Fire Emblem: Awakening Saved The Series?
From niche series to Nintendo staple
10 years ago today, Fire Emblem: Awakening was released on the 3DS in Japan. At the time the series had a core and devoted audience, but it had struggled to make a meaningful sales breakthrough outside of Japan. There was no doubting the development and storytelling talent of developer Intelligent Systems,...
Wednesday13th Apr 2022
News Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes 'Shez' And 'Arval' Official Artwork Released
Including new info
Nintendo yesterday introduced us to Shez and Arval - new characters coming to Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. The official Fire Emblem Musou Twitter account has now provided some extra details about them, including some new artwork. Here's the rundown via the Twitter account and Fire Emblem website SerenesForest: Shez,...
Tuesday12th Apr 2022
News New Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer Highlights New Protagonist 'Shez'
Plus multiple routes. Which will you go for?
Swords, spears, and axes at the ready! Nintendo has dropped a brand new action-packed Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes trailer. We got a sneaky little look at the game over the weekend courtesy of an Amazon Japan listing, but this is the first big look since the game's reveal during the February 2022...
Saturday9th Apr 2022
News New Screenshots Of Fire Emblem: Three Hopes Surface Online
Here's a look
Koei Tecmo is releasing another Fire Emblem Musou spin-off in June. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will be based on the latest mainline entry, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. While we've already seen quite a bit of the game in the lead up to its June release date, the game listing on Amazon Japan apparently features three new...
