Fire Emblem - Timeline
Friday23rd Oct 2020
Random Thanks Fire Emblem, Mother 3 Is Now Trending On Social Media (Again)
"Lucas can’t take much more"
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised everyone when it announced it would be localising the original entry in the Fire Emblem series for the first time ever. Yes, that's right, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light will be released on the Switch eShop this year on 4th December. As happy as everyone is about...
Thursday22nd Oct 2020
News The Original Fire Emblem Is Coming To The West For The First Time Ever On Switch
But it'll only be available for a limited time
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, the very first game in the Fire Emblem series, will launch in the west for the first time as a rerelease on Nintendo Switch. The 8-bit game, previously exclusive to the Famicom in Japan, will launch in the US and Europe on the Nintendo Switch eShop...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News Fire Emblem: Mystery Of The Emblem Joins Japan's Switch Online Service This Month
Access it via the Super Famicom app
Next week, Nintendo is releasing the 1994 Super Famicom title Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem on the Switch Online service in Japan. This is the third entry in Intelligence system's tactical role-playing series and the first one to be released on the Super Famicom. It stars Marth, has never been released...
Thursday21st May 2020
News Famitsu Poll Reveals Readers' Favourite Fire Emblem Games
Top Five Emblems
The Fire Emblem series celebrated its 30th anniversary in April and in honour of the milestone Japanese gaming publication Famitsu polled its readers on their favourite games from Nintendo's celebrated strategy RPG series. Of course, Japan has received several entries in the franchise that we never got over here in the West--we...
Tuesday21st Apr 2020
News Nintendo Just Launched Two Special Fire Emblem Game Variants On Switch In Japan
'Triangle Attack' and 'Climax'
On 20th April 1990, the world was given its very first Fire Emblem game in Japan and to celebrate, Nintendo has released two new Fire Emblem offerings for Nintendo Switch Online users in the country. Intelligent Systems and Nintendo's R&D1 group co-developed Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light...
Saturday29th Feb 2020
Poll Vote For Your Favourite Fire Emblem Games
Nintendo Life reader phase!
Earlier this week we posted our ranking of all the Fire Emblem games that have received an official release in the West. With a series this good our personal ranking was always going to be contentious, and judging from the comments that proved to be the case. With such a divide in public opinion, we've decided to put the...
Monday24th Feb 2020
News Fire Emblem's Success Has Helped Intelligent Systems Grow In More Ways Than One
Everything's on the up
Fire Emblem has gone from down-and-out strategy series to one of Nintendo's crown jewels, and its recent surge in popularity has predictably had a positive impact on its creator, Intelligent Systems. Prior to the launch of Fire Emblem: Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates on the 3DS – the former of which is credited with...
Tuesday18th Feb 2020
News Claude From Fire Emblem: Three Houses Cosplays As Claude From Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Who better?
The art of cosplaying as your favourite gaming characters appears to be more popular than ever at the moment, but we doubt there are many who can say that they've cosplayed as themselves. Joe Zieja, voice actor of Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Golden Deer leader Claude, has shared a couple of images to his personal Twitter account...
Thursday13th Feb 2020
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Version 1.2.0
New and updated features, and plenty of bug fixes
Today marks the release of the fourth wave of paid DLC for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Apart from this, there's also a new update for the game. Version 1.2.0 allows you to have tea with Lady Rhea, select a new Dancer Ensemble costume for the protagonist, and much more. If you have access to the...
Reminder The Fourth Wave Of DLC For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Now Available
Meet the Ashen Wolves
In January, Nintendo revealed a fourth house would be added to Fire Emblem: Three Houses as DLC. It's titled 'Cindered Shadows' and focuses on the Ashen Wolves – a house in name alone, as it's comprised of disenfranchised students who reside in the Abyss beneath Garreg Mach. This latest wave of Expansion Pass content is now...
Tuesday11th Feb 2020
News Fans Are Working On A Game Boy Advance-Style Demake Of Fire Emblem: Three Houses
And "progress is going well"
Fire Emblem: Three Houses may well have had a wonderfully successful time on Switch, generating a passionate legion of new fans experiencing the franchise for the first time, but series veterans will no doubt remember its 2D routes just as fondly, including several titles on the good old Game Boy Advance. Well, what if...
Sunday9th Feb 2020
News Sakurai Understands There Are Too Many Fire Emblem Reps In Smash, Says It's Time To "Move On"
"It’s something that’s already been decided"
Article updated - Sun 9th Feb, 2020 07:00 GMT: Earlier this week, in his latest Famitsu column, Masahiro Sakurai touched on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate having too many Fire Emblem characters and sword fighters. While he understands what the fanbase is
Thursday6th Feb 2020
Reminder Nintendo's Subscription Service For Fire Emblem Heroes Is Now Live
Sign up today
Last weekend, the 'Feh Channel' on YouTube revealed Fire Emblem Heroes would be introducing a new subscription-based service. Version 4.2.0 is now live, meaning you can now purchase the 'Feh Pass' for $9.49 (or the regional equivalent). If you sign up, you'll gain access to multiple benefits. This includes the distribution of two...
Sunday2nd Feb 2020
News Mobile Hit Fire Emblem Heroes Introduces A New Subscription-Based Service
Will cost $9.49 per month
Following in the footsteps of Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo's hit mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes will be introducing a subscription-based service. This news was shared in the official Feh Channel video update for this month. In exchange for a set monthly fee of $9.49 (or the regional equivalent), subscribers will be able to...
Wednesday29th Jan 2020
News Byleth Is Available In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Right Now
The Three Houses representative has arrived
Well, after a false alarm stating Byleth was available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we can now confirm the protagonist from Fire Emblem: Three Houses really has been added to Nintendo's all-star brawler as the fifth DLC fighter. If you already have your hands on the Fighters Pass, it's simply a matter...
Tuesday28th Jan 2020
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's 5th DLC Fighter, Byleth, Arrives Today
Find out when within...
Update: A very recent update stated that Byleth is available right now, although as you may have found out for yourselves we’re still waiting for the fighter to drop. In our excitement, we pushed a button early - our apologies! We’ll be sure to update again when the fighter is actually available. If all goes according to...
Tuesday21st Jan 2020
News Nintendo Reveals The Playable Characters In The Next Wave Of DLC For Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Prepare for battle, again
Last week, the protagonist of Fire Emblem: Three Houses Byleth was announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a DLC character and it was also revealed a fourth house would be added to the newest Fire Emblem entry on Switch. So far, we know the fourth house featured in the fourth Expansion DLC – Cindered Shadows – will...
Monday20th Jan 2020
Guide Here's How To Play Fire Emblem Warriors For Free, Even Without A Japanese Switch
Play free all week long
Starting from today and running until 26th January, Nintendo Switch Online users in Japan are being granted access to the entirety of Fire Emblem Warriors for free. The game will then be locked after that date (unless you buy the full thing), but if you've got plenty of time over the next few days you could certainly see what...
Saturday18th Jan 2020
Video Let's Talk About Byleth In Smash Bros. And The Fourth House In Fire Emblem: Three Houses
A big week for Fire Emblem fans
So, the secret is out and we now know the fifth paid DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Obviously, not everyone is happy that yet another character from this long-running tactical role-playing series will be represented and that's why our American-based video producer...
Friday17th Jan 2020
News Fire Emblem's Byleth Will Be Voiced By Zack Aguilar In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
"a childhood dream come true"
A few months after Fire Emblem: Three Houses had been released on the Switch, Nintendo had to replace the voice of the male version of Blyeth, after the character's voice actor revealed he had abused and mistreated both friends and partners over the past decade. The
Thursday16th Jan 2020
Poll Are You Happy With Smash Bros. Ultimate Challenger 5?
Chin up, plenty more DLC in the sea
"Too many swordsmen, are there?" Challenger #5 - the final DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's (first) Fighters Pass - has been revealed. Yes, feeling that the Fire Emblem series was under represented in its flagship crossover fighting game, Nintendo will be adding Byleth - the protagonist of F
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Gets A Fourth House In The Next Wave Of DLC
Fire Emblem: Four Houses
As if the addition of Byleth to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate wasn't enough to please Fire Emblem fans, Nintendo has also dropped info on Twitter detailing the next wave of Expansion Pass DLC which introduces a secret fourth house into the mix. The Ashen Wolves are the lates
Tuesday14th Jan 2020
News Switch Online Users In Japan Will Soon Be Able To Play Fire Emblem Warriors For Free
Promo starts next week
Remember that Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker promotion Nintendo ran last year that was exclusive to Switch Online subscribers? In case you forgot, it allowed users of the service to play the game for free for a 10-day period. Well now, a new game for this very same program has been
Tuesday7th Jan 2020
Feature Game Of The Decade Staff Picks - Fire Emblem: Awakening
Gavin's personal pick for GOTD
Following on from our reader-voted Top 50 Games of the Decade, Nintendo Life staff members will be picking their personal favourite Nintendo games between the years 2010-2019. Today, Gavin looks back nearly seven years and tries to remember the name of his kid... Picking one's favourite game from a decade’s worth...
Saturday28th Dec 2019
News Nintendo Fans In Japan Select Fire Emblem: Three Houses As Their Favourite Switch Title Of 2019
Dragon Quest takes out second and third
Fire Emblem: Three Houses certainly hasn't gone unnoticed since it was released in July. Earlier this month at the Game Awards, it was awarded the 'best strategy' game of 2019 and at the same event, it won the Players Voice award – beating various other games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, EA's
Thursday19th Dec 2019
News You Can Now Dress Up As Sothis In Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Provided you've purchased the Expansion Pass
Nintendo's certainly been busy with a lot of smaller announcements and reveals this week. Just yesterday, Cadence of Hyrule scored free DLC adding Octavo as a playable character and spooky
Friday13th Dec 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Crowned Strategy Game Of The Year
A critical hit
It's been a great year for the Nintendo Switch, with many top tier games released just about every month. One of the biggest highlights was Fire Emblem: Three Houses, developed by the talented team at Intelligent systems. We praised the game itself when it arrived in July and we're glad to say it's now been recognised at this year's...
Thursday28th Nov 2019
News A Game That Started Life As A Fire Emblem ROM Hack Is Coming To Kickstarter
Path of the Midnight Sun could be Switch-bound
A game inspired by the popular Fire Emblem series has taken to Kickstarter, and a Switch release is on the table should it secure enough funding. Path of the Midnight Sun is a title which combines Visual Novel elements with turn-based strategy and boasts lavish 'Live2D' animation segments. It actually...
Wednesday13th Nov 2019
Random Fire Emblem: Three Houses Gets Pretty Scary When Characters Don't Have Heads
Terrifying stuff
With all the Poké-drama doing the rounds today, we thought it might be a good idea to just sit back and chat about something a little bit silly. How about headless Fire Emblem characters? Yes, we're all familiar and in love with Fire Emblem: Three Houses at this point, with its lovely cast of characters and their intriguing,...
Friday8th Nov 2019
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Version 1.1.0
Updates and bug fixes
Fire Emblem: Three Houses third wave of content is now available, and alongside this is the release of Version 1.1.0. Unlike the new DLC, this patch is entirely free and will give you access to more save files and makes a few other quality of life changes. It also fixes some bugs and resolves a number of issues. If you have...