Fire Emblem - Timeline
Friday8th Nov 2019
News The Third Wave Of DLC For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Now Available
Spend some time in the sauna
Smash Bros. Ultimate isn't the only game getting some major updates this week. Nintendo's and Intelligence System's more recent release, Fire Emblem: Three Houses has just received its third wave of downloadable content. Provided you've purchased the Expansion Pass, you'll now have access additional quests, more units,...
Monday4th Nov 2019
Rumour A Cancelled Fire Emblem Remake Could Be Resurrected On Nintendo Switch
"Maybe that’s one of the things they’ll bring forward in the future"
Ex-Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan has hinted that Nintendo could be bringing a previously-canned Fire Emblem remake to Nintendo Switch. Speaking to Kinda Funny's Greg Miller, Khan touches upon the topic of canned 3DS games, and Fire Emblem is one that comes up –...
Wednesday2nd Oct 2019
News Move Over Edelgard, Fire Emblem Fans Seem To Have A New Three Houses Favourite
You can't be popular forever
Each of the three houses in Fire Emblem: Three Houses has its own set of dedicated, sometimes overly-passionate fans (we've all seen the fan art, you cheeky so-and-sos) and this love has also found its way to the game's supporting cast. Whoever you chose when the game first launched, there's sure to be a character or...
Friday20th Sep 2019
News Upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC Reportedly Detailed Ahead Of Release
Spotted in a Japanese guidebook
As you'll no doubt be aware if you're an eager Fire Emblem fan, there's plenty of DLC on the way for Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Nintendo Switch. Previous descriptions of the upcoming DLC have been a little vague, which is perhaps to be expected so far in advance, but according to
Friday13th Sep 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Patch Revises Sensitive Dialogue
Text altered in latest update
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a patch for Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Nintendo Switch. You can check out the full patch notes here if you're interested (the change of voice actor for Male Byleth was one of the bigger stories to come from it), but fans have spotted something that wasn't clearly
Wednesday11th Sep 2019
News Full Patch Notes For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Version 1.0.2
More content has arrived
One of Nintendo's latest success stories on the Switch is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. When it launched in July, it topped sales charts worldwide and received glowing reviews from fans and critics alike. Just like other major Nintendo releases, this one has additional content to keep players invested over a long period of...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Update Replaces Byleth's Male Voice Actor
Same protagonist, new voice
In July, Nintendo removed the voice actor Chris Niosi from the credits of Fire Emblem Heroes, after the actor, animator, and producer revealed he had abused and mistreated friends and partners over the past decade. He also played the role of the protagonist Byleth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. At the time, Nintendo was...
Wednesday21st Aug 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Experiences "Best Digital Launch" In Franchise's History
Sales soar
It just keeps getting better and better for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. After recent success in the UK and Japanese charts, last week the NPD revealed the Switch release was the largest launch for a Fire Emblem game in US history. Now, Nielsen company SuperData has revealed the game sold an estimated 800,000 digital units worldwide in...
Tuesday20th Aug 2019
Reminder Fire Emblem Themed Maximus Cup Starts Later This Week In Tetris 99
Unlock a special in-game theme
Later this week, on 23rd August, Nintendo is hosting its sixth Tetris 99 Maximus Cup. This time it's a crossover event with Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you earn 100 points during this limited-time event, you'll be able to unlock a special Fire Emblem: Three Houses theme, featuring unique art, music and Tetrimo...
Friday16th Aug 2019
News Tetris 99 Teams Up With Fire Emblem: Three Houses For Special Grand Prix Event
Win an exclusive theme
If you enjoy a round or fifty of Tetris 99 and just so happen to be a fan of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, you'll definitely want to add this special event to your diary. Nintendo of Europe has revealed that a new crossover event will be held in Tetris 99 which will give you a chance at winning an exclusive theme. It'll run from...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Becomes The Largest Fire Emblem Launch In US History
The house always wins
Since its release last month, Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been dominating the Japanese and UK charts. So, how has it been performing in the US? According to NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella, it's doing quite well. The Switch title was not only the second best-selling game of July 2019 (behind EA's Madden NFL...
Monday12th Aug 2019
UK Charts Fire Emblem's Reign Is Over As Crash Team Racing Speeds Into First Place
Four Mario games in top 20
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 10th August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses' streak at the top of the charts is over after two successful weeks. The game has fallen from first to seventh place this week with a 60% drop in sales; interestingly, even the new leader Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled saw a...
Wednesday7th Aug 2019
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Knocks Fire Emblem: Three Houses Off Top Spot
Mario's-a-number one (again)
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 29th July - 4th August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has lost its top place position. The internal rivalry between Nintendo mascots is fierce at the moment, as it was actually Super Mario Maker 2 which managed to sell enough copies to just take first place...
Tuesday6th Aug 2019
News Four Fire Emblem: Three Houses Characters Will Appear In Fire Emblem: Heroes Tomorrow
More characters, more fun
It's a great time to be a Fire Emblem fan, what with the super-popular Fire Emblem: Three Houses out now on Switch and smartphone game Fire Emblem: Heroes serving as a nice companion to the main course. Now, those two games are set to combine once again with new characters making the mobile leap. On 7th August at
Monday5th Aug 2019
UK Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses Fends Off FIFA Threat For Second Week At Number One
Taking the UK by storm
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has managed to keep hold of its first-place position for a second week. The game managed to fend off FIFA 19 to claim top prize, despite the fact that the football behemoth saw a price promotion as we near the start of the new...
Friday2nd Aug 2019
News Edelgard And The Black Eagles Are The Most Popular In Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Everyone loves Edelgard
Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been out in the wild now for exactly one week, and the early consensus suggests that Edelgard and her house The Black Eagles are the most popular of the game's three options. As you probably already know, the game tasks you with choosing one of three houses - The Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, or...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Datamine Uncovers Possible DLC Character
Spoilers inside
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is easily one of the biggest games on the Nintendo Switch. In an interview last month, Intelligent Systems' director Toshiyuki Kusakihara said it took him 80 hours to complete just a single storyline. If you want to play through all three pathways, it will require more than 200 hours of your time. With all...
Wednesday31st Jul 2019
Japanese Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Dominance Continues With Another Number One
Sells more than 143,000 copies
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 22nd - 28th July, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has taken command of the region and debuted at number one. The game sold an estimated 143,130 copies at retail to achieve the feat, beating other Switch newcomer Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version to the...
Monday29th Jul 2019
UK Charts Fire Emblem: Three Houses Gets Number One, Almost Doubles Awakening's Launch Sales
Comfortably top of the charts
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 27th July, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses has had a tremendous first week on sale which sees it comfortably sitting a number one. The game sits just ahead of Bethesda's Wolfenstein: Youngblood, which also debuted this week. Christopher Dring of GamesIndustrybiz...
Sunday28th Jul 2019
Video Behind The Voice Of Claude From Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Joe Zieja Interview
Introducing the leader of the Golden Deer
This week, Fire Emblem: Three Houses made its debut on the Nintendo Switch. This is the first home console release for the series in over ten years and it delivers an absolutely wonderful strategy RPG experience. The voice acting in the game is equally as fantastic. Every single line of dialogue has been...
Saturday27th Jul 2019
News Fire Emblem Voice Actor Has Dialogue Removed Following Admissions Of Abuse
Update: Lines replaced by Zach Aguilar
Update 27/07: Niosi's dialogue has been replaced by Zach Aguilar. At the time of writing, Niosi remains in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, but Nintendo has stated that a patch will remove his dialogue: After assessing the situation, we decided to re-record the character's voiceovers in Fire Emblem: Three Houses...
News My Nintendo Offering Unique Box Arts For Fire Emblem: Three Houses (North America)
Wallpapers also available
The North American My Nintendo website is offering three unique box arts for the latest Nintendo release, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As you can see above, there's one for each house. You can choose from the Blue Lions (Dimitri), the Golden Deer (Claude) or The Black Eagles (Edelgard). Or, if you really want, you can print...
Friday26th Jul 2019
News Show Off Your Fire Emblem: Three Houses Colours With These Free Printable Case Covers (Europe)
Show off your chosen house in style
The European My Nintendo website has listed some free Fire Emblem: Three Houses printable covers, allowing you to show off your chosen house in style. As you might expect, covers for the Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, and the Golden Deer are all available, although a download gives you access to all three designs...
Reminder Owners Of Fire Emblem: Three Houses On Switch Can Get Byleth In Fire Emblem Heroes
Three Houses' main star arrives on mobile
Update: With Fire Emblem: Three Houses launching today, we thought it might be worth reminding you that picking up a copy of the game grants you access to protagonist Byleth in Fire Emblem Heroes. Full details on how to do exactly that are below! Original Article (2nd July, 14:30 BST): Fans who buy a copy...
News My Nintendo Offers Free Fire Emblem: Three Houses Physical Goodies, But Only In Japan
Including masking tape?
With Fire Emblem: Three Houses launching today on Switch, everyone in the Nintendo Life office is feeling the hype. So much so, in fact, that we almost considered flying one of the team over to Japan to pick up these My Nintendo freebies. Almost. Yes, the Japanese My Nintendo store is now selling (well, kind of selling) some...
Poll Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Out Today, Which House Will You Choose?
Black Eagles, Blue Lions or Golden Deer?
The day is finally here! Fire Emblem: Three Houses is out in the wild, and it's rather excellent. Now, while the game features potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay for you to enjoy, there's one particular question on everyone's lips: which house will you join? The Black Eagles, the Blue Lions, and the...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Receives A Day One Patch
Version 1.0.1 has arrived
Yesterday, we found out how Fire Emblem: Three Houses would receive some post-launch content, adding in an "even harder mode" as a free software update later this year. Refocusing on its big launch, the game has received a day one update. Version 1.0.1 makes a few minor adjustments and fixes various issues to enhance the...
Thursday25th Jul 2019
Review Fire Emblem: Three Houses - The Zenith Of A Legendary SRPG Series
House party
Fire Emblem has been through quite a rollercoaster journey on its path to success. After an initial debut on the Famicom in 1990 with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the series remained a niche exclusive of the Land of the Rising Sun for thirteen years until it made its way westward, spurred on by the appearance of...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Will Get A Super-Hard Mode In Free Update
Up for a challenge?
Fire Emblem: Three Houses launches tomorrow - yes tomorrow! - and Nintendo has shared details on some post-launch content sure to excite diehard fans of the series. As well as the 'Normal' and 'Hard' difficulty options which will be present in the game the moment you boot it up, an "even harder mode" will be added as a free...
Tuesday16th Jul 2019
Video Fire Emblem: Three Houses Introduces The Golden Deer
A rogue nation
In the lead-up to the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses on the Switch, Nintendo has been sharing a series of short videos, introducing players to each of the houses in the game. Last week we got a look at the Blue Lion House and this week we're taking a look at the Golden Deer House - where all students hail from the Leicester...
