I will not watch the opening until I boot up the game on my switch. I've also not watched that 9 minute in an effort to not spoil too much of the game, since I already know I'll be buying it.
I have been a huge Fire Emblem fan from the (western) start. And I am very excited for this new entry. I just do not understand all the comments of people being afraid it's going to be too waifu or anime-y or how this game and TH isn't for them. Of course to eaxlch their own. But anime and waifu type elements have always been a part of this series. There were literal anime and furry type people in both Path of Radiance and Radiance dawn and some had very obcvious gendered or love interested choices built into them. If that's not for you, just say that. But don't pretend it's something from the last two games. By the way, most of this is very easily skippable, like the tea time in TH, and doesn't have to impact your experience with the tactical side of it at all.
I am extremely hyped for Fire Emblem and will also be picking up Persona 4 Golden when it comes out. But that one will go straight to my ever growing backlog I'm afraid, since I will be playing Fire Emblem first.
Hear my pitch: Animal Crossing meets Shutter Island. You think you're on a good island having fun, but slowly you find out you're trapped and all your cute neighbors are in on it too.
Thanks for the great article! I'm not sure when I'll have the time, after being convinced to play more Final Fantasy games by all your anniversary articles, but this has piqued my interest. I'll keep an eye out to see if I can snatch up a copy somewhere for my Gamecube. I've been itching to boot it up again anyway.
@tenthAvatar I wholeheartedly disagree. I feel like Fire Emblem is so well received because it's bursting with personality. Other SRPGs that try a similar formula, sometimes fail because they lack heart. Especially since they've implemented voice acting it no longer feels low budget at all. (sidenote: I am a big FE fan since localization, so not objective at all )
Also, if Nintendo wanted to they could work on their more dormant franchises. But sales numbers just aren't motivating enough. Demand for games like F-Zero seems high on websites like these, but it's not likely a new iteration or remake would outperform previous installments.
I'm a big Fire Emblem fan (so, I'm not entirely objective) and this second story trailer looks amazing. I thought the reveal trailer was a bit underwhelming for what it tried to do, but this one is much stronger. I love the new countries that were introduced (I mean, c'mon realistic diversity) and I've spotted some interesting characters. Can't wait!
I wish I could read through the whole list without spoiling myself. I own all Ace Attorney games, but have only played the original trilogy and the Professor Layton spin-off. So I only read those parts. Thanks for the reminder to make work of the other games on DS, 3DS and Switch!
@Eagly I really don't think she made it "porn", in fact I think it's quite modest. She just found ways to have fun with the concept and make it sexy, nothing wrong with that imo. Saying you're not prude and then bashing women for revealing too much is not the way to go, Eagly. Same for Doja Cat, she's clearly having fun with it while also trying to stay close to the material. It was a joy to look at those photos.
I am definitely playing this game, but since I haven't touched my copy of Triangle Strategy due to a lack of time, I will probably pick this up at a later time during a discount.
I'll be continuing my playthrough of XC3, 90 hours in and I'm almost at the end of chapter 5 (it feels like that at least). I'll also be playing a little bit of Pokemon Unite for the Halloween and the Aeos Coin Weekend event. Gotta snag up them coins!!
I bought VLR and ZTD on 3DS years ago but never got around to playing them, because I found out they were sequels to 999. So, I finally played through 999 via GamePass this Summer and it completely blew my mind. I played through all the paths in 2 nights, I was sad to finish it. I should really boot up my 3DS again and start playing the sequels after reading this entertaining take on VLR
This weekend will be the start of a well deserved week off from work. Over this weekend I'll be playing Dreamlight Valley and become best pals with Scar, my favorite misunderstood villain. It's difficult to live in your brother's shadow, you know.
I'll also be diving into Paper Mario Origami King for the first time in an attempt to work on my backlog.
On Switch I'll finally be playing the Torna DLC to prepare for XBC3 later this month. I'll also be continueing my first run of Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes.
Elsewhere, on XBox GamePass, I'll be finishing the true ending branch of 9 hours, 9 persons, 9 doors and after that I'll be moving on to Virtue's Last Reward. I'm already having such a blast with these Zero Escape games.
I have played and enjoyed the game for a while. It became stale eventuallly. Me and my friends have always been dissapointed that there were no new magics introduced, ever. I think BR games need to freshen up every season, like Fortnite does every time. Either with new gameplay mechanics, a new map or new items. Spellbreak did almost none of those.
This seems very conservative and backwards. I'm a 2nd language teacher myself and this just strikes me as extremely awkward. Language is always evolving, because people and culture are changing. It is impossible to try and control or halt that development.
The Three paths mechanic and this flashy trailer has me convinced this is going to be a great game for me. Of course I'll pick Golden Wildfire cause Claude is the best. Although, it's very difficult for me to deny Dimitri his much needed new friend.
While eagerly awaiting the release of Forza Horizon 5 on GamePass, I'll be playing the ACNH update + DLC, some Dr. Mario 64 via NSO and some Islanders to keep me busy this weekend.
When I buy a brand-new game full price, which I do a lot, I expect the game to be of great quality, with a wealth of content and not to forget a variety of immersive and fun gameplay. I always judge a game's worth on length as well. Money = time for me. I pay for a form of entertainment that could possibly entertain me anywhere between 10 - 150 hours and when that time is spent enjoyably, the cost is very justified for me.
@sanderev I kind of agree with you. While I think we as avid fans of gaming should not promote piracy as an okay means to get what you want, wether it'd be mods or free games. There's definitely a sense of freedom in being able to enjoy a game the way you want to.
There's clear exceptions in which modding is allowed, like when the devs appreciate it or when it creates a sense of community that doesn't harm the reputation of the game.
While these articles are not amongst the most interesting to me, I know some people like them. I just hope NL would never promote things like piracy.
PS: I'm an FE fan. Best Nintendo IP, change my mind. #FreeIke
The setting looks very appealing to me. I'm a big fan of strategy games and Fire Emblem is my favorite Nintendo series, so this might be worth it to check out for me.
I'm extremely excited for this addition. The best one for me so far from Battle Pass 2. I had so much fun playing through XC2, might start on Torna now that I know these are coming.
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Re: Abandon Your Inner Landlubber And Set Sail With 'Sailing Era', Launching Summer
It look very interesting. I wonder if the gameplay loop is going to be addictive enough. I'll keep this on my radar.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Anime-Like Opening Cinematic Surfaces Online
I will not watch the opening until I boot up the game on my switch. I've also not watched that 9 minute in an effort to not spoil too much of the game, since I already know I'll be buying it.
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Fire Emblem Engage
I just can't wait. "Possibly the best FE entry." Please, stop. Two weeks before it launches is already becoming an unbearable wait.
Re: Hands On: Fire Emblem Engage Is Surprisingly Fast-Paced And Delightfully Deep
I have been a huge Fire Emblem fan from the (western) start. And I am very excited for this new entry. I just do not understand all the comments of people being afraid it's going to be too waifu or anime-y or how this game and TH isn't for them. Of course to eaxlch their own. But anime and waifu type elements have always been a part of this series. There were literal anime and furry type people in both Path of Radiance and Radiance dawn and some had very obcvious gendered or love interested choices built into them. If that's not for you, just say that. But don't pretend it's something from the last two games. By the way, most of this is very easily skippable, like the tea time in TH, and doesn't have to impact your experience with the tactical side of it at all.
Re: Video: 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In January
I am extremely hyped for Fire Emblem and will also be picking up Persona 4 Golden when it comes out. But that one will go straight to my ever growing backlog I'm afraid, since I will be playing Fire Emblem first.
Re: Back Page: Why Don't Nintendo Games Get Gritty TV Shows? Here Are Some Pitches
Hear my pitch: Animal Crossing meets Shutter Island. You think you're on a good island having fun, but slowly you find out you're trapped and all your cute neighbors are in on it too.
Re: Soapbox: Sega's Greatest RPG Is 20 Years Old And Long Overdue A Remaster
Thanks for the great article! I'm not sure when I'll have the time, after being convinced to play more Final Fantasy games by all your anniversary articles, but this has piqued my interest. I'll keep an eye out to see if I can snatch up a copy somewhere for my Gamecube. I've been itching to boot it up again anyway.
Re: Kazuya & Sephiroth amiibo Release 13th January, Pyra & Mythra Arrive In 2023
Wow, they look stunning. I can't wait to finally complete my Smash Bros collection!
Re: Feature: The Best Pokémon Glow Ups In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
I absolutely love how scyther walks and then flies and hunts you when he sees you. They are a lot more menacing now as predaceous insects.
Re: Feature: The Best Pokédex Pictures In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
@Kirbyo I was gonna say the same thing! Definitely a reference to the anime I think
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 26th)
I'll be playing Pokemon Scarlet all weekend. Hoping to make great progress towards beating all the gyms. Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Characters - Every New And Returning Hero Revealed So Far
@tenthAvatar I wholeheartedly disagree. I feel like Fire Emblem is so well received because it's bursting with personality. Other SRPGs that try a similar formula, sometimes fail because they lack heart. Especially since they've implemented voice acting it no longer feels low budget at all. (sidenote: I am a big FE fan since localization, so not objective at all )
Also, if Nintendo wanted to they could work on their more dormant franchises. But sales numbers just aren't motivating enough. Demand for games like F-Zero seems high on websites like these, but it's not likely a new iteration or remake would outperform previous installments.
Re: Nintendo Releases Stunning New Story Trailer For Fire Emblem Engage
I'm a big Fire Emblem fan (so, I'm not entirely objective) and this second story trailer looks amazing. I thought the reveal trailer was a bit underwhelming for what it tried to do, but this one is much stronger. I love the new countries that were introduced (I mean, c'mon realistic diversity) and I've spotted some interesting characters. Can't wait!
Re: Random: Fan Reimagines Chainsaw Man's Anime Opening In Animal Crossing
Love the anime, love this video! This person's creativity is out of this world
Re: Feature: The 10 Best Ace Attorney Cases, Ranked
I wish I could read through the whole list without spoiling myself. I own all Ace Attorney games, but have only played the original trilogy and the Professor Layton spin-off. So I only read those parts. Thanks for the reminder to make work of the other games on DS, 3DS and Switch!
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
@Yosher hahaha yeah certain areas can be wild. I always try to steer clear of those. Too crowded there anyway.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Punch-Out!!
For some reason, seeing real live people on the cover of a game doesn't do it for me. It's the Japanese Gold Edition this time.
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
@Yosher What has my hometown ever done to you? ;(
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
@Eagly Ah, sounds awful! Always hate it when you get sick during a break. Take it easy and get well soon!
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
@Eagly thanks, sounds pretty sus to me. Sad, I do enjoy some of the stuff she puts out.
Hope you feel better soon (and find a way off that train).
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
@Eagly Haha great move, appreciated!
Really, she did that? What happened?
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
@Eagly I really don't think she made it "porn", in fact I think it's quite modest. She just found ways to have fun with the concept and make it sexy, nothing wrong with that imo. Saying you're not prude and then bashing women for revealing too much is not the way to go, Eagly. Same for Doja Cat, she's clearly having fun with it while also trying to stay close to the material. It was a joy to look at those photos.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Tactics Ogre: Reborn
I am definitely playing this game, but since I haven't touched my copy of Triangle Strategy due to a lack of time, I will probably pick this up at a later time during a discount.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 5th)
I'll be continuing my playthrough of XC3, 90 hours in and I'm almost at the end of chapter 5 (it feels like that at least). I'll also be playing a little bit of Pokemon Unite for the Halloween and the Aeos Coin Weekend event. Gotta snag up them coins!!
Re: Memory Pak: 50 Shades Of Morally Grey In Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
I bought VLR and ZTD on 3DS years ago but never got around to playing them, because I found out they were sequels to 999. So, I finally played through 999 via GamePass this Summer and it completely blew my mind. I played through all the paths in 2 nights, I was sad to finish it. I should really boot up my 3DS again and start playing the sequels after reading this entertaining take on VLR
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 22nd)
This weekend will be the start of a well deserved week off from work. Over this weekend I'll be playing Dreamlight Valley and become best pals with Scar, my favorite misunderstood villain. It's difficult to live in your brother's shadow, you know.
I'll also be diving into Paper Mario Origami King for the first time in an attempt to work on my backlog.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 15th)
@BenAV Ah thanks! I'll probably get around to buying it when it get's a discount. Splatoon 3 is a great reason to get distracted
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 15th)
@BenAV What do you think of the videogame? I've just started on season 2 and I'm loving it. So, I've had the videogame on my mind as well.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Edition Pre-Orders Are Available Again (EU)
Thanks, I finally managed to order one through the Dutch Nintendo Story
Re: Nintendo Introduces Celica In Fire Emblem Engage
I am so incredibly hyped it's unbearable. I just managed to pre-order the Divine Edition as well.
Re: New Bayonetta 3 Footage Shines A Light On Demon Masquerade, Viola, And More
@Friendly Congratulations on your fatherhood!
Re: Here's The Full Character Line Up For Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3
I might play this just because of the playable characters from Avatar.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 9th)
On Switch I'll finally be playing the Torna DLC to prepare for XBC3 later this month. I'll also be continueing my first run of Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes.
Elsewhere, on XBox GamePass, I'll be finishing the true ending branch of 9 hours, 9 persons, 9 doors and after that I'll be moving on to Virtue's Last Reward. I'm already having such a blast with these Zero Escape games.
Re: Fantasy-Action Battle Royale Spellbreak Shuts Down Early Next Year
I have played and enjoyed the game for a while. It became stale eventuallly. Me and my friends have always been dissapointed that there were no new magics introduced, ever. I think BR games need to freshen up every season, like Fortnite does every time. Either with new gameplay mechanics, a new map or new items. Spellbreak did almost none of those.
Re: Day One Patch For Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Drops
I'm so excited to pick this up later today at my local game store. I have had the limited edition pre-ordered for a while now. HYPED!
Re: Random: France Bans Gaming Terms Like 'eSports' To Maintain Language Purity
This seems very conservative and backwards. I'm a 2nd language teacher myself and this just strikes me as extremely awkward. Language is always evolving, because people and culture are changing. It is impossible to try and control or halt that development.
Re: Grab Five STAR WARS Games In The 'Heritage Pack', Out Now
May the fourth be with you everyone.
Re: Japan's Next Trial For Nintendo Switch Online Has Been Revealed
I hope Buddy Mission Bond will be localized. The NL article from a while back got me interested
Re: Nintendo Teases New Course For Mario Kart Tour's Next Update
Being Dutch myself this might get me back into the game. I'm curious to see how they've portrayed my hometown.
Re: New Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer Highlights New Protagonist 'Shez'
The Three paths mechanic and this flashy trailer has me convinced this is going to be a great game for me. Of course I'll pick Golden Wildfire cause Claude is the best. Although, it's very difficult for me to deny Dimitri his much needed new friend.
Re: Azumarill Is The Next Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite, Arriving Later This Week
@SteamEngenius We share the same fave! I would love to see Scyther added later on
Re: Review: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - A Triumphant Return To A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Never enough Star Wars. Hopefully, after the succes of this one, they'll do a full Lego version of the Clone Wars series or Rebels.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 18th)
I'll be playing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond (just caught Dialga) this weekend besides the Halo Infinite campaign on Xbox.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6th)
While eagerly awaiting the release of Forza Horizon 5 on GamePass, I'll be playing the ACNH update + DLC, some Dr. Mario 64 via NSO and some Islanders to keep me busy this weekend.
Re: Video: Are 2D Games Worth $60? Jon, Alex And Zion Share Their Own Thoughts
When I buy a brand-new game full price, which I do a lot, I expect the game to be of great quality, with a wealth of content and not to forget a variety of immersive and fun gameplay. I always judge a game's worth on length as well. Money = time for me. I pay for a form of entertainment that could possibly entertain me anywhere between 10 - 150 hours and when that time is spent enjoyably, the cost is very justified for me.
Re: Nintendo Releases Two Day-One Updates For Miitopia On Switch
@Nin10dood I also remember games with having eternal bugs before the internet and you just had to live with them.
Re: Random: Someone's Made A Smash Ultimate Mod That Removes Everything Fire Emblem-Related
@sanderev I kind of agree with you. While I think we as avid fans of gaming should not promote piracy as an okay means to get what you want, wether it'd be mods or free games. There's definitely a sense of freedom in being able to enjoy a game the way you want to.
There's clear exceptions in which modding is allowed, like when the devs appreciate it or when it creates a sense of community that doesn't harm the reputation of the game.
While these articles are not amongst the most interesting to me, I know some people like them. I just hope NL would never promote things like piracy.
PS: I'm an FE fan. Best Nintendo IP, change my mind. #FreeIke
Re: Fire Emblem-Style Strategy RPG 'Lost Eidolons' Could Be Coming To Nintendo Switch
I'm a huge fan of the Fire Emblem series, so this looks very promising. I backed it with just enough to get a digital copy at launch.
Re: Strategy RPG Black Legend Brings "The Maddening Mists" To Switch Later This Month
The setting looks very appealing to me. I'm a big fan of strategy games and Fire Emblem is my favorite Nintendo series, so this might be worth it to check out for me.
Re: Gallery: Sakurai Shares Some New Screenshots Of The Next Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighters
I'm extremely excited for this addition. The best one for me so far from Battle Pass 2. I had so much fun playing through XC2, might start on Torna now that I know these are coming.
Can't wait to see their Amiibo design.