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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave reveals "the story's true protagonist" as a new time travel twist…
Nintendo has confirmed that the mysterious white-haired character, Eshmel, is the true protagonist of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The game will feature four initial protagonists whose stories can be played simultaneously, with Eshmel able to travel back in time to unite them and prevent the world's end. The game also introduces a mechanic to view alternate timelines without full replays, unlike Fire Emblem Three Houses.
Nintendo Direct just for Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave coming tomorrow with 20 minutes of strategy RPG news –…
Nintendo will host a 20-minute Nintendo Direct tomorrow focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, airing on August 4, 2026. The presentation will delve into details about the strategy RPG, which is set to launch on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The game is expected to be Nintendo's biggest release of 2026 and will feature four distinct stories.
Canceled F-Zero sequel and game from Fire Emblem studio are being resurrected next week on Switch, 30 years after they were supposed to launch on Nintendo's unpopular Virtual Boy
Nintendo is releasing two previously unreleased Virtual Boy games, Zero Racers and Dragon Hopper, on August 4th via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library. Zero Racers is a lost F-Zero sequel, while Dragon Hopper is a Zelda-like adventure game developed by Fire Emblem studio Intelligent Systems. Both titles were canceled due to the Virtual Boy's commercial failure.
Two cancelled Virtual Boy games announced for Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has announced the addition of two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles, D-HOPPER (also known as Dragon Hopper) and ZERO RACERS, to its Nintendo Classics library. D-HOPPER is an action-adventure game developed by Intelligent Systems, while ZERO RACERS is a cancelled spin-off of the F-Zero series.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Feature: 10 N64 Games We Played In A Wondrous Alternate Timeline
This article explores a hypothetical alternate timeline where the Nintendo 64 achieved greater market success, imagining 10 games that could have been released. It speculates on potential N64 entries for series like Fire Emblem, Tekken, Metroid, and Final Fantasy, and discusses what might have been if sequels to GoldenEye 007 and Super Mario 64 were prioritized.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Theodora Will Use Gambits
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed Theodora, a playable protagonist in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set to release on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Theodora is the young queen of the Saramis Kingdom, wielding the Mahamadu's Spear and utilizing Gambits, a combat mechanic involving AoE attacks and healing through Battalions. The character is voiced by Minami Takayama in Japanese.
Dietrich in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is From Fodra
Intelligent Systems has revealed more details about Dietrich, a protagonist in the upcoming Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Dietrich is described as a beautiful swordsman from Fódlan who wields a Heroes' Relic named Answerer and can use the Bloody Flash combat art. Satoshi Hino will voice Dietrich in the Japanese version of the game.
As an RPG fan, these are the 9 new trailers that have made me run to my wishlist this June
This article highlights nine new RPG trailers revealed in June that have excited the author, a self-proclaimed RPG fan. The showcased games span various subgenres and platforms, including Persona 4 Revival, Clockwork Revolution, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Fable, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, Threads of Time, Exodus, Signet City, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's world map is partially inspired by medieval Spain, even if the Dagdan Empire setting looks much older
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new turn-based strategy-RPG from Intelligent Systems and Nintendo, will launch on September 17th for the Nintendo Switch. While its primary setting, the Dagdan Empire, is inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, the game's world map also draws inspiration from medieval Spain, featuring regions named after the historical Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave release date set adds yet another RPG to September, and its new trailer is just for…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is set to launch on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch, as revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The upcoming strategy RPG from Intelligent Systems will feature turn-based combat, social simulation elements within a city, and a deadline system for objectives. A collector's edition, the Dagdan Collection, has also been announced.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches September 17
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on September 17, with publisher Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems announcing pricing for digital and physical editions, as well as a special "Dagdan Collection" edition. The game will feature four playable heroes in a time-traveling saga set in the Dagdan Empire, where players compete in the Heroic Games while preparing their forces through exploration and training.
Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave launches in September
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced that Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, the latest entry in the strategy RPG series, will launch on September 17th for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features four new heroes competing in the Heroic Games, with players exploring the capital city, training allies, and engaging in turn-based combat.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Nintendo Direct Airs Tomorrow
Nintendo will host a Summer Game Fest Direct presentation on June 9, 2026, at 7am PT/10am ET, showcasing upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The 50-minute presentation will be followed by a Treehouse segment and is expected to feature announcements for titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and The Duskbloods, as well as third-party reveals.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026
Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.
Nintendo Drops WarioWare-Style Pictonico! Where You Turn Photos into Minigames
Nintendo has released Pictonico!, a new mobile game developed with Intelligent Systems, on the Google Play Store. The game allows players to turn photos from their gallery into unique minigames, drawing comparisons to Nintendo's WarioWare series. Pictonico! is free-to-start with optional in-app purchases for additional minigame volumes.
From Fable to Fire Emblem, here are 6 RPGs to watch at Summer Game Fest 2026
This article highlights six anticipated RPGs expected to be featured at Summer Game Fest 2026, including Fable, Stranger than Heaven, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Clockwork Revolution, Persona 4 Revival, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The author discusses potential release windows, developer updates, and reasons for their expected appearances at the event, with a focus on titles for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Nintendo is not ditching mobile after all as it announces Pictonico
Nintendo has announced Pictonico, a new mobile game developed by Intelligent Systems that utilizes phone photos for its minigames. Despite previous reports of Nintendo losing interest in mobile, this WarioWare-esque title, launching May 30, suggests continued experimentation in the sector. The game will be free-to-start with purchasable content volumes.
Nintendo has just announced Wario Ware-like game Pictonico! for mobile phones, and it looks absolutely bonkers
Nintendo has announced Pictonico!, a new mobile game developed with Intelligent Systems that is heavily inspired by Wario Ware. The free-to-start title will feature photo-based minigames and will be released on iOS and Android on May 28th, with additional game volumes available for purchase. Separately, reports indicate Sony is ending its practice of releasing PlayStation single-player narrative games on PC, with titles like Marvel's Wolverine expected to remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5.
