Fire Emblem Awakening
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’s Fantastic Reviews Have Me Feeling FOMO
The author expresses a strong sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) due to the overwhelmingly positive reviews for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, launching on the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite a history of not connecting with previous Fire Emblem titles like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Awakening, the high Metacritic score and praise from GameSpot have made the author reconsider purchasing the strategy RPG.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Metacritic score matches Three Houses, but still isn't the peak of…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has achieved a Metacritic score of 89, matching Fire Emblem: Three Houses and making it the second-highest rated game in the series, though Fire Emblem Awakening remains the highest. While many critics praised its ambitious scope and gripping story, some noted that busywork dragged down its momentum.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – Everything We Just Learned From The Direct
Nintendo revealed new details for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave during a recent Direct presentation. The game will feature four heroes in its prologue, with the story continuing five years later after the fall of the Dagdan Empire and the revival of the demon god Balor. Players can switch between heroes and utilize time-travel mechanics to experience different story paths. The game also introduces new combat arts, class variations, and exploration elements, and is set to launch on September 17 for the Switch 2.
With Fable and Exodus coming in 2027, all my RPG hopes for 2026 are now pinned on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is positioned as the most anticipated RPG of 2026, especially following delays to Fable and Exodus. The game features a connection to Fire Emblem: Three Houses through the character Sothis and a musical theme, and its "Heroic Games" setting with multiple protagonists offers a promising new direction for the series.
Best 3DS Games Of All Time
This article ranks the top 20 games released for the Nintendo 3DS, highlighting titles that utilized the console's unique features like its dual screens and glasses-free 3D. The list includes exclusives such as Pokemon X and Y, Persona Q2, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, alongside acclaimed remasters like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D. The Nintendo 3DS, a successor to the DS, sold over 75 million units and offered backward compatibility with its predecessor.
Even In The Age Of The Steam Deck And The Switch, The Nintendo 3DS Is The Best Portable Console
Despite the rise of modern handhelds like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, the Nintendo 3DS remains the superior portable console due to its pocket-sized design and focused gaming experience. The 3DS successfully revitalized the Fire Emblem series and offered a unique, deliberate way to play games, distinguishing itself from the maximalist approach of its competitors and the constant interruptions of mobile devices.
Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of you
This article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
Nintendo Music – list of all games included
Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of games that will feature music in their upcoming Nintendo Music service. The list includes titles spanning various Nintendo platforms, from the NES to the Nintendo Switch, with many fan-favorite franchises represented.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal – Excited? Disappointed? A Little of Both. – Geeky Sweetie
The author expresses mixed feelings about the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, finding some new games exciting but lamenting the prevalence of remasters and ports. Disappointment is particularly noted regarding the lack of new cozy games like Animal Crossing, despite appreciation for the hardware improvements and features like voice chat. While still planning to preorder, the author hopes for more original and exclusive titles in the future.
The Switch 2 just shadow-dropped two of the best indie games of recent years
Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase revealed that two highly acclaimed indie titles, Blue Prince and Minishoot' Adventures, are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase also featured new releases and ports like Rotwood, Blighted, and Woodo, with several games scheduled for release throughout 2026.
Nintendo Music soundtrack updates for Feb. 23rd, 2026
Nintendo has been consistently adding soundtracks from its various games to the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online members. Recent additions include music from Super Mario Land 2, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and many more titles spanning decades of Nintendo history. The app allows users to stream or download music, search by game or track, and even loop or extend tracks for background listening.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins and the Art of Histrionic Warfare
Dynasty Warriors: Origins aims to return to the series' core strengths of large-scale battles and over-the-top action, stripping away extraneous elements for a more focused experience. The game emphasizes the 'excess is virtue' philosophy of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, offering a nostalgic yet refined take on the Three Kingdoms setting with RPG-like overworld elements.
