Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
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How To Raise Renown In Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
This guide details how to increase Renown in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a key stat for recruiting new team members. It covers methods such as completing main story battles, utilizing each Flame Lord's unique Renown-gaining activities like Kindness Quests, Answerer's Cry, Supply Quests, and Perform Quests, as well as completing subquests and Paralogues.
Games Inbox: Is The Last Of Us Part 3 really happening?
Readers discuss the likelihood of The Last of Us Part 3 entering development, with some speculating Naughty Dog has already begun work on it. Other topics include Rockstar's reasoning for delaying Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC, the merits of awarding remasters, and the perceived homogenization of Sony's first-party titles.
The 12 most exciting video game releases of October 2026
October 2026 is set to feature a diverse lineup of video game releases, including Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Gears Of War: E-Day. Other notable titles include Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Final Fantasy Resonance, which marks a return to turn-based combat. Microsoft is also releasing an Xbox and PC exclusive, while Nintendo is launching Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
The Witcher 3 is 2026’s highest rated video game thanks to remaster
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has claimed the top spot as 2026's highest-rated game on Metacritic with an average score of 94, surpassing "Big Walk." This remaster, a free upgrade for owners of the original, has been praised for its refinements, though the article notes that ports and remasters can sometimes skew Metacritic's year-end rankings.
Featuring a host of our favorite games from this year and 2 of our favorite gaming devices, you can now place your votes for the best in gaming in the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The nominations for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have been announced, with games like Resident Evil Requiem, Big Walk, and 007 First Light receiving multiple nods across 21 categories. Voting is open until October 23, and the winners will be revealed on November 11. This year's nominations are noted for their diversity, featuring both indie hits and AAA blockbusters.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score places it as the best version of the RPG yet and the top-scoring game of 2026
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a Metascore of 94 on PC, making it the highest-rated version of the game and currently the top-scoring game of 2026. While the original release and its Complete Edition had strong scores, the remastered version surpasses them, particularly when compared to the mixed reception of the Nintendo Switch port.
Famitsu software sales (9/14/26 – 9/20/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of September 14-20, 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave debuted at the top on Nintendo Switch 2, followed by Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on both Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The data includes sales figures for numerous titles across various platforms.
Tetris 99 57th Maximus Cup announced, new Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave theme incoming
Tetris 99 has announced its 57th Maximus Cup event, featuring a new Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave theme. Players must earn 100 points between October 2 and October 5 to unlock the special theme, which includes unique art, music, and Tetrimino designs.
ShackStream: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 752
The Stevetendo Show's 752nd episode features a playthrough of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, with the host expressing enjoyment despite not typically being a fan of tactical RPGs. The stream also includes segments on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Elden Ring, and discusses upcoming content for the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Japan: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave shifts 127K physical copies and Switch 2 sells 34K units
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave debuted at the top of the Japanese physical sales charts, selling 127,131 copies for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 console also saw strong hardware sales, moving 34,000 units.
Famitsu sales (9/14/26 – 9/20/26) – first week sales revealed for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of September 14-20, 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave debuted at the top of the software charts with 127,131 units sold on the Nintendo Switch 2, while hardware sales saw the Nintendo Switch 2 leading the pack.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 26, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave hangs on to the top 10
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 26, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 27 debuting at number one. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave remains in the top ten, holding the eighth position.
It's somehow possible to beat Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave while ignoring the entire point of the game
A player has managed to beat Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave without recruiting its four central characters, The Flame Lords, a feat the game actively warns against. This unconventional playthrough, completed on Hard/Classic mode, took approximately 40 hours and was described by the player as "F*** no."
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 27, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave maintains its winning ways
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of September 27, 2026, show Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave retaining the top spot, followed by Diablo 4 and EA Sports FC 27. The list details the top 30 all-games and download-only titles available on the platform.
Why I chose to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 instead of GTA 6 - Reader’s Feature
A reader explains their decision to purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 over Grand Theft Auto 6, citing a loss of interest in the latter due to perceived lack of innovation and an underwhelming reveal. They found more appeal in the Switch 2's upcoming titles and indie game library.
This Week in Switch 2 - TGS 2026 Recap + Mega Man, Monster Hunter Wilds & Final Fantasy previews
This Week in Switch 2 recaps the news from Tokyo Game Show 2026, featuring previews of Mega Man, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Final Fantasy. The episode also touches on LEGO Batman for the Nintendo Switch 2 and mentions a review for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
What we've been playing - "I curl up on my sofa and breed my army of battle cats"
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences. Bertie encountered game-breaking bugs in Dawnwalker but found satisfaction in fixing them, while Kelsey is enjoying Mewgenics on the Nintendo Switch, especially with its touchscreen support. Mat discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Marie finds joy in the chaotic fun of Untitled Goose Game, and Connor is captivated by the World of Warcraft beta.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is too massive for How Long To Beat to have any useful results after 1 week as players…
Players are finding Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave to be an exceptionally long RPG, with initial How Long To Beat data suggesting main story completion takes between 74 and 99 hours. This aligns with the series' reputation for lengthy titles, as previous games like Three Houses averaged over 75 hours. Many players are already reporting significant playtime within the first week.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave review for Nintendo Switch 2
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for the Nintendo Switch 2 is an ambitious and creative entry in the series, blending science fiction and time travel elements with its signature strategy RPG gameplay. While it occasionally overreaches and suffers from pacing issues, particularly in its first act, the game ultimately delivers a compelling experience with a unique aesthetic and engaging characters. Technical performance is a drawback, running at a disappointing 30 frames per second with lower resolutions.
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones bring a headset-level sound to traditional wired buds
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones offer headset-level sound quality and comfortable wear for extended gaming sessions, particularly on handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. While their spatial audio and immersive sound are impressive, the high price point and incompatibility with most modern smartphones make them a niche recommendation, though they are well-suited for VR gaming.
