After a short break, we’re back with new music! Newly added this week, New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS. Originally released in 2006, NSMB quickly became the best-selling title on the system and revitalized the 2D platformer format for Mario. It also spawned numerous sequels, with a new title…
Nintendo has announced that it will be releasing a rather lavish vinyl set for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack in the West next year. Set to hit shelves on June 19th, 2026, this is actually the first time Nintendo will be releasing such a set in…
In yet another case of being way behind the curve, Square Enix has issued a set of guidelines for “posting videos, livestreams, and images”of Dragon Quest I & II HD that includes not presenting end game areas of Dragon Quest 2. While silly in its own right, the company asks…
2:19 PST: No release date announced for Fire Emblem Heroes just yet.
2:18 PST: A new website has opened for the mobile game where you can vote for heroes to appear in a special event. My Nintendo members will earn Platinum points for voting.
2:17 PST: Players can recruit heroes via battle, though they can be difficult.
2:14 PST: Heroes voiced and drawn by different illustrators.
2:13 PST: Micro-transactions confirmed to buy orbs to summon heroes.
2:12 PST: Weapon triangle returns, though slightly simplified with color coding.
2:10 PST: Player controls a summoner who can call upon classic Fire Emblem characters. Each map is an 8×9 grid but controls like typical Fire Emblem battles.
2:09 PST: Fire Emblem Heroes announced for smart devices.
2:08 PST: Fire Emblem Warriors coming in Fall 2017 to Switch and New 3DS.
2:06 PST: Fire Emblem in the works for Switch. Planned for 2018.
2:05 PST: Amiibo figures announced. The game will launch May 19th, 2017.
2:04 PST: Fire Emblem Echoes is a 3DS game, it looks like.
2:03 PST: Fire Emblem Echoes -Shadows of Valentia- announced. Inspired by Fire Emblem Gaiden.
2:02pm PST: Currently showing characters and scenes from Fire Emblem Gaiden, an old NES game released only in Japan.
2:00pm PST: The stream has started! Kicking off with a song.
12:33pm PST: The Fire Emblem Direct kicks off at 2:00 p.m. PST. Stay tuned for details.
Whether it’s an exciting new entry in a series long established or a weird experiment meant only for the dedicated, Tom is eager to report on it. Rest assured, if Nintendo ever announces Elite Beat Agents 2, he’ll be there.