My experience with Fire Emblem started, like many, with Super Smash Bros. Melee. Many gamers in the U.S. were first exposed to the characters Marth and Roy thanks to that game. So it was only natural that they grew an interest in what the Fire Emblem series was. Then Fire Emblem was released for the Game Boy Advance, and I’ve got my first real taste on what this series was all about. Although I can’t really recall most of what I’ve played in that game, but I do remember being hooked onto it for quite a while. Since then, I haven’t been too into the Fire Emblem games, with only having played a couple of hours into the Gamecube titles, and beating Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon on Nintendo DS. So I get what Fire Emblem is, but haven’t been really into it as much as I would like to be. Thankfully, with the 3DS release of Fire Emblem Awakening, I have grown this newfound interest in the Fire Emblem franchise and also regained interest in strategy RPGs. (more…)
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The Adventure of a Lifetime Awaits in Fire Emblem Awakening
First True 3D Entry in Revered Series Now Available for Nintendo 3DS
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– You are standing at the edge of a massive battlefield. Before you stands a sea of enemies: wyvern riders, dark mages, fearsome knights. You and your companions must use your wits to defeat the approaching onslaught. One wrong move could end in defeat. But the right decisions could result in a glorious victory. Your archer is in position. Your healer is standing close. You are defending the Kingdom of Ylisse from a vicious enemy alongside the bravest warriors in the land. You are ready. This is Fire Emblem Awakening. (more…)
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Nintendo Heats Things Up with a Fire Emblem Awakening Nintendo 3DS Bundle
When Fire Emblem Awakening launches on Feb. 4, it will arrive with a special version of the Nintendo 3DS hardware. The beautiful blue system is emblazoned with stylish Fire Emblem artwork, has the game pre-installed on the hardware and comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card. It will be available at a suggested retail price of $199.99, a great value for fans of the series. (more…)