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Fire Emblem Engage released today on Switch, and Nintendo have dropped a launch trailer to commemorate the occasion.

Catch up on the game with the overview below:

Fire Emblem Engage manga

It turns out that Fire Emblem Engage isn’t just stopping with the actual game, as it’s now been revealed that a manga adaptation is coming soon. Kazurou Kyou, who is known for series like Dead-end-Host, Himedoll!!, and Houkago Idol, is the mangaka.

Saikyo Jump will have the prologue chapter on February 3, 2023, which will be followed by the first chapter on March 3, 2023. Readers can then look forward to new parts to the story each month. Weekly Shonen Jump+ will publish the first three chapters for free, but after that, each one will only be available for free for three weeks after their initial release.

Original (12/25): Following up on its reveal of Ys X: Nordics, Falcom has also revealed Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, a remaster set to be releasing as a Switch exclusive in Japan in Spring 2023.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is an HD remaster of Ys: The Oath in Felghana, which is itself a remake of the original Ys III: Wanderers of Ys. This new version is set to offer a host of improvements, including HD visuals, new voiced scenes including voiceovers for the protagonist Adol, and the ability to choose between classic character portraits and music or new “Refine” versions of them.

Check below for more details on Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana.

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 64,799 / 4,695,052
2. [PS4] One Piece Odyssey – 35,123 / NEW
3. [PS5] One Piece Odyssey – 26,879 / NEW
4. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 22,094 / 3,817,608
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 18,172 / 5,101,319
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 14,849 / 969,291
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 11,025 / 3,008,474
8. [NSW] Dragon Quest Treasures – 7,864 / 254,564
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 7,587 / 5,100,328
10. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 7,382 / 1,151,855

2023 Switch production

According to a Bloomberg report, Nintendo intends to increase Switch production for the coming fiscal year. The publication cites “people familiar with the matter.”

Bloomberg mentions that during the year ending March, Nintendo shipped about 21 million Switch units. Although the company lowered its latest sales forecast to 19 million units in November due to component shortages, it now believes it can produce more consoles. Additionally, demand is apparently still strong.


Fabraz Presents Vol.1

Limited Run Games has revealed Fabraz Presents Vol.1, a physical release containing two games in one for Switch. The package includes SpiritSphere DX and Skellboy Refractured.

Only a standard version is planned. However, the Skellboy Refractured vinyl OST will also be available.

Fire Emblem Engage DLC

Kenta Nakanishi, the director for Fire Emblem Engage at Nintendo, has discussed the game’s Expansion Pass in a new interview. Additionally, he confirmed that an update is planned which will add more facilities to the Somniel.

Nakanishi’s comments came about in the third portion of Nintendo’s official interview, published today. Here’s what he shared:

Persona 3 Portable 4 Golden trailer

New launch trailers have come in to celebrate the release of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on new platforms, including Switch. The two RPGs make their debuts on a Nintendo console for the first time.

Here’s some information about both games:

Tin Hearts physical

Wired Productions and Rogue Sun will be offering a physical version of Tin Hearts on Switch, it’s been announced.

Currently fans can pre-order via the Wired Productions Store here. Each copy will include the game on a cartridge, digital EP download, and inventive stickers.

Fire Emblem Engage update 1.1.0

Fire Emblem Engage will start launching in just a couple of hours starting in some regions, and Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have prepared a version 1.1.0 day one update.

You’ll want to download this one if you have any interest in the online features or Expansion Pass. Both will be properly supported after the update is installed.

The full patch notes for the Fire Emblem Engage version 1.1.0 update are as follows:


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