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Fire Emblem Engage Pandreo

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are almost done introducing the cast of Fire Emblem Engage, but we do have another one today – this time for Pandreo. Information was shared on the Japanese Twitter account with SatsumaFS offering up translations.

Pandreo, a royal priest of Solm, loves fun things and is always thinking about new parties. Despite seemingly carefree, he’s deeply religious, and a faithful clergyman.

A new version update has been released for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, bringing the game up to version 2.0.1. Most notably, this update increases the level cap of player characters and weapons, and adds new costumes, avatar parts, and weapons.

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Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes the top spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 22 and December 28.

Fire Emblem Engage Heroes Order of Heroes

There’s a unique opportunity coming up to receive the Order of Heroes item set in Fire Emblem Engage by playing Fire Emblem Heroes. The set includes the Fólkvangr weapon, Fensalir weapon, Nóatún weapon, Alfonse S-rank Bond Ring, Sharena S-rank Bond Ring, and Anna S-rank Bond Ring. Also, Nintendo will be providing five Orbs in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Assuming you’ve already completing the Preface (in-game-tutorial) and can access the home screen, to get involved, first tap the Quests & Missions icon on the bottom right, and then click the coin icon in the upper right. Be sure that you’ve linked a Nintendo Account if you haven’t already. Then select the Nintendo Switch Game Bonus Code + 5 Orbs reward on the My Nintendo Rewards screen and redeem it.

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Greninja 7 Star Tera Raid Battle

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have revealed a new 7 Star Raid Battle event, which will feature Greninja. The creature will be appearing with the Mightiest Mark in black crystal Tera Raid Battles.

Players can attempt to catch the creature between Friday, January 27, 2023, at 00:00 UTC and Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 23:59 UTC. It will then appear again between Friday, February 10, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC.

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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Digimon World: Next Order frame rate resolution

Bandai Namco has shared details about the frame rate and resolution for the new Switch version of Digimon World: Next Order. The technical information was posted on the official Japanese website.

Bandai Namco says that the is largely a 60 FPS experience. However, during some of the more intense moments, the frame rate in Digimon World: Next Order may drop to around 30 FPS. This is in comparison to the PS4 version that always runs at 60 FPS.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope grid

According to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares, the game originally had the grid that was featured in the series’ first entry. For the sequel, Ubisoft went with a more open approach. Rather than limiting players to a grid, players were given more control.

Manzanares told EDGE in a previous issue that the grid system was in place back in 2018. However, the team ended up changing things the following year.

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Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris Blooming of Forget-me-not

Bandai Namco has shared a release date for the Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Blooming of Forget-me-not DLC on Switch. It will be available on January 18, 2023.

This DLC is highlighted by a new story, new maps and dungeons, new divine beasts, and new weapons and outfits. Here’s some additional information:

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero update 1.4.2

Several months after the RPG made it to Switch, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero has gone live with a new version 1.4.2 update.

This is fairly notable as it includes an auto text advance feature. On top of that, there’s also a new graphical effect and more.

Below are the full patch notes:


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