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
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.
A new update has been made available for Harmony’s Odyssey on Switch.
The patch adds new dioramas, a Detective Mummy feature, and a new puzzle. That’s along with all-around improvements relating to performance, controllers, visuals, and more.
The full patch notes for the Harmony’s Odyssey update update are as follows:
Cygnus Entertainment has shared a launch trailer for Colossal Cave, a reimagining of the classic game of the 1977 text-based adventure game. It landed on Switch this week.
Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
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.
First 4 Figures is cooking up another Nintendo statue, this time for Mario Kart.
The product is said to be filled with all sorts of touches and details – “from fabric and stitching on his bright red cap to the smoke coming off of the spinning wheels of his kart.” As for the kart, it’s “modeled after the classic Pipe Frame design, with lifelike parts and details.”
Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Sunnyside Games today announced Nocturnal, a side-scrolling action platformer. A release is planned for Q2 2023 on Switch.
The deckbuilding game Brave’s Rage is making its way to Switch, publisher Astrolabe Games and developer ISVR announced today. Its release is scheduled for February 2, 2023.
While Brave’s Rage previously appeared on PC, new content is planned. This includes a completely revamped story mode, a brand new Brave and new looks for existing Braves, and more.
