Fire Emblem Engage
is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is an installment in the ''Fire Emblem'' series and was released on January 20, 2023. ''Fire Emblem Engage'' received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the gameplay innovations, score, and visuals but felt that the story and Social simulation game, social sim elements were underdeveloped compared to its predecessor, ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. Gameplay Gameplay is similar to previous games in the series, but with the addition of Emblem Rings that allow units to fight alongside the lords of previous ''Fire Emblem'' games. Plot Setting ''Engage'' is set on the continent of Elyos and features previous protagonists of the series that can be summoned as spirits called "Emblems" with Emblem Rings. Alear, a divine dragon, is awoken from a one thousand year slumber to help defeat the Fell Dragon Sombron by gathering the Emblem Rings spread acro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Intelligent Systems
is a Japanese video game developer best known for developing games with Nintendo and the ''Fire Emblem'', ''Paper Mario (series), Paper Mario'', ''WarioWare'', and ''Wars (series), Wars'' video game series. Originally, the company was headquartered at the Nintendo Kyoto Research Center in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, but later moved to a building near Nintendo's main headquarters in October 2013. They were also responsible for the creation of various development hardware both first and 3rd party developers would use to make games for Nintendo systems, such as the IS Nitro Emulator, the official development kit for the Nintendo DS. History Intelligent Systems started when programmer Toru Narihiro was hired by Nintendo to port Famicom Disk System software to the standard ROM-cartridge format that was being used outside Japan on the NES. Similarly to the origins of HAL Laboratory, the team soon became an auxiliary program unit for Nintendo that provided system tools and hired people ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nintendo Direct
Nintendo Direct is a series of online presentation or live shows produced by Nintendo, where information regarding the company's upcoming content or franchises is presented, such as information about games and consoles. The presentations began in Japan and North America with the first edition on October 21, 2011, before later expanding to Europe, Australia, and South Korea. Format Nintendo Direct presentations vary in format between different presentations and regions. Regional differences Nintendo Directs generally come in both regional and international formats. International For subjects of a general worldwide appeal, a single Nintendo Direct is often localized for a simultaneous international broadcast. Usually, these will be recorded in Japanese and presented by a Japanese presenter. Prior to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's death, he would host Directs in both English and Japanese, with other languages' presentations being subtitled. Upon Iwata's death, Nintendo D ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roy (Fire Emblem)
Roy is a fictional character from Nintendo's ''Fire Emblem'' video game series. He first appears in the 2001 crossover fighting game '' Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as a representative character from the ''Fire Emblem'' series along with his friend Marth. He is the lead character of ''Fire Emblem''. Within the story of ''Fire Emblem'',Roy is the son of Eliwood, and heir presumptive of Pherae, who eventually becomes a major military leader. In the localization of Fire Emblem Roy's name was changed to Eliwood to avoid a copyright infringement with the Super Mario series of video games which feature a prominent character also called Roy. Roy's inclusion in ''Melee'' has been noted by video game publications for its role in increasing brand awareness for the ''Fire Emblem'' series as a whole outside of its native Japan, which encouraged Nintendo to localize the series for international distribution. Roy continues to make recurring appearances in subsequent ''Fire Emblem'' media, such as ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thracia 776
' is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Super Famicom; it was originally released through the Nintendo Power flash cartridge in 1999, then on a ROM cartridge the following year. It is the fifth installment in the ''Fire Emblem'' series, the third and last title to be developed for the Super Famicom, and the last home console ''Fire Emblem'' until the release of '' Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance'' in 2005. ''Thracia 776'' takes place on the continent of Jugdral. Set in the generational gap within '' Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War'', the story follows main protagonist Leif as he rallies a private army in an attempt to defeat the ruling Grannvale Empire and restore his lost kingdom of Thracia. Gameplay follows the traditional ''Fire Emblem'' system of tactical battles taking place on grid-based maps, but with added elements such as a fatigue system where characters lose energy with each performed action. Developm ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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GameSpot
''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by ''GameSpot'' staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. In 2004, ''GameSpot'' won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second ''Video Game Award Show'', and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain ''gamespot.com'' attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study. History In January 1996, Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein quit their positions at IDG and founded SpotMedia Communications. SpotMedia then launched ''GameSpot'' on May 1, 1996. Originally, ''GameSpot'' focused solely on personal computer games, so a sis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Edelgard Von Hresvelg
Edelgard von Hresvelg is a fictional character who first appears in ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses'' (2019), part of the ''Fire Emblem'' series of tactical role-playing games. She is the leader of the Black Eagles, one of the titular three student houses of the Officers Academy within Garreg Mach Monastery where the Byleth (Fire Emblem), player character spends the game, and the heir to the once-mighty Adrestian Empire. While she begins as the player's ally, a mid-game plot twist reveals her to be the Flame Emperor, a guise under which she plots to overthrow the Church of Seiros and conquer the other nations of Fódlan to create a society in which Crests — hereditary birth marks demonstrating noble blood and unique potential — hold no sway over social status. If the player chose to teach the Black Eagles at the start of the game and has met certain other requirements, they are given the choice of joining her cause. In all other scenarios, she becomes one of the game's main antag ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Game Awards 2022
The Game Awards 2022 was an award show that honored the best video games of 2022. The event was hosted by Geoff Keighley, creator and producer of The Game Awards, and was held to an invited audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on December 8, 2022. The preshow ceremony was hosted by Sydnee Goodman. The event was live streamed across more than 40 digital platforms, alongside an additional IMAX experience. It featured musical performances from Halsey, Hozier, and Bear McCreary, and presentations from celebrity guests, including Reggie Fils-Aimé, Al Pacino, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Ken and Roberta Williams. The show introduced a new Best Adaptation award for media adapted from video games. ''God of War Ragnarök'' led the show with eleven nominations and six awards; it won Best Narrative and Best Action/Adventure Game, while its lead actor Christopher Judge won Best Performance for his role as Kratos and its composer McCreary won Best Score and Music. ''Elden ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Polygon (website)
''Polygon'' is an American entertainment website that publishes blogs, reviews, guides, videos, and news primarily covering video games, as well as movies, comics, television and books. At its October 2012 launch as Vox Media's third property, ''Polygon'' sought to distinguish itself from competitors by focusing on the stories of the people behind the games instead of the games themselves. It also produced long-form magazine-style feature articles, invested in video content, and chose to let their review scores be updated as the game changed. The site was built over the course of ten months, and its 16-person founding staff included the editors-in-chief of the gaming sites ''Joystiq'', '' Kotaku'' and '' The Escapist''. Its design was built to HTML5 responsive standards with a pink color scheme, and its advertisements focused on direct sponsorship of specific kinds of content. Vox Media produced a documentary series on the founding of the site. History The gaming blog ''Poly ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Byleth (Fire Emblem)
Byleth Eisner is a character in Nintendo's ''Fire Emblem'' franchise. They first appeared as the player character and main protagonist of '' Fire Emblem: Three Houses'' (2019), and have since appeared as a playable character in the crossover games ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' (2017) and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' (2018), being added as a DLC in 2019 and 2020 respectively, and as a recurring antagonist of '' Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes'' (2022). In each game, players can choose between a female or male version of the character. The male version of the character also appears in ''Fire Emblem Engage'' (2023) as an Emblem alongside other ''Fire Emblem'' protagonists. Byleth is a wandering mercenary who possesses the mysterious Crest of Flames and can wield the powerful ancient weapon known as the Sword of the Creator. In ''Three Houses'', they receive an offer to serve as a professor at the military academy of Garreg Mach Monastery, acting as the leader of one of its classes. ' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Corrin (Fire Emblem)
Corrin is the player avatar and main protagonist in ''Fire Emblem Fates''. A Hoshidan prince/princess raised in Nohr, they are forced to decide which of two opposing nations to join, their birthplace or their adoptive homeland. Aside from their appearance in ''Fates'', Corrin received more widespread attention from their playable appearances in Nintendo's '' Super Smash Bros.'' series of fighting games. Characteristics As a descendant of the First Dragons, Corrin carries ancient Dragon Blood and is able to tap the power of Dragon Veins to change the surrounding terrain. However, Corrin is special in that they can transform into a dragon. They carry a dragonstone to assume control of their transforming abilities. Corrin wields the legendary katana Yato, which is said to belong to a chosen warrior capable of bringing peace to the world. The Yato is capable of changing its form when drawing power from the other four legendary weapons: Brynhildr, Fujin Yumi, Siegfried, and Raijinto ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Blazing Blade
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fire Emblem Gaiden
is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Famicom. Released in March 1992, it is the second installment in the ''Fire Emblem'' series and the last to be developed for the Famicom. It builds upon the basic turn-based strategy gameplay of the previous title, while including new elements such as a navigable overworld. Set in the same world as its predecessor, '' Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'', ''Gaiden'' follows the battles of two opposing armies on the continent of Valentia, which is torn apart by political strife involving the princess Celica and her childhood friend Alm. The development began after the commercial success of ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light,'' original designer and writer Shouzou Kaga returned and assumed the role of director, while Yuka Tsujiyoko and Gunpei Yokoi returned respectively as composer and producer. Kaga's main concern was addressing pacing issues from the first game ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |