In many ways, Fire Emblem Engage is a back-to-basics turn for the tactical RPG series. The newest game removes many of the social elements and multiple branches of Three Houses, for a more streamlined, linear approach. It does have a significant new gameplay wrinkle, though, in the form of Emblem rings. These rings, which summon heroes from other Fire Emblem worlds, have major story and gameplay implications throughout Fire Emblem Engage. Bond rings, meanwhile, help round out the nostalgia...
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Fire Emblem Engage is the latest in Nintendo's ongoing series of deep tactical RPGs, and at the heart of that is a rewarding class system. Each of your recruits will come with their own specialization and class, but you can change the classes as you wish throughout the game, and upgrade them. To do this, you'll need special items, as well as leveling requirements. Here's how upgrading and optimizing your classes work in Fire Emblem Engage.
As you progress through Fire Emblem Engage, you'll...
Fire Emblem Engage is a new entry in the beloved tactical RPG franchise, with a twist that pays homage to the series' long history and array of iconic characters. Throughout the story you'll collect 12 "Emblem" rings, each of which houses the essence of a hero from other Fire Emblem games. These grant you battlefield bonuses and special attacks, but to get the absolute most out of your Emblem rings, you'll need to max out your Bonds with them.
For the most part, leveling up your Bond with...
Fire Emblem Engage is the latest in the long-running tactical RPG series, which is mostly known for its deep and engrossing strategy gameplay. But it's also known for its wide array of anime-inspired cuties, from dapper knights to battle princesses. Engage is no exception, and so you may want to woo one of your favorite characters. So does Fire Emblem Engage have romance options, and how does it work?
(Spoilers follow.)
Fire Emblem Engage romance options
The answer is a very qualified...
A new report has claimed that longtime Halo developer 343 Industries is being taken off of "active development" of the franchise and that new games in the series will be created by third-party studios. According to Halo leaker Bathrobe Spartan--who has a solid track record leaking Halo inside information--and translated by Metro, Microsoft's mass layoffs have hit 343 Industries hard and will see up to a third of its workforce laid off. Veteran developer Joseph Staten is reportedly exiting...
Atlus’ cult classic JRPG, Persona 3 Portable, is finally available on modern platforms today, and fans can grab the game on PC for just $17.59 (normally $20) through Fanatical.
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Persona 3 Portable is a port of the PSP version of the original Persona 3 that streamlined the game’s structure to suit the PSP’s hardware and portable form factor, while also adding the option to play as a female protagonist with her own storylines and social links compared to...
Infinity Ward has confirmed that one of Call of Duty: Warzone 2's less popular changes is getting reverted in the upcoming Season 2 update. Al Mazarh is downsizing the Gulag for a more traditional Warzone 1 experience.
The battle royale's sequel originally overhauled the Gulag from a 1v1 arena to a larger 2v2 fight, which also included the additional threat of the minigun wielding "Jailer" NPC opponent. Al Mazarh's Gulag has been poorly received for forcing players to team up with another...
GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is now free from the exclusivity of the Rockstar Store, and available to purchase over at Steam. All three games are Steam Deck compatible, and also have Steam achievements for all completionists out there. According to the press release, the trilogy is also arriving to the Epic Games store "later in January."
The games appear in a bundle over at the Steam store, and while they all have individual storefronts, all purchase options redirect you to...
DICE has officially given fans more details about how Battlefield 2042's pivot to a class-based system in the game's upcoming 3.2 update will work, including information about its new Weapon Proficiency system.
DICE began a new blog post outlining the changes by explaining how player feedback proved critical in implementing the return of a class-based system in Battlefield 2042. At launch, DICE stated that many players found the Specialists, unique characters who each had a special ability...
A new trailer for Marvel's Midnight Suns has debuted, showing off Marvel's favorite mercenary Deadpool in all his fourth-wall-breaking glory. Available as part of the game's first post-launch DLC--The Good, the Bad, and the Undead--Deadpool's arrival in Midnight Suns comes with three new story missions, a new upgrade for the Abbey, and a selection of new skins and outfits for the hero.
Like the rest of the cast, Deadpool has a number of unique skills that he can use, and he has a...
Google Stadia, the cloud service once heralded as the future of gaming, has officially shut down. The shut-off is the final nail in a service that had many interesting ideas, but ultimately failed to make a compelling pitch to general video game consumers.
Though Stadia's ultimate shutdown was announced in September 2022, many industry observers point to the shuttering of its first-party studios in early 2021 as the turning point for the service. The move surprised many, especially given...
While a new Castlevania game has yet to materialize, the next best thing for the franchise could be its upcoming crossover with roguelike Dead Cells. The upcoming Return to Castlevania expansion was announced last year during The Game Awards, and this week saw a new trailer released for what Motion Twin and Evil Empire calls the biggest Dead Cells DLC to date.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania will pit players against familiar enemies who are skulking about Dracula's castle. There'll be...
Sony has announced a baker's dozen of new games for PlayStation VR 2. Headlined by NFL Pro Era, Tetris Effect, and Thumper, all 13 titles from the list will also arrive within the launch window for the upcoming headset.
The PlayStation Blog noted that the launch window is within a month of PSVR 2's release date, which is February 22. So these newly announced games for the headset will come out before the end of March.
Before Your Eyes sees players interacting with a collection of memories...
After nine years, Paradox Interactive and developer Triumph Studios have officially confirmed a new chapter in the Age of Wonders series. Launching on May 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Age of Wonders 4 will once again blend 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat within a fantasy realm.
Set in a land where powerful wizard-kings reign as gods, you will rise up to challenge them by using magic to evolve and enhance their forces. For the first time in the series, you'll be able to...
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 already packs a whole lot to knock out with its rotating daily and weekly quests, but you've also got your story-focused challenges by way of Oathbound Quests. And if you've been keeping up, you may have stumbled upon a tricky challenge that asks you to align star sensors by damaging them in the correct order. We'll tell you how to get that knocked out below.
How to align star sensors in Fortnite
To get started aligning star sensors, you'll need to find them...
ExpressVPN is one of the best VPN providers on the market, offering reliable service that works across a multitude of devices. It’s also one of the most expensive VPNs, running you close to $13/month. However, that’s not the case today, as the company is giving away three months of service when you sign up for a 12-month plan--reducing its cost to just $6.67/month.
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Snagging the deal is simple. Just head over to the ExpressVPN website, enter your email address, select...
The Last Of Us is one of the most successful video games of the past decade, selling millions of copies and now spawning a hit HBO television show. However, one of the key creatives behind the original game wasn't credited in that HBO show--and it's made him rethink his position on workers' rights issues in the gaming industry.
In a recent interview with the LA Times, Bruce Straley, the co-director of the original The Last Of Us, notes that his name does not appear anywhere in the HBO...
Who doesn't enjoy a little Thursday Wordle action every now and again? This week's answers have been fairly difficult, and the word on January 19 keeps that trend going. While today's answer is certainly a word that most players have heard before, it certainly won't be anyone's first, second, or even third guess.
If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you can check out our list of recommended starting words. However, if you're already past the starting point, then you might be...
Psyonix has announced that it will add more anti-cheat functionality to Rocket League in response to a growing wave of concern about bots infiltrating online matches.
Writing on Reddit, Psyonix it has already taken action--i.e. bans--against "a number of accounts" using bots in Rocket League online matches. These bans should apply to the "vast majority of accounts" that were found to have used bots since the end of 2022.
Psyonix said it will continue to monitor online matches for bots and...
Respawn Entertainment just released a trailer announcing the next event scheduled to hit Apex Legends: the Celestial Sunrise Collection Event. This will mark Season 15's third consecutive collection event (the first one being December's Wintertide Collection Event). It's also the first time the game has unveiled two collection events in one month, with Celestial Sunrise set to launch one week after the currently active Spellbound Collection Event comes to an end.
Like all collection events...