Fire Emblem for Game Boy Advance is coming to Nintendo Switch

We never have enough Switch Online + Expansion pack games in our assortment and now we have another coming down the line. Fire Emblem for GameBoy Advance is thus coming to Nintendo Switch Online on June 23.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade launched on the GBA back in 2003 and it was the first entry that was localized outside of Japan, paving the way for the series on the map worldwide. It had that awkward ’90s localization nomenclature, and was brought over as “Fire Emblem.”

The game can be considered a prequel to 2002’s The Binding Blade and it was the first introduction to the series for many people. If you’ve never played a Fire Emblem game before, now is a good chance to do so.

For the end, here’s a small plot summary from Nintendo:

“In Fire Emblem [The Blazing Blade], the nation of Lycia stands on the precipice of war after centuries of peace. Turmoil grows as noble houses plot treason, allies become enemies and armies stand poised for combat … all while a mysterious figure manipulates empires from the shadows. Now Lyn, along with Eliwood and Hector, must amass their own army to fight back against the forces that would destroy everything they hold dear – and before the world is burned to ash. Over the course of the story, you’ll gather heroes to your side, train them to excel with a wide array of weapons and classes, and further hone their skills on the battlefield. In battle, strategize your course of action around a variety of terrain and conditions. Then take command of the field and lead your units to victory by fulfilling specific objectives. But be warned: In this Fire Emblem game, if your soldiers meet their end, they’re gone forever.”