So, how does the first Fire Emblem hold up?

REVIEW Immortals: Fenyx Rising — The author notes that this Ubisoft adventure is "overall a great game [..] but the Switch version is such a disappointment" that they are strongly considering starting over on another platform. I've seen lots of conflicting takes on this one, however the game seems decent enough overall (yes it cribs from BotW) — I liked this tweet which said, in a good way, that it's like 'God of War in crayon'.

Matthew Zawodniak // Nintendo World Report

REVIEW Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade of Light  — It seems the passing 30 years haven't been too kind to this one, as it's fair to say this review concludes that the first game in this series hasn't aged well.

Jordan Rudek // Nintendo World Report

Remembering the Shadow Dragon - A history of Fire Emblem's original adventure

Henry Stockdale // Nintendo Life

What's next for Fire Emblem?

Donald Theriault // Nintendo World Report

🤔  Question of the week:

I originally asked this over on Twitter, but I'd love to know your thoughts too. I want to know what do you think is one of the 💎 hidden gems of the Switch library from 2020. What's the one game everyone slept on that you think is great, or didn't get enough love? 

If you've got something in mind just hit reply to this email and let me know — I'm hoping to put together a list of responses and share it later this month.

REVIEW Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise — Described here as a fun way to get in some cardio exercise each day, and it's cheaper than Ring Fit.

Rebecca Spear // iMore

DOOM Eternal: We speak to port wizards Panic Button — A good interview with the folks behind bringing Doom Eternal to the Switch. Nice to see that iD Software "looked at Switch as kind of a first-class citizen" during development.

Gavin Lane // Nintendo Life

Switch updated to Version 11.0.0, includes new screenshot/video sharing features, icons, and more 

GoNintendo

Nintendo cancels Splatoon 2 NA Open livestream, "Free Melee" believed to have played a part

Liam Doolan // Nintendo Life

'Empire of Sin' is much more than just 'X-COM' with Tommy Guns — This review from Jordan Oloman at NME said it was 'slick' and 'addicting' but overall a bit sloppy in its execution.

Gita Jackson // Vice

REVIEW Phogs — This cutesy puzzle platformer is "a doggone delight to play".

Ash Mercia // Switch Player

REVIEW Sam & Max Save the World 

Chris Scullion // Nintendo Life

REVIEW John Wick Hex 

Christian Vaz // Pocket Tactics

REVIEW Absolute Drift 

Greg Hicks // Finger Guns

REVIEW Liberated: Enhanced Edition 

James Bowers // Switch Player

After 7 years in development hell, no fairytale ending for 'Ray's the Dead'— This game is out on the PS4 now, and a Switch version is expected next year. This article tells the development story of this Pikmin-esque zombie experience.

Patrick Klepek // Vice

Monday, December 7

• Heroes of Loot — A 2D dungeon-crawler meets shoot-em up thats's inspired by the likes of Gauntlet, Robotron and Smash-TV. (Dec in 8 in U.S.)

Tuesday, December 8

• ⭐️ Doom Eternal — "one of the best first-person shooters ever". Download only (17.5GB).
• ⭐️ Lofi Ping Pong — I realy dig the look of this lofi hip hop table tennis rhythm game.
• Monster Sanctuary — Monster taming meets metroidvania in this 2D pixel adventure.
• ⭐️📦 Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 — Another round of Puyo Puyo meets Tetris puzzling.

Wednesday, December 9

• Ghostrunner — I thought this one was out already....
• 🎮 I, AI — Classic scrolling shooter gameplay with modern graphics.
• Woodsalt — Sci-fi RPG.

Thursday, December 10

• Accidental Queens Collection — Three 'narrative investigations' in one bundle.
• Alt-Frequencies — This 'audio mystery' game is inlcuded in the above bundle.
• Evolution Board Game — Award-winnind digital adaptation of 'Evolution'.
• OctaFight — 'Explosive' pixel art party combat for eight players, giving me TowerFall vibes.
• ⭐️ PixelJunk Eden 2 — A musical "exploration of life, color and collaboration".
• Tanuki Justice — A tanuki brother and sister take on baddies in this precision platformer.

Friday, December 11

• Autumn's Journey — Fantasy adventure otome.
• Persian Nights 2: The Moonlight Veil — Hidden object game.
• Splashy Cube — Minimalistic maze puzzler.
• Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces — 3D arcade air combat.