{"id":9420,"date":"2016-02-25T19:49:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T00:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=9420"},"modified":"2016-02-25T19:49:58","modified_gmt":"2016-02-26T00:49:58","slug":"fire-emblem-fates-best-ever-launch-for-the-series-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2016\/02\/fire-emblem-fates-best-ever-launch-for-the-series-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Emblem Fates Best-Ever Launch for the Series in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nintendo released some strong numbers on Wednesday for Fire Emblem Fates<\/em>. With more than 300,000 units sold between all versions of Fire Emblem Fates<\/em> during its launch weekend, the Nintendo 3DS strategy RPG is the fastest-selling game in the history of the long-running, critically acclaimed franchise in the United States. <\/p>\n

The game sold more than five times as many units as 2013\u2019s Fire Emblem Awakening<\/em>, the previous record holder in the United States, during its first three days of availability.<\/p>\n

“Both fans and critics are falling for Fire Emblem Fates, and the early sales numbers prove the game\u2019s undeniable appeal,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America\u2019s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “This strong momentum for Nintendo 3DS is only the beginning, as many more high-quality exclusive games are set to launch for the hand-held system over the next few months.”<\/p>\n

Breaking down the sales numbers reveals that Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright<\/em> was the top seller between both versions, with the more challenging Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest<\/em> coming close behind. The third thread in the story will be released as DLC in a few weeks as Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation arrives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nintendo released some strong numbers on Wednesday for Fire Emblem Fates. With more than 300,000 units sold between all versions of Fire Emblem Fates during its launch weekend, the Nintendo 3DS strategy RPG is the fastest-selling game in the history of the long-running, critically acclaimed franchise in the United States. 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