Fire Emblem/Trivia


 * Fan Nickname: The official term used when a unit becomes a different class, on both sides of the Pacific, is Class Change. Since units get a boost in stats, weapon proficiency, and/or a level reset, (Western) fans always say they promote.
 * Fan Translation: Given that all the Fire Emblem games from The Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light to The Sword of Seals were never released outside of Japan... They vary somewhat in quality and level of completion; only one or two are thoroughly complete.
 * No Export for You: The entire series until, well, you know...
 * Sadly, given how late it is in the lifespan of the Nintendo DS and how long it's been since its Japanese release, New Mystery of the Emblem seems to have headed this way too. Nintendo has made no comment on the notion of translating it, nor have they issued a cease and desist order to the fans who are doing their own translation.
 * Thankfully this seemed to be an isolated example, as Awakening came to America with a bang. This might give New Mystery a shot in the arm, but it's unlikely.
 * For similar reasons, barring remakes it seems unlikely that either Jugdral game, Binding Blade, or Gaiden will ever be exported - in some cases the source code for the games may no longer be available.
 * Reclusive Artist: Shouzou Kaga is quite the enigma. He directed and designed every game through Thracia 776, then abruptly splintered off from Nintendo to start up his own studio, created Tear Ring Saga (which got him and the game's publisher sued for being a little too much like Fire Emblem), made an obscure sequel to it that came out 4 years later, then fell off the radar entirely. What's he been up to since? Your guess is a good as anybody's. It's also not clear why Kaga left Nintendo in the first place, and it seems he hasn't felt like making himself available to talk about it...