Opinion2026-09-26

Sega's '90s'-Era Fire Emblem Replacement Needs To Make A Comeback

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Jen Glennon Polygon
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1979–2026
Latest · Sega Football Club Champions
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Active · 1990–2026
Latest · Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
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