[Events] Part 1 of the A Hero Rises 2020 event is now over. Here’s the 8 Heroes that made it to Round 2: Altina (Dawn’s Trueblade), Alfonse (Askran Duo), Sothis (Girl on the Throne), Leif (Unifier of Thracia), Sothis (Silver Specter), Azura (Vallita Songstress), Alm (Saint-King), and Edelgard (The Future).

[Summoning Focus] As part of the 3rd Anniversary celebrations, the following Summoning Focus is now back: Ephraim & Myrrh’s Battle. It features the following Heroes: Ephraim, Myrrh, and Eirika (Anamnesis Lady) (available until February 19th)

[Aether Raids] Season 66 of Aether Raids is now live (available until February 25th)

Bonus Heroes (HP+10, Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 + Lift+20 and Double EXP and SP if you win a battle): Lif (Lethal Swordsman), Tsubasa (Madcap Idol), Kiria (Cool Façade), Eleonora (Shooting Scarlet), Mamori (Microwain’ Idol), Itsuki (Finding a Path), Haar (Black Tempest), Leo (Extra Tomatoes), Roy (Blazing Lion), Fjorm (Princess of Ice)
Bonus Structures (Level +1): Armour School (O, D)

[Special Maps] The Grand Hero Battle feat. Heath (Wandering Knight) is now available. As usual, the various difficulty levels allow you to get various rewards: Hard = 3 ★ version of the Hero, Lunatic = 4 ★ version, Infernal = 4 ★ version + Hero Feathers (available until February 25th)

[Arena] The latest set of Bonus Heroes for the Arena is now live. It features the following Heroes: Alm (Lovebird Duo), Rudolf (Emperor of Rigel), Faye (Drawn Heartstring), Conrad (Unmasked Knight), Silque (Selfless Cleric), Lyon (Shadow Prince), Abel (The Panther), Barst (The Hatchet), Lyn (Lady of the Wind), and Alfonse (Prince of Askr) (available until March 3rd)

[Allegiance Battles] Season 44 of Allegiance Battles is now live. The Target for this Season is: Julia (Crusader of Light) (available until February 25th)

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed the results of the Fire Emblem Heroes "A Hero Rises" 2020 online poll. These eight finalists will appear in the in-game Voting Gauntlet: A Hero Rises 2020 Finals event that starts on Feb 28th, 2020.

1. Altina: Dawn’s Trueblade
2. Alfonse: Askran Duo
3. Sothis: Girl on the Throne
4. Leif: Unifier of Thracia
5. Sothis: Silver Specter
6. Azura: Vallite Songstress
7. Alm: Saint-King
8. Edelgard: The Future

Joe Zieja is the voice actor for Claude in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Zieja has really been feeling the love for his work in the game, and feels quite a special attachment to the character. That should be quite obvious when checking out the pictures above, which show Zieja in his custom Claude cosplay! The pictures were shared along with a message from Zieja to his many fans, thanking them for the support.

Man, oh man! Another week, another review bombing controversy. Last week, the troubles hit AI: The Somnium Files. This time around, the target is Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore.

Just two weeks ago, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore had an 8.0 out of 10 user review score. As of today, the score has plummeted to 3.6. Numerous low scores have hit the Metacritic listing, most of which are filled with garbled text. We're not quite sure who is behind the bombing just yet, nor do we know the reason.

- as part of the 3rd Anniversary celebrations, the following Summoning Focus is now back: Ishtar & Reinhardt’s Battle. It features the following Heroes: Ishtar (Thunder Goddess), Reinhardt (Thunder’s Sword), and Reinhardt (Thunder’s Fist) (available until February 18)
- 18th Forging Bonds event, Study in Crimson, is now live. It features the following Heroes: Nils (Bright Bard), Rath (Wolf of Sacae), Fiora (Airborne Warrior), Leila (Rose among Fangs) (available until March 2)
- new Summoning Focus is now live: The Dread Isle. It features the following new Heroes: Nils (Bright Bard), Rath (Wolf of Sacae), Fiora (Airborne Warrior), Leila (Rose among Fangs). Click here to check out the preview trailer! (available until March 6)
- new set of Story Maps, and more precisely a Story Chapter called On Dark Wings is now live (no end date)
- new set of Quests is now live: On Dark Wings (available until March 6)
- new set of Daily Log-in Bonuses is now live: New Heroes Log-in Bonus. It allows you to get some Orbs every day, with the amount varying each day: 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3 (13 Orbs in total) (available until March 2)
- Summoning Focus is now back: Weekly Revival 17. It features the following Heroes: Elincia (Lost Princess), Tana (Winged Princess), and Innes (Regal Strategician) (available until February 23)
- as part of the 3rd Anniversary celebrations, the following Summoning Focus is now live: 3rd Anniversary Hero Fest, Part 3. It features the following Heroes: Roy (Brave Lion), Lucina (Brave Princess), Ike (Brave Mercenary), and Lyn (Brave Lady) (available until February 23)
- as part of the 3rd Anniversary celebrations, a new set of Daily Log-in Bonus is now live: 3rd Anniversary Log-in Bonus 3. It allows you to get up to 5 First Summon Ticket for the 3rd Anniversary Hero Fest, Part 3 Summoning Focus (available until February 23)
- new set of Quests is now live: 3rd Anniversary Quests (available until February 23)
- Summoning Focus is now back: Love Abounds. it features the following Special Heroes: Lyn (Wind’s Embrace), Hector (Just Here To Fight), Lilina (Blush of Youth), and Roy (Youthful Gifts) (available until March 15)
- latest Mjölnir Strike event is now live. Here’s the various phases:
Brace Phase: February 17 to February 19
Shield Phase: February 19 to February 20
Counter Phase: February 21 to February 22

Much more over here!

Time for a look at the next round of content coming to Fire Emblem Heroes. The "Bright Bard" Nils, "Wolf of Sacae" Rath, "Airborne Warrior" Fiora, and the "Rose Amid Fangs" Leila, along with the new story chapter "On Dark Wings" will hit the game on Feb. 16th, 2020.

Nintendo continues to push the Switch Game Vouchers in Japan, this time with yet another print ad in Famitsu. This week's advert features the combo of Smash Bros. Ultimate and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore as suggestions for Voucher use. Certainly not a bad way to use your Vouchers!

- as part of the 3rd Anniversary celebrations, the following Summoning Focus is now back: Seliph & Julia’s Battle. It features the following Heroes: Seliph (Heir of Light), Julia (Naga’s Blood), and Deirdre (Lady of the Forest) (available until February 14)
- Summoning Focus is now back: Greil’s Devoted. It features the following Heroes: Ike (Stalwart Heart), Soren (Addled Strategist), Greil (Heroic Exemplar), and Mist (Purest Spirit) (available until March 13)
- new Tactics Drills map is now live: Dancing Cherry Blossoms (Grandmaster, Infernal) (no end date)