The Game Informer Show Tackles Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Control Resonant, and BlizzCon 2026

This week's episode features a deep dive into Fire Emblem, early impressions of Control Resonant, and BlizzCon 2026 news.

Sep 19, 2026
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The Game Informer Show Tackles Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Control Resonant, and BlizzCon 2026

This week's episode of The Game Informer Show delves into extensive playtime with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, offers initial thoughts on Control Resonant, and provides coverage from BlizzCon 2026. The podcast hosts discussed the significant time investment required for Intelligent Systems' latest strategy-RPG, Eric Van Allen reporting over 130 hours spent with the title.

The discussion then shifts to early impressions of Control Resonant, with further review details anticipated at a later date. Alex Van Aken shared insights from BlizzCon 2026, including major announcements and hands-on time with the new World of Warcraft: Forever beta.

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Full episode timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 09:03 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave 53:13 - Control Resonant 1:16:56 - BlizzCon 2026

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