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Thursday16th Mar 2023
News My Nintendo Offering Metroid Prime Remastered Big Pin Set (US)
Get it while you can
Metroid Prime Remastered has been out for some time now and to celebrate, the My Nintendo webiste in the US is offering a special big pin set. In this set, you'll get two rustless iron lapel pins inspired by the remaster. To obtain these pins, you'll need to be a My Nintendo member and have 800 Platinum Points saved up. Here's...
Tuesday14th Mar 2023
News Metroid: Zero Mission Screenshots Found On Nintendo Switch Online By Dataminer
Update: More link cable support found
Update [Tue 14th Mar, 2023 14:00 GMT]: After some more digging, LuigiBlood has found even more evidence to support link cable features on Nintendo Switch Online. In fact, NSO has instructions on the link feature for every single game on both the Game Boy and GBA NSO apps. Mario Kart Super Circuit, which is...
Monday13th Mar 2023
UK Charts Metroid Prime Remastered Continues To Sell Well In A Week Of Mario Discounts
Having a (Morph) ball
The latest data for the UK boxed charts is finally with us after a short delay and this week sees a number of Mario titles predictably creeping up the standings after benefitting from some pre-emptive MAR10 Day sales. As expected, the Mario title to rise above the rest was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe which, with a boost from the...
Thursday9th Mar 2023
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Another Classic Title
Samus is back in Metroid Fusion
A week after the original announcement, Nintendo has now officially added the classic action-adventure Metroid Fusion to Switch Online's Game Boy Advance library. This game originally made its debut back in 2002, and has also been re-released on a number of other Nintendo digital services in the past. This particular...
Monday6th Mar 2023
Random Check Out The Director's Cut Of Metroid Fusion's Weird Live-Action Commercial
"First you grow strong... then you grow scared"
We are nearing the release of Metroid Fusion on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GBA library on 9th March, and it's fair to say that we are all pretty excited. Nintendo published its own advert for the upcoming release just last week, but those after a real throwback might want to check out...
UK Charts Metroid Prime Remastered Bags Franchise's Fourth Biggest Boxed Launch
Sales roughly half of the original
After a few weeks of digital exclusivity on the Nintendo Switch, Metroid Prime Remastered has finally landed in retail stores across the UK. Although the release wasn't quite enough to knock Hogwarts Legacy off its throne, Retro Studios' shooter managed to take the silver, selling around half of what the original...
Friday3rd Mar 2023
News Switch Online Missions & Rewards Adds Metroid Prime Remastered Icons
Update: Icons available now
Update [Fri 3rd Mar, 2023 10:45 GMT]: The Metroid Prime Remastered icons for Nintendo Switch Online are official and they're available now. Set 1 is available until March 10th, 2023, so you'll have to be reasonably quick if you want to redeem your points for these. The set includes, as previously mentioned, Samus in...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Edition Out Now In Europe & Japan
Here's your reminder
Last month, Nintendo surprised Switch owners with the shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered. While fans in North America didn't have to wait long to pick up a physical copy, many outside this region have been required to wait until 3rd of March if they were exclusively seeking this version. Fortunately, this day has arrived...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online Game Boy Advance Service March 9th
Samus returns in Metroid Fusion
Nintendo originally teased Metroid Fusion as one of the many games coming to the Switch Online GBA library in the near future and now it has confirmed it will be the first title to expand the service on 9th March. To reiterate, that's next week! This entry in the Metroid series originally made its debut on the Game...
Monday27th Feb 2023
News Scalpers Set Their Sights On Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Release
Update: "We will work to provide more units as soon as possible," says NOA
Update [Mon 27th Feb, 2023 17:45 GMT]: Nintendo of America got back to us with the following statement which makes clear that it will be looking to resupply outlets with more Metroid Prime Remastered stock ASAP should they sell out: We will do everything we can to meet the...
Thursday23rd Feb 2023
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Version Out Now (US), Will You Be Getting It?
Let us know
Perhaps the biggest announcement of the most recent Nintendo Direct was Metroid Prime Remastered. It was even launched on the same day via the eShop, with the physical version to arrive at a later date. Now, after a few weeks of waiting, the hard copy of the game is finally available in the US and across North America. NoA's senior vice...
Wednesday22nd Feb 2023
Guide Where To Buy Metroid Prime Remastered On Switch
Best physical deals + digital discounts!
After years of rumours, Metroid Prime Remastered has finally come to Nintendo Switch. The game's now available worldwide both physically and digitally, and all the details you need on how to get your hands on it for the best price (including a discount on the digital version) can be found below. Update:...
Sunday19th Feb 2023
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel: Metroid Fusion
X marks the spot
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we took a look at an upcoming physical release for the Switch in the form of Metroid Prime Remastered. After much deliberation, you fine folks decided that the Japanese variant was the better one, winning 51% of the vote. It sure was a close one! Mind you, it's all...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Switch Release Has Reversible Cover Art
Featuring the Japanese box art
While some retailers in North America only just launched pre-orders for the physical version of Metroid Prime Remastered on Switch, it seems others have already sent out the game to a number of customers. Users on Reddit have highlighted how the hard copy comes with a reversible cover. On the main side, there is the...
Friday17th Feb 2023
Soapbox As A Colour Blind Gamer, I Can Now Finally Beat Metroid Prime
Prime-ary colours
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Rory how the recent release of Metroid Prime Remastered has enabled him to settle an old score. Prime endboss spoilers inbound... I know. I was a handsome bugger. It’s always...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Pre-Purchase Live On Nintendo Store (US)
Shipping a day before release
If you happen to be located in the US, and have had difficulties securing a physical copy of Metroid Prime Remastered ahead of 22nd February 2023 release, don't worry, because Nintendo has got you covered. Pre-purchases for the physical copy are currently available on the Nintendo Store for $39.99 USD with a standard...
Wednesday15th Feb 2023
Feature Samus' Suits, Ranked - Every Metroid Box Art Suit Design, From Worst To Best
"Honey, where's my super suit?"
Metroid's protagonist, Samus Aran, has a rather unique privilege in the world of Nintendo. Unlike characters like Mario, Link, and Kirby, all of whom retain the same general look across their respective franchises (okay, Link is a little more varied than the other two, but still), Samus' basic design can be altered...
Tuesday14th Feb 2023
Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Dreadful
Updated with Metroid Prime Remastered. Remember, this ranking is based on the games' User Ratings in our database and is subject to real-time change even now. If you haven't rated your Metroid collection, feel free to add your scores and potentially influence the order below. Enjoy! What's the best Metroid game of all time? The reveal and...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metroid Prime Remastered
"One of the best-looking Switch titles I've seen"
Are you still recovering from Metroid Prime Remastered's surprise announcement and release? Well, how about some more detailed analysis on Retro Studios and Iron Galaxy's stellar rerelease from the team over at Digital Foundry? Comparing the new Switch release to both the GameCube and Wii titles,...
News Metroid Prime Engineer "Let Down" By Exclusion Of Original Credits In Remaster
Update: Another OG dev calls it a "travesty"
Update [Tue 14th Feb, 2023 02:30 GMT]: The original Metroid Prime technical lead engineer Jack Mathews has now shared his own thoughts, calling it a "travesty". Here's what he had to say about the remaster not crediting the original developers in a message to Axios: “When my son plays Metroid Prime...
Monday13th Feb 2023
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
Scanning for scores
We are sure that many of you lovely lot have spent the weekend Morph Ballin' and we can't say that we blame you! After last week's Nintendo Direct finally brought us news of Metroid Prime Remastered we couldn't believe our luck; but when it dropped on the very same day we had to check if we were dreaming! Even more so was this...
Sunday12th Feb 2023
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime Remastered
Morph Ballin'
Welcome one and all to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! Last weekend we took a look at Suda51's Killer7, one of the 'Capcom Five' titles from the glory days of the GameCube. The results were... not close — expectedly so, really. The North American cover held onto the top spot with 58% of votes in its favour. This was followed...
Friday10th Feb 2023
News Win Stylish Metroid Prime Remastered Jacket In Nintendo Of America Sweepstakes
Out of this world
With the surprise release of the outstanding Metroid Prime Remastered, Nintendo of America has kicked off a brand new competition to celebrate the game's reveal (and launch). The sweepstakes are open from now until 4th April 11:59pm PST and those over 13, and from the US and Canada are eligible to enter to try and win an exclusive...
Guide How To Make Metroid Prime Remastered Work With A GameCube Controller
Going back to basics
Metroid Prime Remastered brings the GameCube classic to Switch in fine fashion. Retro Studios, with the help of multiple additional developers, has updated the original game significantly for the Switch, implementing revamped visuals, an expanded gallery features, and multiple new control options. Of course, one of these...
Review Metroid Prime Remastered - A Long-Awaited And Stunning Return Of A Legend
Prime example
It’s difficult to believe now, but there was once a time when the notion of a first-person Metroid game seemed unfathomable. Prior to the release of Metroid Prime back in 2002, the franchise had been confined to the 2D realm, with complex environments full of secrets and hidden equipment that bolstered your abilities and combat...
News Retro Studios Wasn't The Only Dev Working On Metroid Prime Remastered
Iron Galaxy and many other teams helped out
If you were wondering how Nintendo was able to release a remaster of Metroid Prime while the fourth major entry is still in development, it turns out it was a team effort. The credits of Metroid Prime Remastered reveal Retro Studios was assisted by Iron Galaxy - the same developer behind a number of other...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
Random Metroid Prime's OG Engineer Isn't Happy About The Remastered Doors
"This should be fixed"
After months — heck, possibly years — of rumours, Metroid Prime Remastered is finally out on the Nintendo Switch as a digital download, with a physical edition available later this month on February 22nd. While many folks seem overjoyed at the remastered visuals in the game, one original Retro Studios' developer has...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Switch Box Art Unveiled, Here's A Look
Landing in February & March
After a number of rumours, Nintendo today confirmed the existence of Metroid Prime Remastered. What's even crazier is that it's out on the Switch eShop today for $39.99 / £34.99 or your regional equivalent. If you're planning to hold out for the physical version instead, and are wondering what the box art will look...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Metroid Prime Remastered Confirmed For Switch, Launching Digitally Today
Physical edition coming later this month
Nintendo has announced that Metroid Prime Remastered is launching on the Switch digitally today. A physical version will also launch on February 22nd, 2023. The game costs $39.99 on the US eShop and £34.99 on the UK eShop. It's available to purchase right now as of the time of writing! Here's some official...
Wednesday25th Jan 2023
Feature 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
It's been four years since development was restarted
This week — today, in fact — marks an astonishing four years since the announcement that work on Metroid Prime 4 had been restarted from scratch and shifted over to original developer Retro Studios. We all remember the day when Shinya Takahashi, Senior Managing Executive Officer at Nintendo,...
