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Guide Where To Pre-Order Metroid Ravenous For Switch 2, The Special Edition & amiibo
Update: Very (UK) has cancelled Special Edition pre-orders
The rumours were true and the next '2D' game in the Metroid series is coming on 28th January 2027. Metroid Ravenous is a Switch 2 exclusive continuing Samus' story after 2021's Metroid Dread and sees the bounty hunter devouring enemies in an "eat or be eaten" scenario. Sounds fun! In this...
Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Every Metroid ranked
The original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40 today. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today we're republishing this ranked list of the bounty hunter's best (and worst least-best) games. Remember, this ranking is based on the games'...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Help from Beyond
Welcome to our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Walkthrough will guide you through the game from beginning to end, providing you with clear guidance on how to obtain 100% completion. That includes all Power Suit Upgrades, Scan Entries,
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: What's The Best Control Scheme?
Mouse or motion?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is out now on the Switch and Switch 2, and if you've recently booted up the game for the first time, you might be wondering which control method is the best. There's no 'right answer' for this, as it'll all come down to your personal preferences. But if you're looking for a bit of advice on where to get...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Galactic Federation Mech Part Locations
Mech it work
Welcome, folks, to our guide on all Mech Part locations for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This is the home stretch in terms of the overall story. Locating the Mech Parts and sending them back to Base Camp is a crucial step in gaining access to the game's final location: Chrono Tower. Before you can send them back, however, you'll need the...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: All Shrine Locations In Sol Valley
Is that you, Hyrule?
Hello, and welcome to our guide on all Shrines found in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Here, we'll take you through each of the six Shrines located in Sol Valley, linking out to their specific locations within our full walkthrough, along with which scans and upgrades you can expect to find within each – should come in handy if...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Shot Expansion Locations
Go ahead, shoot
Welcome to our guide on all Shot Expansion Locations in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Yes, in addition to Missile Expansions, Samus now has to maintain ammo for her various elemental beams, including the Fire Shot, Ice Shot, and Thunder Shot. There are bloomin' loads of Shot Expansions to find on Viewros, so we'll be going through all of...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Flare Pool Guide
Is it hot in here?
Hello, and welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. In this section, we'll be going through Flare Pool to grab our third of four Master Teleporter Keys. This place is dangerous; full of machines that are simply itching to take you down. Don't worry, though, we'll guide you through as best we can. And if...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Great Mines Guide
Dig deep
Hello, welcome back to our full walkthrough for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This time, we're heading into The Great Mines to obtain our fourth and final Master Teleporter Key. This is it, folks. The end is (kind of) in sight. The Great Mines is a dangerous place, full of nasty enemies along with what might be the most ferocious boss of the...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Chrono Tower Guide
The big climb
Hello, and welcome to the final walkthrough section for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! Here, we'll cover any remaining items and scans needed to obtain that 100% completion rating. In the meantime, we'll be looking for Galactic Federation Mech Parts in order to gain entry to Chrono Tower and use the Master Teleporter Keys. The end is in...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: How To Beat Phenoros
Cutting the head off the snake
Welcome back to our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond boss guide! Here, we'll be taking a look at Phenoros, the menacing monster residing in Flare Pool. Truth be told, this one isn't quite as intimidating at it may first appear, but if you're struggling regardless, we'll take you through exactly how to defeat it. Metroid Prime...
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: How To Beat Sylux (02)
We meet again
Welcome back to the next section in our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond boss guides. Here, we'll be taking on Sylux for a second time in Volt Forge. They just don't know when to quit, huh? If you're struggling with this one — and Sylux is no pushover, to be fair — then you've come to the right place. We'll go through exactly how to beat...
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News Nintendo Has Renewed Multiple Game Trademarks
Blasting back
Nintendo has recently renewed some more video game trademarks, this time for multiple titles on 3DS and Wii U. The first game on the list is Next Level's 2016 Metroid Prime multiplayer spin-off Federation Force. Along with this is the included title Blast Ball (which was also available as a standalone game). Next up is the 2015 Atlus...
Random "Motherbrain" Returns As Ubisoft's GenAI Gaming Initiative
Watch out, Samus!
If you thought it was game over for Mother Brain, you might want to keep reading because Ubisoft is reportedly resurrecting the AI antagonist, just not in the way you might have expected. As reported by Stephen Totilo of Game File, "Motherbrain" is actually a trademark and term Ubisoft is now using to refer to its AI projects...
News Metroid Ravenous Announcement Sees Demand For Physical Copies Of Metroid Dread Spike
Sealed copies are selling for "well above" the $100 mark
Samus' side-scrolling adventures are set to continue in 2027 with the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Metroid Ravenous. Ahead of the anticipated return of the legendary bounty hunter, there's reportedly been an increase in Metroid Dread sales. This has not only led to the 2021 Switch title...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Metroid Ravenous For Switch 2, The Special Edition & amiibo
Update: Very (UK) has cancelled Special Edition pre-orders
The rumours were true and the next '2D' game in the Metroid series is coming on 28th January 2027. Metroid Ravenous is a Switch 2 exclusive continuing Samus' story after 2021's Metroid Dread and sees the bounty hunter devouring enemies in an "eat or be eaten" scenario. Sounds fun! In this...
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It didn't take long for Metroid fans to start name-dropping the talented Spanish developer MercurySteam after the official reveal of Metroid Ravenous. However, Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed the studio behind this game just yet. Eurogamer even went to the extent of reaching out to Nintendo in hopes of a proper statement, but...
News Metroid Ravenous On Switch 2 Will Support 120Hz Output
According to Nintendo
If you enjoyed the performance mode featured in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, we've got some good news about MercurySteam's upcoming release, Metroid Ravenous. According to the official eShop listing, the new Switch 2 game will support 120Hz outpu
News Metroid Ravenous Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
"It's eat or be eaten!"
After some rumours, Metroid Ravenous has now been officially confirmed by Nintendo during the latest Direct broadcast. It's launching for the Switch 2 on 28th January 2027, with pre-orders now live on the eShop. Alongside this, the game's estimated file size has also been revealed. According to Nintendo, it will require...
News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Metroid PVC' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Choz-oh no
First 4 Figures has revealed a sneak peek at its latest product from its Metroid range... a, uh, Metroid. Pre-orders open from 20th August 2026 and you can bag $10 off if you sign up to the website. We don't know exactly how much this thing will cost, but First 4 Figures' products are generally known to be pretty expensive. It's...
Random Metroid Prime In 2D Is Now A Reality Thanks To New Fan Project
Back to the Origins
Before Metroid Prime launched in 2002, the series had been exclusively 2D since its inception in the '80s. Now, Nintendo is able to play in both 2D and 3D spaces, but what if you could 'demake' Prime to be more like the original 2D titles? That's exactly what Lv.4 GAMES has done with its new fan project: Metroid Prime Origins...
Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Every Metroid ranked
The original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40 today. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today we're republishing this ranked list of the bounty hunter's best (and worst least-best) games. Remember, this ranking is based on the games'...
Rumour Metroid Ravenous Might Not Be The Only Metroid Project In The Pipeline
"We eating, Metroid fans!"
Metroid could be making a return sooner than expected after a new rating for a project known as 'Metroid Ravenous' was recently spotted. If this wasn't already enough news about the galactic bounty hunter for one week, VGC's editor-in-chief Andy Robinson has now chimed in, claiming even more could be on the way. Here's...
News Mysterious 'Metroid Ravenous' Game Rating Appears Online
Zeb-easy now
A mysterious rating for a project called Metroid Ravenous has been spotted on the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security site by Universo Nintendo (thanks, VGC). The rating was swiftly removed, but a screenshot has been posted to verify its authenticity. Filed by Nintendo of America, it refers to a project in producti
News "A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs
"There is no easy way to share this kind of news"
Spanish video game developer MercurySteam, best known for developing Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS and the critically-acclaimed Metroid Dread on Switch, is the latest studio to be hit with layoffs. "There is no easy way to share this kind of news", the independent studio said in
Rumour A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights
Who will be the Chozo one?
File this one under "Yes, this sounds plausible, but I shall maintain a healthy dose of skepticism", because with Nintendo now well on the way to delivering its Legend of Zelda movie after Super Mario's recent success, it sounds like Metroid might be next in line to receive an adaptation. As reported by Dot eSports, posts...
News Super Metroid's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Here's every song included
Nintendo has been quite busy today with the rollout of a system firmware update for the Switch 1 & 2 and a new "Handheld Boost Mode". It hasn't forgotten about the weekly Nintendo Music app update, announcing it's (finally) added the album from the 1994 SNES title, Super Metroid. This album was composed by Kenji Yamamoto...
News Metroid Prime 4's "Combined Sales" Have Surpassed One Million, Nintendo Confirms
Following its release on Switch and Switch 2 last December
There was some shock earlier this week when Nintendo's financials seemingly confirmed that neither the Switch or Switch 2 version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had cracked one million sales. So, how about the combined figures? Well, Game File journalist Stephen Totilo has now reached out to...
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Sales Have Got Off To A Slow Start
One in a million
Nintendo's latest financial report is in, giving us the official sales numbers for all of its best-selling games as of 31st December 2025. We already highlighted the best-sellers, in fact, but we couldn't help but notice that both Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — in either its Switch 1 or Switch 2 editions — and
News Nintendo Producer Kensuke Tanabe Has Seemingly Confirmed His Retirement
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is his final game
Kensuke Tanabe, veteran producer at Nintendo who became known for his work on the Metroid Prime series, has reportedly announced his retirement. As covered by VGC, Tanabe's announcement comes via an interview with the Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream, which has been uploaded online by a user on Weibo
Talking Point Metroid Prime 4 And The Burden Of Being 'Good Enough'
When legacy becomes a liability
After nearly two decades of dormancy for the series and an infamously drawn-out development cycle, it feels slightly surreal to now have Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the rearview. The game arrived under immense expectation, and it’s fair to say it ultimately proved more divisive than Nintendo and developer Retro...
Opinion Metroid Prime 4 Does This One Thing Better Than Any Other Nintendo Game
Remappy days
The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally released in December, and well, not everyone is happy with it. The game’s focus on NPCs and a literal desert of an open world did not resonate with gamers as well as Retro Studios had hoped. I hate to admit it, but I agree with the loud people on the internet. None of the people...
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