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If you are interested in catching up on the Metroid Prime trilogy ahead of Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo isn’t making it easy at the moment. We think that should be remedied — and so does Metroid Prime series producer Kensuke Tanabe. In the new book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, out October 28, 2025, the legendary Japanese developer brings …

Image: Nintendo The upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book delves into a heck of a lot of information from the original trilogy, primarily from notes provided by long-time producer Kensuke Tanabe. Fans have been speculating about the prospect of a Metroid Prime 2: Echoes remaster/remake for quite some time now, and interestingly, the book actually somehow teases …

Image: Nintendo Nintendo is shortly launched Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a new art book looking at concept art for the original trilogy on GameCube and Wii (with a small section dedicated to Metroid Prime Remastered). Speaking of the more recent Switch remaster, the book reveals that Retro Studios had originally proposed completely new cutscenes for the game. However, …

Nintendo and Retro Studios brought Metroid into stunning 3D with 2002’s Metroid Prime, rebooting the series in a first-person shooter style through a sometimes challenging but ultimately fruitful relationship between Japanese and Western teams — each with their own unique backgrounds and perspectives. But it wasn’t always smooth rolling for Samus along the way. The new book, a Metroid Prime …

Image: Nintendo / Piggyback Nintendo has released a 35-page digital sample for its upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book ahead of its official release on 28th October 2025. The sample shows off some gorgeous concept art from the original Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. We get a glimpse at Samus’ Phazon Suit, …

Image: Nintendo Life Multiple rumours have been doing the rounds regarding a potential Switch 2 release for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest flagship entry in Ubisoft’s stealth series, with age ratings and even box art images making their way online. Now, thanks to prominent leaker Billbil-kun over on Dealabs, we may now know the proposed launch date for Shadows. According …

New details shared on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s “Vi-O-La” motorcycle mechanics  GoNintendo Metroid Prime 4 gets more details on Vi-O-La motorcycle gameplay  Nintendo Everything Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Launches Dec. 4 — Samus Gets Vi-O-La Motorcycle on Switch & Switch 2  Azat TV Metroid Prime 4 motorbike details emerge  My Nintendo News Source link

During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond revealed that there’ll be motorcycle gameplay with the Vi-O-La mechanic. Nintendo has since shared a few more details explaining how it all works. We previously heard that Vi-O-La can be used to traverse and explore the environment. The Nintendo Direct footage also gave some idea as to how it’ll all …

We can finally confirm that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set to release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 4. This time Samus is dispatched to Planet Viewros, where she discovers some interesting psychic abilities in addition to her standard ones. She also goes up against Sylux, another bounty hunter who isn’t happy with the Galactic Federation, or …

Metroid fans have been beyond ready for the fourth entry in the Metroid Prime series, and now we know when the more than 18-year wait comes to an end. Announced during September’s jam-packed Nintendo Direct, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches December 4 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and preorders are now open for both versions at major retailers. Metroid …