Sakamoto on why it’s taken so long for Metroid Dread, Samus’ character, SA-X’s influence, more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following the reveal of Metroid Dread, producer Yoshio Sakamoto held a Q&A session with members of the media. Bits and pieces have surfaced from that event, but not the full transcript. Thanks to Famitsu, we now have the entire discussion in full.
Sakamoto addressed a variety of topics, including the very long wait for Metroid Dread, Samus’ character in the game, being influenced by Metroid Fusion’s SA-X, and more. Continue on below for our translation.
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Metroid Dread “Report Vol. 3” released
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Nintendo has issued a “Report Vol. 3” for Metroid Dread. In today’s piece, the series’ past entries are covered in detail. Other aspects are also covered including the map, Samus’ abilities, and the Chozo.
Here’s the full report:
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Pre-order Metroid Dread on the Nintendo UK store, get a keyring, poster, and sticker sheet
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The Nintendo UK store is offering a few pre-order bonuses for Metroid Dread. You’ll receive a keyring, double-sided A2 poster, and sticker sheet. We have a look at each item above.
Metroid Dread launches for Switch on October 8. Pre-orders are up on the Nintendo UK store here. Note that if you placed a reservation previously, you should receive the items.
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Metroid Dread “Report Vol. 2” released
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Nintendo has issued a “Report Vol. 2” for Metroid Dread. In today’s piece, the E.M.M.I. are highlighted.
Here’s a rundown of the deadly robots that are in pursuit of Samus:
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Metroid Dread Report Vol. 2 footage
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The Japanese version of Metroid Dread’s teaser site just received it’s second batch of new information, including new game footage. Take a look with the video below.
Vol. 2 is currently only available on the Japanese site. We’ll be sure to keep you updated when the English version goes live.
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Metroid Dread amiibo functionality detailed
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As was the case with Metroid: Samus Returns, Nintendo will be offering new amiibo alongside the release of Metroid Dread. Samus and E.M.M.I. are the new figures.
Over on the official amiibo website, details are included regarding in-game functionality. Here’s the blurb that explains what players will receive when scanning the figures:
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Metroid Dread teaser site open, “Report Vol. 1” released
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Nintendo has opened an official teaser site for the newly-announced Metroid Dread. It can be accessed here.
The site has been updated with an initial report covering details from the initial trailer and more. We have it in full below.
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Metroid Dread gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | E3 2021 (round 2)
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Metroid Dread was shown off for a second time with more gameplay during a second segment of Nintendo Treehouse: Live | E3 2021. View the full recording below.
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Metroid Dread boxart, screenshots, art
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Nintendo has passed along new assets for Metroid Dread. Along with the game’s boxart above, we have new screenshots and art below.
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MercurySteam working on Metroid Dread
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For Metroid: Samus Returns, Nintendo teamed up with MercurySteam on development. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the same thing is happening with Metroid Dread. Nintendo’s Yoshio Sakamoto confirmed today that MercurySteam is working on the new Switch title as well.
