Metroid Dread update out now (version 2.0.0), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo and MercurySteam just released the new 2.0.0 update for Metroid Dread. Along with new difficulty options, it comes with new details on the results screen and fixes.
Below are the full patch notes for the Metroid Dread version 2.0.0 update:
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Metroid Dread update out today with new difficulty modes, Boss Rush in April
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo and MercurySteam have announced a new Metroid Dread update, and it’s launching today.
Two new difficulty modes will be added. In Dread Mode, if you take one hit, Samus will be defeated. There’ll also be
increased recovery in Rookie Mode.
It was also announced that a Boss Rush update is coming in April.
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Metroid Dread dev on taking the series to HD, E.M.M.I.’s design, much more
Posted on 2 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a lengthy interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, series producer Yoshio Sakamoto shared a peak behind the curtain on Metroid Dread’s development including the E.M.M.I. mechanic as well as memories of his time working on the series.
Sakamoto has been involved with the franchise since its inception on the NES. In the interview, he touched on what it was like to work with MercurySteam to create the series’ first HD entry, went into the specifics of E.M.M.I.’s design, and much more.
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Metroid Dread producer on the game’s difficulty
Posted on 2 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a previous interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, Metroid Dread producer and longtime series contributor Yoshio Sakamoto spoke about how the development team landed on the game’s difficulty.
Though it’s considered harsh by some players, Sakamoto explained that E.M.M.I.’s punishing nature and the way players gradually learn to avoid it over time was designed to mirror how Samus gets stronger as she collects power-ups throughout the game.
Below is our translation of Sakamoto’s comments regarding the difficulty in Metroid Dread:
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate adding Metroid Dread spirits permanently
Posted on 2 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch | 0 comments
In celebration of the arrival of Metroid Dread on Switch, Nintendo rolled out some special Metroid Dread themed spirits for a limited time a few months ago. Starting today, these Spirits are now available to all players:
The best 2.5D games from Nintendo: Metroid Dread and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In recent years, Nintendo developed a number of games under the 2.5D concept. These are titles that are completely modeled in 3D, but the gameplay functions primarily in two dimensions. That’s not the only definition of the term, though let’s stick to that.
The 2.5D style is a great way to bring back a lot of classic games from Nintendo’s huge catalog of hits. Personally speaking, there are two games in specific that I consider the best 2.5D creations from Nintendo: Metroid Dread and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Both are amazing in a lot of aspects, and in today’s video, I discuss how well they explore the many possibilities provided by 2.5D. You can check out the video down below.
My Nintendo Europe adds Metroid Dread pin set
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Those in Europe can now get their hands on a new pin set for Metroid Dread. It features two stainless steel pins for Samus as well as the E.M.M.I. Additionally, they come shipped in a decorative box with a viewing window. Nintendo notes that the pins can be left in the box to decorate your room, or take them out and attach them wherever you’d like to.
As for the materials/specifications, here’s the full rundown:
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Metroid Dread update out now (version 1.0.3), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest update for Metroid Dread has gone live, with Nintendo and MercurySteam now offering version 1.0.3 as of just a few minutes ago. There isn’t anything new in terms of functionality, but it does make one specific change.
Below are the full patch notes for the Metroid Dread version 1.0.3 update:
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Nintendo reveals Switch OLED and Metroid Dread sales data for the US
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has revealed more information about its sales performance in the United States last month for Switch as well as Metroid Dread.
Yesterday, it was reported that Nintendo’s console was the best-selling system in the industry for October for both units and dollars. Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser confirmed to The Verge that the Switch family of systems sold 710,000 units, and 314,000 of those were for the new OLED model.
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Metroid Dread update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new update for Metroid Dread has just gone live, with the game now seeing a version 1.0.2 update. Nintendo and MercurySteam have made a number of different bug fixes.
Below are the full patch notes for the Metroid Dread version 1.0.2 update:
