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Metroid Dread

Nintendo is back with another commercial for Metroid Dread titled “Face the Threat”. Get a look at the advert, coming in at nearly a minute long, below.

Metroid Dread is due out for Switch on October 8.

Metroid Dread "Report Vol. 9"

Nintendo and MercurySteam are back with another report for Metroid Dread. Rather than bringing along major reveals, this one is more about informing players about what to expect. It includes information about controls, exploration, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

metroid dread controller

PowerA has another Switch controller planned for its lineup, this time for Metroid Dread.

The licensed, wired controller lets users program two mappable advanced gaming buttons and plug in a headset into the 3.5mm audio jack for stereo sound. A pair of embedded anti-friction rings are included as well – along with a standard USB-C cable and two-year warranty. However, keep in mind that it does not support HD Rumble, IR functionality, motion controls, or amiibo NFC. It can only be used while the Switch unit is docked.

Here’s a closer look at the Metroid Dread controller from PowerA with a bunch of photos:

Metroid Dread OLED

Nintendo recently held a hands-on preview event for Metroid Dread. The Switch OLED model was on-hand, letting a select few to try out the game on the updated system.

Here’s a roundup of a few videos:

Amazon UK has a couple of bonuses in store for Metroid Dread. Along with a mousepad, buyers will receive a double sided poster.

Amazon UK is taking pre-orders for the Metroid Dread bundle here. The game launches on October 8.

Metroid Dread

Nintendo has come out with a new set of Japanese Metroid Dread commercials. In total, three adverts have been posted online.

Here’s the full set:

Metroid Dread

Nintendo has debuted a new trailer for Metroid Dread titled “Sounds of Dread”. This video was first shown in today’s Nintendo Direct.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Metroid Dread ZDR

Nintendo is back with another report for Metroid Dread, this time covering ZDR. The planet’s various areas have been introduced with lots of details and screenshots, including Artaria, Cataris, Dairon, Buernia, Ghavoran, and Ferenia.

Here’s the full rundown on ZDR in Metroid Dread from Nintendo:

metroid dread amiibo delay

The Metroid Dread amiibo won’t be ready for launch in Europe, as Nintendo announced a delay over on social media today.

The game, along with the new figures, were both planned for October 8. However, the amiibo have encountered “unforeseen shipping delays”, and the 2-pack of Samus and E.M.M.I. will now be available on November 5.

The full statement from Nintendo reads:

metroid dread commercial

Nintendo is ramping up its advertising efforts for Metroid Dread and has now come out with the game’s very first North American commercial. Also, seeing how it’s coming out on the same day, the Big N is using the advert as a way of promoting the new Switch OLED model as well.

Here’s an overview of Metroid Dread:


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