The Metroid series rises to the top on the Wii U Virtual Console sales charts
Posted on 2 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
It looks like Metroid: Samus Returns is not the only Metroid game that is getting a boost in sales from the recently announced Metroid Dread. The Wii U Virtual Console is also seeing its own Metroid boom, as Metroid: Zero Mission sits at number 1 on the best sellers list and Metroid Fusion ranks at number 2. Even Metroid Prime: Trilogy is coming in at number 4 on that list of best sellers.
(Images obtained from @pigs4ben and GameXplain)
This is no doubt due to the hype behind Metroid Dread being announced at E3 2021, and it shows a trend with the Metroid: Samus Returns rising in the sales charts on 3DS. We’ll see if the trend continues leading up to Metroid Dread’s October 8 release.
Sakamoto on the future of Metroid, says there’s “some kind of new episode that is waiting in the works”
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
After two decades, the Metroid series is finally receiving a brand new 2D entry. Metroid Dread continues the plot that’s been on hold ever since the days of the Game Boy Advance with Metroid Fusion.
We’ve heard Yoshio Sakamoto mention that the current story arc with end with Dread. But what about the future? Fortunately, it sounds like there’s still plenty of room for the series to grow.
More: interview, Metroid Dread, top, Yoshio Sakamoto
Metroid Dread amiibo functionality detailed
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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:
More: Amiibo, MercurySteam, Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread teaser site open, “Report Vol. 1” released
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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.
More: MercurySteam, Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | E3 2021 (round 2)
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
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.
More: MercurySteam, Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread boxart, screenshots, art
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has passed along new assets for Metroid Dread. Along with the game’s boxart above, we have new screenshots and art below.
More: MercurySteam, Metroid Dread
MercurySteam working on Metroid Dread
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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.
More: MercurySteam, Metroid Dread
Video: A look into the development of Metroid Prime Hunters, Dread, Federation Force
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 7 Comments
Liam Robertson has created a new video that looks back on three Metroid projects. It mainly focuses on the troubled development of Hunters and the cancelled Dread game, thought there’s a tiny bit on Federation Force as well. Check out the video below.
