Two Nintendo Switch 2 ads have surfaced showing unreleased gameplay footage for the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Famiboards user BackwardsCompat posted the video links on the website earlier today.

Both ads only run at 15 seconds long, with there also being a Youtube Shorts version of each one. These ads are also more centered around the Nintendo Switch 2 rather than the upcoming title, therefore they don’t show very much aside from an unseen boss. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is only a month and a half away from its release, so we should be expecting these ads to be going public soon in tandem with the holiday season.

You can see the two ads, and their Youtube Shorts versions below:

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Metroid Prime 4 gets more details on Vi-O-La motorcycle gameplay

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

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 work, but the latest information batch covers things in a bit more detail.

Here’s the full rundown of Vi-O-La in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:

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[Let’s Talk] How are you feeling about Metroid Prime 4?

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is in a somewhat strange position. After the game was announced years ago, the hype has been building over time. Depending on who you talk to though, that hype has been deflating since the proper reveal in June 2024. A couple of other trailers have been released since then, but the game hasn’t seen its true standout moment so far.

The latest Metroid Prime 4 trailer debuted during a Nintendo Direct last week. That revealed the existence of motorcycle gameplay and some sort of open area in a desert. We’ve seen the game a few times now, but there’s still time to showcase it further before the December launch.

Based on what we’ve seen from Metroid Prime 4, how are you feeling about it so far? Do you plan on picking it up at the end of the year? Let us know in the comments.

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Metroid Prime 4 release date finally revealed, amiibo coming

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Metroid Prime 4 fans have been dying to know about the release date, and we finally have an answer. Just revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, the game is coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on December 4, 2025. Also shown today is the ability to ride a motorcycle.

Here’s a look at some new amiibo that are planned:

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Metroid Prime 4 Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 comparison, Street Fighter 6 Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS4 comparison

Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments

Nintendo Switch 2 graphical comparison videos are starting to drop, and first up is Metroid Prime 4 and Street Fighter 6.

For Metroid Prime 4, it’s Nintendo Switch 2 going up against Switch 1 here. Nintendo has already highlighted how on the new console, it can run at a higher resolution and frame rate. Support is included for HDR as well. Also, while it’s a gameplay feature, Nintendo Switch 2 supports the new mouse functionality.

Below is the full Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 comparison:

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond boxart, screenshots

Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments

Thanks to Nintendo, we have the official boxart for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – pictured above. A new set of screenshots have also come in.

The game just reappeared during today’s Nintendo Direct with the latest information. Here’s some information, straight from Nintendo:

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond teases new psychic abilities, more

Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

New footage of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond debuted today. Nintendo provided a look at Planet Viewros plus psychic abilities that can be used to operate mechanisms, open doors, and control the trajectory of Samus’ beams. A new suit was also teased at the end.

Below is the new trailer:

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond screenshots

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has passed long a handful of screenshots from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. These images are essentially come from what was shown in today’s trailer, but we now have images in direct-feed high quality.

Nintendo simply says that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond involves Samus embarking on a new mission. While the company isn’t going into any further details, we do know that Sylux – who first appeared in Metroid Prime Hunters – will be involved.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally revealed, launches 2025

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

During today’s Nintendo Direct, a long-awaited update was finally provided on Metroid Prime 4, which now has the Beyond subtitle. The game will be launching in 2025.

To say that it’s been a long wait for Metroid Prime 4 has been an understatement. Nintendo unveiled the project in June 2017, but announced in January 2019 that the entire project was being rebooted with Retro Studios – the series’ original developer – taking over. Little information has been shared since, but we did at least get Metroid Prime Remastered last year.

Here’s the new trailer:

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Metroid art pops up on Retro Studios’ Twitter profile

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

While Metroid had a strong return late last year in the form of Metroid Dread, the series has been quiet when it comes to Metroid Prime 4. Nintendo did reveal the game’s existence way back in 2017, but a couple of years later, announced that the project’s development had been rebooted entirely with Retro Studios taking the helm.

There’s still not much in the way of news regarding Metroid Prime, but there’s been at least a slightly interesting discovery today. Over on Retro Studios’ Twitter page, some art has appeared as it’s showing up on the company’s banner – check it out below. It’s not any sort of indication that something is happening in the near future, but perhaps it can be interpreted as a positive sign. At the very least, Retro is still tinkering away on Metroid Prime 4 in the background.