Nintendo brought a Metroid Prime: Blast Ball demo to the 3DS eShop a few months ago. It allowed players to experience a very small slice of single-player, but it primarily was a means to try out the soccer-inspired mode.

Servers for the demo are now confirmed to be discontinued this week. In a notice found on the eShop, it states that they’ll be going offline this weekend.

The full message is as follows:

“Thank you for your continued support. The online multiplayer feature for the Metroid Prime: Federation Force Blast Ball demo will be discontinued at 2016/12/31 23:59 PST. The discontinuation of this demo feature will not impact the online multiplayer feature available in the full version of the game.”

Even after the demo’s servers are removed, you’ll still be able to play Metroid Prime: Blast Ball locally (including Download Play).

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force / Blast Ball version 1.1.0 out now

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Nintendo has released a first update for Metroid Prime: Federation Force and the Blast Ball demo. Version 1.1.0 is now available for download.

Here are the full patch notes pertaining to both versions:

– Fixed an issue that caused errors to occur when beginning Online Play in Blast Ball.
– Added a count-down timer to the team selection screen in the Online Play mode of Blast Ball.
– During matches in the Online Play mode of Blast Ball, players will be disconnected if they fail to make any inputs for a set amount of time.
– Other adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

The Metroid Prime Federation Force update is 446 blocks, or 55.75MB. The Blast Ball update is 420 blocks, or 52.5MB.

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European Metroid Prime: Federation Force launch trailer

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 8 Comments

This past Friday, Metroid Prime: Federation Force released in Europe. Nintendo now has a new launch trailer for the game available – see it below.

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Dragon Quest VII, Metroid Prime: Federation Force demo event at GameStop on Saturday

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Select GameStop locations will be hosting a demo event for two 3DS titles on Saturday. The upcoming Dragon Quest VII and just-released Metroid Prime: Federation Force will be on display. Both can be played from 1 PM to 4 PM local time.

Head past the break for a lineup of participating locations.

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[Review] Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Posted on 8 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS, Reviews | 25 Comments

System: 3DS
Release date: August 19, 2016
Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher Nintendo

If you’re like a me who hasn’t kept up a ton with Metroid, you probably don’t know a whole lot about Metroid Prime: Federation Force. Since its unveiling, the 3DS title has remained shrouded in mystery for quite some time. Only one factor has remained a constant during its existence, which is that the game is unlike any other Metroid to date. Ditching the series’ iconic feeling of isolation and turning more towards four-player multiplayer, it attempts to reach for the stars and try something new. Therein lies the recurring problem with Federation Force, however. While the new ideas are fun, they offer equally as many bonuses as they do flaws.

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force launch trailer

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Nintendo posted a trailer for the just-launched Metroid Prime: Federation Force to its YouTube page. We have it below.

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Have a look at Metroid Prime: Federation Force’s final boss and ending

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 9 Comments

GameXplain has uploaded the final boss and ending for Metroid Prime: Federation Force. Just to be extra safe, we’ve posted the video past the break. The very last scene in particular may be worth watching if you’re interested in Metroid – though it goes without saying there are spoilers involved.

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force reviews roundup

Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News | 81 Comments

Reviews of Metroid Prime: Federation Force are hitting the internet, so we’ve rounded up some of the verdicts.

Nintendo Everything – Thumb Sideways
IGN – 5.9/10
Destructoid – 5.5/10
USgamer – Review in progress
Nintendo Life – 8/10
Game Informer – Review in progress

We’ll update the post as reviews get finished or more come in.