Retro Studios on the making Metroid Prime Remastered, wanting to offer “best in class” graphics on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 15 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Retro Studios has spoken about the making of Metroid Prime Remastered, including challenges the team encountered along the way. This comes from the brand new retrospective book that just released for the series.
On the topic of graphics, Retro wanted to be “authentic to the original game,” while “elevating the visuals to be best in class on Nintendo Switch.” The team evaluated just about all aspects, including color palettes, forms, and atmosphere. By all accounts, Metroid Prime Remastered has some of the best visuals on Nintendo Switch.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond boss fight leaked in unlisted Nintendo Switch 2 ads
Posted on 1 week ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
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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Retro wanted new cutscenes for Metroid Prime Remastered, but Nintendo decided against it
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new detail has been revealed about what could have been for Metroid Prime Remastered, which is that the game came close to having new cutscenes.
This was something that Retro Studios actually wanted to pursue for the Nintendo Switch release. However, Nintendo ultimately vetoed the idea. Kensuke Tanabe, the game’s producer, explained that “the cutscenes were not created solely for dramatic effect; they also played a role in conveying gameplay-relevant information to the player.”
Metroid Prime producer says the game “could be called a miracle”, talks clashes between Nintendo and Retro
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments
Metroid Prime ended up as one of the most acclaimed Nintendo games of all time, but the path getting there was far from easy. Series producer Kensuke Tanabe recently opened up about the game’s development and working with Retro Studios in the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book.
As we’ve previously heard, Retro Studios was initially working on several games that were mostly scrapped. The company shifted all of its focus into creating a Metroid game following a visit from Shigeru Miyamoto.
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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:
Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book revealed
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments
November 25: Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a new collaboration between Piggyback and Nintendo, has been revealed.
The art book will cover the first three games in the series. Fans can expect a celebration of the franchise’s art “with exclusive insights from the game developers.” The hardcover book spans over 200 pages. Interestingly, this is Piggyback’s first art book.
Cancelled Nintendo Switch games leaked online with footage of scrapped Retro Studios game, Ridge Racer [update: new footage]
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
April 7: A major Nintendo-related leak has surfaced which has brought along footage of cancelled Switch games, including Retro Studios’ unreleased title unofficially known as Project Harmony.
The findings were posted on Reddit today. It’s claimed that a number of different builds were found on a Nintendo Switch development kit, which are now making the rounds. These include:
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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:
