Metroid

An NES classic, Metroid introduced the world to Samus Aran and established the fundamentals of the Metroidvania genre.

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Platformer
Systems
Released
August 6, 1986
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
unreal engine

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Metroid
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence
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Metroid Prime 4 in Development at Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco Studios Singapore is leading development on Metroid Prime 4 for Nintendo Switch according to a new report that cites sources familiar with the game.

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Rumor: Metroid Prime 4 Gameplay Reveal Set for Early 2018

A new leak reveals that the highly-anticipated fourth installment in the Metroid Prime series might see its first gameplay reveal in a Nintendo Direct in early 2018.

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Interview: Metroid Co-Creator Details Fusion Remake Pitch, Skipping Switch and Series' Future

The Best War Games interviews Metroid co-creator Yoshio Sakamoto, learning of the initial Fusion remake, why Samus Returns didn't come to Switch, and whether more remakes are in the works.

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Metroid Franchise: 'No Plans For Another Remake'

Metroid: Samus Returns producer Yoshio Sakamoto confirms exclusively to The Best War Games that there are currently no plans for additional, modern remakes of existing Metroid games.

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This is Why Metroid: Samus Returns is on 3DS and Not Nintendo Switch

The Best War Games speaks with Metroid: Samus Returns producer Yoshio Sakamoto, learning why Nintendo decided to bring the game to 3DS instead of the company's newer Switch console.

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Metroid: Samus Returns Review

Nintendo reimagines the Game Boy classic Metroid 2: Return of Samus for a new generation of handhelds, maintaining the series' challenge while giving it some much-needed polish.

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Metroid: Samus Returns Trailer Shows Weapons, Abilities, and More

Nintendo officially releases a short new trailer for the forthcoming 3DS title Metroid: Samus Returns that features looks at weapons, abilities, and more.

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Metroid: Samus Returns Shows New Moves, Powers in Overview Trailer

Nintendo officially releases a new trailer that offers an overview of new moves and powers that Samus Aran will wield in the 3DS title Metroid: Samus Returns.

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Metroid 3DS XL Announced for Samus Returns Release

Nintendo announces the release of a special-edition New Nintendo 3DS XL to coincide with the launch of Metroid: Samus Returns on Friday, September 15.

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Metroid: Samus Returns Amiibo Functionality Announced

Nintendo of Japan confirms the amiibo functionality for the upcoming Metroid: Samus Returns, with the various Metroid-themed figures serving different roles in the game.

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Netflix's Castlevania Producer Wants to Tackle a Metroid Adaptation Next

In the wake of a second season of Castlevania getting picked up by Netflix, the show's producer Adi Shankar reveals that he'd like to tackle a darker Metroid animation.

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Nintendo Releases Dev Diary for Metroid: Samus Returns

Following on the from the game's official unveiling yesterday at E3 2017, Nintendo releases a revealing developer diary video discussing Metroid: Samus Returns.

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Metroid: Samus Returns Adds Aeion Abilities

Metroid: Samus Returns will be more than just a huge graphical overhaul on an old favorite - the game will also feature significant gameplay additions called Aeion Abilities.

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Metroid: Samus Returns Getting Collector's Edition

Nintendo takes to Twitter and reveals that the newly announced Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS will feature a limited edition option for collectors and musically-inclined fans.

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Metroid: Samus Returns E3 2017 Trailer Confirms Metroid 2 Reimagining

Nintendo's surprise announcement following its E3 2017 Spotlight is the reveal of Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, a re-imagining of the classic Metroid 2.

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Rumor Patrol: Retro Studios Working on New Metroid for Switch

Rumors of a new Metroid game for the Nintendo Switch continue to mount as composer Alexander Brandon reveals he is working with Retro Studios on a secret project.

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Metroid Game Teased for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime teases that classic Nintendo franchises could return on the Nintendo Switch, including the Metroid series.

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10 Nintendo Switch Games We Want to See Revealed

With the special January 12th Nintendo Switch event right around the corner, we name 10 games we would like to see Nintendo reveal, including Metroid and Super Mario.

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Nintendo Officially Shuts Down Metroid 2 Fan Remake

Nintendo has a popular fan-made remake of Metroid 2 shuttered, leaving the game's development team without any means of resurrecting the project whatsoever.

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