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Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed — Physical Edition Announced
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a 3D Metroidvania from Sol Brothers and publisher Nejcraft, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch with a physical edition; Switch 2 release...
Diggy Diggy Mole NES Release: New Homebrew Platformer from Novasplore Games Hits Physical Shelves
Diggy Diggy Mole, a new Metroid-like NES/Famicom homebrew from Novasplore Games, is now available physically via the Homebrew Factory. Read about gameplay, 6502...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Announces New Spyro Game for Switch 2, PC, and Current-Gen Consoles
Activision and Toys for Bob revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Summer Showcase, promising a new mainline Spyro entry in Spring 2027 for Switch 2, PC via Steam,...
Cuphead Sequel and Mighty Cuphead Adventure Announced at Summer Games Fest 2026 — Studio MDHR Reveals New Projects
Studio MDHR announced a hand-animated Cuphead sequel and an 8-bit spinoff, Mighty Cuphead Adventure, during Summer Games Fest 2026. Read the verified details, platform...
Nintendo Switch First-Year Retrospective: Launch Strategy, Key Releases, and Early Impact
A journalist's look back at the Nintendo Switch's first year on the market, covering the March 2017 launch, major releases like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Oh My Doug! Revealed at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026 — Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Coming to PC (Steam)
Oh My Doug!, a hand-drawn metroidvania from Odd Men In, was revealed at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026. Learn about the Steam release plans, developer background, and...
Best Nintendo Franchises for Film Adaptation: EarthBound, Kirby, and Splatoon on Screen
An industry-focused look at which Nintendo franchises could translate to film, examining EarthBound, Kirby, and Splatoon alongside verified franchise and platform facts.
Best microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2: Top Picks and Storage Tips
A practical guide to the best microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2, including verified capacity limits, recommended brands (SanDisk, Lexar, Samsung), price...
Nintendo Movie Project Promotion Manager Job Listing Highlights Film Promotion Push
Nintendo posts a Movie Project Promotion Manager role in Kyoto to handle marketing for film projects using Nintendo IP; role requires Business-level English and...
Nintendo HQ Bomb Threat Arrest: Suspect Detained After Sending Threatening Letters to Kyoto Headquarters
A 27-year-old man was arrested on May 12 after allegedly sending bomb threats to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters. Timeline, reported statements, and context on a prior...
Iron Galaxy Layoffs Confirmed After Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Release
Iron Galaxy Studios confirms another round of layoffs after contributing to Metroid Prime Remastered and releasing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Details and context on...
New Rosalina and Samus Nintendo eShop Gift Cards Launch at Major Retailers
Nintendo releases new $150 and $200 eShop gift cards featuring Rosalina and Samus, celebrating their recent popularity and major game appearances. Available now via...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Sees Early Price Drop in Japan Following Mixed Reviews
Nintendo Switch exclusive Metroid Prime 4: Beyond faces significant early price reductions in Japan following its recent release and mixed critical reception.
Super Metroid Soundtrack Now Available on Nintendo Music App for Switch Online Subscribers
Nintendo adds the classic Super Metroid soundtrack to its Nintendo Music catalogue, giving Switch Online subscribers access to 28 remastered tracks via the Nintendo...
Super Metroid Soundtrack Arrives on Nintendo Music for Switch Online Subscribers
Nintendo brings the revered Super Metroid soundtrack to its Nintendo Music app, featuring all 28 classic tracks for Switch Online members.
Super Metroid Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music: A Classic Returns to Nintendo Switch
Super Metroid's iconic soundtrack is now available on the Nintendo Music streaming service for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, bringing all 28 tracks from the 1994 SNES...
Super Metroid Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music App: Full Tracklist and Legacy
Nintendo updates its Music app on Nintendo Switch, now featuring the complete 28-track Super Metroid SNES soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano. Discover the...
Nintendo Music Adds Super Metroid Soundtrack to Expanding Game Audio Library
Nintendo Music app expands its collection with the classic Super Metroid soundtrack, now available for Nintendo Switch Online members on iOS and Android.
Nintendo Switch 2 Games Under the Metacritic Microscope: Evaluating Recent Releases and Review Scores
A comprehensive analysis of recent Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives—including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Sells Over 1 Million Copies Across Nintendo Switch Platforms
Nintendo's latest financial report omits Metroid Prime 4: Beyond sales, but the company confirms combined sales surpass 1 million units on Switch 1 and Switch 2.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Surpasses One Million Sales on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has officially sold over one million copies across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms, marking a significant milestone for the Prime series.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Achieves Over One Million Copies Sold Across Nintendo Switch Platforms
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond surpasses the million-unit sales mark on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, celebrating Retro Studios’ success with the acclaimed sci-fi...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reaches One Million Sales Across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond surpasses one million sales on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, solidifying its success and reflecting strong franchise momentum. Here are the...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Surpasses One Million Sales on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has sold over one million copies on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, according to Nintendo's official financial results. Get the latest sales...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Miss One Million in Nintendo Sales Update
Nintendo's latest financial report reveals that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment did not reach one million sales by the end of 2025....
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Surpasses One Million Sales in Japan — Latest Nintendo Financial Report Insights
Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment achieves a milestone with over one million sales in Japan; meanwhile, Nintendo's latest financial report omits top...
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UK Physical Games Chart: Mario Kart World Leads as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Makes Comeback on Nintendo Switch
Explore the latest UK physical games sales rankings, with Mario Kart World holding strong and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond surging back on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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Nintendo Clarifies Walmart Listing Error: No Plans for Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, Pikmin 2 GameCube Classics Release
Nintendo addresses confusion over a Walmart listing that mistakenly included Metroid Prime 2 Echoes and Pikmin 2 in the Nintendo Classics GameCube lineup, confirming...
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Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack: Pikmin 2 and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Image on Walmart Sparks Discussion
An official retailer image featuring Pikmin 2 and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes for Nintendo Switch Online prompts speculation about future additions to the service's...
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Walmart Banner Sparks Nintendo Switch Online Speculation with Unannounced GameCube Titles
A Walmart ad has ignited buzz in the Nintendo community by featuring GameCube favorites Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2, neither of which has been announced for...
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GameCube Classics Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2 Spotted in Walmart Nintendo Switch Online Advertisement
A recent Walmart advertisement has showcased Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2 as potential upcoming additions to Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2, sparking...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Producer Kensuke Tanabe Details Difficulty Adjustments for Nintendo Switch Entry
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond producer Kensuke Tanabe discusses Nintendo's refined approach to game difficulty, aiming to welcome both longtime fans and newcomers on...
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Tops Nintendo Switch 2 Amazon Sales: Weekly Best Sellers Revealed
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade takes the lead in Nintendo Switch 2 Amazon best sellers, marking a significant achievement for third-party titles alongside...
Nintendo Switch 2 Leads US Console Sales in December 2025, Sets New Fastest-Selling Record
Nintendo Switch 2 tops US video game hardware sales in December 2025, surpassing 4.4 million units, with standout titles including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Marks End of an Era as Kensuke Tanabe Retires from Nintendo
Kensuke Tanabe, the longtime Nintendo producer behind Metroid Prime, announces his retirement after over four decades. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be his final...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Marks Kensuke Tanabe's Farewell to Nintendo
Veteran Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe announces his retirement, with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as his final game. The legacy behind the Metroid Prime series and...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Marks Kensuke Tanabe’s Final Nintendo Game, Risa Tabata to Succeed as Producer
Veteran producer Kensuke Tanabe concludes his nearly 40-year career at Nintendo after Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, with Risa Tabata set to lead future Metroid Prime projects.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Marks Kensuke Tanabe’s Retirement from Nintendo After Four Decades
Kensuke Tanabe retires after 40 years at Nintendo, with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as his final project. Risa Tabata set to succeed as producer.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Marks Kensuke Tanabe’s Final Game for Nintendo, Producer Reflects on Sylux Saga
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond producer Kensuke Tanabe announces his final project with Nintendo, discussing the future of the Sylux storyline and the legacy of the series on...
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Best Island Tunes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Top 21 Melodies on Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Explore the top 21 island tunes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Discover how to customize your island melody, see fan-favorite songs,...
Acrolyte: CyberKomodo Unveils Spiritual Successor to Super Metroid for Dedicated 2D Action-Adventure Fans
Acrolyte, the debut game from indie developer CyberKomodo, channels Super Metroid's spirit with new gameplay elements and a gripping sci-fi narrative. The upcoming...
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Nintendo Showcases Top December 2025 eShop Releases on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo highlights major digital releases for December 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Red Dead Redemption, and The Elder Scrolls V:...
UK Game Charts 2026: EA Sports FC 26 Leads, Switch 2 Sales Boost Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Explore the UK gaming charts for early 2026, where EA Sports FC 26 dominates and Nintendo Switch 2 leads Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's debut. A detailed analysis of sales,...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Explains the Role of Galactic Federation Troopers
Nintendo sheds light on the inclusion of Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, detailing the design philosophy behind their presence and how it...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Why Nintendo Featured Galactic Federation Troopers
Nintendo clarifies its design choices for including Galactic Federation members in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, revealing thematic goals and the development process behind...
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Major Video Game Anniversaries to Watch in 2026: Nintendo Franchises and Industry Giants Celebrate Milestones
Discover the key video game franchises marking major anniversaries in 2026, including The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more. Explore their history...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Promotions Expand on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo ramps up marketing for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with new printable box art and an English digital booklet, enhancing engagement among fans of the franchise on...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Timeline Confirmed in Latest Retro Studios Interview
Retro Studios clarifies the timeline placement of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, revealing its setting between Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, and discusses narrative...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Timeline Placement Confirmed by Nintendo—Set Between Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion
Nintendo confirms Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's place in the Metroid timeline, detailing its connection to Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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Metroid Prime 4 Timeline Placement Confirmed by Nintendo in Famitsu Interview
Nintendo clarifies Metroid Prime 4's position in the franchise timeline, with key details revealed by the developer in an interview with Famitsu.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Timeline Placement Revealed—Nintendo Confirms Setting Between Super Metroid and Fusion
Discover where Metroid Prime 4: Beyond fits in the Metroid series timeline, following official statements from Nintendo and the game's developers.
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Mario Kart Dominates UK Charts Again as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Slips in Sales
Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continue to top the UK video game sales charts for 2025, while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond falls in ranking. Nintendo Switch and...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond User Icons – Final Wave Now Live for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers
Nintendo launches the last set of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond user icons for Nintendo Switch Online, enhancing player profile customization on the eShop platform.
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Reclaims Top Spot, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Falls to #5
Explore the latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of December 28, 2025, with highlights on top games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Overcoming Development Hurdles and Staying True to Its Roots
Explore how Metroid Prime 4: Beyond navigated development challenges, a team change, and shifting player expectations to deliver a distinctive Nintendo Switch...
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Nintendo Launches Metroid Prime Legacy Sweepstakes with Exclusive Art Book and Gravity Suit Samus Statue
Nintendo has revealed the Metroid Prime Legacy Sweepstakes for fans in the US and Canada, offering an exclusive art book and a premium Samus Gravity Suit statue. Learn...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Reveals Challenging Development Journey and Origins
Nintendo shares in-depth details about the origin and development challenges of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, including insights into Retro Studios' role and the project's...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Reflects on Sticking to Original Vision Amid Changing Trends
Nintendo discusses Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's long development, influences, and design philosophy, emphasizing commitment to its original vision despite industry trends...
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Metroid Prime 4: Developer Explains Area Design and Creative Vision for Nintendo Switch
Metroid Prime 4 developers from Retro Studios discuss design choices behind limited area exploration on Nintendo Switch, reflecting on Metroid's core gameplay and...
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Metroid Prime 4: Why Nintendo and Retro Studios Chose a Hub-Based Design Over Open-World
Nintendo clarifies its design decisions for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, explaining why the game isn't open-world and how fan feedback, development resets, and franchise...
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