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Metroid Prime 4 Announced For Nintendo Switch, But It's Not From Retro Studios

Nintendo is making a triumphant return to the Metroid Prime series with Metroid Prime 4, but this time it's not with Retro Studios.

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ShadyDevil2927d ago

Oh So the game isn't going to be awesome....great. Nintendo f'd up again.

Nu2927d ago

What if they are allowing a western 3rd party Fps eveloper to create it? My guess is that it's a in house Japan developers

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Erik73572927d ago (Edited 2927d ago )

It has original director of metroid prime series and deus ex music composer.

Go somewhere else troll

To make your comment even more idiotic, retro's metroid games by them sucked compared to prime ones.

Not that other M was bad....but it's in the shadow of Prime series which has same director for this 4th one!

Like do you honestly even know or play metroid kid?

Dark_Knightmare22927d ago (Edited 2927d ago )

No it's not the original director it's the producer so if you're going to fanboy at least have your information right.

Sirk7x2927d ago

The reason there hasn't been a Prime game in 10 years is that all the leads (art, programming and direction) all left Retro studios shortly after Metroid Prime 3. The people that all worked on the games no longer are with Retro. I for one am quite excited to see a Japanese take on the Prime series.

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Sciurus_vulgaris2927d ago

This new studio, will have a good template to work with, and build off of. Hopefully, they can capture the mystery of Prime 1, the dark atmosphere of Echoes, and the action of Corruption. Best of luck to this new team of developers.

Neonridr2926d ago

care to elaborate? Like no good Metroid games ever existed before Retro came along?

BlakHavoc2927d ago

Not from rare? That's like another GTA but not from R*...

Paytaa2927d ago

Rare never made a Metroid game

Gemmol2926d ago

Lol 😁😂 🤣 he tried to troll and got the name wrong

EddieNX 2927d ago

Kinda strange but let's see how this unfolds, I'm still just so happy its announced. Maybe Retro are working. on something else.

LonDonE2927d ago

Agreed, this announcement cemented my switch purchase when Mario odyssey launches.
I LOVE THE METROID PRIME GAMES!
So just knowing it's coming is enough to justify my purchase of the switch.

This is te first Nintendo console I didn't buy at launch in 30yrs!
I felt let down by them with regards to wiiu but man METROID is one if my obsessions and so it's game time.

Slightly nervous at a different team making it, I wish the prime 1 team was doing it but we will see.

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Metroid Prime 4 Can Be Played Like A PC Shooter On Switch 2

Metroid Prime 4 supports mouse aiming with the new and revamped Joy-Cons on Switch 2.

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gold_drake77d ago

i wonder how well thats gonna work.

darthv7277d ago

mouse aiming should feel very fluid and natural to any PC enthusiast.

UnbreakableAlex77d ago

Because of the new high greedy Nintendo prices, people will play the game on an emulator on the pc or Mac anyway.

gold_drake77d ago

yeh just read about the game prices. ridiculous

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Jin_Sakai77d ago

I guess no one remembers when some N64 games were $75 and $80 back in 96.

Ps5conehead77d ago

Nintendo is a company to make money. There not a charity.

badz14976d ago

@Jin_Sakai

Keep bringing that up. You are doing a good job. Because N64 was a huge success for Nintendo and they didn't get demolished by the PS1 that gen, right?

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Neonridr77d ago

I mean ultimately it means you have to play with a flat surface. Great for those people who play games at their desks on computer monitors, less so for those of us who like to sit back on the sofa and play.

But nice that the option is there at least.

lukasmain77d ago

The world's most uncomfortable mouse lol

Neonridr77d ago

I've held some pretty uncomfortable mice in my day. I'll have to try it out to see, but I'm sure they've done extensive testing with it. As long as the width is stable enough that it's not gonna tip over everytime you try to move it, then it should be ok. Plus it's a great option for those who prefer mouse style aiming.

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Also, there is no way there arent already third party options ready for release date where you just pop in the joy con in a more usual mouse shell, but it doesnt necessarily look uncomfortable even without that

Jingsing77d ago (Edited 77d ago )

Yeah, I said the same thing. If the mouse doesn't at least support your hands resting arch position you are in big trouble. I don't see how this would.

Neonridr76d ago

you don't think Nintendo tested this feature? They just decided to slap on an optical sensor and be done with it?

blacktiger77d ago

I been asking this for long time and nintendo is about to make all fps a mouse standard game, I hope

lucasnooker77d ago

It can be played like a real PC shooter when you’ll soon be able to emulate it on an actual PC lol

Jingsing77d ago

As long as they are smart enough to do most of the work first before releasing the emulator and then putting it in a decentralised location and repo.

Ratchet2377d ago

They just copied lenovo go handheld system.

drivxr77d ago (Edited 77d ago )

and Lenovo copied them with detachable controllers?

Jingsing77d ago

Nintendo copied Android gaming tablets that had detachable controllers that the big tech sites laughed at until Nintendo did it (Engadget, Verge etc hypocrisy). and didn't do it any better.

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Metroid Prime 4 Looks Great, and We’re Still Debating If It’s a Switch 2 Game

The final Nintendo Switch 1 Direct just gave us our best look yet at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond—and it’s stunning. But here’s the big question: Is this actually a Switch 2 game? Join the NVC crew as they break down the new trailer, analyze Samus’ psychic abilities and the jungle planet Viewros, and debate whether this is a cross-gen release or a last-minute upgrade for Nintendo’s next console.Plus, we’ll discuss why Metroid Prime 4’s long development cycle (and lack of a release date) has us suspicious. Is Nintendo holding it back for the Switch 2? Or is this truly the Switch 1’s final masterpiece?

_SilverHawk_81d ago (Edited 81d ago )

Metroid prime 4 looks so dated and bland. I hate it when fanatics can't be objective because it sends the wrong message about what's good so Nintendo continues down the same wrong path. The short gameplay of metroid I've seen is enough to convince me that the game is rubbish and not worth full price. Im hoping Nintendo doesn't continue with low quality and bland looking games for the switch 2 and only relying on games brand name to sell. The switch 2 is a new generation where it's possible to have very powerful handhelds or midrange handhelds that can handle modern games with very good performance. Switch 2 shouldn't have games that resemble switch 1 games or even have performance issues like switch 1. I've seen a lot of games on ps3 that looks a lot better than metroid prime 4 and the ps3 was released 20 years ago.

Levii_9281d ago

Look i get it Switch is ancient, i hate that fact and i'm so sick of the console and can't wait to get rid of it finally for Switch 2 but you can't deny that this game isn't impressive looking running on such an outdated hardware. We'll find out soon if exclusive Switch 2 games will look just like Switch 1 remasters or something better and more, but judging by that short Mario Kart teaser... ehhhh... hmm i don't know.

_SilverHawk_81d ago (Edited 81d ago )

All i would like from the switch 2 is to be able to run modern games like gta 6, assassins creed shadows cyberpunk and others with performance similar to having medium to high settings on a pc at a stable 30 to 45fps locked and having the ability to buy all previous Nes games from the original to the latest switch without renting. I would also like Nintendo to have Nintendo online to be as good as Xbox live and psn with a proper party system and no silly friend codes

ZycoFox81d ago

It doesn't help that they don't use the latest tech, and then drag it out for 8 years when it should be more like 5-6 tops.. especially being a portable device which gets outdated quicker.

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Levii_9281d ago

It's not a Switch 2 game it's a Switch 1 game. It will be a cross gen game like BOTW was. Switch 2 version will have better framerate, resolution and texture filtering.

Plagasx81d ago

My thoughts exactly. It'll be on Switch 1.

originaljohn81d ago

I wasn't really excited by the trailer editing and no solid date given but the gameplay looks great and environments look super atmospheric. Retro doing wonders on the Switch again.

badz14980d ago

"it's stunning"

LOL the bar is really REALLY low for Nintendo. Stunning, sure...for 2010!

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With "E3 Season" Now Over, Here Are Some Of The Best Games To Look Forward To

Following the major video game showcase reveals over the last weeks, games like Astro Bot and Doom: The Dark Ages are highly sought-after.

Profchaos363d ago

I went from being unexcited about anything that wasn't GTA vi to having a fully stocked end of the year especially after that direct

LostPotato362d ago

It's not over yet still have the THQ showcase and Games-Com this summer,

TwoPicklesGood362d ago

Xbox has a ton of games lined up. I was hoping more would be coming to PS5 but I think I’m going to finally subscribe to PC Game Pass since no matter what, it will still be a better deal. If MS makes a handheld, I’ll buy a console, if not I’ll play on PC.

phoenixwing362d ago (Edited 362d ago )

You could buy a steamdeck if you actually have a pc library. And If you don't have a steam account I feel sorry for u when you claim to own a gaming pc