Emily Rogers Says That Nintendo Is Working On A Metroid Prime Switch Remake For 20th Anniversary

Nintendo insider, Emily Rogers, has tweeted about the rumored Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch system. She believes that idea may have been scrapped, as she has heard that Nintendo has been working on a remake of the first Metroid Prime game for the Nintendo Switch. The original game in the Metroid Prime series made its debut on the Nintendo GameCube back in 2002. Emily says she isn’t completely sure if the Nintendo Switch Metroid Prime Trilogy has been axed, but she is under the impression that the remake of the original has replaced it.

RE: Prime Trilogy

Last I heard, Nintendo was busy working on Metroid Prime 1 to celebrate the game's 20th anniversary in 2022.

I'm not sure if we're getting a 'trilogy' or just a re-release of the first game. I'm leaning toward the latter, but I hope we get the former.

— Emily Rogers (@EmilyRogersBlog) September 23, 2021

Here’s What The Metroid Dread Amiibos Will Do In Game

When Metroid Dread was announced, Nintendo also revealed that two new amiibo figures would launch alongside the game as a double pack. The GameStop pre-order page reveals that the E.M.M.I. amiibo figure gives Samus Aran a Missile+ tank, increasing her missile capacity by 1. The E.M.M.I. amiibo can also be tapped again to replenish some missiles once per day. The Samus Aran amiibo gives players an extra energy tank which increases your health by 100. The Samus amiibo can be tapped again to receive health once per day.

Metroid Dread Coming To Nintendo Switch In October

 Nintendo has announced a new Metroid title that will be releasing in October, titled Metroid Dread. It’s set to be a new side scrolling adventure from the developers behind Metroid: Samus Returns at MercurySteam and it is due for release on October 8th. 

Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threat stalking the depths of ZDR?

Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus down. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.

Acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.

Suit up as Samus Aran in the first new entry of the 2D #Metroid saga in more than 19 years, #MetroidDread, launching 10/8.

Continue Samus’ story after Metroid Fusion, exploring a strange new planet alone and hunted by the ominous E.M.M.I.

Pre-order: https://t.co/p0Dsf1YiKY pic.twitter.com/gQ40VZbrZT

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 15, 2021

The European Special Edition For Metroid: Samus Returns Is Better Than The North American One

Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS will be released this September. Metroid: Samus Returns is getting a special edition in both North America and Europe, however the European version looks 1000x better of the two as it comes with the following:

• The special edition of Metroid: Samus Returns includes:
• A physical version of the game
• A download code for the original Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus to be redeemed in Nintendo eShop
• A SteelBook
• A sound-selection CD featuring 25 tracks from across the Metroid franchise
• A gold “S” pin badge
• A Morph Ball 3D keyring
• A 40-page artbook

Retro Studios 2017 Release Rumored To Not Be Metroid Or Donkey Kong

Nintnedo Insider Emily Rogers has spoken to one of her sources who say that Retro Studios 2017 release won’t be a Metroid or Donkey Kong Country game but something else and will be released sometime next year. If its not Metroid I’m going to be very disappoint. But if its not either of those 2 games, then what could Retro be working on ? Thoughts ?

Metroid: Zero Mission Is Coming To The Wii U Virtual Console Tomorrow

Metroid: Zero Mission is coming to the Wii U's Virtual Console tomorrow. The critically acclaimed Game Boy Advance title will cost you $7.99. Metroid: Zero Mission is a remake of the original Nintendo Metroid that was released for Gameboy Advance. 

Metroid Prime Trilogy Available Now On Wii U

The Metroid Prime Trilogy is now available on Wii U across North America and Europe and for the first week Nintendo is offering the digital re-release at half price. The game is available for $10 in the US and £9 in the UK. Next week the trilogy will return to its usual listing price of $20 and £18. This offer marks the 3rd re-release of Wii games on Nintendo's Wii U platform, following the listings of Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Punch-Out. While Wii game discs can play on the Wii U, users need to enter the console's emulator in order to play them. These re-releases remove that barrier, and also offer 1080p output. Download it now!

Defective Amiibo Sells Big On eBay

There has been pictures of a defective Samus Aran Amiibo that has dual cannons instead of one. Well that Amibo just sold on eBay for $2500. Not bad for an item which was picked up at retail for $13. I’m sure there are others out there, so it will be interesting to see just how much they go for as well.

New Super Smash Bros. Game Mode Lets You Play Classic Games

During the Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct the other day, Nintendo announced the game mode Masterpieces. This game mode will allow you to explore fighters origins by playing time limit versions of Classic Nintendo titles. Super Mario World, Mega Man 2, F-Zero and Metroid will be some of the available titles just to name a few. Super Smash Bros. For Wii U will be released on November 21 in North America December 5th for Europe and December 6th for Japan and Australia.

Ultimate NES Remix Coming Soon To 3DS

Similar to the NES Remix on the Wii U, the Ultimate NES remix features a mashup of NES era mini games. Ultimate NES Remix will feature 16 classic NES titles, other features include online leaderboards and Championship mode. In Championship mode the player will be faced with a series of challenges from different games. Ultimate NES Remix comes to 3DS on December 5 for $30.