The results of our poll to discover Shinesparkers readers favorite Metroid game of 2024 are now available. After 618 votes, find out how each game ranked at the link below.
First 4 Figures Gravity Suit announced
First 4 Figures have announced their latest Metroid statue, based on the Gravity Suit in Metroid Prime. Preorders will open on August 8, 2024. It will be their second Gravity Suit statue. You can access their website at the link below to register your interest.
Source: First 4 Figures
Interview: Ai Kobayashi
It is the very great pleasure of Shinesparkers to share an interview with Ai Kobayashi, the voice of Samus Aran in the Japanese version of Metroid: Other M! As far as we know, this is her first interview about the game. We asked her to share her memories from the recording process, her personal feelings regarding Samus, and how she became a voice actress in the first place. This is a real treat for fans of Other M. We hope you enjoy it!
An extra special thank you goes to Wata Ridley and Darts for their help translating between English and Japanese. It would never have been possible without them.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Lead UI Artist shares his work
The Lead UI Artist of Retro Studios, Jon Wofford, recently opened up on Twitter and ArtStation about his role in designing the Heads-Up Display (HUD) for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Jon sought to update the HUD for modern gamers while honoring its original appearance. For example, Beyond finally changes the visor shape to match its appearance in Metroid Prime 2 onwards. The Morph Ball HUD is now in the center top of the screen, and appears sleeker. You can read his notes on the HUD design at the link below.
We want to thank Jon and the rest of the Retro team for the amazing work they’re doing to bring us the fourth Metroid Prime game at long last.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is coming to Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025.
Source: Twitter/ArtStation
Episode 30 – Reactions to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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Our second podcast episode of 2024 was recorded within hours of the June 18 Nintendo Direct, which finally brought us a gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! Amanda and Roy are joined by team member Glaedrax to share their immediate reactions to the trailer and their theories on what will happen in the game.
Podcast is hosted by Amanda, with team members Roy and Glaedrax.
00:00 – Introductions
00:41 – Topic: Reactions to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
26:47 – Mailbag
27:23 – Bloopers
The uncompressed trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond https://assets.nintendo.com/video/upload/Nintendo%20Direct/2024/06-18-2024/video/spotlight-04.mp4
Glaedrax’s reaction to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eez6baTJz5M
Haloid, the Metroid-Halo crossover Roy mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-mR79GErU
Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime Remastered are now on sale worldwide
After the trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond debuted in yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo has put Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime Remastered on sale around the globe. Dread is now available for 30% off, and Prime Remastered for 15%.
Note: these sales only apply to the digital versions of the games. If you want a physical copy, you’ll still have to pay full price.
Japan: Dread/Prime Remastered
Canada: Dread/Prime Remastered
United States: Dread/Prime Remastered
Mexico: Dread/Prime Remastered
Brazil: Dread/Prime Remastered
United Kingdom: Dread/Prime Remastered
France: Dread/Prime Remastered
Australia/New Zealand: Dread/Prime Remastered
The sale lasts until July 2nd, 2024, so if you haven’t picked up a copy of either game yet, and you want to, now is your chance!
Metroid Dread icons now available through Nintendo Switch Online
Following yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, which FINALLY delivered an epic trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo has released a wave of Metroid Dread user icons for Nintendo Switch Online members. Character icons cost 10 Platinum Points, and borders and backgrounds cost 5. The icons will be available in waves until July 9th, 2024.
Source: GoNintendo
Nintendo Reveals First Look at Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
After seven years of mystery, Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during their recent Nintendo Direct presentation.
Metroid Prime 4 was initially announced in a Nintendo Direct back in 2017; it was later confirmed that Retro Studios were not involved with development. Nintendo then announced in January 2019 that Metroid Prime 4 had completely restarted development, this time under the helm of Retro Studios. Other than the odd job advertisement here and there, that was the last update Nintendo revealed about Metroid Prime 4… until today.
The June 2024 Nintendo Direct presentation showcased a brand new trailer for Metroid Prime 4 and revealed its subtitle: Beyond. Take a look below.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch in 2025 for Nintendo Switch
Metroid Zero Mission Announced for Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo have just announced, via the recent Nintendo Direct Presentation, that Metroid Zero Mission will be coming to the Nintendo Switch Online app later today.
We will update this article if there are any more updates regarding its release.
UPDATE – Metroid Zero Mission is now available to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass users. To access the game, subscribers will need to download the latest version of the Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online application (1.8.0).
In addition, the NSO version of Zero Mission comes with the Metroid Fusion Gallery pre-unlocked, which was previously only accessible using the GameBoy Advance’s Link Cable feature.