Of course, the catch is that this costs a bunch of money. $224.99 in money, to be exact. For those of you with a winning lottery ticket, this goes on sale Q1 of next year.
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Phazon Suit Samus statue is ridiculously nice
Of course, the catch is that this costs a bunch of money. $224.99 in money, to be exact. For those of you with a winning lottery ticket, this goes on sale Q1 of next year.
Gamefly sales continue to tempt us
- Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire for $12.99
- Dewy's Adventure for $14.99
- NiGHTS for $14.99
- Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law for $14.99
- Manhunt 2 for $14.99
- Victorious Boxers: Revolution for $15.99
- Soulcalibur Legends for $15.99
- Bleach: Shattered Blade for $17.99
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for $27.99
- Super Mario Galaxy for $36.99
Wii Warm Up: Forming a dynamic duo
We were just wondering to ourselves this morning about the team-up title Sonic & Mario at the Olympics and how such a combination of mascots has been a huge financial success. It caused us to wonder what other kind of team-up could be not only a commercial success, but also a game we actually want to play.And, like responsible bloggers, we decided that we couldn't think of anything good and instead would pass the buck onto you. So, what do you all think? Can you come up with some titles? How about a Duck Hunt clone where Mega Man and Samus compete to see who can shoot the most clay Metroids? Or, what about having Dante from Devil May Cry in a No More Heroes sequel?
Of course, that last one is just a selfish suggestion from us.
Brawl Stage of the Week: Metroid revisited
This week we were feeling nostalgic, and nobody's stages sate such cravings as well as Anthony's do. Therefore, we decided to go with another one of his creations. Simply titled "Metroid," this level recreates the look and feel of one our favorite NES classics. In this side-by-side comparison, you can see how well Anthony captured the essence of the original Metroid.
Reimagine Metroid in 2D
Behold Metroid: SR388.
We always have mixed feelings about sharing fanmade renditions of Nintendo IPs with readers. On the one hand, it would be a shame if things this awesome were kept hush hush, but on the other hand, should the buzz get too loud we know Nintendo won't hesitate to squash the project. In any case, since SR388's creator Von Richter is promoting the digg link, we're going to absolve ourselves from such moral dilemmas and spread the love.
The trailer makes this game look like a 2D Metroid reimagining rather than a remake based on any particular title, although some sprites (like Samus's) were clearly ripped. Between the music, original enemies, and intriguing new weapons and abilities, this fanmake has us licking our lips in anticipation. Hopefully we'll get to try it out before Nintendo comes knocking with a cease and desist, should that happen.
Fortunately, progress on the game seems to be going quickly. According to Von Richter himself, this trailer (which was released at the end of April) is already out of date.
[Via NeoGAF]
We always have mixed feelings about sharing fanmade renditions of Nintendo IPs with readers. On the one hand, it would be a shame if things this awesome were kept hush hush, but on the other hand, should the buzz get too loud we know Nintendo won't hesitate to squash the project. In any case, since SR388's creator Von Richter is promoting the digg link, we're going to absolve ourselves from such moral dilemmas and spread the love.
The trailer makes this game look like a 2D Metroid reimagining rather than a remake based on any particular title, although some sprites (like Samus's) were clearly ripped. Between the music, original enemies, and intriguing new weapons and abilities, this fanmake has us licking our lips in anticipation. Hopefully we'll get to try it out before Nintendo comes knocking with a cease and desist, should that happen.
Fortunately, progress on the game seems to be going quickly. According to Von Richter himself, this trailer (which was released at the end of April) is already out of date.
[Via NeoGAF]
Rumor: Metroid Prime Trilogy?
A mysterious tipster sent a rumor in to GoNintendo that a retailer database now lists a product called Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Wii. GoNintendo's RawMeatCowboy speculates that this would be "Prime 1, (2), and 3 all on the Wii ... but Prime 1 and 2 with all-new Wiimote controls."We believe that, if this is a real product, it's a lot more likely that it's the three Prime games ... in a new box! Or maybe even in the same boxes, but with those inside a new box! Not that that's a bad thing -- the Prime games are very high-quality (even if you hate first-person!), and quite reminiscent of the real Metroids. The first two are definitely among the best GameCube games, and any opportunity to get them in new Wii owners' hands would be welcome.
Three Retro Studios staffers escape, save Etecoons on the way out
Three high-level members of Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios have left the company. Design director Mark Pacini, art director Todd Keller, and technology engineer Jack Mathews' last day at the Austin-based, Nintendo-owned developer was Friday. Shacknews speculates that the three are going to start a new company, which is certainly more likely than the three of them simultaneously tiring of game development.Retro's last released project was, of course, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, after which Pacini said the company would be working on non-Metroid projects. Apparently, even that wasn't enough change for these three -- or they just feared for the condition of their tea tables.
(Yes, the title is a Super Metroid reference and not a Metroid Prime reference. Close enough.)
Wii Fanboy takes Super Smash Bros. Brawl Wi-Fi for a test drive
I then realized I had to work today and couldn't get my game on. As the day progressed and I tapped away at my keyboard, putting up news items and other stories that all 12 of you readers care about, the game sat there in front of my monitor, mocking me. It was almost like some kind of evil temptation, as I thought about just ducking away from my responsibilities to play. I then realized that it is my responsibility to play! I've got to review the damn thing, don't I?
And when I heard that Joystiq's own Kyle Orland got a copy of the game too, I decided a few mutliplayer matches were in order. And in the interest of those who don't want anything spoiled for them, stop reading here. The rest of you can head past the break where the real action is.
Gallery: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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VC Tuesday: Metroid's Japanese boxart is really great
The Japanese version of Metroid differs from the American version in four major ways:- It comes on a disk instead of a cartridge
- Thanks to the Famicom Disk System hardware, that music has instruments that don't show up in the cartridge version
- It uses a Zelda-style save screen instead of passwords
- The boxart is amazingly awesome
As for Star Luster, the Japanese version differs from its U.S. counterpart in just one way:
- It exists
- Metroid (Famicom Disk System, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
- Star Luster (Famicom, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points)
Japan's Virtual Console outlook for March: Joyful, Lustrous
Nintendo has updated their Virtual Console page with the planned releases for March. The list contains 10 titles, meaning that we should expect two or three a week. Oh, well. There are some very cool releases this month, including a Japan-only Famicom fighting game from Nintendo (!) called Joy Mech Fight. Other high-profile games include the first Metroid, which will be the Famicom Disk System version and therefore feature even better music, and Fantasy Zone, the second promised Sega Master System games.We're personally excited about the inclusion of Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun, not because it's a good game, but because it's a Virtually Overlooked game. We win again.
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PC Engine:
Dojo update: A flood of assist trophies
More Brawl taunts than you can shake a mocking stick at
Spoiler alert: Video shows every playable Brawl character
Serving the fans out there who're determined to watch every bit of Super Smash Bros. Brawl code executed before the game ever hits the US, Youtuber Zero9teen has posted a video collection of nearly every jeer from all the characters in the game. We say "nearly" because there are a few secret taunts, like the Japanese-heavy Lylat Cruise chats, that still need to be found and added to this compilation. Luigi pretty much steals the show (08:15), but the rest of the video is worth watching for Zero Suit Samus's plasma whip tricks (01:45) and Yoshi's cute antics (04:35)!
[Via NeoGAF]
Metroid Prime 3's Japanese boxart is Prime
Japan isn't getting Metroid Prime 3: Corruption until March, but Nintendo is making up for it (in a gameplay-insignificant way) by releasing the game with a boxart that looks nothing like Sonic Adventure 2's. We're not complaining about the tri-Samused American boxart, just stating that the Japanese boxart is quite nice -- the kind of thing we wouldn't mind having on a poster. The color scheme is unique among Metroid games, as is the decision to feature some characters that aren't Samus.This (arbitrary) Boxart Victory is even sweeter for Japanese Nintendo fans, who have been subjected to some fairly rough Metroid Prime series boxarts.
Japan to get corrupted in March
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has finally been set for Japan, it seems. The game is reported to have a March 6th release date in the eastern country (and you PALs thought you had to wait a long time for it). It's no secret that Metroid games don't sell as well in Japan as they do elsewhere, and we doubt we'll see the title place highly (if at all) on the Japanese software charts. Still, Nintendo might have a valid strategy on its hands -- releasing the game close to Brawl's January 31st date (but long enough afterward for Japanese gamers to want some new Wii fodder) might inspire those in the Land of the Rising sun to pick it up. Perhaps the sultry Zero Suit Samus will be enough to push them over the edge. We'll have to wait and see, but we hope that the third installment in the Prime series doesn't go ignored. It's just too good.
Gallery: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
[Via Kotaku]
Arm morphed into Metroid tribute
Aeropause's Stephen Munn is either a fan of Metroid or of spherical game characters. We have yet to hear of any Kirby or Lolo tattoos, so we'll assume the former. This tattoo featuring Samus Aran curled up into a Morph Ball, based on Metroid Prime concept art, is worth at least five incomprehensible kanji tattoos and three or four skulls. It's that good.To (total weenies like) us, the most impressive thing about tattoos is that each one represents so much physical pain. For example, Stephen here loves Metroid so much that he was willing to be burned continuously with a needle for three hours. We haven't even committed to buying fabric for a plush Metroid yet.
