Forum:Minor Metroid News

Been really busy lately and haven't been able to get much done here. Thought I'd create a page to throw some lesser news onto that you guys might enjoy like this odd story. Dunno if you want this type of stuff on the Twitter feed, FL, but let me know or go ahead and use it. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 22:48, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Metroid.com has updated with new MPT screens. The other week, MdB made it up to chapter 6 of the original Metroid manga. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 08:16, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

New screens, including the title screen. Hope anyone planning on getting this preordered at GameStop.com for the free shirt and poster. Suggest MPT to some of your friends! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 05:02, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Nintendo E-mail reminder. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 18:35, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

More MPT screens and amazing new art from Nintendo. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 19:34, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

MDB has some images and info on the new Retro Gamer issue that details the Metroid series, as well as several fan-made Samus figures. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 07:01, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

As HK has added to the MPT page, we have an IGN unboxing with 14 images as well as a European trailer. Those with a Club Nintendo account should remember to do the "Plan to Buy" survey for more points. MDB has completed the second and final book in the 1986 manga. They were also generous enough to include some detailed translation/localization footnotes that give surprizing insight. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 05:53, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

(8/13) European Club Nintendo members can get a free copy of Metroid from the VC if they register MPT and had already registered one of the 3 prime games. Samus, Zelda, and Peach are on the cover of IG Magazine in Cooking Mama style. Solid bronze Samus statue was displayed at Comic-con and now for sale on e-Bay. MP3 saves definately don't work with MPT. Samus art done on a ZX Spectrum (1982 console). MPT shirt comparison. (And a second one.) ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 21:59, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

August 24

 * IGN MPT Review
 * IGN Video Review
 * Destructoid Review (With packaging pics.)


 * Nintendo Channel's Retro Studios "Developer Voice" Video
 * GameStop not able to fill all Metroid Prime Trilogy bonus preorder gifts, offering $10 coupon to some, instead.
 * Unboxing
 * List of Changes in MPT
 * Gameplay/Menu Video
 * More Screens
 * Metroid Metal announces: "Varia Suite"!

The tour articles are a great read, and long. Expect another from IGN this week. By the way, my girlfriend has MPT on preorder, if anyone has any questions about it. Also, Metroid.com has revamped their page with game summaries, packaging animations, and all kinds of concept art! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 12:37, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Offworld.com tours Retro Studios
 * IGN tours Retro Studios

Bunch of reviews going around, but I'm sure you all know what to expect from this game. Pick it up at Came Crazy or Nintendo World Store for this hat! [Nintendo.com] has MPT on the front page, now, and MDb has some interesting things going on, as always. Also, a new ZSS cosplay. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 18:45, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

IGN's Retro Studios Video Tour! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 02:58, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Trilogy Art Book Text and The Things We Take for Granted... ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 21:47, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

[http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=94847 "I think you'll be very excited when you find out what we're working on." - Retro President and CEO Michael Kelbaugh] IGN's massive 11-page article on their trip to Texas continues. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 10:33, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

Toastyfrog.com looks back on Metroid Prime. Great read! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 17:27, 29 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Metroid's Metal Makeover: How five guys blasted the series' haunting soundtrack into a whole different genre - without sucking, Admiral Dane's choice of words (plus a good explanation of Prime 1's missing effects in the comments), and a two letter Metroid password for all items and dead bosses? ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 18:38, 31 August 2009 (UTC)


 * "Super Metroid" found in Prime! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 21:00, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

What does Linkin Park do when they aren't making music? Speaking of music, MDb interviwed Grant Henry from Metroid Metal in thier first podcast, which is called "Wave Beam". ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 03:16, September 3, 2009 (UTC)

Nintendo UK site gets a fancy Metroid Prime Trilogy makeover and I highly recommend that everyone take a look at Europe's MPT site! The main video is great and some of the art looks brand-new! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 02:58, September 5, 2009 (UTC)


 * Metroid Metal on Varia Suite. "What’s pretty awesome is that a couple weeks ago I got an email from Mike Wikan, the lead designer for the Prime series. They had just finished working on the trilogy and he wrote to say he enjoyed the music. To have... not the blessing, but the recognition of Retro felt really good." ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 01:46, September 7, 2009 (UTC)

Lego Metroid? ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:48, September 7, 2009 (UTC)


 * No Metroid Prime Trilogy for Quebec? First MAGFest 8 Bands Announced - Metroid Metal and Arm Cannon to perform. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 22:24, September 8, 2009 (UTC)


 * PAX concert footage - Metroid Metal ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:43, September 10, 2009 (UTC)
 * Nintendo sending out 'Wii Download Ticket' for original Metroid. (Europe) ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 06:50, September 12, 2009 (UTC)

Manga News
If you are interested in the mangas (specifically Episode of Aether and Samus and Joey, the only two that have not yet been translated), please check out this thread at MDb and get involved if you like! We're getting close to uncovering the mysteries behind the last two Metroid stories to reach the English language. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 06:27, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

Metroid Database mention
[http://www.metroid-database.com/ Metroid Database gives us a mention in their latest news post, about the many blogs posted on the internet of Retro Employees. Good Stuff!] Hell Kaiser ryo12 [ ADMIN ] (Talk&bull;Contribs) 18:29, September 13, 2009 (UTC)


 * Super Metroid "Eris" fan-game and Best Buy's false advertising. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 20:09, September 13, 2009 (UTC)
 * Not much, said about MOM. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 18:14, September 18, 2009 (UTC)


 * Ever wonder why the Speed Booster never made it into the Prime series? Want to learn more about the type of game Prime 3 might have been and how the gunship was involved? What is Tanabe's stance on a multiplayer sequel? This interview may shock you! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 06:15, September 22, 2009 (UTC)


 * Kotaku Retro Interview and MOM discussion in video interview. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs)


 * Metroid for the Virtual Console got a brief shout-out and video on this the most recent Nintedo Week episode (found on the North American Nintendo Channel). Next week will have a full feature on Metroid Prime Trilogy! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 02:12, September 24, 2009 (UTC)


 * If you are interested in the Aussie packaging for MPT take a look here. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 19:33, September 24, 2009 (UTC)


 * GameSpot is having a game character bracket-styled contest at their site. They caught 4-chan cheating and removed nearly sixteen thousand votes (from 5 PCs!) in the last round. The only poll that got reversed from this was "Samus vs. Bub & Bob", with our girl as the real winner. Right now she is taking MegaMan 57.8% to 42.2%, if you want to add to that. Looks like the semifinals will be all Nintendo characters (Mario, Link, Sam) + Gordon Freeman. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 20:02, September 26, 2009 (UTC)


 * Infinite Space artist a fan of Metroid. Also, in conjunction with the new Wii price drop, Amazon is offering an additional $25 giftcard with a Wii purchase, and they've been dropping prices on games due to the 1,700% increase in sales. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:35, September 27, 2009 (UTC)


 * This week's Nintendo Week video on the Nintendo Channel focuses on MPT for about the first third of the episode. Complete with both of MP3:C's final bosses! I guess Nintendo decided that the Prime series' endings aren't spoilers anymore? ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 12:02, September 29, 2009 (UTC)


 * Fan-movie trailer. Very interesting! Also, Euro unboxing. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 14:31, October 1, 2009 (UTC)


 * UK Nintendo Channel videos, both feature a visor clip that breaks up the trailer similar to the green one seen in the Metroid Other M trailer:
 * Metroid Prime Trilogy Story Trailer
 * Metroid Prime Trilogy Control Trailer Hell Kaiser ryo12 [ ADMIN ] (Talk&bull;Contribs) 21:29, October 2, 2009 (UTC)


 * GameDaily and GoNintendo partnered up for a top-ten list of SNES games. Take a guess who won! Samus is now in GameSpot's gaming character semi-finals, against Mario and losing 2:1. We don't expect her to beat Mr. Videogame, but give her a vote anyway! This segment ends October 8th. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 21:59, October 2, 2009 (UTC)


 * Sam is still losing to Mario 2:1 (52964 Votes and 26947 Votes), but here is a cool (but unofficial) shirt for sale. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 03:42, October 5, 2009 (UTC)


 * MDb has covered the Video Games Live performance in Brazil. Yuki le Fay, a well-known Samus cosplayer, makes a surprize appearance in "The Theme of Samus Aran"! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 06:28, October 6, 2009 (UTC)


 * So I heard on MDb that "Kodansha Confirms Plans to Publish Manga in U.S." If we're lucky, they'll put out an official version of the Metroid manga! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 13:27, October 6, 2009 (UTC)


 * ABC World News webcast - "Metroid Prime Trilogy is gaming's Citizen Kane" and a ten-question interview with Kensuke Tanabe on MPT's Euro site. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:11, October 6, 2009 (UTC)


 * Interesting... ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 22:24, October 13, 2009 (UTC)


 * Metroid Reorchestrated fan-site opens, Eliza Dushku a big fan of Mario Bros., Zelda, Metroid and more. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:09, October 13, 2009 (UTC)


 * MDb has done some excellent translations of MZM images that I'd brought to their attention. They've also got a cool fan-art piece that is worth checking out in high-res. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:06, October 17, 2009 (UTC)


 * Did you know...Samus cosplayer included in Nintendo ad for Metroid Prime Trilogy. (This interview discusses how Jenni Källberg got to be in a German ad. If she was in official media, I guess she ought to get an article...) Design Differences: Metroid Prime 1 and Prime 3, another good read. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:40, October 18, 2009 (UTC)


 * Jenni Källberg's official Metroid Prime Trilogy print ad. (Thought I'd share this Corruption ad, too.) ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 19:21, October 20, 2009 (UTC)

Jenni Källberg MPT Ad

 * I had sent Jenni Källberg a message requesting an image of her advertisment, prior to GoNintendo's find. She replied to me with a scan of an alternate version of the ad, with art and text on it. Enjoy! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 04:47, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * The NA Club Nintendo "Gold" reward has been shipped, a calander featuring various Nintendo games. Samus and her gunship are featured on the month of June, with other imagery from Corroption on the reverse, like Ridley, Dark Samus, a PED Trooper, and a Pirate. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 00:54, October 25, 2009 (UTC)


 * A bit of Metroid fan-art. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 18:06, October 25, 2009 (UTC)
 * Fan-art "Top-ten". ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 04:44, October 26, 2009 (UTC)


 * Food For Thought: Metroid Prime 2 And Other M and Metroid 2 Remake fan trailer. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 05:51, October 27, 2009 (UTC)
 * Watchful Chozo in Super Metroid! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 13:42, October 28, 2009 (UTC)


 * Nintendo DSi XL revealed! It's called DSi LL in Japan, and has screens 93% larger as well as a pen-stylus and some preinstalled DSiWare. That might make the few Metroid games we've got for DS look pretty nice! Europe gets it "next year" and NA gets it "first-quarter 2010". (Video and pics.) ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 01:40, October 30, 2009 (UTC)
 * Metroid Database has provided links to some amazing pumpkins. They've also started a "Make-a-Metroid" contest with great prizes! Samus had a brief appearance and mention on this week's NA "Nintendo Week". Dark Samus also made an appearance on last week's Halloween episode, her third (each time, their "Dark Gary" character based on her appears, too). I've got something awewsome to show you all as soon as I determine which of these images to present... ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 05:40, November 3, 2009 (UTC)


 * Super-hard mode of Metroid Prime. (An oldie, but goodie!) WiiFolder gets a Zero Suit. In other news, Gametrailers has been hyping up a Nintendo version of their news show with a teaser trailer that made use mostly of MOM footage and carried promises of new information. Guess what? They only reconfirmed its 2010 release year. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 02:15, November 7, 2009 (UTC)
 * Hacking provides multiplayer Subspace Emissary stages. Included in this video is Ridley's stage. Other future potential Metroid-related stages include the Meta-Ridley/Falcon Flyer stage, the Gravity Suit fight (with Varia Suit displayed in the background), and the related stages in The Great Maze. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 23:58, November 9, 2009 (UTC)


 * "Samus" stage from SSE. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 22:13, November 11, 2009 (UTC)
 * Metroid Metal does Super's ending! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 02:38, November 13, 2009 (UTC)


 * Big music updates on MDb and MReo! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 04:42, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Asked whether Samus will ever return to DS, Tanabe (who oversaw Retro Studios' series for Nintendo) said "We are always planning to make new games in the Metroid Prime series. Depending on the timing and the situation, we cannot deny the possibility of realising it on DS or DSi."


 * Kensuke Tanabe discusses the making of Metroid Prime Trilogy in issue 50 of Official Nintendo Magazine which is on sale from Friday 20 November.


 * Super Smash Bros. due in America by the year's end. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 03:42, November 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Game Informer's 200th cover. (7 of 8) ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 03:25, November 24, 2009 (UTC)


 * Metroid Metal video. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 04:07, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
 * Retro Studios listing for 'concept artist'. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 05:41, November 27, 2009 (UTC)


 * Looking Back: Super Metroid. Metroid is #19 on VC this month. MReo does Chozo Artifact Temple! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 10:21, November 28, 2009 (UTC)
 * Koei didn't know about Tecmo's deal with Nintendo for Metroid: Other M. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 01:13, December 2, 2009 (UTC)


 * MDb and M2K2 have uncovered some hidden credits burried in the code of Super and the Famicom version of Metroid! MDb has also translated the Fusion Suit text from Prime's concept art and made available some brand new concept art for bosses, Samus, and more from MZM! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 06:34, December 3, 2009 (UTC)
 * MReo does Super's MB theme. Fanart and an interview. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 08:50, December 4, 2009 (UTC)


 * Following NSMBW, MPT has sold out on Amazon! Is it being discontinued? Will there be a restock? A standard edition? In other news, MReo has mixes of Metroid's Ending and Super's MB Theme. Konami's composer, Yuji Takenouchi (TECHNOuchi), cites Metroid, TLoZ, and KI as early inspirations. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 08:19, December 9, 2009 (UTC)

New Metroid Fusion Beta Video

 * Check out my examination of it here, at the MDb forum. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 09:54, December 9, 2009 (UTC)
 * Metroid Prime Trilogy for $20!!! Nintendo Power issue 250 states that it will preview MOM next month! MB vs. Sam fanart. 530 Eco Shooter, a WiiWare game, advertised as "by Kensuke Tanabe of Metroid Prime fame." Echoes article. - By the way, this article uses a cropped screenshot of the one I took from youtube here Hell Kaiser ryo12 [ ADMIN ] (Talk&bull;Contribs) 19:13, December 23, 2009 (UTC). Interview with Mark Pacini. Epic Metroid graffiti.


 * Finally, Nintendo Power had a "250 reasons to love Nintendo" list.


 * Samus-3rd Favorite Heros (This girl is impossible to rattle. Alien parasite sucking on her head? No biggie. Base self-destructing? Not a problem. Armor destroyed? A skintight bodysuit will do just fine. If Luigi had Samus's guts, Peach would be baking him cakes.)


 * Ridley-6th Favorite Villains (Not only is Ridley responsible for the deaths of Samus's parents, but the dragonlike Space Pirate also keeps coming back no matter how many times Samus defeats him.)


 * Planet Zebes (Metroid Series)-3rd Wonderful World (Even though Zebes was destroyed in Super Metroid, we remember the planet for its dark and brooding atmosphere. Only an intergalactic bounty hunter could feel comfortable in a world full of treacherous terrain and hostile alien inhabitants. It may be a scary place, but we love spending time there.)


 * Future Fashion (Samus may call her underarmor outfit the Zero Suit. but we give it a 10. Maybe the name comes from the fact that it leaves zero to the imagination?)


 * Super Metroid ending-Three Metroid Escape Minutes (Because blowing up a base after you've left it is for wimps.)


 * Ice Beam (Metroid Series)-12th Awesome Weapons and Power-Ups (Samus Aran always gets a cool assortment of weapons and gear, but the coolest might be the Ice Beam. Get it? Coolest? Ha! "Chill out, Space Pirate scum!")


 * Metroid: Zero Mission (Game Boy Advance)-5th Favorite Remakes (As if the original Metroid weren't plenty good enough, the 2004 Game Boy Advance remake powered up the graphics and added cool new abilities, a much-needed in-game map, and a surprise bonus mission after the original ending.)


 * Samus's ship-Sweet Rides (You don't get to do a lot with Samus's ship in the Metroid games, but it's always a memorable moment whenever Samus lands on a new planet.)


 * ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 10:01, December 23, 2009 (UTC)


 * Today, we've got another mural, a wallpaper, and a Christmas tree. ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 15:45, December 27, 2009 (UTC)

Samus and Joey

 * MDb has translated the first chapter of S&J! It is a Super Metroid-era manga from Japan. I've also got for you a Metroid Prime Trilogy interview with Tanabe, an older translated Zero Mission interview, and an ancient translated Super Metroid interview! MDb wrote up a great profile on Yoshio Sakamoto, Yuki has some new cosplay pics, and Metroid Recon has found some new music! MPT got several altered songs, as well as the Meta-Ridley trailer music in the bonus gallery. Found some unused Fusion songs on thier page, so go download all of the music over there! Great stuff! ChozoBoy [ADMIN] (Talk/Contribs) 20:42, December 29, 2009 (UTC)