Test Out A Few Pages From The New Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective Guide

Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visible Retrospective releases in lower than two weeks, and if the newly unveiled pattern pages are any indication, followers of the legendary Nintendo franchise are in for a deal with. Piggyback has shared three pictures showcasing a number of the art work contained in the guide. The brand new pictures additionally present a more in-depth take a look at the hardcover guide’s clothbound end and metallic cowl artwork. Take a look at all three pictures beneath:

Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visible Retrospective can be printed October 28, roughly a month previous to Metroid Prime 4: Past’s December 4 launch on Nintendo Swap and Swap 2. You’ll be able to preorder the guide for $46.49 (was $50) at Amazon. With Amazon’s preorder value assure, you may routinely get any value cuts supplied between the time you order and launch.

Piggyback is finest recognized for the gorgeous technique guides for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild. Just like the Zelda guides, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visible Retrospective is an official guide designed in partnership with Nintendo.

$46.49 (was $50) | Releases October 28

The guide’s full title is Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visible Retrospective: The Official Artwork and Making of Metroid Prime 1-3.

The 212-page clothbound hardcover with a stitched binding and etched metallic foil cowl artwork that includes Samus Aran sporting the Varia Swimsuit. Piggyback is utilizing high-quality, sheet-fed artwork paper to showcase the idea artwork and sketches from the event of the unique Metroid Prime (2002), Prime 2: Echoes (2004), Prime 3: Corruption (2007), and Metroid Prime Remastered (2023).

Together with the art work, the guide comprises commentary from Retro Studios builders. The foreword was written by Metroid Prime sequence producer Kensuke Tanabe, and every of the 4 sections are launched by a developer from Retro Studios.

Metroid Prime 4: Past launches December 4 on Nintendo Swap 2 and Swap. The Swap 2 model is offered to preorder at Amazon, Walmart, and different main retailers for $70. The authentic Swap model is up for preorder for $60. If you wish to improve to Swap 2 to play Metroid Prime 4 in 4K decision, Amazon has each Nintendo Swap 2 console bundles in inventory. The newly launched Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bundle and Mario Kart World Bundle can be found for $499 every.

Nintendo can be releasing three new Amiibo for Metroid Prime 4. Two completely different Samus Amiibo figures launch November 6, whereas Sylux releases December 4. All three figures have bought out a number of occasions since preorders first opened. On the time of writing, Walmart has all three Metroid Prime 4: Past Amiibo in inventory. You may also nonetheless get the Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack that includes Samus and E.M.M.I. for $24.88 (was $30) at Amazon.

Extra Metroid Video games

If you have not performed Metroid Prime Remastered, we might extremely suggest checking it out forward of Metroid Prime 4: Past. It is one of many absolute best video games for Nintendo Swap and can function primer (sorry) for Past. For traditional side-scrolling Metroid, try Metroid Dread for Swap and Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS. The latter is a superb remake of Metroid II that flew a bit beneath the radar as a result of it launched in 2017 after the Swap hit the market. Dread and Samus Returns had been developed by MercurySteam.

Nintendo Swap On-line members can play the primary 5 Metroid video games on Nintendo Swap and Swap 2. Metroid, Metroid II, and Tremendous Metroid can be found with the Swap On-line Particular person membership ($20/12 months). To get the Sport Boy Advance games–Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission–you want the Swap On-line + Growth Pack membership ($50/12 months).

And if you wish to play all of those Metroid video games with a controller themed across the franchise, PowerA not too long ago launched an formally licensed wi-fi controller that includes Samus Aran and a galactic background. You may also seize a pair of wired Metroid-themed earbuds packaged in a drawstring bag with Metroid art work. Lastly, PowerA additionally has a brand-new crossbody bag that includes Metroid Prime Trilogy art work and can launch a hardshell Metroid Prime 4 carrying case for Nintendo Swap 2 on October 30 for $20. The carrying case matches the brand new controller.

Extra Nintendo Information & Artwork Books

Amazon has offers on the hardcover editions of Piggyback’s different current Nintendo books. We have included a listing of these beneath. And for those who’re searching for extra official Nintendo artwork and lore books, it is best to try Darkish Horse’s sequence of Zelda and Tremendous Mario books. Most notably, you will get The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia for $20 (was $40) and The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia for $18 (was $40).

Piggyback’s Zelda Guides:

Nintendo Artwork & Lore Books: