TheWatchman continues his annual examination of the big three console manufacturers with a look at Nintendo, and the triumphs and challenges that await them at E3 2018.
Tag: metroid
Nintendo Shocks The World – Metroid: Samus Returns Announced for 3DS – E3 2017
Nintendo blesses us with a second Metroid announcement! Metroid: Samus Returns is coming this year for the Nintendo 3DS!
Nintendo Teases Metroid Prime 4 – E3 2017
Nintendo answered a multitude of prayers with the announcement that Metroid Prime 4 is now in development.
The Ten Most Important Games Nintendo Ever Published – #7
NerdBacon’s News Director, theWatchman begins his series counting down the Ten Most Important Games that Nintendo Ever Published. We continue our countdown with number #7 on our list – Stay tuned to find out what other games made the cut, and which game will be at number 1!
Metroid Is Coming To Nintendo 3DS – Metroid Prime: Federation Force Announced – E3 2015
Nintendo fooled us! Turns out Blast Ball was a tease for a much bigger game on Nintendo 3DS. Metroid Prime: Federation Force expands the Metroid universe in 2016.
You Shoulda Been There: 1987 Strikes Back
A lot of these games are just as great and influential as the last article’s list. Some, not so much… They were important games in 1987 regardless, so I’m including them here. Just because a title was popular and remembered with nostalgia doesn’t mean it was actually influential, or even good for that matter.
Axiom Verge is Ready for PlayStation 4
The Metroid inspired shooter Axiom Verge finally has a release date! Find out what date and on what system you’ll be able to get your hands on Axiom Verge.
Metroid II: Return of Samus – Game Boy
Amongst the discussion between the original NES game and the SNES Super Metroid, the series’ second installment, a Game Boy exclusive, is often overlooked. Metroid II: Return of Samus was polarizing during its day and remains a point of contention. For instance I enjoy the many gameplay mechanics and complex layout, but I also find the limited graphics tiresome and dated. Good or bad? You’ll have to decide for yourself.
Top 10 Favorite Games – The Cubist
Nerd Bacon co-founder The Cubist counts down his top 10 favorite games of all time. Are they your favorites too? Check ’em out and tell us what you think.
Metroid – NES
You’re not a true gamer if you haven’t played Metroid, plain and simple. The controls are as flawless today as they were back then and the iconic music and graphics are just as awe-inspiring. If you haven’t played it, do so. If you have, do so again.