I kind of already posted about this, but Nintendo decided to let us all know about their "
Month of Metroid" campaign that's going on right now to build hype for
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption. This press release covers the preview channel and the VC games. This is great and all, and I'm stoked that
Super Metroid is
finally on the virtual console, but they better have a kickass TV ad lined up for Prime 3. That
live-action commercial for the original Prime was so incredible it almost brought a tear to my eye. I'm not weeping yet Nintendo, I SHOULD BE WEEPING!
Did You Know?
Nintendo’s ‘Month of Metroid’ Builds to Awaited Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Launch
Last week, Wii™ owners who have their systems connected to WiiConnect24™ were
greeted by an ethereal blue glow alerting them Nintendo’s Month of Metroid had
begun. The WiiWare™ section of the Wii Shop Channel now contains the Metroid
Prime 3 Preview, allowing Wii owners to view exclusive videos for the
anticipated Metroid® Prime 3: Corruption game launching Aug. 27.
It’s a whole Month of Metroid, so fans should continue to check the Metroid
Prime 3 Preview for updates. To view, Wii owners must first upgrade their Wii
systems to Version 3 by clicking on Wii System Update in Wii System Settings.
Metroid series fans also will find two classic games for download in the
Virtual Console™ section of the Wii Shop Channel. The original Metroid® for
the Nintendo Entertainment System® became available Aug. 13, while Super
Metroid® for the Super NES® will be available Aug. 20. Just use Wii Points™ to
download the games. Metroid and Super Metroid are rated E for Everyone.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption features amazing first-person controls, and takes
advantage of the intuitive, motion-sensitive Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™
controllers. This incomparable installment concludes the trilogy’s storyline
while introducing new puzzles, bigger adventures and more intense battles.
Media rave about Metroid Prime 3: Corruption’s game play and revolutionary
controls. Chris Kohler of Wired.com even calls it “a brilliantly designed
game, with perfected Wii motion controls,” while GameSpot.com’s Brian Ekberg
hails it as “…an intense and challenging game, one that isn’t skimping when
it comes to making the most of the Wii’s various control possibilities.”
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is rated T for Teen. For more information about
the Month of Metroid, please visit www.Metroid.com
