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Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale, running through September 26, 2026, offers 30% off dozens of Switch digital titles, including Metroid Prime Remastered at $27.99. The promotion, funded partly by $300 million in tariff refunds, excludes Switch 2 hardware and new releases, focusing instead on back-catalog savings for US shoppers.
Iron Galaxy announced further layoffs and a company restructure, saying it cannot sustain its headcount amid a challenging video game market; the studio, known for assisting Retro on Metroid Prime Remastered and for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, previously downsized by 66 employees and is offering referrals to affected staff as it adapts to the industry’s new normal.
Retro Studios proposed completely new cutscenes for Metroid Prime Remastered, but producer Kensuke Tanabe decided to replicate the original GameCube version's cutscenes to preserve their gameplay and informational purpose, opting against a full redesign.
The author plans to first charge their Switch 2, then explore setup screens and check out Metroid Prime Remastered, while sharing excitement and curiosity about the console's features and graphics improvements.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to dominate the UK Charts, while Metroid Prime Remastered re-enters at number thirteen thanks to heavy discounts. AEW: Fight Forever drops to eighteenth place, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is the only new entry at number twenty-two. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code falls out of the charts entirely. PlayStation remains the leading platform, but the Switch version of AEW: Fight Forever and The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie hold their own.
Metacritic has released their "best of 2023 so far" list, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leading the pack with a 96/100 Metascore, followed closely by Metroid Prime Remastered at 94. The list includes a mix of AAA titles and indie games, with Nintendo dominating the top 20 with seven entries, tied with the PS5. Sony's multiplatform dominance is evident, and Final Fantasy XVI sneaks in at sixth place. The inclusion of indie games like Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is celebrated.
Yasha Haddaji, the former CEO of Nintendo's Russian operations, is no longer an official employee of the company. However, his side business, Achivka, will now provide customer support for Nintendo in Russia. Last month, it was reported that Haddaji had imported copies of Metroid Prime Remastered into Russia via Achivka, which led to his departure from Nintendo. Despite his departure, Haddaji's close relationship with the company continues.
Metroid Prime: Remastered has sold 1.09 million units since its launch in February, while Splatoon 3 has sold over 10 million units and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have passed the 20 million unit milestone, according to Nintendo's latest financial report. Scarlet and Violet are currently seventh on the list of best selling software for the Switch, while Splatoon 3 comes in at 14th place on the list of best selling first party titles.
Despite the advancements in modern gaming, there are still plenty of older games that hold up even without nostalgia. Some good options include Resident Evil, Fable II, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Mario Party, and Metroid Prime Remastered. These games offer unique gameplay, creative puzzles, and undeniable style that make them worth playing even for those who have never played older video games before.
My Nintendo in the US is offering a special big pin set inspired by Metroid Prime Remastered for 800 Platinum Points. The set includes two rustless iron lapel pins, the game logo pin measuring 3.5" x 1.77", and the Samus pin measuring 3" x 2.9". This physical reward is available while supplies last.