Chris Stuckmann, an American YouTuber and filmmaker, said he'd love to direct a #Metroid film if given the chance. Read what he had to say about it on our website: shinesparkers.net/chris-stuckm...

70 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond! How excited are you to utilize Samus’s new Psychic Abilities? #OperationMetroidPrime4

72 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond! Do you think Samus will encounter friendly NPCs on Viewros? #OperationMetroidPrime4

73 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond! How many times did you watch the 2017 announcement trailer for Metroid Prime 4? #OperationMetroidPrime4

Tonight we have a bonus episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast to share! Here we share our reactions to the September 12 Nintendo Direct that revealed the release date for #MetroidPrime4Beyond, and the new Vi-O-La motorcycle. #OperationMetroidPrime4 shinesparkers.net/podcast/bonu...

74 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond! Do you think Metroid Prime 4 will reference the events of past Metroid Prime games? #OperationMetroidPrime4

75 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond! Do you think Admiral Dane will return in Metroid Prime 4? #OperationMetroidPrime4

76 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond! Besides the Vi-O-La Suit, do you think Samus will get another suit upgrade in Metroid Prime 4? #OperationMetroidPrime4

Shinesparkers is launching #OperationMetroidPrime4, a social media campaign to boost awareness of #MetroidPrime4Beyond and share our support for the game, and the #Metroid franchise in general. Join us! shinesparkers.net/shinesparker...

EXCLUSIVE: The backside of an alleged Japanese physical copy of #MetroidPrime4Beyond has been spotted at Shibuya Nintendo Store. It features some new images from the game that haven't been shown in any trailers. shinesparkers.net/backside-of-...

Will you be going to #PAXAUS next month? You'll have the chance to play a demo of #MetroidPrime4Beyond and other Switch 2 titles if so! shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

While supplies last, you can get a (Europe only) pre-order bundle from Nintendo for #MetroidPrime4Beyond with a desk mat and other goodies! Details on our website. shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

Happy 8th anniversary to #Metroid: Samus Returns! A remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus, Samus Returns both revived and revitalized 2-D Metroid and the Metroid franchise as a whole, and paved the way for #MetroidDread. Thank you to Mercury Steam for bringing back Metroid!

This week we are posing 4 questions about #MetroidPrime4Beyond to our followers! The final question is: how do you feel about the new Vi-O-La bike? Chime in with your thoughts and ideas in the replies! We will use some of our favorites for an upcoming feature.

Tonight, we're publishing an impromptu feature! This is a translation of a page on the Japanese Nintendo site that discusses the new Vi-O-La bike in #MetroidPrime4Beyond. It offers some additional details on how it fits into the game. Check it out below. shinesparkers.net/feature-the-...

We'll soon be recording a new episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast to share our reactions to the #MetroidPrime4Beyond release date announcement. For the mailbag segment, we want to ask you: What did you think of the new gameplay? Let us know, and we'll read some of your responses on the episode!

#MetroidPrime4Beyond has been rated PEGI 12. This was previously a provisional (not final) rating, but it's now final.

We've updated our news post with additional information. shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

Nintendo have released new screenshots for #MetroidPrime4Beyond:

BREAKING: #MetroidPrime4Beyond will be released on December 4, 2025! shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

This week we are posing 4 questions about #MetroidPrime4Beyond to our followers! The third question is: do you want to see the Federation Force in Metroid Prime 4? Chime in with your thoughts and ideas in the replies! We will use some of our favorites for an upcoming feature.

This week we are posing 4 questions about #MetroidPrime4Beyond to our followers! The second question is: if you could choose a classic boss to return, which one would it be? Chime in with your thoughts and ideas in the replies! We will use some of our favorites for an upcoming feature.

A new Nintendo Direct has been announced for this Friday, September 12. shinesparkers.net/nintendo-dir...

Breaking: #MetroidPrime4Beyond has been rated 14+ in Brazil! shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

This week we are posing 4 questions about #MetroidPrime4Beyond to our followers! We will use some of our favorites for an upcoming feature. The first question is: do you want Metroid Prime 4 to have #amiibo support? Chime in with your thoughts and ideas in the replies!

Although we’re a Metroid fansite, we want to congratulate @teamcherrygames.com for the long awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong! Many of the Shinesparkers team are excited to begin playing it, and we’re sure many of our readers are too. We hope everyone enjoys playing it!

We've published a roundup of the Metroid news we had in August 2025 on our website. shinesparkers.net/august-2025-...

Happy 15th anniversary to #Metroid: Other M! Released on this day in 2010, it brought the series into third-person gameplay, introduced melee finishers, and told the story of Samus's relationship with her commanding officer in the Galactic Federation Army, Adam Malkovich.

Today, Shinesparkers is celebrating our 15th anniversary! Since 2010, we have offered exclusive content, the latest Metroid news and interviews with developers. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of the Metroid community. Thank you for being with us all these years!

Today is the 18th anniversary of #Metroid Prime 3: Corruption's release! It closed out the original Metroid Prime trilogy, concluded the arc of Phazon and Dark Samus, and foreshadowed the return of Sylux. Share your memories of playing Metroid Prime 3 below!

Happy 16th anniversary to #Metroid Prime Trilogy! Do you have any special memories about playing the collection? Let us know!

BREAKING: #MetroidPrime4Beyond has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB! This is the same rating that its three predecessors had. Read the post on our website for more information. shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

Kirby Air Riders has now been dated for November 20th. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is coming on October 16th. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is slated for "This Winter". Assuming it's still coming in 2025 as Nintendo says, when do you think we'll get #MetroidPrime4Beyond?

Happy 9th anniversary, #Metroid Prime: Federation Force!

Just in: more PowerA merchandise based on #MetroidPrime is coming! Have you been wanting a Samus Switch controller, or a crossbody bag to carry around your Switch in? Now you can have both! shinesparkers.net/more-powera-...

In a few days, Power A Gaming will be releasing officially licensed #MetroidPrime earbuds! More information in the news post on our website. shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

The original composer of #Metroid, Hirokazu "Chip" Tanaka, has recalled a memory from debugging the first game in the series this week. See our website for a translation. shinesparkers.net/chip-tanaka-...

Are you going to #Gamescom this year? You will have the chance to play a demo of #MetroidPrime4Beyond! Gamescom runs from August 20-24 in Cologne, Germany. shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

It's time to reveal the results of our poll to determine your favorite Metroid game of 2025! This year, a total of 513 votes were cast. We will reveal each game from lowest voted to highest, along with their vote change from our 2025 poll:

#MetroidPrime4Beyond will be playable in Toronto, Canada at Fan Expo Canada later this month! shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

We've published a roundup of the Metroid news we had in July 2025 on our website. shinesparkers.net/july-2025-ne...

Our annual favorite Metroid game poll has now closed. A massive thank you to everyone who voted! This year we received a total of 513 votes. Stay tuned to our website and social media pages, where we'll announce the results of the poll on August 6th.

Less than 24 hours left on the poll! Don't miss out on your chance to vote for your favorite #Metroid game!

Two more days to go!

#MetroidPrime4Beyond has been rated for ages 12 and up in South Korea. shinesparkers.net/metroid-prim...

As we close in on 500 votes, here's a reminder of how each #Metroid did last year. Vote! #MetroidII #SuperMetroid #MetroidFusion #MetroidPrime #MetroidPrime2 #MetroidPrimePinball #MetroidPrimeHunters #MetroidPrime3 #MetroidOtherM #MetroidPrimeFederationForce #MetroidSamusReturns #MetroidDread

Our newest feature is now live! It's a translation of a 2003 feature from Hobonichi, a Japanese lifestyle brand that reviewed #MetroidFusion and #MetroidPrime, and held an interview between #YoshioSakamoto and Japanese author #MiyukiMiyabe. shinesparkers.net/features/hob...

We're closing in on the end of the annual favorite #Metroid game poll! We're nearing 500 votes, so if you haven't voted yet, what are you waiting for? Vote for your favorite below! #MetroidPrime #MetroidDread #SuperMetroid #MetroidFusion #MetroidZeroMission #MetroidPrime2 #MetroidPrime3 #MetroidII

Our newest feature is now live! It's a translation of a 2003 feature from Hobonichi, a Japanese lifestyle brand that reviewed #MetroidFusion and #MetroidPrime, and held an interview between #YoshioSakamoto and Japanese author #MiyukiMiyabe. shinesparkers.net/features/hob...

Our latest feature is going up tomorrow. We'll be sharing a translation of an obscure 2003 interview with Yoshio Sakamoto, which has never been translated into English until now. Stay tuned!