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The latest Metroid news, interviews, community features, and exclusive content (Harmony of a Hunter, Harmony of Heroes). Metroid fan community (Est. 2010)
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Our first feature of 2026 is live! We translated an interview Famitsu published with someone on the #MetroidPrime4 development team. Among the topics discussed are the challenges in development, Sol Valley, Sylux and the Gal Fed Troopers. Enjoy!

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Feature: Metroid Prime 4 Famitsu Interview
Our first feature of 2026 is live! In late December 2025, an interview was published in Famitsu magazine with an unspecified member(s) of the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond development team at Nintendo. W…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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We've finished this and will be sharing it imminently.
shinesparkers.net Shinesparkers @shinesparkers.net · 11d
There is a new interview in Famitsu that delves into the development of #MetroidPrime4. We are currently working on our own translation of it and will share that with you as soon as we can.
January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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We are recording the next episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast tomorrow, sharing our thoughts on #MetroidPrime4Beyond after finishing it.

For the mailbag segment, we want to ask you: What did you think of Metroid Prime 4?

Let us know, and we'll read some on the episode!
January 4, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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If you haven't yet, be sure to check out this video from @katewillaert.bsky.social on the origin of the term #Metroidvania and how it spread across popular culture. Super fascinating!
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Happy new year everyone! We've published a roundup of all the #Metroid news we had in December 2025. Check it out at the link below.

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January 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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We are closing out 2025 with our annual End of Year feature, recapping the #Metroid news we received in 2025 and the content we shared.

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December 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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There is a new interview in Famitsu that delves into the development of #MetroidPrime4. We are currently working on our own translation of it and will share that with you as soon as we can.
December 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Wave 4 is now available! As a bonus, all previous waves of icons can once again be obtained until January 3, 2026 at 4:59 pm PST / 7:59 pm EST.
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Wave 2 of the Nintendo Switch Online icons for #MetroidPrime4Beyond are now available!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and clips of your first moments with #MetroidPrime4Beyond for our new video. It's now live, and you can watch it below!

#SamusIsBack
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Shinesparkers Community Video #SamusIsBack)
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December 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Wave 3 is now available until Christmas Eve!
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Wave 2 of the Nintendo Switch Online icons for #MetroidPrime4Beyond are now available!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Unused NPC dialogue in #MetroidPrime4Beyond has been discovered through datamining. Find out more by reading our new post.

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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#MetroidPrime4Beyond has fallen to 15 on the UK physical sales charts, but is the second best selling title in Switzerland this week.

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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A "World Databook" with expanded lore has been shared for #MetroidPrime4Beyond on Nintendo Today!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Important question:

How many Syluxes can fit inside a Honda Civic?

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December 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Famitsu has reported how #MetroidPrime4Beyond sold in its first week of release in Japan. See our newest post for more information.

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Last call for submissions! If you want to be included in our upcoming video, send photos of your copies of Metroid Prime 4 + amiibo and other merch to mp4video [at] shinesparkers [dot] net. We'll be sharing the video very soon.
shinesparkers.net Shinesparkers @shinesparkers.net · Dec 1
Announcement: we are making a special video to commemorate the release of #MetroidPrime4Beyond, and you can help! We are looking to include photos and videos of the moment you get your copies. Visit our site for more details!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Unused NPC dialogue in #MetroidPrime4Beyond has been discovered through datamining. Find out more by reading our new post.

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Wave 2 of the Nintendo Switch Online icons for #MetroidPrime4Beyond are now available!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Have you tried to pet the Snow Wolves in #MetroidPrime4Beyond?

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December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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North American My Nintendo users can get a set of two holographic posters for #MetroidPrime4Beyond now! Details in our new post.

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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#MetroidPrime4Beyond has debuted at #3 on the UK sales chart.

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Have you been enjoying Metroid Prime 4? Reminder to send us your photos, videos and messages for a chance to be featured in our upcoming video!
shinesparkers.net Shinesparkers @shinesparkers.net · Dec 1
Announcement: we are making a special video to commemorate the release of #MetroidPrime4Beyond, and you can help! We are looking to include photos and videos of the moment you get your copies. Visit our site for more details!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Announcement: we are making a special video to commemorate the release of #MetroidPrime4Beyond, and you can help! We are looking to include photos and videos of the moment you get your copies. Visit our site for more details!

#OperationMetroidPrime4

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December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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HAPPY METROID PRIME 4 LAUNCH DAY!

The day we've waited for since June 2017 has finally come. #Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now out and playable at long, long, LONG last.

We hope that everyone enjoys the game, and we look forward to hearing your (spoiler-free) impressions! See you on Viewros!
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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#NintendoMusic has dropped a special release: 7 tracks from #MetroidPrime4Beyond are now available for listening! See the new post on our site for the track list.

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December 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM