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Wii Update, Metroid Prime 3 Videos Released

by Chris Remo, Aug 14, 2007 5:44am PDT

Related Topics – Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Far Cry 2

As indicated by the pulsing blue light surrounding the Wii console's disc drive, another system update was released tonight. According to a bulletin sent out to Wii users via the systems, the relatively minor update fixes a freezing issue with the Internet Channel, which occurred when resetting the system while browsing, as well as smooths out some connection problems associated with the console's optional ethernet adapter. Just before the system was sent out, two new Metroid Prime 3 videos were released to the Metroid Prime 3 preview channel. They showcase Samus' spider ball ability and a galaxy-wide network of Aurora supercomputers--which bear a striking resemblance to antagonist Mother Brain. The videos can also be found on FileShack. The spider ball video can be seen below, and the Aurora video is viewable in the full story.

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Yeah, my guess is that they're going to retcon that so that Mother Brain was originally one of these organic computers, captured by the Space Pirates.

If that leads to a fight with a phazon-powered Mother Brain-alike at the end of Prime 3, I'm completely happy with that.

Aug 13, 2007 11:45pm PDT

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Yeah, my guess is that they're going to retcon that so that Mother Brain was originally one of these orga... : Conan
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  Not a retcon. It could fit. It might be just an origin story of where 'a' Mother Brain comes from (Samus ... : K1Bond007
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    That last part might be confusing. Essentially: Metroid / Zero Mission (ZM is a remake, I know that mu... : K1Bond007
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      I believe it goes like this: Metroid / Zero Mission Prime 1 Prime 2 Prime 3 Metroid 2 Super Metro... : jabuck
      
      This is correct. : Serpico74
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    Well what about the Metroid manga where the Chozo had a Mother Brain. Unless they will say it came from t... : datafox
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      I don't think game developers should ever be expected to match up with comics and novels and stuff that n... : Chris Remo
      
      That and he is the only person in America to read Metroid mangas. : gmd
      
      I do not think it has to match up too but seems odd to create more back story then to ignore it. I tho... : datafox
      
      If the comics and novels are canon and on par in terms of popularity with the games, I don't see why not.... : MoreVespeneGas

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http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/26395/2002995298950347979_rs.jpg
http://www.metroidclub.com/the_games/metroidnes/Metroid_NES_Tourian_2.jpg

Oh fucking hell yes. I didn't even catch that at first.

Aug 14, 2007 12:27am PDT

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http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/26395/2002995298950347979_rs.jpg http://www.metroidclub.com/the_games/m... : Chris Remo
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Never played any Metroid game before. But I really like this stuff.

Aug 14, 2007 4:01am PDT

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Never played any Metroid game before. But I really like this stuff. : deadlycookie
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  Do yourself a favour and get Super Metroid. : stelth
  - and the original Metroid Prime right after you are done with Super Metroid. : c_man_tmt
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  Isn't it Nintendo only? From the video it looks like 3D Pinball. : Jobos
  - It's Wii only and it's nothing like pinball. It's a shooter. That video just showcases the spider ball ... : Chris Remo

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embedded videos on the front page.... HOT!!!

Aug 14, 2007 5:44am PDT

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embedded videos on the front page.... HOT!!! : PumpRock
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  I agree, one of my favourite aspects of the new site :D : niceguynick
  - As do I. : Jiven

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I pretty much want this more than any game ever.

Aug 14, 2007 6:05am PDT

I pretty much want this more than any game ever. : gmd

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Awesome Pinball game!!!!

Aug 14, 2007 12:46am PDT

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Awesome Pinball game!!!! : nacatamale
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- My god, they *must* include a pinball mini-game with this. MUST! : d fluke

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So mother brain is one of thousands of creature/machine things like her. Seems like they set them self up perfectly, they can now return to this type of boss in every metroid game now. Although I would rather see new stuff.

Aug 14, 2007 1:19am PDT

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So mother brain is one of thousands of creature/machine things like her. Seems like they set them self u... : jabuck
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  It's more like this is one of the ways Prime ties into the older games. There hasn't been a new Mother B... : Chris Remo
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    (I also think it's pretty much a given Prime 3 will be full of inventive boss fights.) : Chris Remo
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      oh i dont doubt that. The prime games have always have had awsome bosses, although some quite hard ( im ... : jabuck
      
      I don't recall any bosses being particularly hard up until the final ones in both Prime games so far. : SilverSnake
      
      I just beat the Boost Ball guardian yesterday! It took me ~8 tries (which is about 7 more tries than any : hellspit

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The mother brain video reminds me of Second Renaissance from the Animatrix.

Also, I usually don't give half a crap about pre-release videos that focus on a game's story elements, but having them give the old stuff a real back story (or at least one that I've never been aware of) was a real nice surprise.

Aug 14, 2007 1:34am PDT

The mother brain video reminds me of Second Renaissance from the Animatrix. Also, I usually don't give... : hellspit

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forget striking resemblance, the final shots the straight up final level design that we've seen twice before. i cant want wait to see how they work it in because obviously its on purpose so they must have a big plan for it. :D

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/1979.html

Aug 13, 2007 11:45pm PDT

forget striking resemblance, the final shots the straight up final level design that we've seen twice bef... : smacknca

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I'm so hyped for Metroid Prime 3. I'm replaying Metroid Prime in anticipation right now. I hope to be able to replay Metroid Prime 2, Metroid, and Super Metroid too. The videos look awesome thus far.

~!METROID!~

Aug 13, 2007 11:05pm PDT

I'm so hyped for Metroid Prime 3. I'm replaying Metroid Prime in anticipation right now. I hope to be abl... : K1Bond007

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Use "Throbbing blue slit" instead of "pulsing blue light" next time. It'll get more page hits!

Aug 13, 2007 11:03pm PDT

Use "Throbbing blue slit" instead of "pulsing blue light" next time. It'll get more page hits! : Prozium

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this is going to rock.

Aug 13, 2007 10:50pm PDT

this is going to rock. : jono181

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