"Thanks for your e-mail. The earlier response regarding Metroid Prime Trilogy was correct: it is no longer being shipped. When first introduced, it was announced that there would be limited availability. However, a reason for this was not announced. That being said, you may still be able to locate a copy via stores that specialize in previously played or used games."
Copies of the game are still available at various web retailers, but they are becoming noticeably scarce. Check out our forum thread dedicated to the game for more information.
From my knowledge, Nintendo discontinues games all the time, especially smaller and niche games. I think this is a big deal because the game is only a few months old and nothing was mentioned about this being available for only a limited time.
Someone correct me on this, but I was under the impression that all game companies discontinue their games if there's no demand for it.
Mario Strikers Charge,Battalion Wars 2,Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story are also discontinued.Fixed sadly.:(
From my knowledge, Nintendo discontinues games all the time, especially smaller and niche games. I think this is a big deal because the game is only a few months old and nothing was mentioned about this being available for only a limited time.
Someone correct me on this, but I was under the impression that all game companies discontinue their games if there's no demand for it.
From my knowledge, Nintendo discontinues games all the time, especially smaller and niche games. I think this is a big deal because the game is only a few months old and nothing was mentioned about this being available for only a limited time.
Someone correct me on this, but I was under the impression that all game companies discontinue their games if there's no demand for it.
As much as I hate to say it, maybe this is another reason why DLC either in store (via a disc-writer and packaging machine) or at home is a good idea.
If you're a member of Club Nintendo, be sure to enter in the registration for this game as soon as you can before it is no longer applicable for coins. Other Nintendo games that have been discontinued are not eligible for coins, such as Excite Truck, WarioWare, and Battalion Wars II.
Mario Strikers Charge,Battalion Wars 2,Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story are also discontinued.Fixed sadly.:(
I missed out on the above titles except Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story. I really need to get MPT soon.
I don't joke about news.Mario Strikers Charge,Battalion Wars 2,Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story are also discontinued.Fixed sadly.:(
I missed out on the above titles except Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story. I really need to get MPT soon.
WHAT!?
/general pepper of star fox
You're not serious, right??
I don't joke about news.Mario Strikers Charge,Battalion Wars 2,Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story are also discontinued.Fixed sadly.:(
I missed out on the above titles except Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story. I really need to get MPT soon.
WHAT!?
/general pepper of star fox
You're not serious, right??
I don't joke about news.
Excite Truck was never eligible for coins.I never said that they were, I simply said that discontinued games aren't eligible for coins. I imagine the list will be updated at some point; my guess would be the start of the next Club Nintendo year. I wouldn't think they'd want out-of-print games to give coins as they wouldn't want to do anything that encourages people to buy used games...
I'm not 100% sure BWii was ever eligible for coins. It's not listed on the original list of games that were published pre-December 2008 that was eligible for coins...
If you imagine Maxi's voice to sound like the character Butters from South Park, everything that he says is adorable.I don't joke about news.
was that meant to sound adorably cheesey??
Does anyone have any theories?
If you imagine Maxi's voice to sound like the character Butters from South Park, everything that he says is adorable.I don't joke about news.
was that meant to sound adorably cheesey??
Maybe they'll reinvent the franchise by calling it "Wii Adventure" where you take your Mii through an alien planet, using the Wii Remote to shoot at little green men. Naturally, the game will take care of all movement for you.
If you're a member of Club Nintendo, be sure to enter in the registration for this game as soon as you can before it is no longer applicable for coins. Other Nintendo games that have been discontinued are not eligible for coins, such as Excite Truck, WarioWare, and Battalion Wars II.I did "Intend to Buy" on Club Nintendo for this game but haven't registered it yet. The site says I need to register it by 8/24/2014--five years after release--to get coins.
I believe Bowser's Inside Story has only been discontinued in Australia.Mario Strikers Charge,Battalion Wars 2,Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story are also discontinued.Fixed sadly.:(
I missed out on the above titles except Mario and Luigi 3:Bowsers Inside Story. I really need to get MPT soon.
No, you won't shoot at little green men, but you will take pictures of them.
And everytime you get a picture of a new alien, it will tell you more about the history of their planet and why you need to be there taking pictures of alien Miis.
Maybe they'll reinvent the franchise by calling it "Wii Adventure" where you take your Mii through an alien planet, using the Wii Remote to shoot at little green men. Naturally, the game will take care of all movement for you.
QuoteNo, you won't shoot at little green men, but you will take pictures of them.
And everytime you get a picture of a new alien, it will tell you more about the history of their planet and why you need to be there taking pictures of alien Miis.
****, that actually sounds like an awesome game. Not a good replacement for Metroid but it's a cool concept. But then I find stuff like the scans in Metroid Prime or encountering new creatures in Pikmin to be the best part. If done well a game where you just explore a strange fantasy world and learn about it would really interest me. Though Mii-style graphics would kill it for me.
Samus had friends in Corruption. Then she killed them.
I did "Intend to Buy" on Club Nintendo for this game but haven't registered it yet. The site says I need to register it by 8/24/2014--five years after release--to get coins.Does that time frame apply to those who didn't do the "Intend to Buy" option? I was just offering a word of caution, that this may be a "better safe than sorry" scenario.
QuoteNo, you won't shoot at little green men, but you will take pictures of them.
And everytime you get a picture of a new alien, it will tell you more about the history of their planet and why you need to be there taking pictures of alien Miis.
****, that actually sounds like an awesome game. Not a good replacement for Metroid but it's a cool concept. But then I find stuff like the scans in Metroid Prime or encountering new creatures in Pikmin to be the best part. If done well a game where you just explore a strange fantasy world and learn about it would really interest me. Though Mii-style graphics would kill it for me.
Samus had friends in Corruption. Then she killed them.
Yeah, and that was one thing that really bothered me about the game. Those other bounty hunters were cool, and it would have been great to have them reappear in future games, but with them being dead that's not going to happen.
Endless Ocean says hi.
It didn't matter that my friends were going crazy over it, the great reviews, and the warm reception. I thought it sucked. And I avoided Metroid Prime 2 like the dark plague combined with sars, swine flu and AIDS.I have to say, I'm kind of surprised to hear this from you. Not that you don't like it, but the way you expressed it. Usually you are pretty fair with your opinions on games, so I would expect you to say something more along the lines of "I can see it is a well-made game and understand the appeal, but it just isn't my kind of game."
So Nintendo is discontinuing this title because of poor demand? Is that really the case?? I can see in Japan, but in NA and elsewhere the MP franchise is pretty strong. Right?
So Nintendo is discontinuing this title because of poor demand? Is that really the case?? I can see in Japan, but in NA and elsewhere the MP franchise is pretty strong. Right?
I think the reason MP Trilogy isn't doing well is because outside of the new controls, there's no new content. The Metroid series has a good sized fanbase that's quite loyal, but the problem is most Metroid fans already own all 3 Prime games already.
Agreed--that and Chibi Robo are strange exclusions. I saw DK Jungle Beat the other day and wanted to buy it, but being jobless means I can't blow my money as easily. Never played the GC version, either.
If they had added things like new area's and bosses, I'd imagine that would have motivated a lot more Metroid fans to buy this collection since it'd give them a new reason to replay all three games.If they're going to put in that kind of effort then they might as well create a new game.
Maybe sometime after Pikmin 3, Nintendo will come out with Pikmin Trilogy which will include all three Pikmin games in some collector's tin with a bonus making of disc, or whatever.
Let's get real, Pikmin is more niche than Metroid.
From my knowledge, Nintendo discontinues games all the time, especially smaller and niche games. I think this is a big deal because the game is only a few months old and nothing was mentioned about this being available for only a limited time.
Someone correct me on this, but I was under the impression that all game companies discontinue their games if there's no demand for it.
As much as I hate to say it, maybe this is another reason why DLC either in store (via a disc-writer and packaging machine) or at home is a good idea.
Well, if the company that makes a game no longer exists, then shouldn't that game become public domain? Whose copyrights are being harmed if the owner no longer exists?
A year or two from now this might be selling for $200 or something, because then it will be being sold at collector's prices. So I kinda see it as an investment to just own it even if you don't plan on ever playing it.
If they're going to put in that kind of effort then they might as well create a new game.
Agreed. I highly doubt the existence of Metroid Prime Trilogy and the fact that Retro has not revealed a new title in over two years is a coincidence.
I can follow the link from my order to the entry, where the status has indeed changed to "Currently Unavailable." Sorry. I really didn't think they'd be that close to selling out.
I still wish they had a way to just make more copies on demand. Imagine if we could still order copies of older games from a special distributor that had all of the data, images, mints and whatever else they needed to just press more discs and print more manuals and boxes. If they streamlined the process enough then it shouldn't be that hard to do.
I know a lot of people don't like the idea of digital distribution, but it would allow companies to continue offering games well past the point where they stop now.
The only positive about digital distribution is that it will never run out of stock. I don't have a problem with digital distribution in and of itself, I just want it to coexist with physical media.
Wait, you can get Rocko's Modern Life on DVD from Amazon? Hell yes, I'm totally doing that.
