Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is being developed by Retro Studios and is scheduled for release in 2025
Players use echoes of objects to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
Princess Zelda takes center stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Samus Aran returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is set for release on September 26, 2024 and pre-orders are available now
Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has announced the release of two highly anticipated games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Both titles are set to hit the Nintendo Switch console on separate dates.

First up is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which marks a departure from the traditional heroic role played by Link. Instead, Princess Zelda will take center stage as the protagonist in this new adventure. According to Nintendo, players can expect to use echoes of objects to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

The gameplay footage released by Nintendo shows that Princess Zelda teams up with Tri, a mysterious fairy, and together they create echoes of things found in the environment. These echoes can be used for various purposes such as creating bridges out of old beds or making water blocks to swim up to new heights.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is set for release on September 26, 2024. Pre-orders have already started appearing online and are selling out quickly.

Next, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was also announced during the same Nintendo Direct event. This latest installment in the Metroid Prime series will see Samus Aran return to action after a long hiatus. Retro Studios, the original developer of the Metroid Prime series, is now working on this new title.

Metroid fans have been eagerly awaiting news about Metroid Prime 4 since its initial announcement in 2017. However, development hit a roadblock and was eventually scrapped before being restarted from scratch in 2019. The game is now set for release in 2025.

Both games are generating significant buzz among gaming enthusiasts and fans of the respective franchises. With their unique gameplay mechanics, engaging storylines, and iconic characters, these titles promise to deliver an immersive gaming experience that will keep players hooked for hours on end.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is set to be released on September 26, 2024. Pre-orders are available now and selling out quickly. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, on the other hand, is scheduled for release in 2025.


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First Pre-Orders Appear For Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom And Hyrule Edition Switch Lite

Nintendo Life Nintendo Life Wednesday, 19 June 2024 14:15
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    • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new game in the series for Switch, will be released on September 26th.
    • Both The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite will be available on September 26th.
    • Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite have started to appear.
    • The console comes with a 12-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack included.
    • Pre-orders for the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite are very limited and selling out quickly.
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'Metroid Prime 4' Gets a Release Date After Years of Troubled Development

Wired Magazine Megan Farokhmanesh Tuesday, 18 June 2024 21:02
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    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the latest installment in the Metroid Prime series and will be released for Nintendo Switch in 2025.
    • Retro Studios, the original developer of the Metroid Prime series, is now working on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
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    • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been announced for Nintendo Switch.
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    • the entire project was scrapped and started again from scratch...or it failed to hit the standards we seek in a sequel to the Metroid Prime series
    • Retro Studios, the series’ original developer, was brought on board for this second shot at Samus Aran’s return
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Announced for Nintendo Switch With Zelda as Protagonist

IGN (Imagine Games Network) Tuesday, 18 June 2024 14:30
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    • Princess Zelda will be the protagonist in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
    • Players can use echoes of water blocks to swim up to new heights or make bridges out of old beds.
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    • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been announced for Nintendo Switch.
    • Echoes of Wisdom is scheduled to launch on September 26, 2024.
    • Players can duplicate monsters and solve puzzles with the Tri Rod.
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Nintendo drops another surprise, a new Zelda game where you can finally play the princess

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Jerome Taylor, Wednesday, 19 June 2024 05:33
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    • Nintendo is releasing a new Zelda game called 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom'
    • Princess Zelda will be the protagonist in this game
    • Link is absent from this game and Princess Zelda takes on the role of the hero
    • Gameplay involves creating echoes of objects to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
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