Got it.

After a long 18 years, we finally have our hands on Metroid Prime 4. I am super excited and will be playing it non stop over the next few days.

Due to the launch Nintendo worldwide has pushed a literal fuckton of new merchandise out and made tons of announcements. Let’s get started.

Nintendo Switch Online profile icons

Starting yesterday, you can now purchase new Prime 4 profile icons. They are 10 Platinum points each. Yes, you need a NSO subscription (or be on a Family Plan) to access these. There are currently 6 new ones available, along with new backgrounds and frames, but that’s not all! After December 10th, they will launch Wave 2 of these with 6 more new icons. There are 4 Waves planned, so make sure you’re farming those Platinum points to collect ’em all!

See the schedule in the image below. 

Official Nintendo Merchandise

Yesterday also unveiled an incredible swath of new Metroid-themed merchandise for fans. Currently (and incredibly aggravatingly) this merchandise is exclusive to Japan and Europe, with no announcement for being released in America. Fingers and toes are crossed for this to change.

For you lucky Europeans, here is a link to the UK Pop-up store, but you can change countries in the upper right corner.

Metroid Arm Cannon Cushion

Metroid Ice Cube mold

Metroid Drinking Glass Set

Infant-Metroid Keyring

Metroid Gadget Organiser Case

Metroid Morph Ball Pouch

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Pin

Samus Aran by Chogokin

Chogokin is a Japanese brand owned by Bandai Namco and is part of their “Bandai Spirits” department. The name is derived from a fictitious material which first appeared in the Mazinger Z manga and anime and is the name of a line of die-cast metal robot and character toys sold in Japan. The figurine manufacturer announced their new absolutely gorgeous, fully poseable, 8.3″ Prime 4-style Samus Aran figurine. The figurine comes with a weighty pricetag – ¥30,800 which equates to ~$200, but over in the states they are selling it for $290.00 (must be due to tariffs). To note, she is made out of diecast metal, comes with a posing stand, and 7 different left hand poses.

If you live in Japan, you can preorder it here. Americans can actually get their hands on this, preorder here through the IGN store.

Display at select retail locations in Japan:

Japanese Instruction Manual

Japan is once again showing they care about pushing Metroid by releasing an official Instruction Manual dubbed the Metroid Prime 4 Beyond The World Databook.

They even released a printable version where you can fold it up like an accordion and place it in your Switch case.

Yes, it’s 100% in Japanese, but we may be translating it into English if Nintendo doesn’t release an officially localized version. Stay tuned for that.

That’s it, happy Prime 4 day everyone and enjoy exploring Planet Viewros. See You Next Mission!

In yet another example of Nintendo of America’s absolute batshit ignorance and pathetic lack of marketing for Prime 4, as well as not collaborating in a worldwide marketing sync, we’ve had to go to the Japanese Nintendo website to discover the Amiibo functionality in the game. Here’s our breakdown:

Amiibo	Functionality
Samus & Viola (Metroid Prime 4)	You will be able to change the color of Vi-O-La. Every time you tap to activate this Amiibo, you can check Vi-O-La’s total distance traveled. Once per day, you can increase the rate at which Vi-O-La’s Boost Energy regenerates.
Samus (Metroid Prime 4)	You can change the background music when riding Vi-O-La in Sol Valley. Once per day, you can activate a shield that will block up to 99 damage. When the shield is activated, Samus’s life is also restored to full.
Sylux (Metroid Prime 4)	After clearing the game, you’ll be able to see the full versions of the movies that are shown in fragments throughout the game. Even if you don’t have this Amiibo, you can watch the full version of the movie by achieving a 100% scan rate and item collection rate. Every time you touch your Amiibo, you’ll hear a random line from Sylux.
All other Metroid Amiibos	Plays random game sounds.