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If you checked this page earlier today, you might have seen a news post similar to this. For the past two days or so, it has been going around various gaming news sites, stirring up all kinds of trouble. Somewhere along the line, somebody jumped the gun and took a statement out of context by Jonathan Ross, UK TV reporter and host of the Nintendo of Europe DSi conference in Amsterdam (and yes, I didn't do enough fact-checking when I posted). The Twitter feed went something like, "I have my fingers crossed for Metroid.." followed by Ross' statement "I think you're going to be pleased then," with the (arguably logical) conclusion, "This must mean a new Metroid!" and the (less logical) conclusion, "This must mean Metroid Dread!" Here is a response from our forum member, Darren, the other side of the conversation, which clears up this mess:

"We were discussing classic games and we talked about 3DS. His comment was taken out of context yet the whole internet seems to believe he was confirming a new Metroid game. All I can suggest is that people keep an eye on the Nintendo conference on the 19th and just see what is announced. That way everyone is certain!"

Yoshio Sakamoto has previously stated that "Metroid Dread" was he and his team tossing around an idea for a 2D Metroid game that may or may not be solidified sometime in the future (a typical non-answer). Considering it has only been four and a half months since Metroid: Other M came out, and Mr. Sakamoto had stated he didn't have any ideas for the 3DS at that time, any new games(Metroid or otherwise) are not likely to be something he has created at this point. You can check out live streaming footage of the conference tomorrow, Wednesday morning, at 9AM EST, as there are bound to be some interesting announcements, such as the 3DS release date and pricing.

Until next time...
Captain Commando