Possibly the best thing about
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is that it's inspiring Nintendo to
release Metroid and Super Metroid on the Virtual Console. The
Metroid series has pretty much been masterpiece after masterpiece (and also
Hunters). We probably won't be indulging in the VC releases, since we own the NES, GBA, and Gamecube releases of
Metroid and a well-loved SNES
Super Metroid cartridge, but any time one of the classic games is made available for a new generation of gamers, it's great news.
What's your favorite
Metroid game? We play through
Super Metroid at least once a year, but nothing beats the original for pure, immersive atmosphere. But maybe you prefer one of the first-person games?