# Remastered Sci-Fi Shooters Nintendo Shadow Dropped 'Metroid Prime Remastered' at Nintendo Direct By Colin Smith | Published 2023-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-remastered References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48LzZEG2Pck) & [nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/metroid-prime-remastered-switch/) [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-remastered-game) showcased several upcoming games ranging from all-new titles to remastered fan-favorites and even virtual emulators of retro games. One title the gaming company announced and subsequently shadow dropped is 'Metroid Prime Remastered,' a science fiction first-person-shooter title originally released for the Nintendo [Gamecube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luigis-mansion-dark-moon) in 2002. Metroid Prime is a spinoff of the mainline Metroid series that focuses on three-dimensional action-style shooting gameplay with puzzles mixed in, whereas the mainline Metroid series primarily consists of 2D platformers with Metroidvania-style gameplay. Metroid Prime Remastered brings stunning 1080p visuals, remastered twin-stick controls, animation improvements, remodeled textures, and more. The title is available now from Nintendo [Switch's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-4-beyond) eShop for $40 USD or $50 CAD. Additionally, a physical version of the game will release on February 22nd at various retailers. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remastered Gaming:** There is a growing trend in remastering classic games with improved graphics, controls, and animation to appeal to nostalgic fans while also attracting new ones. - **Science Fiction Shooters:** The popularity of science fiction first-person-shooter games is on the rise, indicating a disruption opportunity for game developers to create innovative new titles in this genre. - **Virtual Retro Games:** Virtual emulators of retro games provide a disruptive opportunity for gaming companies to bring older titles to new audiences in a convenient and accessible way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of remastered games by remaking classic titles with updated graphics particularly for a younger generation. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of science fiction and shooters to create new content for games, movies or TV series. - **Technology:** The technology industry can take advantage of virtual emulators and develop new ways to access and play classic games across multiple platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped Dual-Stick Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-remastered-game.md) - [Isolating Alien Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-4-beyond.md) - [Iconic Horror Game Remasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-shock-2-remaster.md) - [Exploration Ghost Game Remasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luigis-mansion-dark-moon.md) - [Genre-Defining Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quake-ii-remastered.md) - [Remastered Classic Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quake-ii.md) - [Remade Fantasy Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed.md) - [Remastered Action Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-zero-dawn-remastered.md) - [Fan-Favorite RPG Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-rpg.md)