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Nintendo has acknowledged fan reaction to Metroid Prime: Federation Force

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“ The reaction has been negative. There's no sugar coating it.

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Speaking to Mashable , Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime acknowledged that fans were disappointed not to see a traditional Metroid Prime game make an appearance - especially given how high fan demand has been - but that the company was adamant it had to avoid older franchises becoming stale."We're taking our great IP and transforming them and making them new again - making them fresh and appealing for the fan who feels they know the franchise," he said. "But we're giving them new things to enjoy."This is an example where fans who aren't able to get their hands on the game may be at a bit of a competitive disadvantage. Everyone who has played what we are showing regarding Metroid Prime, they've come across really pleased. My ask is that fans trust us."We believe that in order to propel the franchises forward, we have to be the ones to constantly challenge the paradigms, challenge the conventional wisdom, challenge what we thought was the essence of the particular franchise, and a particular form of gameplay."Fils-Aime has previously acknowledged fan demand for a traditional Metroid title, though this is the first time he's come out and acknowledged so bluntly that Nintendo gamers aren't finding the latest reveal overly positive.Nintendo announced a new Metroid game for Nintendo 3DS during its E3 Digital Event last month called Metroid Prime: Federation Force . However, its lack of Samus and the exploration-heavy gameplay the series is known for left a number of Nintendo fans disappointed.

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