• Gadgets Entertainment Gaming Piggyback’s fantastic Metroid Prime art book is nearly 30 percent off Finally, a tome worthy of Samus and her otherworldly escapades. • Finally, a tome worthy of Samus and her otherworldly escapades. • Link Share If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement. • Metroid Prime 4: Beyondlaunched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in December, but if you’re itching for some more lore,Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospectiveis a nice way to dig in, especially now that it’s on sale. • Normally $49.99, you can currently buy the hardcover version for $36.59 (about $13 off) atAmazonandWalmart, which is the best discount we’ve seen on the tabletop book. • Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Developed in collaboration with Nintendo and Retro Studios, Piggyback’s 210-page retrospective is an excellent homage to the last 20 years ofMetroid.
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- Piggyback’s 210‑page Metroid Prime art book, a collaboration with Nintendo and Retro Studios, is now on sale at nearly 30 % off its original $49.99 price. The hardcover, stitched‑bound in canvas‑like cloth, features a red‑embossed Samus Aran and includes concept drawings, sketches, and never‑released artwork from the entire trilogy and Metroid Prime Remastered. Behind‑the‑scenes stories highlight Retro Studios’ challenges, Nintendo’s development secrecy, and margin notes from producer Kensuke Tanabe that reveal long‑standing design debates. The book is available for $36.59 on Amazon and Walmart, offering fans an in‑depth visual retrospective of the franchise.
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