This is what happens when an EMMI catches Samus, before the 'Game Over' screen. You're going to see it A LOT. Credit: mercurysteam / nintendo It's not that Metroid Dread is a bad video game.

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MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread, is developing a fantasy epic called Blades of Fire. Blades of Fire releases on May 22, 2025, on multiple platforms with preorder bonuses available.

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