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Metroid Prime 4 Billboard Blunder Sparks Social Media Frenzy

6/21/2025

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Nintendo Clarifies Billboard

Nintendo has clarified that a London Underground billboard mistakenly announced "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" as "out now," when it's actually set for a 2025 release without a specific date. The blunder, attributed to a template error, has sparked a wave of mockery across social media, highlighting the game's eager anticipation.

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Nintendo Clarifies Billboard

Nintendo has clarified that a London Underground billboard mistakenly announced "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" as "out now," when it's actually set for a 2025 release without a specific date. The blunder, attributed to a template error, has sparked a wave of mockery across social media, highlighting the game's eager anticipation.

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