Do you think that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is being underhyped? (Weekly Poll)

In recent days, many have been critical of Nintendo's marketing factor of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Metroid Prime 3, which comes out in two weeks in North America, is one of the biggest releases for the Wii this year, or ever for that matter. The fact that we are this close to Metroid's release and there is still so little hype, suggests that Nintendo is brushing off Metroid Prime 3 in favor of marketing more recognizable titles like Super Mario Galaxy or Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

While on Friday we obviously got a wake up call from Nintendo, there still doesn't seem to be nearly enough buzz on Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. So, in that case, do you think that Metroid Prime 3 is being hyped sufficiently? Or, like IGN, do you think that Nintendo is doing a horrible job of marketing this possible masterpiece?

I think Metroid Prime 3 is is advertised enough, Nintendo did a great job with the Channel thing.

Sure maybe it could use a little more, that woudn't hurt. But I really think that Metroid Prime will still be big even though many thing it's underhyped. The game WILL be awesome, only because of the fact that it is being done by awesome developers.

I honestly thought they were under hyping it until they dedicated a channel to it. That was really cool and a huge step forward in how Nintendo will start marketing games.

The reason I think some might consider it under hyped is when compared to megatons like Halo 3, Metroid can easily fall under the radar. That's not a bad thing I think Metroid definitely has the fan base to warrant such efforts. There has been one thing that I liked particularly with Halo 3that Nintendo is employing on Smash Bros. Brawl and that is weekly updates which alone can make a huge difference especially if the developers get creative.

Using this marketing method the game will first and foremost excite the fans and then get new ones if new comers like what they see simply due to the constant attention and word of mouth spreading. So finally did Nintendo do everything that it could have? Certainly not. Was it enough to get people on board? I think so. Also once the game comes out the marketing should increase as those reviews start hitting.

Even the new channel hardly qualifies as a justifiable amount of hype for a game that is surely going to be amazing. I mean, it's hardly going to reach out to more people than the ones interested enough to take the time to download the channel and everything. This game should definitely be hyped the same amount as, if not more, than the original Metroid Prime was, as it could be a good selling point for the Wii, but this time geared towards the more hardcore gamers. What is Nintendo thinking?! :Pihateelvis

I'm still waiting to see the commercial before I place my verdict on whether or not Metroid Prime 3 is being underhyped or marketed to a point that is less than it deserves.

Even the new channel hardly qualifies as a justifiable amount of hype for a game that is surely going to be amazing. I mean, it's hardly going to reach out to more people than the ones interested enough to take the time to download the channel and everything. This game should definitely be hyped the same amount as, if not more, than the original Metroid Prime was, as it could be a good selling point for the Wii, but this time geared towards the more hardcore gamers. What is Nintendo thinking?! :Pihateelvis

Now that I think about what you said I think it needs a little more hype because of an excellent point you make. That is the Wii lacks hardcore games so one would be inclined to think that when a hardcore, AAA, 1st party game is actually coming they would jump on and market like nothing before. I guess the launch channel was that thing, but clearly if not all of you are satisfied then more work lies ahead of Nintendo. I think they should at least mention it more often when talking about the Wii because it certainly makes it less gimmicky in the eyes of other gamers and otherpotential buyers

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This game will probably be great, but it just isn't a system seller. Most hardcore gamers don't own a Wii, so MP3 won't sell as well as, say, Halo 3. I think it's getting just the right amount of hype. Too much hype will mean it would flop when it only says 1 mil copies.murlow12

I also think people overeact to Wii's casual audience. There is a big casual audience in the Wii's demographic, sure, but as usual there are still a lot more hardcore gamers that own a Wii than casuals.

[QUOTE="murlow12"]This game will probably be great, but it just isn't a system seller. Most hardcore gamers don't own a Wii, so MP3 won't sell as well as, say, Halo 3. I think it's getting just the right amount of hype. Too much hype will mean it would flop when it only sells500,000copies.REVOLUTIONfreak

Okay, I just used the wrong figure. Fixed.