Metroid Prime 4 Ad Fiasco
While Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has yet to receive an official release date, an advertising error noticed at London’s Oxford Circus tube station has hit the headlines like a bombshell. This billboard detail shared on social media by Nintendo fans has both sparked new rumors about the game’s expected release and raised questions about the company’s promotional process.
Metroid Prime 4 Advertisement Causes Disaster
Gamers were shocked when the billboard prepared for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond included the phrase “out now”. While it was rumored that the advertisement may have been accidentally displayed early, Reddit user ‘orchestar’ confirmed both the location and the details by sharing photos of the billboard. This post quickly garnered a lot of attention, and other players flocked to the area to see the advertisement in Oxford Circus.
The most talked about claim among fans was that the ad was originally supposed to be covered with the phrase “coming soon” but this cover was removed by mistake. The Metroid Prime 4 ad, which was placed side by side with posters for other upcoming Nintendo games such as Donkey Kong Bananza, naturally further reinforced the expectation that the game would be released soon.
Running an ad in one of the busiest spots in London, such as Oxford Circus, means a weekly cost of thousands of pounds. Although this figure is not significant for a giant company like Nintendo, such a simple mistake was the subject of humorous comments on social media. Some users interpreted this mistake as “Nintendo’s expensive surprise.”
Nintendo has not yet made an official statement about this ad fiasco. However, this development has excited fans who are eagerly waiting for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Players continue to wait for a clear announcement from Nintendo regarding the release date.
