Nintendo's first Metroid for Switch is meant to mark the end of an era

It's not clear what's next for Samus Aran, but Metroid Dread is an ending, not a beginning.

The trailer Nintendo delivered during its June 2021 showcase briefly flashed "Metroid 5" on the screen before revealing the upcoming Switch game's true title. There was intent behind that number: Dread will be the fifth mainline game in...