This won't come as a surprise to just about anyone following the development of Wii-bound sequel Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, but Retro Studios president and CEO Michael Kelbaugh confirms it—there will be no online multiplayer component for the game. It was never announced, nor hinted at, but I'm sure there are some who demand answers (dammit!). Kelbaugh told GamePro that "We only have so many resources [and we] opted to devote those resources to making a better single-player experience." Fair enough.

On the subject of when we'll see the next Metroid Prime? Possibly never. While "there's no way they're going to put [the Metroid IP] to bed" this installment does signal the end of the Prime series, wrapping up the planned trilogy of games.

The full interview contains far more information on the game, including the multiple control schemes, but sadly features no mention of a playable Samus in Zero Suit form.

Q&A: Online play not happening in Metroid Prime 3 [GamePro]

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