Explore The Origins Of Metroidvania In This New Retro Gaming Book

Here is a 191-word summary of the news article: The metroidvania genre has remained popular in 2025, and a new book titled "Metroidvania: The First Decade" aims to explore the origins and evolution of this style of game. The book is the culmination of a project the author, Parrish, started over 20 years ago when metroidvania games had largely disappeared from the mainstream. As a game reviewer, Parrish noticed the resurgence of Metroid and Castlevania sequels and remakes on handheld platforms. This prompted him to delve into the past and trace the roots of the metroidvania genre, examining the themes and objectives that define these exploratory platformers. In addition to this new book, another major video game publication is also on the horizon - the official Metroid Prime Trilogy retrospective. Published by Piggyback Books and priced at $46.49, this 212-page hardcover explores the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series, including a foreword by series producer Kensuke Tanabe and introductions by Retro Studios developers.