Nintendo has released a statement affirming its plans to release the thrilling new Team Ninja developed Wii game, Metroid: Other M, in 2010.

Below is a statement released by Nintendo just hours ago which also responds to the surprising discontinuation of Metroid Prime Trilogy.

Nintendo’s Metroid Prime: Trilogy is the ultimate collector’s edition experience for fans of the Metroid Prime series, combining all three critically acclaimed games on one disc with Wii motion controls. Copies of the game are currently available at major retailers nationwide. The next highly anticipated offering in the Metroid franchise is Metroid: Other M, which will be available this year.

This statement comes shortly after Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata, revealed in an interview that the next Legend of Zelda game on Wii (title pending) would also be released some time this year. Furthermore, Nintendo mentioned at last year’s E3 that Super Mario Galaxy 2 would be yet another big name to hit shelves in 2010, making for a very crowded release period.

2010 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for not only Nintendo but the entire video game industry. But is pulling out all stops in such a short period a wise move from Nintendo? Do you think one or more of these three highly anticipated titles might or should be delayed? Let us know in the forums.

Source: Wired