Easily one of the best announcements to come out of the Nintendo press briefing was Metroid: Other M. Other than the name being terrible, the game is looking mighty incredible.

First, Nintendo is working with Team Ninja (Dead or Alive) to development the next installment of Metroid. Although, it seems like a surprise, which it is, this isn’t the first time the Nintendo has worked with the studio. Members of Team Ninja worked on Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii, so the relationship must have grown for Nintendo to trust them with their beloved franchise.

Up top is the first trailer of game and boy does it look sick. The game has cinematic’ that compares with the Final Fantasy titles, which is a first for the series. Fans of the retro Metroids will be happy to know that 2D exploring is going to make a return, however, it will also go into a first-person mode which reminds me of the Prime games.

All in all, this is a game to look out for and should make hardcore Nintendo fans breath a little easier. Check out the awesome footage up top.