gog85 on 07 June 2009
publisher wise
1st party - the console manufacturer
3rd party - not the console manufacturer
developer wise
1st party - a subsidiary of the console manufacturer and one that the manufacturer has controlling interest
2nd party - exclusive to a console via contractual agreement
3rd party - not tied to any system
Metroid: Other M is first party published and since they named the development collaboration Project M it should be considered second party developed.
