Metroid Prime wasn't a series reset, it was pretty close to a direct transition of 2D -> 3D.
This is the first time they're focusing on things never focussed upon in Metroid before, except with those unmemorable little cut scenes in Fusion.
A game I'm developing with some friends:
www.xnagg.com/zombieasteroids/publish.htm
It is largely a technical exercise but feedback is appreciated.