I don't think they are outing a game. With the exception of Smash, the other three titles are names of series, not specific games. The Metroid series is already available on 3DS. I do expect a game to come though.

I was kinda expecting it next year along with a 3D Metroid on Wii U for the 30th anniversary but I'm fine with Metroid coming this year instead

If true it's probably saved for an E3 announcement for this fall / holiday, or else 2016.

Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5 Please be a 2D Metroid 5

Could just be a tired employee listing stuff without thinking. I'm dying for a new Metroid game but I need better confirmation before celebrating, which is why I'm gonna file this under "Oops".

Am i the only one who is kinda meh to metroid :----/ it never clicked fully with me... I actually enjoyed other m more than corruption :---0

Nintendo will make a 2D Metroid, but this is just naming one of their most famous franchises in an ad.

I would hope this is the case.
Regardless I can't imagine that we'll hear anything until E3 if there is a new Metroid.

*drools*

none of the listed games are virtual console titles. a 3ds metroid is coming this year, and it's going to be a big deal (possibly their secondary holiday title to complement pokémon z).