January 10 was the previously rumoured date, but reliable sources have hinted that the game could arrive as late as May 2003. The causes for such a huge delay are unknown, we know that the game has to be converted to a PAL format, and that the discs themselves take some time to manufacture, but these alone shouldn't cause a delay of this magnitutde. Keep an eye on Cube Europe for the latest news on the situation.

The GameCube is entangled in a tough battle against the Xbox in Europe and Metroid Prime is a game that could give the GameCube a huge advantage. If these rumours are true it's very bad news for the system in Europe.

Source: Cube Nation