I still play it, I even post videos of it and such. If you'd like to add me feel free to PM me for my code. This comment applies to anyone else that's looking as well. I just need to mention before hand that I'm NOT competitive. I play for fun, and sometimes put items on.
I love to see a new StarFox game along with a new game from the Mother series. Even though Metroid has Other M I'd like to see another Metroid game. Same goes for F-Zero I'd like to see another F-Zero game.
I think Metroid Other M was made so we would not only better understand Samus but also the game Fusion, not because he didn't want to mess with the suit...
I'd love to see what happens after Fusion, and I think that's what most Metroid fans are waiting for.
Gameplay. There are a lot of games out there that look great but don't play well. Graphics don't make a game, it just helps it. Gameplay is what keeps fans coming back and asking for more.