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Metroid Fusion and Super Metroid Confirmed for Summer Games Done Quick 2024
This summer, Games Done Quick will be hosting Summer Games Done Quick in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 30th through July 6th. Ahead of the 2024 SGDQ event, Games Done Quick has announced their list of games that they have locked in for the event. Unless a speedrunner is unable…
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Prolific Metroid Speedrunner Sets New Super Metroid World Record
If you are familiar with the Super Metroid speedrunning community, you’re probably heard of the illustrious Oatsngoats. He’s famous for being one of the best players in the Metroid community, having impressive times in various categories such as Any%, Low%, and 100% (we’ve even covered him previously when he created…
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Check Out Nintendo Store UK’s Sweepstakes For This Samus Helmet Statue by First 4 Figures!
It’s not often you’ll get a chance to win a free Metroid statue! Earlier today, the UK My Nintendo Store tweeted that they are giving away a statue of Samus’ helmet by First 4 Figures. To determine the recipient, they are holding a sweepstakes where only one lucky winner will…
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Metroid II and Metroid Fusion Are Headed To NSO Alongside Game Boy and Game Boy Advance Games
Nintendo announced in their February 8th Direct that Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online service later today. In the announcement, they revealed that the classic Metroid II: Return of Samus will be available at launch, and in a highlight reel that…
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Nintendo Direct Announced for the 8th, Will Focus on Games in the First Half of 2023
Nintendo has announced on their Twitter page that they are releasing a Nintendo Direct on February 8, at 2 PM PT (5 PM EST). This Direct is going to focus on revealing new titles and new info for announced titles in the first half of 2023. It will be available…
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Check Out This Super Metroid Speedrunning Tutorial!
Speedrunning is and has always been a big part of Metroid games. From the very first title on NES, the series has encouraged players to go fast with special endings and other rewards. However, some like to compete and go even further beyond in an attempt to get the fastest…
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Check Out This Metroidvania About a Mouse on a Mission!
I love a good Metroidvania, and I love how indies have taken the genre and ran with it. We’ve all heard of the greats, like Hollow Knight and Blasphemous, but there are also some smaller, more niche titles that I feel don’t get enough attention for how good they are.…
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Could Metroid (NES) be Remade in 3D? This Video Provides a Good Pitch For Doing So!
Metroid is one of most iconic games for the NES. Its focus on exploration, platforming, and ranged-oriented combat was quite a unique and new combination for the time, and it gained a cult following and spawned a legendary series that continues today. It officially got a remake in 2004 as Metroid:…
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Check Out This Fan-Made Cover of Metroid Fusion’s Sector 4 Main Theme, Arranged in the Style of Metroid Prime!
I love Metroid. I love music. I really love Metroid music. I also really love fan works, and it is always a treat to find a new cover of an old favorite. Today we’ll be looking at a cover by Phonetic Hero, an artist who has been recently working through…