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Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 319 – Nintendo News Roundup: Is It Time to Officially Call Metroid Prime 4 a Flop?
We are back this week to discuss a whole lotta Nintendo news, and to warn everyone: most of it ain’t great. We talk of Metroid Prime 4’s sales performance and how, given that neither the Switch 1 or Switch 2 Editions have cracked a million units sold individually, it may…
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Metroid Prime 4 Has Still Not Surpassed One Million Units Sold Individually on Switch 1 or Switch 2
Some bummer news for Metroid fans coming out of the latest Nintendo financial report: Metroid Prime 4 was nowhere to be found, meaning that the game has not crossed the one million units sold benchmark for either Switch 1 or Switch 2, although it should be noted that, collectively, the…
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Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 317 – Definitively Ranking Every Single Save Station
Andy had to step out today to take care of some personal business, so Doominal Crossing is taking the wheel for a short solo episode! Today, we’re ranking ALL of the save stations that appear throughout the Metroid series, from Super Metroid all the way to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.…
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Metroid Musing: Should Scan Logs be Voice Acted?
For the Metroid Prime series, scanning is an integral, inseparable aspect of the experience. Samus’s Scan Visor allows her to activate every mechanism you can think of and give details about the environment that simple observation wouldn’t be able to decipher. Of course when Samus encounters a dangerous enemy, scanning…
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Metroid Musing: What Could Missile Combos in Metroid Prime 4 Have Looked Like?
In Metroid Prime 1 and 2, Beam Missile Combos were powerful additions to Samus’ arsenal. Should Samus collect the correct Missile Combo, charging the correct beam and pressing the Missile button unleashed devastating weapons with various effects. For example, in Metroid Prime 1, if you thoroughly explore the Chozo Ruins…
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Metroid Musing: What Are Some of Your Favorite Moments and Experiences From Metroid Prime 4?
The fan reception for Metroid Prime 4 has been mixed, to say the least. From the Green Crystal hunt that’s required to beat the game, to questionable story decisions, it’s understandable that some were let down after the long eight year wait for the release of Metroid Prime 4. That…
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Metroid Musing: Is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond the Foundation for Future Games or a Cautionary Tale?
It was clear from just the trailers that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was going to experiment with new ideas for the franchise. How big those changes were and whether or not they would be controversial or not didn’t become known until after release. Critically, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the…
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Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 306 – Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Definitive Ranking returns! This time around, we’re putting a bow on our dedicated coverage of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we are going out with a bang. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly; the breathtaking graphics, the horrific story, the rock solid gameplay, the divisive level design,…
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ICYMI: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Did, In Fact, Achieve One Million Total Sales In One Month
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has indeed sold at least one million copies thus far, despite it not appearing in Nintendo’s Financial Results Briefing. After Nintendo’s most recent investor report made no mention of the Retro Studios-developed game, fans voiced concern about the potentially underwhelming sales debut for the long-awaited sequel.…
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Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 305 – Ranking Every Area in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond!
We are back and continuing the discussion around Metroid Prime 4 this week, and tackling one of the most contentious aspects of the game: the areas! We discuss the pros and cons of each locale, debate whether it’s better for an area to try new things and fail or retread…
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