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Metroid Musing: Where Should the Spin Boost and Cross Bombs Have Been Placed?
Metroid Dread introduced multiple new powers ups, the Flash Shift and Storm Missiles being stand out additions. Two abilities many players believe was received too late was the Spin Boost and Cross Bombs. The Spin Boost allows Samus to jump a second time in the air if she’s spin jumping,…
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DidYouKnowGaming Uncovers Lost Metroid Games
One noteworthy aspect of Nintendo is how secretive they are and how protective they are of their IPs. Information regarding announcements from new Mario games to upcoming Smash Bros fighters are kept under tight security. The Metroid series is no exception to this, with a plethora of development mysteries still…
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RANDOM: I Was Bored At Work, So I Asked What Would Each Metroid Area’s Pokémon Type Be?
You’ve had those days. You’re at the end of the week. The boss has taken off early. You’re in that weird spot where you’ve finished all your work, but don’t have enough time to start and finish a new project. You’re just sitting at your desk, looking at the clock,…
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Learn About The History and Evolution of Samus’ Animations in This Video Essay!
Samus has appeared in numerous games across all of Nintendo’s consoles. Her adventures have been in 2D, 3D, in first person, and at times, everything mixed together. Many aspects of Samus and the worlds she explores have changed over Metroid’s 36 year history, but the animations for how Samus runs,…
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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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Patreon Bonus Show: Andy’s Favorite Video Game Villains!
The Spiteri Show takes a turn towards the darkness this month as Andy unveils his list of favorite video game villains! We’re talking about TWENTY different baddies, from the morally grey to the unstoppable monster to the lovable doofus to the fourth wall breaking, we’re taking a trip around Bad…
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Check Out this In-Depth World Design Analysis of the Metroid Series
When we use the term Metroidvania, we’re often referring to a non-linear style of game that relies on a system of locks and keys. As you explore the world, you’ll eventually reach a hypothetical wall–a lock. It’s a point in the game where you can no longer progress until you…
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Metroid Musing: Does Zero Mission Completely Replace NEStroid For You?
By the time Metroid for the NES neared its 18th birthday, a lot had changed in the Metroid series. By then, Metroid had introduced new items and powerups that became series staples, had refined its gameplay to include maps and markers, and generally moved away from the notion that getting…
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Episode 128 – Ranking Every Metroid Game’s Final Area!
Summer’s almost over Metroid fans, but not to worry because we’ve got just the remedy – a good ol’ fashioned ranking episode! This week, Andy and Doom are judging every Metroid titles final area and ranking them from best to worst! What even constitutes a final area? What criteria do…
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Vibe With This Haunting New Metroid Album, “Samus & Piano”
Get ready to embark on an emotional musical journey through the Metroid series, courtesy of our pal Tune in with Chewie. The musical artist, who Metroid fans will know for his incredible lo-fi album ‘Samus & Chill‘, has released a new record called ‘Samus & Piano‘ that serves as a…
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- Metroid II: Return of Samus
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- Super Metroid
Super Metroid
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- Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime
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- Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion
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- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
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- Metroid: Zero Mission
Metroid: Zero Mision
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- Metroid Prime Hunters
Metroid Prime Hunters
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- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
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- Metroid: Other M
Metroid: Other M
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Walkthrough
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- Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid: Samus Returns
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- Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread
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- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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- Metroid Ravenous
Metroid Ravenous
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AM2R
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
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