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The Top 40 Metroid Moments: Honoring 40 Years of the Metroid Series
On August 6th, 2026, the Metroid series turns 40 years old. Very few series have stood the test of time like Metroid, and you could argue that Metroid is thriving now more than it ever has. There’s certainly been some ups and downs along the way, but the struggle is…
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Metroid Musing: What Is the Future of 2D Metroid and Is it Led by Mercury Steam?
The release of Metroid Dread in 2021, developed by Mercury Steam, marked the first new entry in the 2D Metroid franchise since the release of Metroid Fusion in 2002. And before Dread, that same developer worked on the Metroid II remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, in 2017. So, with a pair…
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Metroid Musing: What Could Brie Larson’s Casting in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Mean for a Potential Metroid Film?
Two weeks ago, Nintendo aired the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, showing the first trailer for the upcoming film and revealing new noteworthy cast members such as Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. and Brie Larson as Rosalina — a standout addition for plenty of Metroid fans. Brie Larson is no…
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Metroid Musing: After Being A More Traditionally Stoic Character, Did You Enjoy Samus Screaming At Raven Beak?
Samus has always been a (mostly) silent protagonist. Traveling the galaxy while letting her actions peak louder than words ever could. Her calm, collected, and stoic demeanor is as stalwart as the armor she wears, but that isn’t to say she’s an emotionless ice queen. Showing grief and anger over…
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Metroid Musing: Should Samus Keep All Her Upgrades At The Beginning of the Dread Sequel?
This is a topic that we’ve discussed on the podcast before (I believe aaalllll the way back in episode 21? But I could be wrong!), and it’s something that I’m sure has crossed the minds of many Metroid fans. In typical Metroid fashion, Metroid games almost always kick off with…
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Metroid Musing: Would a Third Pursuer-Type Enemy Be Too Much?
Samus has shown time and again that she’s one of if not the most dangerous being in the galaxy. Despite this, there have been two instances where Samus has been pursued by a seemingly unstoppable enemy while in a weakened state. The first is the most iconic aspect of Metroid…
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Metroid Musing: Should Samus’ Suit Be Customizable in Future Metroid Games?
One of the most exciting parts of a Metroid game is not just getting a new suit, but seeing how much it alters Samus’ appearance. Even further, it’s great to see an old suit come back with a new style or design. There are some Metroid games that drastically alter…
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OPINION: Samus Should Keep Her Metroid DNA And Use It For Good
Samus and the Metroids share an unique history. Both were created and molded by the Chozo in order to protect, but the path Samus and the Metroids took couldn’t be more different. After hunting the Metroids on their homeworld to the point of extinction, Samus spared the last one –…
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Metroid Musing: Does Samus’s Metroid DNA Make Her Immune to Diseases or Dangerous Parasites Like the Flood?
After Samus was infected by an X Parasite in the events directly preceding the beginning of Metroid Fusion, Samus was given a vaccine created from a cell culture of the Baby Metroid that’s saved Samus life more than once beforehand. This vaccine worked flawlessly, immediately killing all X Parasites in…
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Metroid Musing: Do You Want to See the Space Pirates Return in 2D Metroid?
The Space Pirates have long plagued Samus and the Galactic Federation. For years, the Pirates waged war against our favorite bounty hunter, creating bioweapons, destroying planets, and capturing Metroids. As of right now, however, the Pirates find themselves in pretty dire straits. Defeated once and for all by Samus at…
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