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Metroid Prime Remastered Announced; Digital Version Releasing Later Today
It’s finally arrived. Metroid Prime Remastered has finally been announced for the Nintendo Switch AND IT COMES OUT TODAY! Metroid Prime Remastered will be available today digitally, while a physical version will hit shelves later this month on February 22nd. This remaster features some absolutely slick new visuals and effects.…
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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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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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Join the Speedrunning Hall of Fame November 4th-6th As They Race Metroid Dread and More In Suport of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Starting this Friday, November 4, Speedrun Hall of Fame is hosting Skip the Stigma, a non-stop 3-day streaming event to help benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Throughout the event, you’ll have the opportunity to join in and help celebrate the fun and passion of speedrunning, and of…
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New Super Metroid Speedrunning World Record (Any%) Achieved!
Back in August of 2020, famed speedrunner Zoasty beat the previous world record for speedrunning Super Metroid (any%). In a mere 40 minutes, 46 seconds he defeated Mother Brain and left planet Zebes in ruins. The last Metroid lay in waste, the planet in debris, and here a world record…
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Pre-Orders Now Open For Amazing Fan-Book “Pixel Art Metroid”!
One thing that I’ve always wished Nintendo produced a bit more of with peripheral add-on material for their games that was just available to freely purchase, and not tied to any pre-orders to limited time offers. Beyond amiibo and the games themselves, there’s often not much in the way of…
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UPDATE: Metroid Dread Samus Figma Now Available for Pre-Order
UPDATE: The new Metroid Dread Samus figma is now available for pre-order! You can grab your pre-order on GoodSmile for $86.99 USD (and if you create an account before ordering from GoodSmile’s website, you can get 50% off shipping!). The figure comes with posable joints, perfect for your most-desired poses,…
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Former Retro Studios Developers Shed Light on Their Mysterious Canceled Legend of Zelda Spinoff Games
If you’ve spent any time in the Zelda community, you may have heard whispers and rumors about a Legend of Zelda spinoff game starring Sheik, the alter-ego of Princess Zelda in Ocarina of Time, being developed by Retro Studios, the acclaimed developers of the Metroid Prime trilogy. Though this Sheikah-themed…
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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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Unlock This Previously Limited Metroid Dread Theme in Tetris 99 on August 10th!
For any of you Metroid fans out there that enjoy a good game of Tetris, you’re in luck! The (surprisingly fantastic) Tetris battle royal game, Tetris 99, is offering players a chance to snag a Metroid Dread theme for their game. This theme had previously been available for a limited…
