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…

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…

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…

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…

On Friday, November 7th, members of the press were flown out to New York by Nintendo to play an extended gameplay session of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Many of those who attended the event loved essentially every aspect of what they played… with one unavoidable blemish — that being one…