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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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Metroid Musing: Should Other M’s Accel Charge Return?
Other M is generally known in the franchise for its many faults. It tried a variety of new things, most of which didn’t land with audiences as Sakamoto-san might have hoped. There was, however, at least one piece of Other M that I felt worked rather well: the Accel Charge.…
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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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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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Metroid Musing: Would You Rather Know Ridley’s Origins, or Leave It a Mystery?
I remember as a kid, one of my favorite characters in any medium was Wolverine from the X-Men. Aside from being a super cool guy with a gruff demeanor, indestructible powers, cool metal claws, and a penchant for brawls, there was an air of mystery to him that made Logan…
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Episode 135 – Metroid Dread Retrospective: One Year Later
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over a year since Metroid Dread released. This week, Andy and Dak are joined by Omega Metroid Website Reporter Griffin Olney to reminisce about their initial reactions to Dread being announced, the buildup towards the game and specifically whether or not Kraid should…
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Learn How To Better Understand Metroid Dread Through the Chozo Language
We all have passions in life, some more important than others. And despite how miniscule or ridiculous it might sound, one of my passions is better understanding Metroid. It is without a doubt my favorite gaming franchise in existence, and before you go rolling your eyes (which you invariably already…
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EXCLUSIVE: We Interview the Developers of Fan Game “Metroid 64”, Plus Share New Screenshots and Animations!
A couple months ago, a video showing off a hypothetical Metroid game in the style of your average third person shooter on the Nintendo 64 – appropriately codenamed Metroid 64 – started making it’s way around the internet, showing off what a Metroid game on the N64 could have looked…
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Metroid Musing: How Can Sylux be a Threat in Metroid Prime 4?
Sylux has long been teased to have a larger role as the Metroid Prime series continues. His ship was last seen following Samus’ at the end of Metroid Prime 3, and most recently, he had a cameo at the end of Metroid Prime: Federation Force. In Sylux’s debut during the…
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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…