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Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 301 – Reacting to Nintendo's Famitsu Interview Discussing Metroid Prime 4's Development, Timeline Placement, and Story PhilosophyWe're starting 2026 off with a bang by discussing Nintendo's recent interview with Fasmitsu about Metroid Prime 4! Translated by our pals over at Shinesparkers, this interview with the unnamed developer touches on multiple topics, including the premise of the game and the intent for Sylux to be a major player, the placement of Beyond in the Metroid timeline, the challenges of restarting development, how Sol Valley and Vi-O-La came to be, what influence Breath of the Wild had on development, and the rationale behind that controversial ending. We are giving our thoughts and reactions, saying what we sympathize with and...
2026-01-071h 44
Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 33 – Accessibility in Metroid (featuring Laura Kate Dale)Our second podcast episode of 2025 features Laura Kate Dale, a video game journalist and advocate for accessibility in games. Laura and our team members discuss their ideas for how Nintendo can improve accessibility in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and their games generally. We also hear from Laura about a peripheral she co-created for the […]
2025-11-1355 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 33 – Accessibility in Metroid (featuring Laura Kate Dale)Our second podcast episode of 2025 features Laura Kate Dale, a video game journalist and advocate for accessibility in games. Laura and our team members discuss their ideas for how Nintendo can improve accessibility in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and their games generally. We also hear from Laura about a peripheral she co-created for the […]
2025-11-1355 minOmega Metroid PodcastEpisode 290 – Discussing (and Clarifying) the Recent Metroid Prime 4 Info DumpFor those who want an even more accurate assesment of what we discussed today, our friends at Shinesparkers released an article professionally translating the Nintendo Dream article from Japanese to English. This was released the day after we recorded, so it's not brought up in the episode. Most of what we discussed still stands, but there are a couple areas that their translation addresses which we did not accurately speculate on.
Last week, a new Metroid Prime 4: Beyond article published by Nintendo Dream, a Japanese based magazine, was released and quickly spread throughout the Metroid community like...
2025-10-291h 24Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 289 - MercurySteam Accused of Crunch, Horrible Working Conditions; Our ThoughtsUnfortunately, we don't have the most fun episode in the world today, but an incredibly important episode. As reported by Shinesparkers, and then subsequently followed up on again in a later report, acclaimed Metroid Dread developers MercurySteam have been accused by several former employees of fostering a culture of crunch, exploitation, and horrible working conditions. The guys are going over the report, detailing the allegations, offering their thoughts on why this isn't a bigger story in games media, talking about the human cost of developing video games, and what this means for Metroid going forward.
All this, p...
2025-10-221h 14Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastBonus Episode – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Release DateOur second podcast episode of 2025 features our reactions to the release date of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and trailer in the September 12 Nintendo Direct, which aired earlier on the day of recording. We share our thoughts on the new Vi-O-La bike Samus uses in Beyond and more theories about what it all means. […]
2025-09-2220 minShinesparkers PodcastBonus Episode – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Release DateOur second podcast episode of 2025 features our reactions to the release date of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and trailer in the September 12 Nintendo Direct, which aired earlier on the day of recording. We share our thoughts on the new Vi-O-La bike Samus uses in Beyond and more theories about what it all means. […]
2025-09-2220 min
Podcast XQuadradoY🎙️Epi #262- Metroid (NES)"Infiltre-se em Zebes, destrua Mother Brain e fuja a tempo." Metroid, lançado em 6 de agosto de 1986 no Famicom Disk System, misturava ação, exploração e ficção científica em um cartucho que parecia vir do futuro.Inspirado por Alien (1979), o jogo foi criado pela equipe Nintendo R&D1, liderada por Gunpei Yokoi, e introduziu um novo jeito de jogar: não-linear, solitário, atmosférico e desafiador.Quer saber como surgiu isso tudo? Então aperte start e vem com a gente!.Capítulos:(00:00:00) - Vinheta introdução(00:00:58) - Resumo do episó...
2025-07-1635 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 32 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer 2Our first podcast episode of 2025 sees our team members discussing the second trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which aired during the Nintendo Direct of March 27, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, which aired earlier on the day of recording. They share their reactions to the trailer and their theories about what everything […]
2025-04-1145 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 32 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer 2Our first podcast episode of 2025 sees our team members discussing the second trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which aired during the Nintendo Direct of March 27, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, which aired earlier on the day of recording. They share their reactions to the trailer and their theories about what everything […]
2025-04-1145 minOmega Metroid PodcastEpisode 255 - Metroid Trivia + Name That Metroid Tune!We have another segment live from the Omega Metroid Marathon before we get back into the swing of things next month! We have not one but TWO Trivia segments from the Marathon, with the entire Omega Metroid team competing against each other for the victory! Our pal Kiwi Talkz hosts the first Metroid Trivia segments, while Shinesparkers' and Zelda Universe's Amanda VanHiel kicks us off with Name That Metroid Tune!
It's a fierce competition, so strap in and put your Metroid knowledge to the test with us!
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2025-02-261h 28Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 31 – ArkandyOur third podcast episode of 2024 commemorates the third anniversary of Metroid Dread. Who better to join us than prominent Metroid Dread speedrunner Arkandy? Amanda and Roy moderate a discussion between Torvus and Arkandy about speedrunning techniques, the speedrunning community, and resources for the community. Additionally, the four of us share our memories of playing […]
2024-10-2539 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 31 – ArkandyOur third podcast episode of 2024 commemorates the third anniversary of Metroid Dread. Who better to join us than prominent Metroid Dread speedrunner Arkandy? Amanda and Roy moderate a discussion between Torvus and Arkandy about speedrunning techniques, the speedrunning community, and resources for the community. Additionally, the four of us share our memories of playing […]
2024-10-2539 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 30 – Reactions to Metroid Prime 4: BeyondOur second podcast episode of 2024 was recorded within hours of the June 18 Nintendo Direct, which finally brought us a gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! Amanda and Roy are joined by team member Glaedrax to share their immediate reactions to the trailer and their theories on what will happen in the game. […]
2024-06-2329 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 30 – Reactions to Metroid Prime 4: BeyondOur second podcast episode of 2024 was recorded within hours of the June 18 Nintendo Direct, which finally brought us a gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! Amanda and Roy are joined by team member Glaedrax to share their immediate reactions to the trailer and their theories on what will happen in the game. […]
2024-06-2329 min
Shinesparkers PodcastEpisode 29 – Super Metroid’s 30th AnniversaryOur first podcast episode of 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Super Metroid! Amanda and Roy are joined by team member TorvusBolt to share their memories of playing Super Metroid for the first time and discuss their favorite Easter eggs and secrets. We also answer listener submissions to our mailbag about potential actresses to play […]
2024-03-2929 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 29 – Super Metroid’s 30th AnniversaryOur first podcast episode of 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Super Metroid! Amanda and Roy are joined by team member TorvusBolt to share their memories of playing Super Metroid for the first time and discuss their favorite Easter eggs and secrets. We also answer listener submissions to our mailbag about potential actresses to play […]
2024-03-2929 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 28 – Super Metroid Audio DramaFor our third and final podcast of 2023, Amanda and Roy recorded an audio drama based on the Super Metroid comics in Nintendo Power. Amanda voices Samus and Virginia Aran, while Roy voices Armstrong Houston and Rodney Aran, and Amanda’s husband Dan voices Old Bird. We also answer listener submissions to our mailbag about their […]
2023-12-1625 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 28 – Super Metroid Audio DramaFor our third and final podcast of 2023, Amanda and Roy recorded an audio drama based on the Super Metroid comics in Nintendo Power. Amanda voices Samus and Virginia Aran, while Roy voices Armstrong Houston and Rodney Aran, and Amanda’s husband Dan voices Old Bird. We also answer listener submissions to our mailbag about their […]
2023-12-1625 min
R Weekly HighlightsIssue 2023-W37 HighlightsAnother adventure with incorporating R packages into a WebR application, annotating your fancy equations in a Quarto PDF document, and unleasing a Bayesian model on UFO sightings data.
Episode Links
This week's curator: Jon Carroll - @carroll_jono (Twitter) & @jonocarroll@fosstodon.org (Mastodon)
Preloading your R packages in webR in an Express JS API
A guide to annotating equations in quarto documents
Using Stan to analyse global UFO sighting reports
Entire issue available at rweekly.org/2023-W37
Supplement Resources
WebR binary R package repository - https://repo.r-wasm.org/
How do I preload the...
2023-09-1337 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 27 – Kit and KrystaFor our second podcast of 2023, we are joined by Kit and Krysta, the former hosts of Nintendo Minute, who now host The Kit & Krysta Podcast! They answer our burning questions about Nintendo’s approach to marketing the Metroid series, and we share our reactions to Metroid Prime Remastered, which was announced and released only […]
2023-03-0452 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 27 – Kit and KrystaFor our second podcast of 2023, we are joined by Kit and Krysta, the former hosts of Nintendo Minute, who now host The Kit & Krysta Podcast! They answer our burning questions about Nintendo’s approach to marketing the Metroid series, and we share our reactions to Metroid Prime Remastered, which was announced and released only […]
2023-03-0452 min
Esquive la Boule de FeuMetroid (NES) - AnalyseUne vidéo simple et chill ce mois-ci tandis qu'Esquive la boule de feu fait une petite étape improvisée par le tout premier épisode de Metroid, pour préparer le terrain pour l'analyse de Super Metroid promise dans l'épisode précédent. On décortique en détails les fulgurances et surtout les maladresses de ce classique de la NES.
Crédits images :
Miniature : Illustration réalisée par Greg Semkov pour le numéro 300 de GameInformer https://www.gregsemkow.com/projects/EaawXv?album_id=69466
Partie 1 : fan art par l'artiste AzakaChi-RD-17 sur DeviantArt https://www.deviantart...
2023-02-2500 min
FaseXtraFaseXtra #92 | La polémica de Hogwarts Legacy - Game Pass canibaliza ventas - Los créditos de Metroid Prime RemasteredNonagésimo segundo episodio del podcast semanal FaseXtra donde Over y Fran repasan la actualidad en el mundo de los videojuegos, comentan los títulos que están jugando, próximos lanzamientos y mucho más.
¿De qué hablamos en este programa? 🎙
Comenzamos hablando de ventas, datos y números que nos ha dejado el comercio de videojuegos en nuestro país en la semana 5 del presente año en la que comentamos el cambio de tendencia de PS5 en nuestro país.
A colación de las ventas, y a la espera de ver el desempeño de Hogwarts Legacy en nuestr...
2023-02-161h 35Shinesparkers PodcastEpisode 26 – Bryan WalkerOur twenty-sixth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast stars Bryan Walker, the former Development Director at Retro Studios, who oversaw Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Metroid Prime Trilogy and the standalone New Play Control! Wii port of Metroid Prime. Bryan shares his memories of working at Retro Studios, answers our questions, and offers […]
2023-01-2740 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 26 – Bryan WalkerOur twenty-sixth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast stars Bryan Walker, the former Development Director at Retro Studios, who oversaw Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Metroid Prime Trilogy and the standalone New Play Control! Wii port of Metroid Prime. Bryan shares his memories of working at Retro Studios, answers our questions, and offers […]
2023-01-2740 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 25 – Chozo Language CourseOur twenty-fifth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast highlights the rather impressive Chozo Language Course, which has taken data such as symbols and voice clips from Metroid Dread’s Chozo language, along with promotional materials and other official sources, and created a guide on how to learn this constructed language. The podcast features guest Deadweight, a linguist […]
2022-06-1139 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 25 – Chozo Language CourseOur twenty-fifth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast highlights the rather impressive Chozo Language Course, which has taken data such as symbols and voice clips from Metroid Dread’s Chozo language, along with promotional materials and other official sources, and created a guide on how to learn this constructed language. The podcast features guest Deadweight, a linguist […]
2022-06-1139 min
NWR ConnectivityEpisode 325: Metroid Prime Federation Force and the FutureJohn and Neal wanted to talk about Metroid Prime Federation Force and dream of Metroid Prime 4. So who better to do that with than RoyboyX, the Deputy Creative Director of Shinesparkers? The fellas share their initially impressions and experiences with Metroid Prime Federation Force, and how it holds up in a modern context. Of course you can't talk about Federation Force without talking about Metroid Prime as a whole, and that includes the illusive fourth entry.
Connectivity has joined Twitter, so be sure to follow @ConnectivityNWR to be up to date on any announcements. We are wanting more listener participation...
2022-06-1000 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 24 – Lawrence Schwedler (Composer, Metroid Prime Hunters)Our twenty-fourth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast stars Lawrence Schwedler, the composer of Metroid Prime Hunters, and many other video game soundtracks during the Nintendo 64 and GameCube era, while at NST (Nintendo Software Technology). Lawrence shares his memories of working on Metroid Prime Hunters, and answers our questions, and shares his thoughts on topics […]
2022-05-221h 40Shinesparkers PodcastEpisode 24 – Lawrence Schwedler (Composer, Metroid Prime Hunters)Our twenty-fourth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast stars Lawrence Schwedler, the composer of Metroid Prime Hunters, and many other video game soundtracks during the Nintendo 64 and GameCube era, while at NST (Nintendo Software Technology). Lawrence shares his memories of working on Metroid Prime Hunters, and answers our questions, and shares his thoughts on topics […]
2022-05-221h 40Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 23 – Video Game Preservation and AccessibilityOur twenty-third episode brings two important topics to the discussion table: video game preservation, and video game accessibility, which impact Metroid fans, and video game fans generally. The team talks about how this impacts the Metroid series, and what can be done to change it. We know this is a topic that our community has […]
2022-04-3030 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 23 – Video Game Preservation and AccessibilityOur twenty-third episode brings two important topics to the discussion table: video game preservation, and video game accessibility, which impact Metroid fans, and video game fans generally. The team talks about how this impacts the Metroid series, and what can be done to change it. We know this is a topic that our community has […]
2022-04-3030 min
Two Consoles Too Late | Retro Video Game and Pop Culture Nostalgia Podcast50 | Metroid April Fools | Top Gun Nostalgia | Retro Video Game Podcastpatreon.com/twoconsolestoolate
April Fools @Shinesparkers
https://twitter.com/Shinesparkers/status/1509944677453254662?s=20&t=m7xH9FVm5qjhWzFVHK_58w
Top Gun: Maverick cast
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2022-04-0626 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 22 – Kynan Pearson (Ex Retro Studios)Our twenty-second episode welcomes Kynan Pearson, a former Retro Studios developer who was a Level Designer for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. He then went on to become Lead Designer for Donkey Kong Country Returns. Kynan discusses how the Metroid series could be adapted for other genres, and goes on to […]
2022-02-1944 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 22 – Kynan Pearson (Ex Retro Studios)Our twenty-second episode welcomes Kynan Pearson, a former Retro Studios developer who was a Level Designer for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. He then went on to become Lead Designer for Donkey Kong Country Returns. Kynan discusses how the Metroid series could be adapted for other genres, and goes on to […]
2022-02-1944 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 21 – Jack Mathews (Ex Retro Studios)Our twenty-first episode features special guest Jack Mathews, Technical Lead Engineer of Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Principal Technology Engineer on Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. In this special extended podcast, Jack goes into his thoughts on Metroid Dread, and answers questions relating to speculation and rumours surrounding the three Metroid Prime games […]
2022-01-241h 16Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 21 – Jack Mathews (Ex Retro Studios)Our twenty-first episode features special guest Jack Mathews, Technical Lead Engineer of Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Principal Technology Engineer on Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. In this special extended podcast, Jack goes into his thoughts on Metroid Dread, and answers questions relating to speculation and rumours surrounding the three Metroid Prime games […]
2022-01-241h 16Shinesparkers PodcastEpisode 20 – End of Year 2021Our twentieth episode rounds off the year 2021 by looking back at our content from Shinesparkers published this year, highlighting some of the great features and community spotlights across the website. The podcast also features a special Metroid themed quiz, featuring six contestants from members of the Shinesparkers community! Please be aware that this episode […]
2021-12-2252 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 20 – End of Year 2021Our twentieth episode rounds off the year 2021 by looking back at our content from Shinesparkers published this year, highlighting some of the great features and community spotlights across the website. The podcast also features a special Metroid themed quiz, featuring six contestants from members of the Shinesparkers community! Please be aware that this episode […]
2021-12-2252 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 19 – Traditional Metroid’s FutureOur nineteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode welcomes back industry veteran Eric Kozlowsky to the podcast, who was a Level 3 artist at Retro Studios and worked on Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, and currently Art Director at indie video game company, FuzzyBot. The team discuss where we want to […]
2021-11-1241 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 19 – Traditional Metroid’s FutureOur nineteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode welcomes back industry veteran Eric Kozlowsky to the podcast, who was a Level 3 artist at Retro Studios and worked on Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, and currently Art Director at indie video game company, FuzzyBot. The team discuss where we want to […]
2021-11-1241 min![A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/8/8/8/9888e25483182e02bafc7308ab683e82/ShowCard20200807.jpeg)
A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesMeat Pops NEWS CRUISE: Andrew and D. Bethel cover a lot of different news stories this week, including the acceptance of NFTs in video games by Steam and the Epic Games Store; the workers of tabletop game developer, Paizo, form a union; developers who worked on Metroid Dread not seeing their names in the credits; Ruby Rose speaking up about their treatment on the set of Batwoman's first season; and some announcements made by DC during the DC Fandome event. UPDATE: Venerated Metroid fansite, Shinesparkers, reached out to Metroid Dread developers, MercurySteam, for clarification on...
2021-10-2248 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesMeat Pops NEWS CRUISE: Andrew and D. Bethel cover a lot of different news stories this week, including the acceptance of NFTs in video games by Steam and the Epic Games Store; the workers of tabletop game developer, Paizo, form a union; developers who worked on Metroid Dread not seeing their names in the credits; Ruby Rose speaking up about their treatment on the set of Batwoman's first season; and some announcements made by DC during the DC Fandome event. UPDATE: Venerated Metroid fansite, Shinesparkers, reached out to Metroid Dread developers, MercurySteam, for clarification on...
2021-10-2248 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 18 – Flat EggOur eighteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! In this episode our team discuss their thoughts on the newly released Metroid Dread, delving deep into the lore of the game, and the controversy surrounding MercurySteam and crediting. We also answer some messages from the mailbag! Darren takes on hosting duties this time around, […]
2021-10-1841 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 18 – Flat EggOur eighteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! In this episode our team discuss their thoughts on the newly released Metroid Dread, delving deep into the lore of the game, and the controversy surrounding MercurySteam and crediting. We also answer some messages from the mailbag! Darren takes on hosting duties this time around, […]
2021-10-1841 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 17 – Our Hopes for Metroid DreadOur seventeenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode discusses the team’s hopes for Metroid Dread, three weeks prior to its global release on October 8th 2021. The discussion focuses on content from Nintendo’s own promotional trailers and Metroid Dread reports, and some dream scenarios that they would love to see Samus […]
2021-09-2135 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 17 – Our Hopes for Metroid DreadOur seventeenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode discusses the team’s hopes for Metroid Dread, three weeks prior to its global release on October 8th 2021. The discussion focuses on content from Nintendo’s own promotional trailers and Metroid Dread reports, and some dream scenarios that they would love to see Samus […]
2021-09-2135 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 16 – Metroid’s 35th AnniversaryOur sixteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode celebrates the 35th anniversary of Metroid, and the team discuss a range of different fan projects created by the Metroid community to mark Metroid’s milestone birthday. The team also share what they got up to on and around the anniversary. Podcast hosted by […]
2021-08-2827 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 16 – Metroid’s 35th AnniversaryOur sixteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode celebrates the 35th anniversary of Metroid, and the team discuss a range of different fan projects created by the Metroid community to mark Metroid’s milestone birthday. The team also share what they got up to on and around the anniversary. Podcast hosted by […]
2021-08-2827 min
NintendoPlayersUKNintendoPlayersUK - Podcast 4 - Metroid 35th Anniversary SpecialIn the depths of outer space, a transmission containing NPUK Podcast #4 was received, celebrating #Metroid35!
This episode features Kristen (@SP_Belfast), Darren (@Shinesparkers), Sebastian (@afterdawn39), and Zack (@TheZackParrish), and Leon (@LJFletcherBSc)
Please watch this trailer when instructed - https://youtu.be/9bWnPlaI1WE
2021-08-0657 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 15 – Harmony of a Hunter ReturnsOur fifteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode celebrates the release of Harmony of a Hunter Returns, the sixth fan-arrangement album by Shinesparkers. We discuss the project, the history of our albums and share what it’s like to put a project like Harmony of a Hunter Returns, as well as highlighting […]
2021-08-0551 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 15 – Harmony of a Hunter ReturnsOur fifteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode celebrates the release of Harmony of a Hunter Returns, the sixth fan-arrangement album by Shinesparkers. We discuss the project, the history of our albums and share what it’s like to put a project like Harmony of a Hunter Returns, as well as highlighting […]
2021-08-0551 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 14 – Metroid DreadThe fourteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode focuses on the announcement of Metroid Dread and the team’s initial reactions to the newly announced game. We go on to share our thoughts on what the future of the Metroid series post-Dread could look like as the current story-arc comes to a […]
2021-06-2833 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 14 – Metroid DreadThe fourteenth episode of the Shinesparkers Podcast is now available! This episode focuses on the announcement of Metroid Dread and the team’s initial reactions to the newly announced game. We go on to share our thoughts on what the future of the Metroid series post-Dread could look like as the current story-arc comes to a […]
2021-06-2833 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 13 – Metroid RandomisersOur thirteenth podcast is now available! This time around we are discussing Metroid randomisers, focusing on the fan efforts within the community and why Nintendo should include them in future titles. We also read out some of your messages from our mailbag! Podcast includes host Amanda, who is joined by Roy and Darren. 00:23 – […]
2021-05-0726 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 13 – Metroid RandomisersOur thirteenth podcast is now available! This time around we are discussing Metroid randomisers, focusing on the fan efforts within the community and why Nintendo should include them in future titles. We also read out some of your messages from our mailbag! Podcast includes host Amanda, who is joined by Roy and Darren. 00:23 – […]
2021-05-0726 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 12 – Metroid Board Game ConceptsOur twelth podcast is now available! We kick off 2021 with a discussion on Metroid board games, and how an original game could look, in addition to a Metroid themed game based on existing properites already made, such as Monopoly and Frustration. This podcast features host Amanda, with team members Leon, RoyboyX and Dalagonash. 1:07 […]
2021-01-3032 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 12 – Metroid Board Game ConceptsOur twelth podcast is now available! We kick off 2021 with a discussion on Metroid board games, and how an original game could look, in addition to a Metroid themed game based on existing properites already made, such as Monopoly and Frustration. This podcast features host Amanda, with team members Leon, RoyboyX and Dalagonash. 1:07 […]
2021-01-3032 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 11 – End of Year 2020For our eleventh podcast, the team close out 2020 by discussing a year of working on Shinesparkers, and how Metroid has helped them through the challenges of the global pandemic. The team also highlight the tenth anniversary of the community and their favourite features, and highlight some of your comments in our mailbag! This podcast […]
2020-12-3053 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 11 – End of Year 2020For our eleventh podcast, the team close out 2020 by discussing a year of working on Shinesparkers, and how Metroid has helped them through the challenges of the global pandemic. The team also highlight the tenth anniversary of the community and their favourite features, and highlight some of your comments in our mailbag! This podcast […]
2020-12-3053 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 10 – Rainfall Films (Metroid: The Sky Calls)For our tenth podcast, we are joined by Sam Balcomb and Jeff Dodson of Rainfall Films, a company that specialises in production, post-production and audio, and were responsble for the fan film Metroid: The Sky Calls. The movie was created back in 2015 and starred Jessica Chobot and America Young as Samus Aran. To mark […]
2020-11-281h 33Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 10 – Rainfall Films (Metroid: The Sky Calls)For our tenth podcast, we are joined by Sam Balcomb and Jeff Dodson of Rainfall Films, a company that specialises in production, post-production and audio, and were responsble for the fan film Metroid: The Sky Calls. The movie was created back in 2015 and starred Jessica Chobot and America Young as Samus Aran. To mark […]
2020-11-281h 33Shinesparkers PodcastEpisode 09 – Kabutroid (Planet Zebeth Webcomic)For our ninth podcast, we invited sprite comic artist Kabutroid to join us to discuss Planet Zebeth, a long-running series of comics she created seventeen years ago. Kabutroid explains more about her creation, and the team discuss our favourite moments from the comic. We hope you will check out Planet Zebeth, one of the oldest […]
2020-10-3122 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 09 – Kabutroid (Planet Zebeth Webcomic)For our ninth podcast, we invited sprite comic artist Kabutroid to join us to discuss Planet Zebeth, a long-running series of comics she created seventeen years ago. Kabutroid explains more about her creation, and the team discuss our favourite moments from the comic. We hope you will check out Planet Zebeth, one of the oldest […]
2020-10-3122 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 08 – Jessica Martin (Voice of Samus, Other M)For our eighth podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Jessica Martin, who provided the voice of Samus in Metroid: Other M, to celebrate its tenth anniversary! In this feature-length podcast, we asked Jessica many questions, including why she became an actress, her dream roles, and her thoughts on Other M’s reception. The team […]
2020-08-071h 30Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 08 – Jessica Martin (Voice of Samus, Other M)For our eighth podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Jessica Martin, who provided the voice of Samus in Metroid: Other M, to celebrate its tenth anniversary! In this feature-length podcast, we asked Jessica many questions, including why she became an actress, her dream roles, and her thoughts on Other M’s reception. The team […]
2020-08-071h 30Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 21: Our Plot Ideas for Metroid 5Recently, our buds over at Shinesparkers wrote up an article detailing their plot concepts for what they wanted to see in Metroid 5, which got us thinking about our own story ideas we'd want to see in the long awaited sequel. Where is the setting? Does Samus start with full power ups? How does the corrupt Galactic Federation fit in? And is there any way to bring Ridley back that makes sense?
Dak and Andy both pitch wildly different ideas, so come and listen and tell us which one you think sounds cool, AND OF COURSE, t...
2020-07-281h 04Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 07 – Orpheon (YouTuber)Our seventh podcast features special guest Orpheon, a Youtuber who creates awesome Metroid focused content, ranging from fun and humorous videos, to serious and informative ones. Orpheon’s branding of chibi-style characters that appear across his videos, and giving voices to the different characters, is what makes him stand out so much, and we are delighted […]
2020-07-1248 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 07 – Orpheon (YouTuber)Our seventh podcast features special guest Orpheon, a Youtuber who creates awesome Metroid focused content, ranging from fun and humorous videos, to serious and informative ones. Orpheon’s branding of chibi-style characters that appear across his videos, and giving voices to the different characters, is what makes him stand out so much, and we are delighted […]
2020-07-1248 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 06 – Viking Guitar (Musician)Our sixth episode invites Harmony of a Hunter musician Viking Guitar to chat with us about his contribution to the album, along with some of his work outside of the project, and how he got into music in the first place. This episode also features our host Amanda, and team members Darren and RoyboyX. 00:45 […]
2020-06-0534 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 06 – Viking Guitar (Musician)Our sixth episode invites Harmony of a Hunter musician Viking Guitar to chat with us about his contribution to the album, along with some of his work outside of the project, and how he got into music in the first place. This episode also features our host Amanda, and team members Darren and RoyboyX. 00:45 […]
2020-06-0534 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 05 – Elias Thompson (Metroid Headquarters)Our fifth episode features Metroid Headquarters founder Elias Thompson, who you may have seen taking part in the Metroid Headquarters Metroid Marathons (MHQThon) over the years. Elias has been a constant support to Shinesparkers throughout our history, and its fantastic to have him on our podcast to share his memories of Metroid Headquarters, his charitable endeavous through MHQthon, his personal projects and his ideas on which planets and environemnts he would like to see Samus revisit in a future Metroid title. This episode also features our Host Amanda, and team members RoyboyX and Darren.
2020-05-0842 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 05 – Elias Thompson (Metroid Headquarters)Our fifth episode features Metroid Headquarters founder Elias Thompson, who you may have seen taking part in the Metroid Headquarters Metroid Marathons (MHQThon) over the years. Elias has been a constant support to Shinesparkers throughout our history, and its fantastic to have him on our podcast to share his memories of Metroid Headquarters, his charitable endeavous through MHQthon, his personal projects and his ideas on which planets and environemnts he would like to see Samus revisit in a future Metroid title. This episode also features our Host Amanda, and team members RoyboyX and Darren.
2020-05-0842 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 04 – DoctorM64 (AM2R, Ori and the Will of the Wisps)Our fourth episode features special guest DoctorM64, who Metroid fans may recognise as the head of the AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) fan project released back in 2017. Since then, his talents have been recognised by Moon Studios, on the video game Ori and the Will of the Wisps. This episode also features our host Amanda, and team members RoyboyX and Torby Brand.
2020-04-0538 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 04 – DoctorM64 (AM2R, Ori and the Will of the Wisps)Our fourth episode features special guest DoctorM64, who Metroid fans may recognise as the head of the AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) fan project released back in 2017. Since then, his talents have been recognised by Moon Studios, on the video game Ori and the Will of the Wisps. This episode also features our host Amanda, and team members RoyboyX and Torby Brand.
2020-04-0538 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 03 – Eric Kozlowsky (Ex Retro Studios)In our third episode, we speak to former Retro Studios Environment Artist and self-confessed Metroid fan Eric Kozlowsky, who worked at Retro on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. He shares memories of his time working at the company, his work in the industry and his desires to work on a Metroid title. Be sure to check out this feature length episode with our host Amanda, team member Darren and our brand new team member Dalagonash!
2020-03-111h 18Shinesparkers PodcastEpisode 03 – Eric Kozlowsky (Ex Retro Studios)In our third episode, we speak to former Retro Studios Environment Artist and self-confessed Metroid fan Eric Kozlowsky, who worked at Retro on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. He shares memories of his time working at the company, his work in the industry and his desires to work on a Metroid title. Be sure to check out this feature length episode with our host Amanda, team member Darren and our brand new team member Dalagonash!
2020-03-111h 18Shinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 02 – The Future of Metroid (Guest: Mozzaratti)In our second episode, we discuss the future of Metroid and where we would like to see the series go next. We also speak to Harmony of a Hunter and Harmony of Heroes musician Mozzaratti, about his contribution to our albums. Featuring our host Amanda, and team members Darren and RoyboyX
2020-02-0731 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 02 – The Future of Metroid (Guest: Mozzaratti)In our second episode, we discuss the future of Metroid and where we would like to see the series go next. We also speak to Harmony of a Hunter and Harmony of Heroes musician Mozzaratti, about his contribution to our albums. Featuring our host Amanda, and team members Darren and RoyboyX
2020-02-0731 minShinesparkers Metroid PodcastEpisode 01 – IntroductionsOur first episode of the Shinesparkers podcast focuses on how the team was introduced to the series, and what our favourite games are. Featuring our host Amanda, and team members Darren, RoyboyX and Torby Brand.
2020-01-1123 minShinesparkers PodcastEpisode 01 – IntroductionsOur first episode of the Shinesparkers podcast focuses on how the team was introduced to the series, and what our favourite games are. Featuring our host Amanda, and team members Darren, RoyboyX and Torby Brand.
2020-01-1123 min
Retroresan | SvampriketSpecial – MetroidAnders och Samson firar jul ihop med Samus Aran och levererar en jättebomb till julklapp i form av ett superavsnitt med hela fyra spel i Metroidserien. Vi avhandlar samtliga tvådimensionella äventyr med vår favoritdam. God Jul! Länkar AM2R Shinesparkers – Harmony of a Hunter Musik Metroid Metal – Prime Theme Sam Dillard – The Crimson […]
2011-12-2400 min
Special - SvampriketSpecial – MetroidAnders och Samson firar jul ihop med Samus Aran och levererar en jättebomb till julklapp i form av ett superavsnitt med hela fyra spel i Metroidserien. Vi avhandlar samtliga tvådimensionella äventyr med vår favoritdam. God Jul! Länkar AM2R Shinesparkers – Harmony of a Hunter Musik Metroid Metal – Prime Theme Sam Dillard – The Crimson […]
2011-12-2400 minRetroresan @ SvampriketSpecial – MetroidAnders och Samson firar jul ihop med Samus Aran och levererar en jättebomb till julklapp i form av ett superavsnitt med hela fyra spel i Metroidserien. Vi avhandlar samtliga tvådimensionella äventyr med vår favoritdam. God Jul! Länkar AM2R Shinesparkers – Harmony of a Hunter Musik Metroid Metal – Prime Theme Sam Dillard – The Crimson […]
2011-12-2400 min