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Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 304 – Metroid Prime Series Producer Kensuke Tanabe Stepping Down: Our Thoughts and Reactions!What a week for Metroid! We are going over a bombshell interview that Series Producer Kensuke Tanabe and a few other developers conducted with Japanese outlet Nintendo Dream, which Omega Metroid independently translated, where a whole slew of topics were discussed, with the most prominent piece of news being Tanabe confirming he will no longer produce games for Nintendo! Also discussed were Tanabe's successor, the level design philosophy of Metroid Prime 4, the inspiration behind the games ending, what Sylux was up to while on Viewros, and a whole lot more!
All this, PLUS our first glimpse at...
2026-01-281h 29Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 303 - Ranking Every Boss in Metroid Prime 4Get ready to put your gloves up, because this week, we are ranking all of the bosses in Metroid Prime 4! From the absolute highlights like Xelios, Phenoros and the Omega Griever to some of the less impactful bosses like Carvex and Varmis, we have a lot to say about why these bosses worked and where they rank in the Metroid Prime pantheon. We also spend a bunch of time on *that* final boss encounter, break it down to each phase, normal vs hard difficulty, and what we would change.
All this, PLUS some MetroidHQthon and NEStroid talk...
2026-01-211h 33Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 302 – Can Nintendo Make Sylux Cool Again? + More Fan Q&A!Another week, another discussion about Metroid Prime 4, except this time, we're answering your questions! We cover a bevy of topics like: what constitutes a linear Metroid game? Why did we think Sylux would have a large character arc? Was Beyond worse off for focusing on Sylux? What was our favorite song from the game? Are we worried about the future of Metroid Prime in the hands of Retro Studios? What kind of story DLC would entice us to go back to Metroid Prime 4? What can Nintendo do to make Sylux cool again?
All this, PLUS some Avatar...
2026-01-141h 30Omega 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 44Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 300 – Metroid Prime 4 Final Battle & Ending Review!It's finally time! This episode is not just a major milestone for our Metroid Prime 4 coverage, as we wrap up our extensive month-long review of the game, but it's also one for the show! How fitting is it that our 300th episode covers the FINALE of Metroid Prime 4 after all these years! But...was it worth the wait?
Join us for this deep dive into the ending of Prime 4, and let us know what you thought about Prime 4's finale! Did it stick the landing or miss the mark? It's time to find out!
In...
2025-12-312h 11Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 299 – Reviewing Metroid Prime 4's Great Mines, Mech Parts & Green Energy CrystalsWe're back with the next chapter of our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond journey! This week we're approaching the end as we discuss the last major area in the game: the Great Mines. We discuss everything about the area from the art direction, level design, puzzles, the greater emphasis on combat, including some of the unique gameplay hooks that accompany it as well as an absolutely KILLER boss fight that left everyone impressed! We also go over the storyline of the mines regarding the Galactic Federation Troopers that join us and discuss our opinions of how that's handled.
All...
2025-12-241h 24Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 298 - Reviewing Metroid Prime 4's Ice Belt & Flare PoolIt's time for more Metroid Prime 4! This week, we head into the depths of the Ice Belt to explore the remnants of Lamorn experimentation gone wrong, tricky battles against the elements, and more! Then, we jump into the Flare Pool where we find new friends, new foes, and a whole lot of action!
Come let us know what your thoughts are, and beware: there are spoilers for Ice Belt and Flare Pool within! Next week, we're back with our thoughts on the Great Mines and the end-game-before-the-end-game, so keep it locked on Omega!
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2025-12-171h 45Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 297 - Reviewing Metroid Prime 4's Volt Forge, Sol Valley, & Vi-O-LaWe're back with more Metroid Prime 4! This week, we continue our journey and discuss Volt Forge, its crazy puzzles, vertical level design, pounding soundtrack, and pair of awesome, yet curious, boss battles! We then talk Vi-O-La, how it feels, how it handles, what combat is like, and the transition to the biggest point of contention: Sol Valley! What do we think of the desert, do we like the Shrines, are the crashed GF sites interesting, and is the desert just too empty? Plus, we have a HEATED debate about Vi-O-La radio and whether it should be locked behind amiibo...
2025-12-101h 26Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 296 – Our Initial Metroid Prime 4 Impressions!We are in a new era, the post-Metroid Prime 4 release era! To celebrate, we're dropping a special bonus episode of the pod where the entire gang get together to discuss the opening hour or so of Beyond! We talk about our thoughts on the title menu, Quality Mode and how the game runs, the combat and how enemy variety and early combat options impacted us, the graphical prowess and majestic world of Viewros, thoughts on Chrono Tower and Fury Green, what we think of the story so far and how the game sets you up, the Aberax and Carvex...
2025-12-071h 46Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 295 - Our Final Fan Q&A Before Metroid Prime 4 + Reactions to Review ScoresThis is the LAST EPISODE of the Omega Metroid Podcast you will EVER HEAR before METROID PRIME 4 IS RELEASED! A surreal sentence to type, and to celebrate, we are answering a whole gambit of questions, such as: is it better to sell more copies with a lower Metracritic score, or sell less with higher quality? Are we planning om playing in Quality or Performance mode? Are open areas going to be the norm going forward? What's one thing we hope the game doesn't do with Sylux? How could you make Myles actually a cool character?
All this, P...
2025-12-031h 46Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 294 – Recounting the Long Journey to Metroid Prime 4: BeyondMetroid Prime 4: Beyond is out in EIGHT DAYS. You heard that right folks! The hype has officially kicked into overdrive here at Omega Metroid as this long anticipated release is now just around the corner. To celebrate this grand occasion, we take a trip down memory lane and recount the entire journey that led to this moment. Everything is discussed including the initial reveal after the Federation Force backlash, the restart, the first gameplay and so much more! We also talk about how Omega Metroid's very foundations were rooted in the leadup to Metroid Prime 4, making this a very...
2025-11-261h 22Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 293 - Reacting to the Overview Trailer, Beyond Previews, and Myles MacKenzieWhat a week for Metroid fans! We had an absolute ton of new information drop, including the latest Overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4, several previews from mainstream publications go live last Friday, the Japanese Metroid website dropping tons of new information (borderline spoilers, so beware!), and a new threat arising in the Metroid universe unlike any we've seen before: Myles "Big Mac" MacKenzie! The whole gang is here, and we give our thoughts on all the comings and goings of the week, and yes, dedicate a bunch of time to talking about Myles and how companions could work!
2025-11-191h 40Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 292 - Ranking Our Favorite Bosses in the Metroid Prime Series!With Metroid Prime 4 less than a month away, we're kicking things into gear by looking back and ranking some of our favorite bosses in the Metroid Prime series! From the obvious picks like Metroid Prime and Dark Samus, to Temple Guardians, to corrupted Hunters, and even a sneaky appearance from Metroid Prime Hunters, we're revisiting some of the most heart-pounding moments and looking forward to what Beyond could have in store for us!
All this, PLUS a look ahead to Omega Metroid's release schedule and an update on programmatic ads - we've shut them off to avoid...
2025-11-121h 39Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 291 - Reviewing Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective + New Metroid Prime 4 Trailer!Andy and Doom are back with a whole schwack of Metroid news! First on the docket is going over the new Beyond trailer that just dropped today! We go over and see what new details we can see, and then we transition over to the recently released Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book. We discuss what we liked, what we were disappointed with, and what we learned from Kensuke Tenabe's producers notes.
All this PLUS some Canadian Metroid Prime pre-order bonus info and a quick look back at the downfall of Halo. We're one month...
2025-11-051h 58Omega 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 14Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 288 - Answering Your Silksong Questions!Get ready for a SOLO SPITERI episode, as Andy is by himself this week talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong! We asked for your questions, and you delivered, so we get to touch on a bunch of different topics, including: what do we think Hollow Knight did better than Silksong and vice versa? What was Andy's favorite boss fight? Is it a per-requisite for Metroid 6 to have side content now? Could charms or a skill tree work in a Metroid game? Should Metroid 6 try and be as long as Silksong? And finally, what's Andy's take on the difficulty of the...
2025-10-151h 06Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 287 - Ranking the Best 2D-to-3D Enemy Translations in Metroid!We're back and battling through technical difficulties to bring you a really weird episode we've wanted to do for a while: ranking the best enemy transitions from 2D Metroid to 3D Metroid! As you'd expect, there's a lot of Metroid Prime Trilogy baddies here, but we also give a lot of love to Other M for its designs as well. From common goons like Geemers, Atomics, and Kihunters to top tier foes like Nightmare, Queen Metroid and Ridley, we examine the most impactful transitions and rank 'em! Let us know what you think!
PLUS - next week...
2025-10-081h 14Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 286 – Metroid Prime 4 Fan Q&A!Last week after deep diving into the recent Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer frame-by-frame, we asked you the listeners to give us your lingering questions about the game following the latest info dump. Spoiler alert; YOU DELIVERED! Today, you're in charge of the show as we answer nearly every one of the questions you asked as we approach the release of Metroid Prime 4. Do we expect the Vi-O-La bike to recieve any unique upgrades? Will the desert be even more expansive than the trailer has let on? How much of a role will the Phazon storyline play in Metroid Prime 4...
2025-10-011h 23Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 285 - Metroid Prime 4 Frame-By-Frame Trailer Breakdown, Theories, and Analysis!After a few days to digest everything, we are back and pouring through the latest Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer frame-by-frame to see what kind of secrets we can uncover! We go over some of the bike animations, dismiss the bad faith critiques about the desert, notice the bike upgrades and missile details on the HUD, review some of the outposts and temples shown in the map, look at Vi-O-La in detail, and of course talk about Sylux and his upgraded suit!
All this and so much more, plus we go over our video walkthrough for Metroid Fusion...
2025-09-241h 53Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 284 – Reacting to Samus's Sick Bike and the Nintendo DirectWOW, what a day! Yesterday the much anticipated September Nintendo Direct premiered, giving us a glimpse at Nintendo's plans leading into Spring 2026. Included in that Direct, as expected was more information on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and INFORMATION WE GOT INDEED! We finally got a glimpse at the game's scope with it's open zones, Samus's new alien motorcycle, Vi-O-La, some breathtaking new areas and of course, the much awaited release date now confirmed for December 12th! Rather than waiting for the ususal Wednesday drop, Andy and Doom got together early to rave about all the new footage plus go over...
2025-09-131h 29Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 283 – Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid (Part 2)After a technical snafu caused the episode to be delayed a day the fellas are finally back to finish their discussion about Hollow Knight! We talk about the music and its impact on the ambience, go over each area and discuss what we liked about them, gush about the incredible platforming found in the White Palace, go in depth on the games lore and detail the conflict between the Pale King and the Radiance, and talk about the various endings, including the "true" ending where the Infection is stopped once and for all! We agree this is an S-tier...
2025-09-111h 32Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 282 - Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid (Part 1)With the impending release of the insanely anticipated Silksong tomorrow, we thought it was finally time to deliver the single most requested episode in the history of the Omega Metroid Podcast: Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid! In fact, this episode was so massive, we are breaking it up into two parts, with part 2 coming next week.In this action packed episode, the guys talk about their initial impressions on their first playthrough versus our most recent one, the incredible world and atmosphere of the world, the amazing art style and charming characters, the controversial death mechanic, the Metroid-esque items...
2025-09-031h 22Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 281 - ROM Hack Reviews: Super Metroid X-FusionIt's the first new (and free!) ROM Hack Reviews in years, and not a moment too soon, as Andy and Doom are discussing what could arguably be called the most anticipated Metroid ROM Hack of all time: Super Metroid X-Fusion! Billed as the first ever Cross Hack between (you guessed it) Super and Metroid Fusion, we go over the good, the bad, and the ugly of this Hack. Made by Metaquarius, this hack has incredible atmosphere, heart-stopping SA-X encounters, diabolical expansion puzzles, a questionable story, and an absolutely horrific difficulty curve - we're breaking it all down, so come...
2025-08-272h 00Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 280 – Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime HuntersDefinitive Ranking returns! This time around, we're examining the single-player campaign of Metroid Prime Hunters. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly, as we cover the cool character designs, awesome weapons, lacklustre boss battles, OST, and the make-or-break point of the game: those darn stylus controls!
Come play along, and as always, here’s the criteria for the Definitive Rankings:
World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood)
Art Style (design of Samus, the enemies, the graphics in general)
Story (what works, what doesn’t)
Pacing / Progression (are there any parts that really bog the...
2025-08-201h 23Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 279 – Metroid Manga in Review: Samus & Joey EX (Part 2)There is absolutely no time to waste, as this week, we finish off the Samus & Joey saga after 18 months and say goodbye to these characters we've grown to (sometimes begrudgingly) love. We pick up where we left off last week, with Samus, Joey, and Diesel preparing for the final battle against Greed and his henchmen, Knight and Bishop. Returning characters, babyface turns, cathartic victories, and amazing action and art make the back half of Samus & Joey Ex the best run of chapters yet, so come listen as we break down the action and bid farewell to this beloved manga.
2025-08-131h 29Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 278 – Metroid Manga in Review: Samus & Joey EX (Part 1)Metroid Manga In Review is back as we prepare to finish off the Samus & Joey saga! This was a story so big and action packed, we had to split it into TWO PARTS, so we're ending things next week, but for this week, we follow our heroes as they attempt to re-acquire all of Samus's abilities that were stolen by new enemy, Greed! Samus, Joey, and Diesel face off against Greed's minions, the Deadly Six Stars in various adventures across the universe! We're giving our thoughts on each chapter and teeing things up for an epic conclusion next week!
2025-08-061h 26Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 277 - Ranking Every Intro Boss in the Metroid Series!Get ready for a SOLO SPITERI show today as everyone else is away working or on vacation, but don't worry, we're still bringing the Metroid heat! On the docket today is going through and ranking every "Intro Boss" in the series. We're defining Intro Boss as the first boss you visit in the first area typically, or in the first hour or so in the game, and that will teach you important game mechanics. We're running through a 9-pack of intro bosses to see which one reigns supreme, and with no one to counter, Andy can make the list...
2025-07-301h 08Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 276 – How Metroid DEFIES the Games IndustryIt's been a devastating month for the games industry; Unprecedanted amounts of layoffs in such a short period of time, multiple anticipated titles cancelled and some of the most tone deaf consolations from various people in power have understandably left a lot of us feeling empty. But in spite of the bleakness surrounding the games industry, Metroid, a series that historically doesn't sell amazingly well is still getting releases (including a certain one later this year!). Today, Doominal Crossing is joined by special guest Joey Ferris as they discuss the recent Microsoft layoffs, the state of the games industry...
2025-07-231h 03Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 275 - Alien In Review: The Beginning of Everything in Prometheus!After almost a calendar year, Alien In Review is BACK! Andy Spiteri, Gooey Fame, and Ridley Scott, returning for the first time to the franchise he created over 30 years prior to this films release! We are reviewing the earliest chronological entry into the series, 2012's Prometheus! A ambitious, philosophical movie that asks big questions and has some of the most intense body horror moments in the franchise, the guys reflect on the direction and tone of the movie, discuss the black goo and how it shares similar traits to Phazon, talk about some of the fan criticisms, give their...
2025-07-092h 01Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 274 - Arsenal Evolution: The History of the Morph BallWe are debuting a NEW SHOW SEGMENT this month called Arsenal Evolution, a show that takes both an in-game and real-world look at the evolution, history, and fanfare of different abilities and power-ups for Samus. We thought it was only appropriate to talk about an ability that has become synonymous with Samus herself, and has appeared in every Metroid game: the Morph Ball! We go game by game, looking at how it was utilized, the different power-ups and upgrades associated with it, the transition from 2D to 3D, and so much more!
This episode has it all...
2025-07-021h 40Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 273 - Shadow Labyrinth Demo Impressions: Inspired By MetroidOne of the most intriguing Metroidvania’s in recent years has to be the announcement of Bandai Namco’s Shadow Labyrinth, not only because it looks cool, but because it’s a wildly different take on the standard Pac-Man genre. Yes, that Pac-Man, the one who eats pucks and runs away from ghosts! Reimagined as a gritty Metroidvania, this game sees you control an unnamed Swordsman, traversing a giant maze, and combining with Puck, a floating orb companion, to unleash powerful attacks!
We were excited about the game when it was announced, and our friends at Bandai Namco mu...
2025-06-251h 33Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 272 - Sector 1 Biosphere: Mapping MetroidMapping Metroid is back, and we're going somewhere we've never went before: The Bottle Ship! That's right, after years and years of this podcast, we're finally covering an area from Metroid: Other M, and we're starting off with the sprawling and creepy Sector 1 Biosphere! We cover all the grand rooms in the area, discuss some of the imposing creatures, go over the many boss fights and power-ups, talk about the reveal of the bioweapons conspiracy, lament over the prolonged third-person slow walk session, and of course, give our thoughts on Little Birdie and it's evolution!
All this...
2025-06-181h 24Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 271 - Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World First Impressions!After a long and turbulent road to get here, Nintendo’s latest console is finally here! We talk about our first impressions for the Nintendo Switch 2, how picking it up went, our thoughts on the screen, how the Joy-Con 2’s feel, express disappointment in the eShop being a disaster still, what we think of Mario Kart World, and some of of the performance boosts from other games, and our thoughts on the next big game to come!
Come and hang out with us and let us know your thoughts for the Nintendo Switch successor so far! Don't forg...
2025-06-111h 23Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 270 - Ranking Our Ten Favorite Switch Games!With the Switch 2 launching imminently, we decided to pay homage to the Nintendo Switch, one of the great Nintendo consoles of all time, and rank our top ten favorite games! From the obvious picks like Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Smash Ultimate, to titles we advocate for like Pikmin 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses, to the shining jewel that is Metroid Dread we go over and share our memories of these games and reminisce about the era of the Switch.
All this, PLUS we are THRILLED to announce Middle-Earth: The Podcast, a...
2025-06-041h 43Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 269 - Doominal's Metroid Story!This week on the pod is something a little different. Andy is out sick and we already released a Patreon episode the previous week, so rather than doing two in a row, Doominal Crossing decided to take the pilot's seat for a special story time session. In this episode, Doom talks about his entire history with the Metroid series, the good, the bad and the ugly. In his journey, he chronicles how he got into series, why it resonates so much with him and how it impacted his life.
All of this as the Nintendo Switch 2 looms...
2025-05-292h 01Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 268 - ROM Hack Reviews - Super Metroid: Federation ForceAndy and Doom weren't able to get together to produce a new episode, so we put put to a Discord vote and you selected for this week's show a blast from the past! ROM Hack Reviews returns just in time to send off 2022 the right way! This month, two Metroid games are being smashed together to make Super Metroid: Federation Force. Made by Metaquarius, this hack attempts to bring some honor back to the Federation Force branding! Does it succeed? Or is the Galactic brand just cursed to live in infamy? Sign up now to Patreon to see for...
2025-05-2137 minOmega Metroid PodcastEpisode 267 - Definitively Ranking AM2R (Another Metroid II Remake)Definitive Ranking returns! This week, we're examining Milton Guasti's Another Metroid II Remake, or AM2R, the fan game so unbelievably good we can rank it on the same level as official Metroid games! We're going through and ranking it by the same standards as we would an official Nintendo-made Metroid game, talking about the boss inclusions, how Metroid fights could have been implemented differently, some of the crazy expansions, and more!
Come play along, and as always, here’s the criteria for the Definitive Rankings:
World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood)
Art Style (de...
2025-05-141h 36Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 266 - Logbook Archives: The History, Factions, and Future of the Galactic Federation!We're back with another episode of Logbook Archives, our lore-centric series, and this week, we're examining the most important - and mysterious - faction in the Metroid universe: the Galactic Federation! Little is known about this organization, but we go over and cover everything we know, starting with the history and formation, through the Prime Era, Project Golem, the Metroid Crisis, the Bottle Ship Incident, the BSL Incident, and ZDR's E.M.M.I. theft. We examine the tech Sylux stole, the mysterious Ringleader faction, and the Metroid experiments. To end it off, we speculate on what role the...
2025-05-071h 37Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 265 - Metroid Prime 4 Fan Q&A!After all the chaos of the last few weeks, we thought we'd better open it up to our listeners to see what was on their minds! We asked you for your questions, and you delivered in this weeks Q&A, so buckle in! We're covering topics like: what will Samus's red and black suit functionality be like? Do the chances of seeing Ridley in Beyond seem slim now? Will the Delano 7 show up? What would we do if we were in charge of Metroid Prime 4's marketing? Are the Lamorn and Metroid Prime related? Will Metroid Dread get a...
2025-04-301h 51Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 264 - Our Theories on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Story! (Part 2)Andy is out this week on the pod, meaning Dak and Doom are here to take the wheel! Last week, we discussed the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Treehouse demo in great detail to fully analyze its contents. This week, we gathered ALL of the official info on the game we could find; from gameplay to developer quotes, and attempted to use that information to predict where the game's story is heading. What are Sylux's motivations? Do the new "Fusion" Metroids have a relationship to the psychic abilities Samus acquires? Should the Lamorn be trusted? Is there a greater connection...
2025-04-231h 58Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 263 - Analyzing the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Treehouse Footage!Andy and Doom return after another crazy week of news updates regarding Switch 2 pre-orders, tariffs, and games! We sort through it all and then take a look in depth at the Treehouse footage from last week, talking about the amazing opening cinematic, the text crawl, the standoff between Samus and Sylux, the artifact, and the Golem mechs! We lament over what could have been with Federation Force, speculate about the whereabouts of Samus's ship on Viewros, and analyze some key art to get an idea of what kind of landscape we could be in for!
We're back...
2025-04-161h 37Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 262 - Our Hands-On Impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the Switch 2!What a crazy week it has been. We have no time to waste, so we kick off the show with some talk about our thoughts on the price of the Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and the pre-orders being delayed in North America (Canadian pre-orders had not been delayed at the time of recording). After that, we get down to the fun business and talk to Dak, who got a chance to get some hands on game time in New York at the Nintendo Switch 2 event! Dak gives us his impressions of the Switch 2, mouse controls, Mario Kart World, Drag...
2025-04-091h 41Omega Metroid PodcastBONUS - Switch 2 Direct Watchalong Audo!As a little bonus, here's our Switch 2 Direct watchalong audio in podcast form! You can also watch the full video VOD here. Enjoy!
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2025-04-021h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 261 – Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction + DiscussionWOW! Today was the day that Nintendo fans have been waiting for: The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and boy what a show we got! After months of anticipation since the January 18th reveal of the console and a lower key Switch 1 Direct last week to briefly tide us over, Nintendo finally delivered the megaton of Switch 2 information that we've been craving.
Among the key announcement were the price and release date, Mario Kart World, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, GameCube games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, loads of killer 3rd party titles...
2025-04-021h 56Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 260 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Latest Trailer: Our Reactions and Analysis!WHOA! Well, in the span of 24 hours, we had a surprise Nintendo Direct announcement that promised to showcase Switch 1 titles, so of course, we all buckled up for the latest Metroid Prime 4 news, and the Direct delivered! While the overall quality of the Direct itself was debatable at best, the trailer shown for Beyond was awesome, introducing us to the new planet Viewros, new Psychic Abilities for Samus, new alien friends and foes, and a drop-dead gorgeous new suit for the Bounty Hunter. We go over and analyze, speculate, and theorize over the trailer, and as a special treat...
2025-03-271h 13Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 259 - Our Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Predictions!It's almost here! We are one week away from the Switch 2 Direct, and we are full of thoughts, hopes, and predictions! Andy and Doom are out and talking about what they want to see and what they expect to see next week on April 2nd! We go over features for the console, NSO additions, third party software picks, what first party Nintendo games we expect to see announced, and of course, answer the million dollar question of which console Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch on!
Don’t forget to visit us on April 2nd as we live st...
2025-03-261h 58Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 258 - Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: Inspired By MetroidInspired By Metroid returns this week, as Andy and Zach get together to talk about a game somewhat light on Metroid references, but one with a deep connection to our community! Acclaimed developer of AM2R Milton Guasti joined Squid Shock Studios to make the wonderful Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, a Metroidvania that could best be described as Ōkami meets Hollow Knight, and this week, the guys get together and talk about what they like, areas they thought could be improved, the plethora of side quests and collectables, and so much more! If you're a fan of Me...
2025-03-191h 18Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 257 - Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime: Federation Forcefter a long layoff, Definitive Ranking returns, and this time we have our work cut out for us! We are tasked with ranking the most un-Metroid Metroid game there is, 2016's multiplayer spinoff Federation Force! We give the game it's due while talking about the deep customization options and solid gameplay and level design, while also unfortunately taking it to task for it's shortcomings in the music, story, and art style department. We're fair but forgiving, so come listen and see what you agree with!
Come play along, and as always, here’s the criteria for the De...
2025-03-121h 31Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 256 - G.F.S. Olympus & Norion: Mapping MetroidThe gang are finally back for a new episode after the Omega Metroid Marathon (and a few technical difficulties recording yesterday!) and we don't waste any time jumping right back into the thick of things! Mapping Metroid returns to tackle a two in one special area from Metroid Prime 3: The G.F.S. Olympus and planet Norion! We talk the rooms, the expansions, the story and characters, the bombastic opening sequence, which is half Halo, half James Bond, and of course the incredible falling shaft battle with Meta Ridley!
Come and revisit one of the more underappreciated...
2025-03-061h 20Omega 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 28Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 254 - An Exclusive Interview with AM2R Creator Milton "DoctorM64" Guasti!The Omega Metroid Marathon is officially over, and after a fantastic but exhausting week, we're taking the week to recharge. Fear not though - this week will be a special treat, as in audio form is Andy's interview with AM2R creator Milton "DoctorM64" Guasti! Milton offers his thoughts, perspective, and memories making AM2R as we play through, so imagine this as a Directors Commentary cut, like the DVD days of old! Thank you so much to Milton for taking the time to record with us, and if you get the chance, check out the video !
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2025-02-192h 11Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 253 - Detailing the Omega Metroid Charity Marathon 2025!In case you missed it, we announced the first Omega Metroid Marathon, raising money for the Trevor Project and streaming exclusively on Omega Metroid's YouTube channel. In this episode, we detail what our cause is about, what games we'll be playing during the event, what special guests you can expect to see, every fun gimmick tied to each game, how to win prizes, the schedule and so much more!
The Omega Metroid Marathon runs from February 12th to 16th, 10 AM EST to 12 AM EST, streaming on our YouTube channel! For more details, click here, and sure to...
2025-02-051h 17Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 252 - Ranking Every Title Screen in the Metroid Series!We've got a really fun episode this week! In the aftermath of the Switch 2 news, we're kicking it back to Metroid and ranking every single title theme in the series! We talk the logos, the music, the gameplay, and the menus until we nail it down to the best of the best! Shout out to Alice-chan2137 for the great video, and if you want to see a video version of the pod where you can see the Menus we're talking about, head on over to our YT page (and hey, give us a sub while you're there!)
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2025-01-291h 28Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 251 - Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed: Our Thoughts and Reactions!In case you've been living under a rock, Nintendo released a, what has to be described as lackadaisical, video revealing the successor the the Switch: the aptly named Nintendo Switch 2! We go over the info we have, discuss the mouse-Joycons, talk about some of the QOL improvements, discuss the magnetic Joycon connectors, give our thoughts on Mario Kart 9, and our overall thoughts on the lack of pizzazz given to the reveal. PLUS we talk about how Metroid Prime 4 could factor into the Switch 2's launch!
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2025-01-221h 11Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 250 - Animal Well: Inspired By MetroidInspired By Metroid returns! In this episode, Andy and Gooey Fame are taking a look at one of the most unique Metroidvania's to come out in some time: Animal Well! This game, developed solo by Billy Basso, has you controlling an unnamed blob navigating a dense and rich world full of secrets, challenges, and, well, animals! We talk about the games unique atmosphere, it's similarities to Breath of the Wild and Super Metroid, the lack of combat, the games story presentation, the charming items, the never-ending secrets, and so much more!
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2025-01-151h 20Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 249 - Samus's Percentages: What Will Switch 2's Cost, Launch Window, and Features Be?After a long layoff, everyone's favorite gameshow SAMUS'S PERCENTAGES returns! The premise is simple: we make a statement and give a percentage on how likely to be true that statement is, 100% being a certainty, 0% being an impossibility. This week, we're focused on the Switch 2, with Samus's Percentages like: Does Metroid Prime 4 launch on Switch 2 Day 1? Will the Switch 2 cost $399.99? Could we get apps like Netflix and Prime Video on the Switch 2? Will the eshop be overhauled? Will there be a Mario Movie sequel tie in in any Mario games? Can the Switch 2 surpass the Switch's first year sales?
2025-01-081h 20Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 248 - Looking Back At Metroid in 2024; Looking Ahead To 2025!Another year has passed by, and while there was no new Metroid games released in 2024, you can't say it was a quiet year for our favorite franchise! Zero Mission made its way to NSO, rumors of the Switch 2 dominated the year, and after 7 long years, we finally saw Metroid Prime 4! We review the year that was, and look ahead to 2025 and ask questions like when will the Switch 2 release, will Metroid Prime 4 be a cross-gen title, is there any hope still for Echoes and Corruption on the Switch, and so much more!
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2025-01-011h 17Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 247 - Ridley's Origins, Metroid 6 Ideas, Switch 2 Leaks, and More in Fan Q&A!Join us for our last episode of 2024 this week as we cover a whole bevvy of topics: the latest Switch 2 leaks, what we thought of this years Game Awards and if there were any cool games that caught our eye, and a bunch of fan questions! We covered a pretty wide selection of items, but on the docket: what's our ideal Metroid spinoff? Should there be side content bounty hunts in future games? What are our plot ideas for Metroid 6? Should Ridley's origins ever be explored? Could Samus use a sidekick or companion? And what is our ideal Metroid...
2024-12-181h 16Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 246 - Metroid Scrolls Six: ROM Hack Reviews (PATREON UNLOCK)We're back with another ROM Hack, and this time, we're goin somewhere we've never gone before: the Game Boy Advance! In this Metroid: Zero Mission ROM Hack, programmers Conner, OneOf99, CaptGlitch, and JRP push Metroid into the realm of magic and dragons with Metroid: Scrolls Six! This hack has an amazing original soundtrack and everything you acquire is in RPG terms, but is this hack OP, or does it drop common loot? Come listen to find out, and as always, try this hack out for yourself!
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2024-12-1152 minOmega Metroid PodcastEpisode 245 - Torvus Bog: Mapping MetroidOur Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Anniversary month draws to a close this week as we take a deep dive (get it?) into one of the most atmospheric and haunting areas in the game: Torvus Bog! We examine the three distinct parts - upper Torvus Bog, Subterranean, and Dark Torvus Bog - and talk about our favorite rooms in the area, some of the most memorable expansions you can collect, the lore behind the area and its history as a forest, some of the notable bosses and enemies in the area, and a discussion on what might be one of the...
2024-12-041h 18Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 244 – (RE)Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime 2!As November comes to a close, so does our month-long coverage on the 20th anniversary of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. To conclude this month of content, we're busting out an old gem from the early days of the Definitive Ranking series - WITH A TWIST! Echoes was ranked before Doominal Crossing joined the podcast, meaning he never got a say on this legendary title. Today, Doom takes the driver's seat to host a mega review along with 3 special guests making their debut on the pod; Doeboy, Trav Guy & ThatMetroidGuy! Together, this fully assembled Metroid squad take on the definitive ranking...
2024-11-262h 06Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 243 - Ranking the Bosses of Metroid Prime 2: EchoesEchoes month rolls along as Andy and Doom rank the bosses of Metroid Prime 2, and things get HEATED! With so many great bosses to pick from, ranking them all was certainly a challenge, but one we enjoyed! From the hulking behemoths Quadraxis and Amorbis to the controversial Boost Guardian and Spider Guardian all the way back to your THREE separate encounters with Dark Samus, we leave no stone uncovered! Come let us know what your rankings are, and if you're Team Doom or Team Andy!
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2024-11-201h 39Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 242 - Honoring 20 Years of Metroid Prime 2: EchoesGet ready to enter the Dark World, as for the next month, we'll be dedicating all of our shows to the 20 year anniversary of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes! This week, Andy and Doom get together to discuss their memories of the game when it first released, how their opinions have changed over the years, what Echoes' legacy is among Metroid games and Metroid fans, our biggest critiques of the sequel, what moments absolutely blew us away, the games pacing and structure, and so much more!
Next week, we'll dive into the bosses, so keep it locked here for...
2024-11-121h 40Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 229 - The Best and Worst Aspects of Metroid Prime Hunters' Single Player CampaignFollowing last week's show where we discussed some of our least favorite Metroid titles, Andy decided to give the single player campaign in Metroid Prime Hunters another spin to see of those critiques held up, so this week, the guys have a discussion about a bunch of different topics! We're talking about how the button vs stylus controls feel, if the game absolutely needed the Scan Visor, power ranking the various weapons Samus acquires, how the bosses stack up against others in the series, and so much more! We're delving into the good, the bad, and the ugly from...
2024-08-141h 05Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 160 - Will Metroid Dread or Metroid Prime Remastered Have A Bigger Impact on the Series?As another week flies by, the gang get together this week to discuss a whole slew of Metroid Musing questions from OmegaMetroid.com! On the docket: which game will have a bigger impact on the series going forward, Metroid Dread or Prime Remastered? What sales figures for Remastered would be considered a disappointment, average, or a smashing success? Should Samus start Metroid 6 at full power and keep her abilities? Would a third pursuer type enemy be one too many? Should Samus ever have a companion on her journeys? Does Metroid Fusion being on NSO lessen the chances of it...
2023-04-111h 08Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 146 - All Your Metroid Musing Questions Answered!Happy New Year! We're ringing in 2023 by tackling some of the Metroid Musing questions our amazing writers at OmegaMetroid.com have put together! On the docket today: Will Sylux be presented as a villain or an anti-hero in Metroid Prime 4? Should Other M's Accel Charge ever return? Do you consider AM2R an "official" Metroid title, quality-wise? Should Metroid Dread have included a remix of a previous track, and if so, what and where Why does Metroid Prime 3 not get enough love as it should? What's our favorite Federation Force Mech amiibo skin?
All this, and so...
2023-01-031h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 103 – Building Our All-Star Metroid Game!This week, we’re taking a little inspiration from the sporting world and assembling an all-star team of different Metroid parts in order to build the ultimate Metroid game! We break down our picks for the greatest themed areas and enemies in Metroid, which is tough because, while some are easy (I’m sure we all know what our pick for favorite Ice themed area is), others are way harder (so many good Fire themed areas to choose from!). We go back and forth, picking a water areas, Ridley fights, escape sequences, scary areas, Metroid types and more! Come play...
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2022-03-0312 minOmega Metroid PodcastEpisode 44: Discussing Super Metroid’s Sequence Breaks and Speedrunning TechniquesWelcome to a (late) episode of Omega Metroid, where today we try our hand at explaining the many techniques and tricks used by speedrunners to beat Super Metroid in absolutely disgusting times. We break down all the different techniques - the Mockball, Gravity Jump, Blue Suit, Short Charge Shinespark, and more - used by the pros and if we've ever been able to pull any of these moves off ourselves (spoiler: the answer is mostly no).
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2021-01-141h 05Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 43: Examining the Cut Content from Metroid Prime 3!In the first episode of 2021, the gang take a trip back to the hallowed halls of NeoGaf to examine all the cut content from Prime 3! Here we are, examining some cool images of dragon Ridley, peg-leg Admiral Dane, mega buff Omega Pirates, and Hulk Buster Samus suit's. Come take a trip down memory lane thanks to Mama Robotnik. Make sure you're following along with us!
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2021-01-061h 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 42: Guacamelee! - Inspired By MetroidPut on your lucha masks and get ready to go to Suplex City as the fellas end 2020 covering one of the most charming Metroidvania's around: Guacamelee! Come listen to our thoughts on the game, learn how basically every powerup is a direct rip from Metroid, hear our thoughts on combat vs exploration, and listen as we gush about Guacamelee's heart and charm!
Everyone have a safe and fun New Years, and THANK YOU for all the support in 2020! We can't wait to share more with you in 2021!
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2020-12-301h 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 41: Are Etecoons and Dachora Secretly EVIL? Metroid Theory Talk!Scrolling through YouTube the other day, I stumbled across a video from the guys at Game Theory suggesting that there might be more Samus' animal friends than meets the eyes. Kill or save the animals? You might think differently after we give our two cents on MatPat's theory!
Plus, Game Award reactions and thoughts, Indie Direct reactions, Silksong and Axiom Verge talk, and our two cents on the Cyberpunk 2077 catastrophe.
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2020-12-161h 02Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 40: Samus in Fortnite, Metroid Crossovers, #FreeMelee, The Game Awards and More!We got a whole host of topics to bang out this week, so come and sit back as we take you through all the news and rumors in the world of Metroid! Brie Larson at the Game Awards, our thoughts on Nintendo and their C&D policies, Samus possibly appearing in Fortnite, a real life Galactic Federation, our ideal Metroid crossovers, and more!
Come take in a breezy trip and let's all hope that we get some Metroid news at TGA!
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2020-12-091h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 39: Should Samus Returns Have Been Released on the Switch?Join us for a fun debate this week as Andy presents the case as to why Samus Returns should have been released on the Switch instead of the 3DS! Would it have become the best selling Metroid game yet if it had? Were the graphics good enough for the Switch? Would people have really bought it for full retail? And what does The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening have to do with all this?
Come hear the evidence for and against and tell us what you think after the show!
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2020-12-021h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 38: Answering YOUR Metroid Questions!We asked you guys to play "ask a Metroid question, get a Metroid answer" with us and you delivered in spades! Come listen to us rapid fire some answers to your questions! What do we hope amiibo does in Prime 4? Who's our favorite hunter? Metroid 5 or a Fusion remake? Whats our favorite powerup we're hoping to see return? What would we change about Other M's story? What was the moments that we realized that we loved Metroid?
All this and so much more! Come hang out with us!
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2020-11-251h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 37: Discussing What is the Most Iconic Piece of Music in the Metroid SeriesGet ready to crank the volume this week because you are in for an audible treat! The fellas get together and debate what exactly is the most iconic / recognizable theme in the Metroid series! We have a lot of questions we want you guys to weight in on, so make sure you're tweeting at us and letting us know!
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2020-11-181h 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 36: Hydro Station (AM2R) - Mapping MetroidFinally, the long wait for a Mapping Metroid is over! We're headed over to the so-good-we-made-it-an-official-Metroid-game AM2R this week and take a look at the aquatic Hydro Station! What are our favorite Metroid battles? Any expansions stick out? How about that Arachnus fight? And of course, the absolutely killer music!
Come reminisce with us as we pay homage to the Hydro Station, plus hear some followup from our Federation Force episode last week and a sneak hint at the next Inspired By Metroid game!
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2020-11-111h 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 35 - How to Make a Great Federation Force GameHello Metroid fans! We're diving back into the MPFF pool to answer a seemingly impossible question: how does one make a cool Federation Force game? Well, it turns out that the answers are quite easy! Come listen as we spend an hour talking about Nintendo could revisit this concept and make it a success!
Plus, some Retro Studio hires and a new studio! Come listen and tell us what you would have done to salvage Federation Force!
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2020-11-031h 09Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 34 - Ranking Every Final Boss in the Metroid Series!Gear up for Halloween with our ranking of the greatest final boss fights in the Metroid series! From Mother Brain in NEStroid all the way down to Proteus Ridley in Samus Returns, the guys put their heads together and sort every boss, discussing which ones were awesome and which ones left us a bit... wanting. Plus, the surprise of the century - we like Other M's entry on this list!?
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2020-10-281h 16Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 33: Batman: Arkham Asylum - Inspired By MetroidWe are the night. We are vengence. We are playing Batman: Arkham Asylum for the first time in a really long time to bring you another great Inspired By Metroid entry!
How the heck is Batman anything like Metroid?! Listen and find out why the tone, the map, the collectables, and the bosses make Arkham Asylum one of the best 3D Metroidvania titles ever created!
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2020-10-211h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 32: What Exactly Was Metroid Prime 1.5?Welcome to another week of cut content analysis! This week we're looking at two games that never were: Metroid Prime 1.5 and a Retro Studios remake of Metroid II! What exactly was 1.5? Why did it never get made? What concepts went on to live in other Metroid games? And was there ever any serious consideration to Retro remaking Return of Samus?
All this, PLUS we touch on Axiom Verge 2's delay, the Smash Bros. update, and what Halloween movies we're watching! Come listen, and be sure to follow along here!
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2020-10-141h 05Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 31: Examining All of the Cut Content from Metroid Prime!Boy oh boy do we have a good show for you! Using this article as a guide (put together by Mama Robotnik and sourced from several former Retro Studios employees and even Nintendo themselves), the fellas go through all the content that didn't make it into the final game for whatever reason.
Lava Thardus, Chozo Ridley, Insect Arm Canons, and of course, Meta Kraid are just SOME of the topics we discuss! Follow along with us using the article and tell us what you wish would have made it and what you're glad was cut!
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2020-10-071h 23Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 30: The Metroid Series in Super Smash Bros.
SUPER SMASH BROTHEEEERS! This week is all about the history of Metroid in the Super Smash Bros series, from the N64 to the Switch. The guys reminisce about how Smash introduced them to Metroid, talk about how the stages have never been strong, the incredible music arrangements, and Ridley's long long journey to becoming a playable character!
Come hang out! Dak is away this week, so Rod Lloyd returns to share his insight! You won't want to miss this episode!
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2020-09-301h 01Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 29: What We Want to See in Metroid Prime 4 (Part 2)!We're back and discussing the most topical issue among Metroid fans: Metroid Prime 4! In one of our very first episodes, we discussed things we wanted to see from Metroid Prime 4, but frankly, there's so much more we didn't include in that episode we decided to make Part 2!
Voice acting, ship combat, bounty hunting, DLC, different gameplay modes, and so much more is on the table and up for discussion! Come tell us what you think of our ideas, and more importantly, what YOU want to see!
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2020-09-231h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 28: How Should Metroids Be Used in Future Games?Andy and Dak are joined by Zelda Dungeon's Rod Lloyd this week to dive in depth into a topic we somehow haven't covered yet on this Metroid podcast: Metroids!
Do we want evolution's to come back? What was Sylux going to use the Metroid egg for? Could we see Metroids fighting with Samus? Could the Dark Chozo be creating more, different Metroids? What's the relationship between evolution and Aieon? Does Metroid the series have a lot in common with Jurassic Park?
All this and more, plus the latest on Retro's new hires!
2020-09-161h 02Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 27: The Unbelievable History of Retro Studios and Metroid PrimeWelcome to another episode of the Omega Metroid Pod! This week, the fellas take you on a journey to relive the incredible history of Retro Studios and their journey to making Metroid Prime. Sleazy owners, embezzled funds, employee's working 48 hours straight, massive layoffs, and 3 canceled games is just a part of a story so incredible, it seems like fiction! Come listen to us talk, debate, and relive the wild journey that led to Metroid Prime, and for an in depth look, read this article here!
All this, plus our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and...
2020-09-081h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 26: Sector 2 (TRO) - Mapping MetroidWe're back with another deep dive into an area of Metroid, this time focusing on the X infested Sector 2 (TRO) of Metroid Fusion! Come hear us give our takes on the lush jungle aesthetic, debate over the weak bosses of the area, relive our first encounters with the SA-X, decide if the music is memorable enough, and talk the most difficult expansions hidden in the area!
Come get lost in BSL Station with us, and consider leaving us a review on iTunes - we'll read them off on the show!
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2020-09-011h 11Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 25: How Big of a Role Will Sylux Have in MP4 and Other Metroid Questions Answered!What's up guys, we're back with another Q&A session this week! A fan of the show sent in some questions and we went in depth answering them! What's Sylux's role going to be in Prime 4? When are we going to talk about Castlevania on the show? Would a anime Netflix Metroid show be great? Why didn't Nintendo remake Metroid II 10 years earlier?
All this and more, plus some nice ranting on our least favorite enemies and Direct speculation! Come hang out and let us know what you think!
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2020-08-261h 00Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 24: Ranking Every Beam in the Metroid SeriesWe're coming in guns 'a blazing this week (pun intended) as we sit down and discuss in depth our favorite - and least favorite - beams in the Metroid series! We sit down and break 'em all down, from the traditional 2D beams, to the more FPS-specific weaponry of Hunters, and everything in between!
Plus, come hear our thoughts on the Indie Spotlight Direct this morning, and weigh in on our debate about Chicago vs New York pizza! Don't miss out!
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2020-08-181h 16Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 23: Blasphemous - Inspired By MetroidWe're back for the second ever Inspired By Metroid showcase, and this time we're focusing on the medieval hit Blasphemous (developed by the Game Kitchen)! Come listen as we talk about the game from top to bottom - what it did really well, what Metroid could learn from it, what held it back from being a A+ game, and if Metroid fans would like it! We unpack everything there is to unpack about Blasphemous and then some!
PLUS, a little Animal Crossing and Willem Dafoe chitchat to get us started! Come hang out!
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2020-08-111h 12Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 22: What Would A N64 Metroid Game Have Looked Like?We're back this week to cover a bevvy of topics, with the big talking point being what we think a N64 Metroid game would have looked like? What would we have wanted it to be like and what do we think Nintendo would have actually done? If we had gotten an N64 entry, would the series be bigger? Or would we have never gotten Metroid Prime?And which two powerups probably caused the most headaches?
Come play "Metroid 64 What If?" with us, and also hear our takes on the decidedly Metroid Prime looking Halo Infinite, a...
2020-08-051h 02Omega 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 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 20: Metroid Going ”Casual” & More Metroid Questions Answered!We're a day late, but a couple bucks over selling price! Dak may have been sick, but the boys rallied and recruited Metroid HQ founder Elias Thompson to join them this week to answer all of YOUR Metroid related questions!
What do we make of the "Metroid Prime 4 Going Casual" story circulating the internet? What's up with Metroids timeline? Should Adam return in Metroid 5? What new music and features would a Super Metroid remake add? Is Retro workinng on both Metroid Prime 4 and a new Donkey Kong?
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2020-07-221h 15Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 19: Chozodia - Mapping MetroidWelcome to the second installment of Mapping Metroid! This time, we explore the former Chozo stronghold of Chozodia as seen in Metroid: Zero Mission! Come here us talk about all things Chozodia: the stealth segments and what we liked and didn't like about exploring Ridley's ship in the Zero Suit, all the crazy Shinespark segments you need to pull off to acquire energy tanks, the wacky boss fight with the Chozo's Final Test, the spirituality behind Samus's Power Suit, the way-too-bombastic music, and so much more!
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2020-07-151h 09Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 18: Power Ranking All of Samus’ SuitsAs the old saying goes, we don't know fine art, but we do know a fine Power Suit when we see one! We're ranking all of Samus's different suits she has worn over the course of the series in the same fashion as we ranked the Ridley fights! We've got 11 different suits to go through, so come hang as we debate which ones look the best, which ones function the best, and which ones make the most sense to the story!
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2020-07-071h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 17: SA-X, Dark Samus, Little Birdie, and Examining the Use of Clones & Dopplegangers in MetroidThis week's episode is all about the clones and dark versions of Samus in the Metroid series! We examine how Nintendo uses the classic trope in the series and talk about where it works (SA-X, Dark Samus, Ridley-X, and more) and where it doesn't exactly hit the mark (Little Birdie, Mini-Kraid, etc.). We also read off YOUR answers from Twitter about the use of doppelgangers, and ask if we should see this continue in the series.
This, PLUS we talk about the latest Retro Studios hires, a new Metroidvania on Kickstater, and more! Come check it out!
2020-06-301h 01Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 16: The Federation Force DisasterWe are finally diving into one of the most controversial games/topics in the Metroid series: Metroid Prime Federation Force! What went wrong? Why did Nintendo decide on a chibi art style? Was this game doomed from the beginning? What's up with the controls? Was this game just a victim of bad timing? How did they butcher the story so bad? Why is Samus the worst part of this game? ALL THIS AND SO MUCH MORE!
We have a lot to say about Federation Force and why it ended up being so forgettable. Come listen, PLUS hear...
2020-06-231h 27Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 15: Axiom Verge - Inspired By MetroidWelcome to another first edition of a going-to-be-semi-regular series of episodes on the podcast - Inspired By Metroid! Of course, not every week is filled with Metroid news (or games for that matter), so we're gonna point people towards then next best thing: games inspired by Metroid! First up: Axiom Verge.
Axiom Verge is one of the best Super Metroid-esq games ever made, and in many ways, is better than many Metroid games themselves! Come venture into the virtual nightmare of Sudra with us as we explore the game, its world, its weapons, its story, its music, i...
2020-06-171h 15Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 14: Should Nintendo Bring the Metroid Prime Hunters Concept Back?Oh boy. Strap in because Dak and Andy are going to war over a topic near and dear to Dak's heart: Metroid Prime Hunters! We don't talk about the game itself, but the multiplayer character based shooter concept of it instead and argue whether Metroid is the right series to launch a Nintendo specific character based FPS. Do Metroid fans like multiplayer? Could Nintendo even make this game good? Does anybody remember the other Hunters? And the big one - is Metroid Prime a first person shooter?
Come listen to us scream at each other and take...
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