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Omega 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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@OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCro...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 !
...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!)
...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!
All this, PLUS - we have a big announcement on February 1st...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!
This is one of the coolest...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!
On behalf of the entire...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!
To gain access to ROM Hack Reviews, as well as the...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!
All this, PLUS, check out Doom's Echoes music retrospective, give us a...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...2022-03-081h 23Omega Metroid PodcastOmega Metroid Direct - OmegaMetroid.com Is Here!Welcome to the first ever Omega Metroid Direct, focused on the launch of OmegaMetroid.com. Please, take a listen to everything that we've been working on!
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Just as a refresher, the categories we're ranking each game in are:
- World / Atmosphere (the vibe, the setting, the mood)
...2021-07-271h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 71: Theorizing How Metroids, Ridley and the Space Pirates Could Be Used in Metroid DreadWelcome back to another great week of Metroid bliss! This episode is split in two parts - the first half, we theorize what kind of role - if any - Metroids and the "Dark" and "Light" Chozo will play, if we could see an E.M.M.I. fashioned after Ridley, and what role, leadership, and allegiances the Space Pirates might have. In the second half, we weight in on some comments series producer Yoshio Sakamoto made to Famitsu (as translated by Nintendo Everything) about topics such as Samus, speedrunning, cutscenes, and more.
Come hang out with...2021-07-221h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 70: Analyzing the Sakamoto Diaries and Comparing Metroid Dread to Prime 4Welcome to our last breakdown of the gameplay footage of Metroid Dread. This week, we take a listen to series producer Yoshio Sakamoto give an excellent Developmental History of Metroid Dread, offering context and info about the series to new players and old. We look over some new footage in the developer diary featuring Chozo Lore, the Morph Ball in action, and a new ability for Samus, the Spider Magnet. We then talk about the impact that both Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime 4 will have on Metroid fans and non-Metroid fans alike.
Don't miss this one, and...2021-07-141h 01Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 69: Metroid Dread Q&A - Theories, Concerns, DLC and More Answered!We asked you to give us your best Metroid Dread questions, and boy did you deliver. This week, Andy and Doom cover a wide array of topics including: do we think it's possible Dread has DLC? Should the Ice Beam return as a tacked weapon or its own beam again? Any chance there's unlockable Metroid games included? What do we think the E.M.M.I.'s real objectives are? What are we most worried about Dread doing? And what does the future of the Metroid series look like after Dread?
All this and so m...2021-07-061h 06Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 68: Metroid Dread Gameplay Analysis Part 2 - Samus vs Corpious!We're still picking up our jaws off the floor after watching Part 1 of the Nintendo Treehouse, so we're ready to do it all over again for Part 2 of the Treehouse presentation! A big focus on this half is the focus on Samus's boss fight against Corpious, the Phantom Cloak and its uses in navigating the Planet ZDR, and the introduction of a new industrial area, Cataris.
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...2021-06-271h 03Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 67: Metroid Dread Gameplay Analysis Part 1Happy days, Metroid fans! We're still riding high on the announcement of Metroid Dread, so today we take to the Nintendo Treehouse Gameplay footage to break down and analyze as much of Samus's adventure of planet ZDR as we can. We talk all the new enemies, the Save Station, Adam and his role in the game, 360 aiming, melee counters, how E.M.M.I. room seem to function, the Dread Suit, and so much more! Come hang with us and see what you can pick up!
Don't forget, this is only the first half, so tune in...2021-06-191h 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 66: Metroid Dread is Finally Here! And Our E3 2021 Reactions!HYYYYYPE!!! We finally got Metroid 5, and it's the game everyone has been hoping it would be for years: Metroid Dread! Come join us, as well a special guests Doominal Crossing and Rod Lloyd, to discuss our reactions to Metroid Dread, the lack of Metroid Prime 4, our thoughts on Zelda, and reactions to the rest of the show.
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Buy Ome...2021-06-161h 09Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 65: Metroid 5, Prime 4 and Our E3 Predictions!It's finally here! Our giant E3 predictions episode and we are not holding back! We're hopeful that this could be one of the biggest days in Metroid series history, and we've got the predictions to back that up! Will we see Metroid 5? What about a peak at Metroid Prime 4? Or even Prime Trilogy on the Switch? Will Nintendo even acknowledge Metroid's 35th? Come listen to find out!
Plus, what else does Nintendo have in store? Who's the next Smash fighter? Will we see a new Kirby game? What about Star Fox or Donkey Kong? And what's up...2021-06-081h 22Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 64: The Wrecked Ship - Mapping MetroidWe're a little bit late this week, but we're making it up to y'all by having the most in depth conversation about Super Metroid's Wrecked Ship that may have ever been had! We explore the lore behind the ship and how it got to Zebes, talk about the different atmospheres of the dead and activated ship, discuss Phantoon as a boss fight and as a character, that tricky Reserve Tank expansion, those pesky Worker Robots, our thoughts on and music, and more!
All this, plus we FINALLY know what Nintendo's E3 plans are! Come hang out with...2021-06-031h 07Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 63: The Ups and Downs of the Metroid Series Over the Last 35 YearsAs we all know, Metroid celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, a landmark not many other franchises can claim to have hit. Over the years, there have some been some incredible high spots for the series: Super Metroid popularizing speed running, Ridley main eventing E3, the double release of Metroid Prime and Fusion, just to name a few. Of course, there have also been some bumps in the road - Other M missing the mark, Metroid skipping the N64, AM2R getting a C&D, etc. - along the way a well.
This week, the boys reminisce...2021-05-251h 20Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 62: Metroid in Smash Bros. - Our Dream Movesets, Stages and More!Get ready to brawl! This week, Andy and Dak talking Metrod and Smash, as they pitch movesets and Final Smashes for characters like Dark Samus, Kraid, and Sylux, talk about which special moves should be changed in Ridley, examine the more technical side of Ridley's moveset, pitch their dream Metroid stages and what they may look like, and relive the big announcement of Ridley finally getting into Smash!
All this, PLUS we predict who the last two entrants in Fighter Pack Vol. 2 will be! Come hang out and talk some Smash with us!
...2021-05-181h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 61: A Discussion About the Metroid Community and if They’re Afraid of SuccessGet ready for something a little different this week. The boys are joined by friend Doominal Crossing to discuss the latest news and issues that have been going around the last week, with everything leading back to the Metroid community and its response. We take a look at Fortnite, MP Trilogy, and the harassment backlash and ask some though questions. Has this community forgotten how to hope? Are fans justifiably worried about Metroid's image? And are we as a fanbase afraid that Metroid might achieve too much success?
Come take a listen as we talk the good...2021-05-121h 04Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 60: Does Sylux Really Pose a Threat to Samus and More Metroid Q&A!It's PART 2 of our Discord AMA, and once again, you guys delivered some super interesting questions for the fellas to mull over. Does Sylux have enough credibility to take on Samus in Prime 4? What are our favorite Metroid songs in the series? What are our favorite Metroid ROM hacks? Why are people so obsessed with the story of Metroid 5? And could Sylux... be Samus's... brother?!
All this, and so much more! Thank you to everyone who asked us a question, and make sure you're a member of our Discord Server as we'll do another AMA again soon!2021-05-051h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 59: What If Metroid Prime 4 Fails and More Metroid Questions Answered!We asked you guys to join our Discord and feed us Metroid questions and, boy, did you guys rise to the challenge - so much so that this is only part of our Discord AMA! Listen to our rapid fire answers to such great questions as: What if Metroid Prime 4 fails? If Other M was non-canon, how would we tell Adam's backstory? Would Super Metroid look better in Zero Mission's art style? How did Dak and Andy meet? And maybe most importantly, would we consider Donkey Kong 64 a Metroidvania game?
All this, plus some Halo, Castlevania, and...2021-04-271h 14Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 58: Definitively Ranking Metroid Fusion
Welcome to the second installment of Definitive Ranking, the series where we take ten categories that really make a Metroid game and rank them 1-5. Up this time? Metroid Fusion! While the first time round with Prime 2: Echoes, the guys had pretty similar perspectives, they couldn't be more opposite in Fusion!
Come listen and see where you fall, and get ready for next week as we're hosting our first ever Omega Metroid Discord AMA!
Just as a refresher, the categories we're ranking each game in are:
- World / Atmosphere (th...2021-04-211h 14Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 57: Shadow Complex - Inspired By MetroidIt's time for another installment of Inspired By Metroid! This time stepping up to the plate: 2009's Shadow Complex from Epic Games. Is this a Metroidvania worth playing? Weeell... at the very least, we have some great discussion about what we liked and (really) didn't like.
But that's not all! There's tons of other talk on this episode, from discussion on our first in depth look at Axiom Verge 2 to our thoughts on the latest batch of supposed Metroid leak rumors.
... AND DID WE MENTION WE STARTED OUR OWN DISCORD?? We'd love for you to co...2021-04-151h 08Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 56: Interviewing the Developers of Prime 2DWe've got a super special episode for you today as we sit down and chat with two members - Troid92 and Metroid Zapper - of the developmental team behind the absolutely awesome Prime 2D, a 2D fan game demo of (you guessed it) [REDACTED] Prime which recently just released a demo. The demo absolutely rocks, and we got to chat about the journey of the project, all the original work and sprites created, how one of the best boss battles in ANY 2D game came together, and so much more!
You won't wanna miss this one, and...2021-04-071h 17Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 55: The History of Metroid Dread - The Game That Never WasBuckle in, because we've got a doozy today. We go back and create a timeline of the most mysterious game in the Metroid universe: Metroid Dread, the game that never was. We go over every interview, every mention, all the rumors, all the whispers over the years to bring you the most comprehensive timeline of the rumored Metroid Fusion sequel. We also throw in our own theories as to what we think really happened over the years.
You won't wanna miss this one, and while you're here, check out this awesome playlist from ReduxSound featuring some custom...2021-03-301h 41Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 54: Imagining What a Metroid / Zelda Crossover Would Look LikeAlthough you wouldn't know it from listening to Nintendo, two big franchises are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year: Metroid and The Legend of Zelda! In honor of this anniversary, we pitch our ideal crossovers! As many of you know, Andy works for Zelda Dungeon, so this week with Dak out, we have Zelda Dungeon Managing Editor Rod Lloyd step in to talk "what if's". Two guys that love Zelda and Metroid, what could be better?
Come hang with us, and be sure to check in next week when we cover all the rumor and innuendo surrounding...2021-03-2558 minOmega Metroid PodcastEpisode 53: How Metroid Prime Trilogy Could Play and Control on the Switch!The fellas are joined by longtime listener Doominal Crossing to talk Metroid Prime Trilogy and how it would look on the Switch. We talk about the best button mapping options, extra content ideas, what the multiplayer would look like, how amiibo might function, what quality-of-life improvements could be made and so much more!
Give it a listen, take a look at the button mapping mockup here, and check out Doominal over on Twitter and YouTube!
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Come listen to us put a bow on Other M, and let us know what you think of our s...2021-03-111h 35Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 51: Other M Part 1 - Analyzing the Story and Where It Went WrongIt's finally here. After a year of build up, we are finally dissecting the story of the most controversial Metroid game ever made: Metroid Other M. Come hear our thoughts, our critiques, our suggestions and tweaks, what we thought of the characters, and how some key decisions lead to it all going wrong.
This is by far our longest episode, but it'll fly by as the fellas have a thoughtful, entertaining, and engrossing chat about all things Other M. Don't forget to tune in next week too, as we're back talking about the gameplay of Other M...2021-03-032h 13Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 50: No Metroid and Other Reactions to the Nintendo DirectOur first Nintendo Direct in more than 500 days came and went, and although it was expected, there was no Metroid news. Despite that, there was a lot to break down, from games we saw and were excited about, to how Skyward Sword HD being a thing gives us hope for dual analog in Metroid Prime Trilogy, to some updates in Blasphemous.
We were divided on where we stood as to the quality of the Direct, so come weigh in with your thoughts!
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All this and so much more!
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Omega Met...2021-02-171h 05Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 48: Is Mother Brain a GOOD GUY? And Other Metroid Theories Examined!We had so much fun covering the last Metroid theory about Etecoon's and Dachora's that we decided to do it all over again with FIVE of our favorite Metroid theories! Mother Brain working for the cause of good, SR388 as a living planet, the TRUE origins of Metroids and more! We poke holes, see where the theories have some weight, and have fun going over them!
All this, PLUS E3 talk, how Ridley is kinda like The Joker, and... Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace talk?! You betcha! Come hangout!
Vi...2021-02-101h 12Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 47: Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime 2: EchoesWelcome to the first episode of a brand new subseries called Definitive Ranking! In this series (inspired by the Zelda Dungeon series of the same name) we aim to rank each Metroid game in 10 key categories as they relate to other Metroid games, and see how each game stacks up at the end!
The categories we're ranking each game are:
- 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...2021-02-031h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 46: Metroid Merchandise and Fan Questions!On the two year anniversary of Metroid Prime 4's development being restarted, the boys look to a really cool project giving Metroid fans some much needed optimism: a Lego set based on Samus and the Metroid universe! We examine the set and give our takes on our most wanted pieces of Metroid merchandise, and our favorite piece of existing Metroid merch!
PLUS we take a couple fan questions to end the show on! How would we introduce Ridley as a playable character, what a Samus-less mainline Metroid game would look like, and our hopes for a Super...2021-01-271h 10Omega Metroid PodcastEpisode 45: Sanctuary Fortress - Mapping MetroidBuckle in for one of our longest episodes yet as Mapping Metroid returns to analyze one of the most visually stunning area's in the Metroid series: the Luminoth stronghold of Sanctuary Fortress! Hear our thoughts on the synthetic structures and how it feels so alive, how the music augments the atmosphere, which boss battle is the best in the area, which expansions were the most fun to get, examine the lore behind the fortress, and so much more!
Sanctuary Fortress is a favorite among Metroid fans for good reason, so come hang out with us as we...2021-01-201h 24Omega 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).
Come hang with us and get your speed on! Make sure you're coming back next week as we're taking a trip...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!
Thank you for supporting the podcast throughout 2020! Can't wait to make 2021 even better.
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Support us on Pat...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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Come take in a breezy trip and let's all hope that we get some Metroid news at TGA!
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Sup...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!
Visit Om...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!
Visit OmegaMetroid.com!...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!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy some great Metroid tunes and great Metroid debate this week!
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Omega Met...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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S...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!?
Come hang out, plus hear what the fellas Halloween traditions are!
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Sup...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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C...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!
Visit OmegaMetroid.co...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!
...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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Supp...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!
Visit Ome...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!
Visit OmegaMetroid.co...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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Sup...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!
...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?
All this answered and so...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!
Come give it a listen and keep the suggestions coming for...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!
We have a lot of thoughts and know you guys will too, so let us know...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...2020-06-0958 min