14 Oct 2024
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There’s a Morph Ball at the Nintendo Museum

October 14, 2024

Earlier in October, Nintendo opened the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, detailing the company’s century-old history. Yesterday, we received a tip from our friend Wata Ridley: there’s a giant Morph Ball replica in the museum! A Twitter user, @yoshi_fumizou, went to the Nintendo Museum and found it tucked away in the rafters above the Classic Experience Corner, where classic Nintendo titles can be played on their original systems. The photos he provided show that the Morph Ball is based on its Metroid: Samus Returns incarnation.

I was hoping for some Metroid content to make its way into the Nintendo Museum. Maybe there will be more where that came from in time! Thank you to Wata Ridley for the tip and Yoshi Fumizou for allowing us to use his photographs.

Source: Twitter

08 Oct 2024
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Interview: Jacobo Luengo

October 8, 2024

We are delighted to share another interview! We spoke with Jacobo Luengo Gomez, a Game Designer for Metroid: Samus Returns and the Principal Game Designer for Metroid Dread. What better way to mark the third anniversary of Dread’s release? Jacobo had a lot to say regarding the development of Dread, what it felt like working on such a long-anticipated title, and his feelings on the Metroid series generally.

We hope you enjoy the interview!

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13 Sep 2024
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Feature: The Chozo – Part Two

September 13, 2024

The latest entry in our series of features on the races of Metroid is now available on Shinesparkers! Team member Quadraxis has written the second of a two part feature about the Thoha, Mawkin and Zebes Chozo that had a presence on SR388, ZDR and Zebes before their respective civilizations collapsed. Quaddy studies their history, technology and traditions, with the Mawkin being the most violent form of Chozo who sought galactic domination. We hope you enjoy reading this feature, as it’s a real treat for Metroid and Chozo fans alike!

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11 Aug 2024
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Interview: Cid Newman

August 11, 2024

Today we have another interview to share with you! This time, it’s with the original Co-Founder and CG Technical Supervisor at Retro Studios, Cid Newman! Cid worked on Metroid Prime in its infancy, performing motion capture, creating an early face for Samus based on Cindy Crawford, and designing the HUD. Aside from answering our questions, he had some of his original documents from back in the day to share, and a never before seen screenshot of an early version of Metroid Prime! (circa 2001) It was truly an amazing find. We hope you enjoy the interview!

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08 Aug 2024
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Metroid Mania event returns to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

August 8, 2024

Metroid Mania (or Metroidmania in Europe), a recurring Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, is back! This event first took place in 2019, and returned in 2022 and 2023. Now, it’s back on once again starting tomorrow and lasting until August 12th. This is your chance to collect Metroid-related Spirits, such as the Queen Metroid, Omega Ridley, Gandrayda, and more, so don’t delay!

07 Aug 2024
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Nikki García receives gifted Samus drawing

August 7, 2024

Nikki García, the voice of Samus in Metroid Dread, recently voiced Leah in the new Metroidvania game Eden Genesis. The development team, Aeternum Game Studios, gifted Nikki a drawing of her wearing a version of Samus’s Varia Suit, which she posted on Twitter/X, as well as her filmed reaction. It’s a beautiful piece! You can see Nikki’s reaction at the link below.

Source: Nikki García