Summer of Metroid: Metroid Prime

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Jul 252012
 

Here we are, kids. This is the big one. Metroid kind of skipped the N64 generation for console releases, after having releases both on the original Nintendo and the Super Nintendo. Well, there were plans for a N64 Metroid game, but they were scrapped. Anyway, Metroid came back with a vengeance on the Gamecube, in 3D for the first time. Released in November of 2002, it is the first time Nintendo handed off one of its first party titles to a non-native third party studio. Retro is based and operates out of Austin, Texas. So, how does Metroid Prime 1 work as Samus Aran’s first foray into the 3D world?

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Objection! – E3 Predictions, Guesses, and Crazy Theories

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May 242012
 

Laevatein: Hey everyone, Laevatein here!

Kaushik: Kaushik here.

Laevatein: And today, we thought we’d debate about what could happen in E3! Now Kaushik, to start, is there anything you really want to see at E3?

 

Kaushik: Well, for starters, I’m really looking forward to details on the Wii U. There’s a lot to learn, and a lot ot sell me on. Hopefully nintendo can knock this one out of the park for me… Though I’m not certain they will. Besides that, there’s the handhelds, 3DS and Vita. I’m expecting some more from them since they’re still relatively new to the scene.

Laevatein: Yeah, this year’s E3 seems to be make or break for the Wii U. Though I think as long as they can show they have strong third party support, it’ll be golden. I’m sure they won’t fail on first party games, what with Mario, Zelda, the new Super Smash Bros., Retro Studios, and Monolith Soft. However, considering how Nintendo’s conferences went in the past, I don’t believe we’ll see pricing. Though I don’t think they’ll show too much more of the 3DS, since that already seems to be established. Less so with the Vita.

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