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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Summer of Metroid: Metroid Fusion

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Jul 182012
 

Moving on in my quest for Metroid is Metroid Fusion. Another GBA title, but this title predated Zero Mission, which I reviewed last week. Anyway, Metroid Fusion is a very… interesting game. Chronologically, it actually takes place after all the other games. While I’ve never focused too much on the Metroid series plot in my reviews, I’ll touch on it a bit more for Fusion. If you want my quick thoughts on Fusion though… It’s definitely the worst Metroid game I’ve ever played.

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Summer of Metroid: Metroid Zero Mission

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Jul 112012
 

As I said last week on my review of Super Metroid, I plan to play most of the Metroid games this summer (leaving out 2 and Other M… and Prime Pinball/Prime Hunters) as I hadn’t played any of them before. Since I’ve done Super Metroid, I’ve moved on to Metroid Zero Mission. From what I understand it’s a remake of the first Metroid game, and while I can’t really compare them never having played the first one, Zero Mission certainly feels like the Metroid formula from Metroid 1 to Super Metroid hasn’t really been changed. And that’s a good thing.

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Summer of Metroid: Super Metroid

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Jul 042012
 

Okay, this is something new I’ve decided to tackle this summer. I like to call myself a gamer, but I’ve never actually beaten a Metroid game. So, this summer I’ve taken it upon myself to run through… well, most of the Metroid games, and then review them for your pleasure here. The tentative list right now is Super Metroid, Prime 1-3, Fusion, and Zero Mission. To my knowledge the only ones I’m skipping is 1 (covered by Zero Mission essentially), 2 (I don’t even know where I’d find a copy of this) and Other M (ha). Well, expect these posts to be pretty sporadic in nature (and possibly extend past the summer) as I don’t have infinite time to play through these games, but for now I’ve beaten my first Metroid game. Considered by a lot of fans to be the best Metroid game, and I can kind of see why. Without further ado, I present you with… Super Metroid.

The box art... Surprisingly, this sums the game up pretty well. Much better than Megaman 1 did, anyway.

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The Courtroom: Liara T’soni Figure Controversy and A Look at Female Sexuality in Video Games

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Nov 102011
 

Whew.  This topic is one that has really piqued my interest.  A few months ago, I posted something about a Liara T’soni figure by Kotobukiya.  I thought it was great (despite my usual anti-love for Shunya Yamashita).  However, little did I know, that many Bioware and Mass Effect fans were less than enthused about this figure.  I first heard about the controversy a few weeks ago on the website Go Make Me a Sandwich, a video game blog run by a feminist named Wundergeek (here’s the exact post about the Liara figure which had a picture linked from MP which is how I found the site to begin with).  Let me just say I was intrigued with the site; I read through about half her blog in one night to gain a better understanding of her thoughts and feelings.  After reading through a good portion of her material, I was able to come to a fair conclusion.  I respect her opinions and her enthusiasm; however, I don’t agree with a lot she has to say.  And that’s fine. That’s why they’re called opinions.  But before I go any further, I would like to address the Liara figure controversy first. Continue reading »

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Mass Effect Liara T’soni Figure!

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Aug 302011
 

Hello everyone! For those of you not familiar with figures, Kotobukiya is a big time producer; currently, they have a line of figures called “Bishoujo Statues” that feature popular Marvel, DC, and various other famous female characters.  These figures are based on famous Japanese illustrator Shunya Yamashita’s interpretations of them.  I noticed recently that one of the upcoming figures in this line is none other than Liara T’soni from Mass Effect.  Personally, I have never bought one of the figures in this line because I don’t particularly like the way Yamashita draws faces.  But I am definitely ordering the Liara one.

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Metroid’s 25th Anniversary!

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Aug 192011
 

 Art by: transfuse

The Legend Zelda is currently getting a lot of love for its 25th Anniversary, but Metroid isn’t getting nearly enough attention in my opinion.  Technically, the 25th anniversary of Metroid was on the 6th, but I still want to celebrate regardless.  What better way to show the love than by featuring some awesome pics of the heroine?

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