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Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 305 – Ranking Every Area in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! - Omega Metroid

February 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM

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We are back and continuing the discussion around Metroid Prime 4 this week, and tackling one of the most contentious aspects of the game: the areas! We discuss the pros and cons of each locale, debate whether it's better for an area to try new things and fail or retread old ground and be fine,

Omega Metroid Podcast 304 – Metroid Prime Series Producer Kensuke Tanabe Stepping Down: Our Thoughts

February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM

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Beautiful art style! 👾👽💖

MostlyBones @mostlybones.bsky.social · 2d

I've always really liked Samus's curly hair from Metroid Fusion 🦠

#Samus #Metroid #Metroidfusion #GBA #Nintendo #artmoots

I put this drawing down for a long time, finally got around to finishing it. This is like the most effort I have ever put into shading.

February 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM

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AJB

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Meta-Ridley
#art #metroid

February 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM

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Amazing Metroid graffiti art, posted by Bay_Ruhsuz004 on Reddit! #metroid #videogame #gaming #gamesky

February 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM

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This year, Metroid is OFFICIALLY turning 40 YEARS OLD (August 6th, 1986)! We're excited to see the future of the game after Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime 4 coming out within a span of 4 years!

January 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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👾👽NEW EPISODE👽👾

We go over the interview with Metroid producer Kensuke Tanabe and him retiring from producing games for Nintendo. Plus, we discuss the Metroid US sales and more! #Nintendo #Metroid #Podcast #Gamesky #VideoGames
youtu.be/eIRUohdeqcc

Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 304 – Metroid Prime Series Producer Kensuke Tanabe Stepping Down: Our Thoughts and Reactions! - Omega Metroid

January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM

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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

FEATURE: Metroid Prime Series Producer Kensuke Tanabe Speaks to Japanese Magazine Nintendo Dream; Confirms Retirement, Successor, Metroid Prime 4 Story Inspiration, & More - Omega Metroid

January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM

Omega Metroid

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Last week, some bombshell news broke about the future of the Metroid Prime series, as producer Kensuke Tanabe spoke to Japanese publication Nintendo Dream to discuss a whole bevvy of topics, including the confirmation that Metroid Prime 4 will be Tanabe's last game as producer. Tanabe, 62, has overseen every Metroid Prime game in a

Omega Metroid Podcast 303 – Ranking Every Boss in Metroid Prime 4

January 25, 2026 at 11:04 PM

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We've seen the interview of the great Tanabe retiring, and we're working on translating the Japanese interview before publishing. Thank you.

January 22, 2026 at 2:07 AM

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👽👾NEW EPISODE👾👽

We start ranking every boss in the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4. From hard hitters, to the less impactful. We also gover "THAT" final boss encounter. All this and more! #metroid #metroidprime4 #nintendo #videogames #gamesky #podcast

youtu.be/zFWun9Uu4Hc

Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 303 – Ranking Every Boss in Metroid Prime 4 - Omega Metroid

January 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Omega Metroid

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Get 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

Omega Metroid Podcast 302 – Can Nintendo Make Sylux Cool Again? + More Fan Q&A!

January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM

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Kory Becker

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I've continued my Metroid streak, finishing out Metroid Fusion on the GBA. Wow, this one was just as fun as Metroid Zero. I'm not even sure which is better. The mutating monsters and absorption of essence was a great addition. Fun game! What should I play next? #metroid #metroidvania #gba #nintendo

January 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM

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An AMAZING Metroid Prime ad from the Nintendo Gamecube Magazine from 2002. What was your first time playing one of the most critically acclaimed Metroid games of all time? #metroid #nintendo #videogames #gamesky

January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM

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👾👽NEW EPISODE👽👾

We focus on a slew of topics today, such as Metroid Prime 4 DLC, Sylux's importance in the story, what REALLY makes a Metroid game linear, and more. Check out the podcast and join the discussion! #metroid #metroidprime4 #nintendo #podcast #videogames #gamesky
youtu.be/HRkQyvVynRo

MetroidHQ Charity Marathon Kicks Off On Jan 14; Omega Metroid’s Andy Spiteri Running Metroid! - Omega Metroid

January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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This year’s MetroidHQ charity marathon – titled MHQthon: Beyond - is upon us! The annual speedrunning event will run from Wednesday, January 14, to Sunday, January 18th, featuring a wide cast of guests, including Omega Metroid’s own Andy Spiteri! If you’re unfamiliar, MHQThon is a yearly charity event benefitting Child’s Play Charity, an organization that

Omega Metroid Podcast 301 – Reacting to Nintendo’s Metroid Prime 4 Famitsu Interview

January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM

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👾👽NEW EPISODE👽👾

Starting off 2026 strong with a new video, talking about the Nintendo interview with Famitsu about Metroid Prime 4, translated by our friends at Shinesparkers. All this and more on today's episode!
#nintendo #metroidprime4 #metroid #gamesky #podcast #videogames

youtu.be/u639ZX_gI_w

Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 301 – Reacting to Nintendo’s Famitsu Interview Discussing Metroid Prime 4’s Development, Timeline Placement, and Story Philosophy - Omega Metroid

January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM

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We'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

Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 302 – Can Nintendo Make Sylux Cool Again? + More Fan Q&A! - Omega Metroid

January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Happy New Years! From everyone at Omega Metroid!

Let's start out our year with a bang!

January 1, 2026 at 8:47 PM

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That's what's up!

Kory Becker @primaryobjects.bsky.social · Jan 1

I just finished Metroid Zero Mission on the GBA. An amazing game and possibly my favorite of the series! If you're a retro Metroid fan, it's a must-play. As for my stats, I guess I missed a few powerups! #gaming #retrogames #metroid #gba #nintendo @omegametroid.bsky.social

January 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM

Omega Metroid

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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?

Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 300 – Metroid Prime 4 Final Battle & Ending Review! - Omega Metroid

January 14, 2026 at 4:13 AM

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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

Bonus Episode – Gooey Plays Metroid Part 4 – Tourian, Metroids, Mother Brain, and Q&A! - Omega Metroid

December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM

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Here we are, at the end of NEStroid. We discuss the final area, the intense battle with Mother Brain, the escape sequences, rage playing, and sneaking by Metroids, PLUS we are joined by our master mapper, McKenna from Flashback 64, to wrap up the game and do a little Q&A.Come listen to the finale of

Check Out These Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Graphics & Performance Comparisons - Omega Metroid

December 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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Interesting thread from our fearless leader. What do you think?

Andy Spiteri @spiteri316.bsky.social · Dec 29

Talking to a friend about Metroid Prime 4 is that it feels just totally separate in terms of the games setting and events from the collective Metroid Prime saga. This game adds literally nothing to this tale (as it stands now).

December 29, 2025 at 5:48 AM

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Given how stunning Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks, it’s no surprise that the well-known tech and media analysis group Digital Foundry decided to put the specs to the test in a robust Nintendo Switch 2 graphics & performance review. While they did not have the Nintendo Switch 1 version to compare it to at the