Omega Metroid Podcast

Andy is back! To mark his return, we come back to you with our original topic that we planned for last week, and it's a big one: Our pitches for Super Smash Bros. 6! In this first part, the gang goes over their general philosphies on what they want from the next title versus what they think will actually happen. This is followed up shortly with a discussion on what is arguably the most exciting part of any new Smash bros. entry, the characters! Specifically, who gets to join the party and who's getting sent home! All of this, plus a brief discussion on last week's save station rankings! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x @DakCity_ x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

After a long layoff, Mapping Metroid returns! This time around, we are analyzing one of Andy's favorite areas in the series: Super Metroid's Brinstar! We talk about the structure of the area and how it's cleverly segmented (Green, Red, Dark, and Kraid); how amazing the musical tracks are and why the Green Brinstar theme is underrated; our favorite rooms, including the n00b bridge, Mockball room, big pink room, and more; the lore of the Etecoons, Dachoras, mini-Kraid, and fallen soldier; that awesome Kraid fight and the Spore Spawn encounter; and so much more! Come and hang out with us as we dive deep into one of the great area's in the Metroid franchise. Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x @DakCity_ x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

We're back with another Patreon unlock! This month on the docket: Super Duper Metroid, an incredible ROM Hack from Metaquarius and Daltone that reimagines Super Metroid with an emphasis on exploration and skill. Andy played the hack and has a ton of thoughts on the bosses, different map layout, improvements in items and displays, progression, and so much more! If you’ve never heard of Super Duper Metroid, check out the trailer here! To gain access to ROM Hack Reviews and the video playthrough of Super Duper Metroid, as well as the Spiteri Show and special Discord roles, sign up for the Omega Tier on Omega Metroid’s Patreon page! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x @DakCity_ x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

The Metroid Prime Hunters twentieth anniversary celebration continues! On this episode, Doom is joined by Dak, along with special guest Pete "SPIRE_FAN" Grigsby, to definitively rank EVERY SINGLE multiplayer arena from Metroid Prime Hunters. Quite the undertaking at a 2 hour+ runtime, but one the gang is more than happy to take on! We discuss everything from our favorite (or least favorite) memories on these maps, how well it suits our own playstatyles, how it plays in different game modes, how labyrinthian and "Metroid" its level design is, it's atmosphere, art direction and much more! All of this, plus the gang does an impromptu Metroid merch show-and-tell to close out! Here are the final arena results below: 01) Harvester (Doom: 5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 5 (#1 Pick) 02) Transfer Lock (Doom: 5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 5 (Doominal Crossing’s Pick) 03) Alinos Gateway (Doom: 5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 5 (SPIRE_FAN’s Pick) 04) Council Chamber (Doom: 5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 5 05) Alinos Perch (Doom: 5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 4.5) - 4.83 06) Stasis Bunker (Doom: 5 / Dak: 4.5 / Spire: 5) - 4.83 07) Outer Reach (Doom: 4.5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 4.83 08) Arcterra Gateway (Doom: 4.5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 4.83 09) Compression Chamber (Doom: 4 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 5) - 4.67 10) Combat Hall (Doom: 5 / Dak: 3.5 / Spire: 5) - 4.5 11) Fuel Stack (Doom: 4.5 / Dak: 4 / Spire: 5) - 4.5 12) Celestial Gateway (Doom: 4 / Dak: 4.5 / Spire: 5) - 4.5 13) Sic Transit (Doom: 4 / Dak: 4 / Spire: 5) - 4.33 14) Weapons Complex (Doom: 4 / Dak: 4.5 / Spire: 4.5) - 4.33 15) VDO Gateway (Doom: 4 / Dak: 4 / Spire: 5) - 4.33 16) Oubliette (Doom: 5 / Dak: 5 / Spire: 3) - 4.33 17) High Ground (Doom: 3.5 / Dak: 4/ Spire: 4.5) - 4 18) Incubation Vault (Doom: 4 / Dak: 3.5 / Spire: 4.5) - 4 19) Fault Line (Doom: 3 / Dak: 4 / Spire: 5) - 4 20) Data Shrine (Doom: 3.5 / Dak: 4 / Spire: 4) - 3.83 21) Ice Hive (Doom: 4 / Dak: 3 / Spire: 4.5) - 3.83 22) Subterranean (Doom: 3 / Dak: 4 / Spire: 4.5) - 3.83 23) Sanctorus (Doom: 3 / Dak: 2.5 / Spire: 5) - 3.5 24) Elder Passage (Doom: 2.5 / Dak: 3 / Spire: 5) - 3.5 25) Head Shot (Doom: 3.5 / Dak: 2 / Spire: 4.5) - 3.33 26) Processor Core (Doom: 4 / Dak: 1 / Spire: 4.5) - 3.17 Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x @DakCity_ x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

We're keeping the vibes high this week, as we bring back an old favorite with a new twist: Guess That Metroid Area! We have 10 yes or no questions to try and determine which area the other is thinking of, so we're testing our Metroid knowledge and plsying our opponents in the ultimate Metroid game show! We even go Fusion Difficulty and try to get the area in 6 questions! All this, PLUS a little games roundtable of what we've been playing, we touch on the EA layoffs, and we weight in on the heavyweight match o the century: Nintendo versus the United States Government and the Trump Administration! Come hang out! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

Alien In Review is back to go over the last (for now) movie in the Alien saga left to cover: Ridley Scott's 2017 sequel to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant. We're focusing in on the SFX catching up to the intent of the Xenomorph and how it makes for the best version of the monster yet, how this sequel better balances the horror of Alien with the philosophy of Prometheus, if some of the decisions the characters make in the story are irrational, and analyze Michael Fassbender's captivating performance as both Walter, the new and improved Android model, and David, the complex synthetic from the first movies who's desire to create life at any costs birthed the Xenomorphs as we know them. Alien In Review will return! In the meantime, if you like Andy and Goo talking movies, check out their other podcast Virtual Theater, a podcast about video game movies and the stories that shape them! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

Definitive Ranking returns! This time around, we’re putting a bow on our dedicated coverage of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we are going out with a bang. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly; the breathtaking graphics, the horrific story, the rock solid gameplay, the divisive level design, the soundtrack and if it hits, and so much 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 (design of Samus, the enemies, the graphics in general) Story (what works, what doesn’t) Pacing / Progression (are there any parts that really bog the player down, or is it still fun getting lost?) Gameplay / “Gimmick” (what new or different gameplay aspects we like) Items / Abilities (how are the powerups and are they cool and practical) Areas (how does each individual area look, feel, play, etc.) Enemies / Bosses (are they fun, creative, etc.) Expansions / Powerups (are the expansions hidden throughout the world fun, creative, and enjoyable to collect?) Music (are we humming along?) Of course, all of these are subjective, and we’re putting our critics hats on, but we want to hear what you have to say on Bluesky! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

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 produce games for Nintendo! Also discussed were Tanabe's successor, the level design philosophy of Metroid Prime 4, the inspiration behind the games ending, what Sylux was up to while on Viewros, and a whole lot more! All this, PLUS our first glimpse at how Metroid Prime 4's sales are doing, and a message of hope for everyone affected by the brutal ICE murders of the last several weeks. Keep strong, friends <3 Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

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? Are we worried about the future of Metroid Prime in the hands of Retro Studios? What kind of story DLC would entice us to go back to Metroid Prime 4? What can Nintendo do to make Sylux cool again? All this, PLUS some Avatar, Halo, and movie talk, and a spotlight on MetroidHQthon this weekend which will see Andy playing NEStroid! Come hang out! Download Episode Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

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 it worth the wait? Join us for this deep dive into the ending of Prime 4, and let us know what you thought about Prime 4's finale! Did it stick the landing or miss the mark? It's time to find out! In this episode, we cover everything after the "you can't turn back now" moment at base camp. This is the FINAL SEGMENT of the game. As such, there are MAJOR spoilers for the FINAL BOSS, ENDING, AND 100% SYLUX CUTSCENE OF METROID PRIME 4. Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

It's time for more Metroid Prime 4! This week, we head into the depths of the Ice Belt to explore the remnants of Lamorn experimentation gone wrong, tricky battles against the elements, and more! Then, we jump into the Flare Pool where we find new friends, new foes, and a whole lot of action! Come let us know what your thoughts are, and beware: there are spoilers for Ice Belt and Flare Pool within! Next week, we're back with our thoughts on the Great Mines and the end-game-before-the-end-game, so keep it locked on Omega! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

We are in a new era, the post-Metroid Prime 4 release era! To celebrate, we're dropping a special bonus episode of the pod where the entire gang get together to discuss the opening hour or so of Beyond! We talk about our thoughts on the title menu, Quality Mode and how the game runs, the combat and how enemy variety and early combat options impacted us, the graphical prowess and majestic world of Viewros, thoughts on Chrono Tower and Fury Green, what we think of the story so far and how the game sets you up, the Aberax and Carvex boss fights, and our opinions on Myles MacKenzie and if the preview reactions were overblown or not, and so much more! There are spoilers, such as they are, for the story up until the end of Fury Green (your first time there anyways), so be warned! On Wednesday, we're back with our thoughts on Volt Forge, Sol Valley, Vi-O-La, and more! See you then! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is out in EIGHT DAYS. You heard that right folks! The hype has officially kicked into overdrive here at Omega Metroid as this long anticipated release is now just around the corner. To celebrate this grand occasion, we take a trip down memory lane and recount the entire journey that led to this moment. Everything is discussed including the initial reveal after the Federation Force backlash, the restart, the first gameplay and so much more! We also talk about how Omega Metroid's very foundations were rooted in the leadup to Metroid Prime 4, making this a very personal episode for us. Get your questions primed for next week's Q&A, we're almost at the finish line! Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Buy Omega Metroid Merch! Check out our Etsy merch shop! Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!