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Omega Metroid Podcast
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The best weekly podcast dedicated to all things Metroid! Join hosts Andy, Dak, and Doom as they talk Samus, Space Pirates, Nintendo, and everything in between!
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Episode 302 – Can Nintendo Make Sylux Cool Again? + More Fan Q&A!
Jan 1401:30:05Tap to summarizeAnother 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!
Transcribe →Episode 301 – Reacting to Nintendo's Famitsu Interview Discussing Metroid Prime 4's Development, Timeline Placement, and Story Philosophy
Jan 701:44:49Tap to summarizeWe'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 in the Metroid timeline, the challenges of restarting development, how Sol Valley and Vi-O-La came to be, what influence Breath of the Wild had on development, and the rationale behind that controversial ending. We are giving our thoughts and reactions, saying what we sympathize with and what offends us about these answers. All this, PLUS we're talking about what we want to see from the Metroid series in 2026! Beyond DLC, Metroid 6, Vi-O-La in Mario Kart, and more! Come hang out! 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!
Transcribe →Episode 300 – Metroid Prime 4 Final Battle & Ending Review!
Dec 3102:11:52Tap to summarizeIt'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!
Transcribe →Episode 247 - Ridley's Origins, Metroid 6 Ideas, Switch 2 Leaks, and More in Fan Q&A!
Dec 18, 202401:16:52Tap to summarizeJoin us for our last episode of 2024 this week as we cover a whole bevvy of topics: the latest Switch 2 leaks, what we thought of this years Game Awards and if there were any cool games that caught our eye, and a bunch of fan questions! We covered a pretty wide selection of items, but on the docket: what's our ideal Metroid spinoff? Should there be side content bounty hunts in future games? What are our plot ideas for Metroid 6? Should Ridley's origins ever be explored? Could Samus use a sidekick or companion? And what is our ideal Metroid Christmas story!? All this and so much more, so make sure you come and hang out with us! From everyone at Omega Metroid, we're wishing you and your family and friends a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and awesome New Years! Thanks for all the support in 2024 and we can't wait for 2025! 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 @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
Transcribe →Episode 246 - Metroid Scrolls Six: ROM Hack Reviews (PATREON UNLOCK)
Dec 11, 202400:52:27Tap to summarizeWe're back with another ROM Hack, and this time, we're goin somewhere we've never gone before: the Game Boy Advance! In this Metroid: Zero Mission ROM Hack, programmers Conner, OneOf99, CaptGlitch, and JRP push Metroid into the realm of magic and dragons with Metroid: Scrolls Six! This hack has an amazing original soundtrack and everything you acquire is in RPG terms, but is this hack OP, or does it drop common loot? Come listen to find out, and as always, try this hack out for yourself! To gain access to ROM Hack Reviews, as well as the Spiteri Show and special Discord roles, sign up for the Hunter 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 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 @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
Transcribe →Episode 245 - Torvus Bog: Mapping Metroid
Dec 4, 202401:18:47Tap to summarizeOur Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Anniversary month draws to a close this week as we take a deep dive (get it?) into one of the most atmospheric and haunting areas in the game: Torvus Bog! We examine the three distinct parts - upper Torvus Bog, Subterranean, and Dark Torvus Bog - and talk about our favorite rooms in the area, some of the most memorable expansions you can collect, the lore behind the area and its history as a forest, some of the notable bosses and enemies in the area, and a discussion on what might be one of the best musical remixes in the series! All this, PLUS a little Omega Metroid Podcast announcement - all new episodes will now be releasing on Wednesdays, so FYI! Come and enjoy the Bog with us! 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 @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
Transcribe →Episode 244 – (RE)Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime 2!
Nov 26, 202402:06:58Tap to summarizeAs November comes to a close, so does our month-long coverage on the 20th anniversary of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. To conclude this month of content, we're busting out an old gem from the early days of the Definitive Ranking series - WITH A TWIST! Echoes was ranked before Doominal Crossing joined the podcast, meaning he never got a say on this legendary title. Today, Doom takes the driver's seat to host a mega review along with 3 special guests making their debut on the pod; Doeboy, Trav Guy & ThatMetroidGuy! Together, this fully assembled Metroid squad take on the definitive ranking gauntlet FOR OVER 2 HOURS in an effort to redetermine Echoes' placement amongst the greats. Join us for this special grand finale event! All of this plus talking about the newly announced Metroid Prime 1-3: Visual Retrospective and why we're all hyped for it! FINAL SCORES: Doominal Crossing - 4.6 / 5 Doeboy - 3.9 / 5 Trav Guy - 4.1 / 5 ThatMetroidGuy - 4.2 / 5 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 @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
Transcribe →Episode 243 - Ranking the Bosses of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Nov 20, 202401:39:47Tap to summarizeEchoes month rolls along as Andy and Doom rank the bosses of Metroid Prime 2, and things get HEATED! With so many great bosses to pick from, ranking them all was certainly a challenge, but one we enjoyed! From the hulking behemoths Quadraxis and Amorbis to the controversial Boost Guardian and Spider Guardian all the way back to your THREE separate encounters with Dark Samus, we leave no stone uncovered! Come let us know what your rankings are, and if you're Team Doom or Team Andy! All this, PLUS, check out Doom's Echoes music retrospective, give us a follow on BlueSky, and a little Linkin Park talk! 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 @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
Transcribe →Episode 242 - Honoring 20 Years of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Nov 12, 202401:40:29Tap to summarizeGet ready to enter the Dark World, as for the next month, we'll be dedicating all of our shows to the 20 year anniversary of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes! This week, Andy and Doom get together to discuss their memories of the game when it first released, how their opinions have changed over the years, what Echoes' legacy is among Metroid games and Metroid fans, our biggest critiques of the sequel, what moments absolutely blew us away, the games pacing and structure, and so much more! Next week, we'll dive into the bosses, so keep it locked here for more Echoes content! 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 @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
Transcribe →Episode 241 - Nintendo Switch 2 News, Metroid Sales Figures, and a New Direction for Metroid?
Nov 6, 202401:12:01Tap to summarizeAndy and Dak are finally reunited, and talking that Metroid just like old time! We have a breezy show this week, as we talk about Nintendo's confirmation Switch 2 will be backwards compatible and NSO will transfer over, go over the updated Dread and Prime sales numbers, speculate on when we'll see Switch 2 revealed and what the consoles gimmick will be (if any!), plus talk about what Metroid needs to do to appeal to a wider audience. Come hang out with, and get ready - next week kicks off a full month of Metroid Prime 2 Echoes coverage! 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 on Twitter! @OmegaMetroidPod x @Spiteri316 x @dakcity_ x @DoominalCross Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!
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