Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[This retro Metroid cosplay is without equal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/26/this-retro-metroid-cosplay-is-without-equal/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/26/this-retro-metroid-cosplay-is-without-equal/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/26/this-retro-metroid-cosplay-is-without-equal/#comments It's almost Halloween, and it's likely you're pretty much set on what you're dressing up as this year. If you're thinking Samus, think again: Dan Cattell's sprite-based Samus and Chozo Statue costumes are without equal. In fact, they're even featured in the latest issue of Nintendo Power.

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JoystiqThis retro Metroid cosplay is without equal originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscosplaydan-cattelldsMetroid-Other-Mnintendosamuswiiwii-uWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The other M is for 'MacBook' in this Samus laptop mod]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/the-other-m-is-for-macbook-in-this-samus-laptop-mod/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/the-other-m-is-for-macbook-in-this-samus-laptop-mod/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/the-other-m-is-for-macbook-in-this-samus-laptop-mod/#commentsSamus Aran's armor has been largely a mystery since the introduction of Metroid's lead character, but in this case mod, we can clearly see the technology behind her armor: a MacBook Pro. A "games oriented developer" known as gltovar commissioned Xtreme Kreations to alter the case of his MacBook; the result being the slick airbrushed Samus image seen above with some light-up armor elements (using the lights that normally illuminate the Apple logo on the case). It must have taken more than two hours to assemble, or Samus wouldn't be wearing her armor in the image.

Luckily for us, gltovar took lots of pictures of the process and result, so we can enjoy the effect without "enjoying" the deconstruction and artful slicing of our own premium laptops. Check out the video after the break.

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JoystiqThe other M is for 'MacBook' in this Samus laptop mod originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>case-moddsgltovermacmetroidmodnintendosamussamus-aranwiixtremekreationsMon, 24 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Samus won't be playable in Dead or Alive Dimensions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/samus-wont-be-playable-in-dead-or-alive-dimensions/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/samus-wont-be-playable-in-dead-or-alive-dimensions/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/samus-wont-be-playable-in-dead-or-alive-dimensions/#commentsRecent Dead or Alive Dimensions gameplay footage revealed the presence of a Metroid-themed level, complete with Ridley getting all up in the fighters' business. At the end of the clip, a spheroid Samus rolled in, leading many to believe she was being teased as a playable character for the 3DS fighter.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Team Ninja leader Yosuke Hayashi countered this assertion. "This time she's not playable," Hayashi said. "But Samus Aran will be shown in the game. She comes to help the player. That's the collaboration shown there [in the trailer]." Hayashi suggested that a playable Nintendo character ran counter to the team's goal with Dimensions, which is "basically to create the best version of Dead or Alive."

As for that non-playable appearance, it'll be an unlockable bonus. Hayashi encouraged players to find out how to unlock the bounty hunter helper on their own.

JoystiqSamus won't be playable in Dead or Alive Dimensions originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdead-or-alive-dimensionsdsmetroidnintendosamusteam-ninjatecmo-koeiyosuke-hayashiMon, 24 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead or Alive Dimensions has Ridley stage, Samus cameo roll]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/dead-or-alive-dimensions-has-ridley-stage-samus-cameo-roll/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/dead-or-alive-dimensions-has-ridley-stage-samus-cameo-roll/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/dead-or-alive-dimensions-has-ridley-stage-samus-cameo-roll/#comments Nintendo's collaboration with Tecmo's Team Ninja didn't end with last year's Metroid: Other M. A new trailer for 3DS fighter Dead or Alive Dimensions reveals a dangerous arena encircled by lava and stalked by Ridley, the winged nemesis of Samus Aran. He's not one for mild-mannered spectating, instead spitting fire and taking an unfortunate combatant for an undignified tour around the ring.

The trailer also shows that Samus has been authorized to drop a power bomb in the middle of the stage. It's flashy, and detonated without the preface of trashy fighting words -- umm, not that any DOA fighter could handle the deadpan delivery of her Other Monologues.

See the video after the break, along with a trailer that shows off more gameplay and many of the game's slightly more realistic environments. You'll probably recognize a few from Dead or Alive 3 and Dead or Alive 4.

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JoystiqDead or Alive Dimensions has Ridley stage, Samus cameo roll originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds3ds-launchdead-or-alive-dimensionsdsfightingmetroid-other-mnintendoridleysamusteam-ninjatecmo-koeiWed, 19 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Father and son create elaborate Samus arm cannon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/father-and-son-create-elaborate-samus-arm-cannon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/father-and-son-create-elaborate-samus-arm-cannon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/father-and-son-create-elaborate-samus-arm-cannon/#comments11-year-old Joseph DeRose decided he wanted to (cross) dress as Samus Aran for Halloween this year. So he and his dad set out to build a replica of Samus's Metroid Prime-era Varia Suit, starting with the arm cannon. The final cannon has a speaker and LED lights controlled by an Arduino microcontroller, so it can be made to fire simulated Power Beam, Plasma Beam and charged shots. Joseph even has to correctly "log in" to use it!

The rest of the costume is still incomplete, but at this point Joseph has a perfectly acceptable backup costume: "Guy With This Awesome Arm Cannon."

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JoystiqFather and son create elaborate Samus arm cannon originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arm-cannoncosplaydshalloweenhalloween-2010metroidnintendosamusvaria-suitwiiFri, 22 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cartroid: Samus built from old Nintendo cartridges]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/cartroid-samus-built-from-old-nintendo-cartridges/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/cartroid-samus-built-from-old-nintendo-cartridges/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/cartroid-samus-built-from-old-nintendo-cartridges/#comments We've all got old, crummy games laying around. You could either throw those away or you could make a nice piece of folk art, like this sculpture of Samus created by JJ Hendricks. To check out more shots of the Plastic Varia Suit version of Samus, hit up the link below.

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For $300, you get a spaceship that benefits from the most attentive and accurate craftsmanship. It's not quite what intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran paid when she commissioned her gunship, but then ... this one is quite a bit smaller. And it's only a model (shh!).

As part of only 750 units shipping in Q2 2011, this Metroid Prime ship model from First 4 Figures boasts a height of 12 inches, a swivel joint on its base, an elaborate sequence of LEDs and "unprecedented levels of realism and accuracy," thanks to its slavish recreation from the original game files and canon. Note: The rear-mounted plasma beam cannon is probably less functional in this instance.

If you're in the position to order one of these (and you can opt for a three-month payment plan if need be), don't forget to leave space on the mantelpiece for future entries in the Metroid gunship line. First 4 Figures is probably working on a miniature of the Metroid: Other M gunship already, complete with Confession Time booth and compartments for Samus' cyber-diary and violin.

JoystiqMetroid Prime model gunship boasts 'unprecedented levels of realism and accuracy' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>first-4-figuresgunshipmetroidMetroid-Primemodelnintendosamussamus-aranshipspaceshipwiiWed, 29 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Crossover would have killed us in 1989]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/super-mario-crossover-would-have-killed-us-in-1989/#comments Sometimes, we wonder what it would be like if versions of ourselves from the past could be magically transported to today and have their minds blown by all the technological advances in video gaming technology. We have a feeling that they'd be disinterested in our "movement controllers" and "big definition graphicals," and would instead become entranced by a new Flash game by Exploding Rabbit that's sweeping the nation at terrifying velocities: Super Mario Crossover.

The premise of the game is simple: It is the original Super Mario Bros., only your choice of playable characters isn't just limited to squat, Italian plumbers. You can also wreck Goombas while playing as Link, Mega Man, Samus, Simon Belmont or Bill (you know, from Contra). You could also just be Mario, but why would you do that, when you could be Bill from Contra? Stop being so silly.

[Thanks, Eric]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classiccontraflashfreelinkmariomega-mannesonlinesamussimon-belmontsuper-mario-brosSuper-Mario-Bros-NESsuper-mario-crossoverWed, 28 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Mod replaces Link with Samus in Ocarina of Time]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/mod-replaces-link-with-samus-in-ocarina-of-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/mod-replaces-link-with-samus-in-ocarina-of-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/mod-replaces-link-with-samus-in-ocarina-of-time/#comments We don't get why somebody would do such a thing, but this mod by Flotonic, which inserts the space bounty hunter from Metroid into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is pretty nifty nonetheless. The only issue is that the brief video clip -- which you can watch past the break -- doesn't show Samus pulling off any of her classic moves in Ocarina of Time. She doesn't morph into a ball and she doesn't fire a single shot from her arm cannon, but oh boy does she look good in the game.

[Via GoNintendo]

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JoystiqMod replaces Link with Samus in Ocarina of Time originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>legend-of-zeldalegend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-timemetroidmodn64ocarina-of-timesamussamus-aranFri, 15 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Metroid Prime Trilogy dev diary]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-metroid-prime-trilogy-dev-dia/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-metroid-prime-trilogy-dev-dia/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-metroid-prime-trilogy-dev-dia/#comments This Week on the Nintendo Channel presents the lengthy video you see above. It's a developer diary talking about all of the hard work that went into combining all of the Metroid Prime games into one delicious, tinned package. Hey, it may be the highlight of this week, but that's certainly not all there is! Hit the break for this week's videos and DS demos.

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: Metroid Prime Trilogy dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We love our parents, don't get us wrong, but we seriously missed out on a large part of awesome during our childhood thanks to these wonderful statues. Featuring your standard blue Mega Man, little sister Roll, and Chozo-suited Samus (among others), the set of resin statues was created by our new BFF, Dimension Diver (not to be confused with Holy Diver, though just as awesome). Head past the break to check out Samus and Roll, but be sure to hit up Tokyo Hunter if you're looking for more gaming characters. There are lots, believe us.

[Via Tiny Cartridge]

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JoystiqCustom gaming statues are highly desirable originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artscraftsfigurinesmega-mansamussamus-aranstatuestoysTue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch your socks, this Samus cosplay will knock them off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/12/watch-your-socks-this-samus-cosplay-will-knock-them-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/12/watch-your-socks-this-samus-cosplay-will-knock-them-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/12/watch-your-socks-this-samus-cosplay-will-knock-them-off/#comments
Cosplay is a double-edged sword. There's the scary edge, of course, with some less than savvy design work and implementation (if you care to put it so kindly). Then there's the awesome side, the side where we see things like this. Add this blog post to the second category. Frankly, this Samus Aran costume is about as awesome as it gets. We mean that in the true sense of awesome too, as in "to inspire awe." Seriously, if you look at some of these pictures, you'd think they were screenshots from a new Metroid game.

The costume was made by Thaís Jussim, a Brazillian cosplayer who goes by the alias Yuki. She's created plenty of costumes -- which can be viewed at her website -- but this one takes the cake. It weighs about 23 pounds and contains 73 LEDs. Add a Nerf blaster into the arm cannon and it would be perfect.

[Via GoNintendo]

Source - Metroid Database interview with Thais Jussim
Source - YukiCosplay.com

JoystiqWatch your socks, this Samus cosplay will knock them off originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cosplaymetroidsamussamus-aranThu, 12 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Top 5: Biggest Tear-Jerkers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/13/top-5-biggest-tear-jerkers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/13/top-5-biggest-tear-jerkers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/13/top-5-biggest-tear-jerkers/#commentsFiled under:


The video games as art debate is a ridiculous sham. It seems that many who fall on the "games are not art" side have rarely or never played a video game, often a product of an older generation. If your only experience with video games is hearing news reports about 7 year olds beating up hookers in Grand Theft Auto, then of course your view will be ignorant and bigoted. But that doesn't give critical validity to start creating arguments against that with which you are very unfamiliar. I know surprisingly little about Somalian Islamic Literature, which is why I don't make inflammatory statements about it. To suggest that any video game is incapable of being art is remarkably narrow-minded.

Television and movies choreograph all characters' actions and responses, leaving the viewer as a mere canvas on which the creator's views and reactions are imprinted. Though it's often that a viewer connects with a character and draws individual interpretations, their failures and triumphs can always be placed on the choices of the individual. With gaming, however, the connection can be just as deep, and to some, deeper. When our character fails, we grumble. When our character succeeds, we rejoice. Don't like the outcome? Well, then, you should've done things differently, dummy. While I'm not suggesting that games are better than film, they are simply different and arguably just as valid as high art. At a primitive level, it's not uncommon to punch the sofa in anger after failing a gaming objective. Just the same, it's nearly expected to vocalize with triumph after conquering the same obstacle. Emotional response does not automatically equal art, but creating something which vents one's senses and emotions and appeals to those of others certainly is. Different than stubbing your toe or finding 20 bucks in the street, gaming situations were carefully orchestrated to provide an experience which is dependent on the gamer to interpret. Why should emotions such as fear, love, and sadness be excluded from gaming?

Making my way down from my soapbox, I'll say that perhaps the most intimate display of emotion is crying. Here's the Top 5 moments in gaming that seem to get me every time. SPOILER ALERT: I hate having something ruined just as much as you do, so I'm giving a fair warning right now. This list contains spoilers for several high profile Nintendo titles. None are from the Wii (excluding the Virtual Console), but I will say that the fifth item refers to the WiiWare-bound Cave Story. If you haven't played the game and plan on purchasing it (which you definitely should!), please skip to number four.



The Top 5 is a weekly feature that provides us with a forum to share our opinions on various aspects of the video game culture, and provides you with a forum to tell us how wrong we are. To further voice your opinions, submit a vote in the Wii Fanboy Poll, and take part in the daily discussions of Wii Warm Up.

JoystiqTop 5: Biggest Tear-Jerkers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since we last checked in on Swedish/Japanese student Jenni Källberg, a.k.a Queen of Nintendo cosplay, but here are her two most recent creations: Zero Suit Samus (actually revealed last month), and her take on Princess Peach. What is it that elevates Jenni's cosplay above others? Simple: the outfits are obviously beautifully made, the props are brilliant (we really need a giant Goomba now, though yes, we know it isn't actually that size), and there's a sense of humor about her work. Well, Raccoon Mario's sudden appearance made us laugh, anyway.

Oh, and who hasn't encountered this problem? Just looking at that picture frustrates us!


Want moar cosplay? We've seen creative folks dressing up to pay tribute to all sorts of DS games, including Nintendogs, Zelda, Professor Layton, Advance Wars, The World Ends With You, and even, um, Brain Training.

JoystiqDear Mario, please come to the castle, I have made some awesome cosplay originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo has a ton of memorable characters. Donkey Kong, Link, Fox McCloud, Samus and, of course, the lovable Mario, just to name a few. We all know which Nintendo game is our favorite, but we were wondering which of Nintendo's huge stable of memorable faces is your favorite? And why do you love them so much?

JoystiqDS Daily: Nintendo's best icon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been able to pry some exclusive images out of the i am 8 bit showrunners -- here they are in gallery-tastic form, just for you. As a wallpaper-friendly reminder, be sure to click the "Hi Res" button in the upper right corner to get some enormo versions of the art. It's the best way to have a technicolor Samus gracing your desktop.

The new gallery show will open on August 14th in Los Angeles, and will run through September 7th. If you can't make it West, don't worry ... Joystiq will have you covered. Check back on the evening of the 14th for a plethora of photos from the show. That is, if we haven't hocked our laptops to buy this Dig Dug meets Animal Crossing piece.

Gallery: i am 8-bit: 2008

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First 4 Figures has come back around full circle, after completing Sheik and Sonic and his pals, now they've got yet another Samus statue. This one, in our opinion, totally trumps all of their past efforts. Just look at the thing.

Of course, the catch is that this costs a bunch of money. $224.99 in money, to be exact. For those of you with a winning lottery ticket, this goes on sale Q1 of next year.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>figurefigurinefirsst4figuresmetroidmetroid-primephazonsamusstatueThu, 10 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Unique Nintendo coin celebrates a successful DS launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/unique-nintendo-coin-celebrates-a-successful-ds-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/unique-nintendo-coin-celebrates-a-successful-ds-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/unique-nintendo-coin-celebrates-a-successful-ds-launch/#commentsFiled under:


If you've never laid eyes on ths coin before, then you probably never worked directly for Nintendo. It was given out as a thank you for the successful launch of the DS to Nintendo employees, as you can see the words surrounding the DS-side of the coin clearly state just that. And, with the bid at $31 at the time of this post, it's also a pretty neat collectible for the DS-obsessed that won't break the bank.

[Via Gamesniped]

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We were just wondering to ourselves this morning about the team-up title Sonic & Mario at the Olympics and how such a combination of mascots has been a huge financial success. It caused us to wonder what other kind of team-up could be not only a commercial success, but also a game we actually want to play.

And, like responsible bloggers, we decided that we couldn't think of anything good and instead would pass the buck onto you. So, what do you all think? Can you come up with some titles? How about a Duck Hunt clone where Mega Man and Samus compete to see who can shoot the most clay Metroids? Or, what about having Dante from Devil May Cry in a No More Heroes sequel?

Of course, that last one is just a selfish suggestion from us.

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Forming a dynamic duo originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those of you who noticed the PS2 buttons make their way into the video, know that this does come from the PS2 build of the game. You see, Vicarious Visions, the developers behind Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the PS2, wanted to include both Samus and Link into the game and apparently did without Nintendo's consent. There's a lot of confusion surrounding it and, supposedly, when Nintendo was shown the characters were included in the PS2 version of the game, told Activision to cut them out. The rest is just a bunch of confusing history.

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Oh, Samus, did you lose all of your suit's abilities again? Is that why you're running around in Unreal Tournament III, picking fights with Master Chief? Wait, is your lawyer okay with this? Does he think all this modding magic is "great?"

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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It's all very well being able to play as Master Chief or Marcus Fenix in Unreal Tournament 3, but what about Nintendo fans? Who can they play as? Thankfully, one skillful modder has created a Samus Aran character model to placate the UTIII playing Nintendo mob. The model itself looks excellent and we can't wait to try it out. You can find more information as well as links to the mod (cooked for the PS3, naturally) at ut3mod.com. Go check it out and let us know what you think.

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When I ripped open the FedEx package today in a whirling dervish of nails and teeth, I found what I had been expecting: a copy of Smash Bros. Brawl. Nintendo, the wonderful and kind souls they are, decided this crummy little blog was good enough to get a copy of the game along with the press. A single tear poured down my cheek, kind of like that recycling commercial. It was a magical moment.

I then realized I had to work today and couldn't get my game on. As the day progressed and I tapped away at my keyboard, putting up news items and other stories that all 12 of you readers care about, the game sat there in front of my monitor, mocking me. It was almost like some kind of evil temptation, as I thought about just ducking away from my responsibilities to play. I then realized that it is my responsibility to play! I've got to review the damn thing, don't I?

And when I heard that Joystiq's own Kyle Orland got a copy of the game too, I decided a few mutliplayer matches were in order. And in the interest of those who don't want anything spoiled for them, stop reading here. The rest of you can head past the break where the real action is.

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If you're still searching for the perfect case for your DS Lite, you might want to check out these handmade options by eBay's munkybaby05. Made with yarn, felt, and plastic canvas, these cases are adorably geeky, and according to the seller, will fit snugly on any DS Lite.

There's two Metroid options, including the one pictured above and a Samus vs. metroid case. If you prefer the Legend of Zelda as your game of choice, though, she also has a case featuring Link and another with a sparkly Triforce.

The cutest of all, though, are the Mario-themed cart cases, which are shaped like little boxes and can hold about nine or ten games. The game holders are available in red mushroom, green mushroom, or question block designs.

Currently they're not too expensive for handmade items ($18 including shipping and handling for the DS Lite cases, $11 for the game cases), but of course, you never know with eBay.

[Thanks, GenoBoost!]

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Aeropause's Stephen Munn is either a fan of Metroid or of spherical game characters. We have yet to hear of any Kirby or Lolo tattoos, so we'll assume the former. This tattoo featuring Samus Aran curled up into a Morph Ball, based on Metroid Prime concept art, is worth at least five incomprehensible kanji tattoos and three or four skulls. It's that good.
To (total weenies like) us, the most impressive thing about tattoos is that each one represents so much physical pain. For example, Stephen here loves Metroid so much that he was willing to be burned continuously with a needle for three hours. We haven't even committed to buying fabric for a plush Metroid yet.

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It's unlikely to ever actually happen, but have you ever pondered what a new 2D Metroid on the Wii would look like? Artist Alchemist Defined evidently thought long and hard about it, before committing his vision to canvas. The end result is ... well ... frankly, it's stunning, and if there really is some almighty, omnipresent deity watching over us all, there'll be a game that looks very similar to this in development now at Retro.

There's a selection of bigger, more wallpaper-friendly versions of this over at the artist's site, as linked below. Viewing them comes highly recommended.

[Via CVG]

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In recent times, we've shone the Fanboy spotlight on cosplay experiments that have ranged from adorable to slightly surreal. This Samus number effortlessly trumps the lot, however.

For starters, it's Samus. Samus cosplay is not a walk in the park, kids. We can only begin to imagine the sheer frustration involved in accurately recreating the Power Suit, with all of its peculiar angles and ridges (not to mention those awkward shoulder spheres). Which makes this effort, featuring Swedish student Jenni Källberg, all the more admirable.

More pictures after the jump.

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It's not often you'll find us complimenting the quality of an individual's cosplay, so when we do it's sort of a big deal. Not "I just won the lottery" big, but more "Sweet, the vending machine gave me two sodas for the price of one" big. Anyway, you get the picture.

Jenni, playing the part of Metroid's Samus Aran, captures the essence of the character thanks to a fairly accurate costume, and fantastic setting. The complete set features 15 different photos, and outside of the shots where she dons the helmet, they're really worthy of praise. Keep up the good work, Jenni!

[Thanks, Jesse.]

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Lucas just might be our new favorite character to hate, as today the dojo reveals his special move list. Sure, Fox has the annoying ability to reflect everything and spam his pistol across the whole level, but Lucas might have him beat with the Psi Magnet maneuver you see above. It allows him to absorb projectiles and turn it into health.

Since our favorite character is Samus, he could very well be a lot of trouble to fight.


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It's another week and that means another 5 days full of updates over at the dojo. Today showcases the variety of maneuvers Samus can perform while in her Zero Suit, which you may or may not know occurs when she lays the smack down hard. Personally, we can't wait to give her a try in both forms, so that we may see which is better for us. Considering she was our favorite character in Melee, we're sure we'll like playing as her again.


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There just might be a new level to topple our current favorite from Smash Bros. Melee, Hyrule. Not only is this stage a wonderful piece of nostalgia, it is also fairly functional and includes a feature we wish more stages had: nowhere to fall to your death. Seriously, we hate ourselves some plunging to doom. Oh, and occasionally a Metal Gear will appear. Rock!

Click on through to check out some videos aside from the ones featured this morning, including one where Snake talks about him and Samus taking their clothes off. "!" indeed.


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We love Metroid Prime 3 and all, but perhaps the best thing about the game is that it inspired this jaw-dropping Wii mod from the guy responsible for the equally jaw-dropping Zelda DS Lite and the astounding Zelda Wii case mod. Basically, we've developed TMJ from looking at Ramon's mods.

This one is the coolest one yet. In addition to the awesome backlit, custom-made Samus Aran emblem, the case mod integrates a Wiimote charger in its illuminated stand. The Wii disc slot glows green in imitation of Samus's visor; even the Wiimote and Nunchuk are painted the metallic green of Samus's arm cannon.

Like the others, this modded Wii is being auctioned off on eBay, and 15% of the selling price will go to Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity. In return, 100% of the awesome modded Wii will go to the buyer.

Check after the break for a couple of choice closeups! And then check your wallet for the hundreds of dollars required to buy this.

[Via Gizmodo; thanks, Jeremy!]

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Reader fatherb sent in this video of his sad encounter with one of the bosses in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Apparently, he isn't the only one experiencing this horrible glitch in the game, which we won't go into detail about for those of you who have yet to come into contact with this boss. In fact, since this is chock full of spoilers, we've gone ahead and tucked the video past the break.

Watch at your own risk.

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Continuing our romp through the Metroid series's boxart history, we're ending today with a look at covers from Samus's prime installments on both handhelds and consoles. We've also thrown in the packaging designs from the NES Classics releases which we neglected to include yesterday, though none of you noticed. As for music pairings, the boxarts past the post break go best with The Commodores's "Three Times a Lady." Seriously, try it.

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This is it. This is why odd little events like Metroid week are so great. Not only do we get to wallow in all things Metroid, but as the week winds down, we get to celebrate with a great little song and video from Uncle Monsterface about one of gaming's biggest revelations. Let's take a little trip back in time -- and behind the break -- to see what it's all about.

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You know how much we love to discuss boxart here at Wii Fanboy, so it seemed obvious to us that we should take a look back at past Metroid covers during our commemorative week. We've gathered up all the packaging art we could find from Samus's tenderfoot days on the NES to her later outings on the Game Boy Advance, and have posted them all past the post break for you to scroll through. Feel free to queue up Kenny Rogers's "Through The Years" for maximum enjoyment.

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The culture of gaming (and especially comics) is chock full of hypothetical battles, often ending in heated geek debate. And this browser game is no different. But, seeing as how we're celebrating something here this week, we felt compelled to share this game with you.

The controls aren't the best and you actually control Mega Man the entire time, but it's still got enemies and areas from the original Metroid title.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommegamanmetroidmetroidweeksamussamusaranWed, 29 Aug 2007 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: How many hours have you sunk in so far?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/29/wii-warm-up-how-many-hours-have-you-sunk-in-so-far/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/29/wii-warm-up-how-many-hours-have-you-sunk-in-so-far/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/29/wii-warm-up-how-many-hours-have-you-sunk-in-so-far/#commentsFiled under:


The game released yesterday. You picked it up. We picked it up. Everyone is happy.

But, without stating any spoilers, we'd like to know how far along you are. How many hours have you put into the game already? How much fun have you had with it so far?

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One of the best things about conventions of any kind is seeing all of the people dressing up as their favorite characters from games and manga. And considering PAX just came to a close and what week this is, we figured we could post some of our internet finds on cosplaying Samus Arans. So, for some of the best (and worst) costumes, head past the break.

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If you were one of the folks who pre-ordered their copy of Metroid Prime 3 from Amazon, then you've likely already received an email telling you that the game will not be arriving on your doorstep on time. Pushed back to September 2nd, it looks like you Amazon users are left up a creek lacking a paddle. That, we must say, really bites.

So, have any of you chosen a refund and decided to go and track it down out in the real world, at a brick and mortar retail location? Or will you wait around for Amazon to ship your copy to you?

[Thanks, Eric!]

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