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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>case-moddsgltovermacmetroidmodnintendosamussamus-aranwiixtremekreationsMon, 24 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Metroid Prime model gunship boasts 'unprecedented levels of realism and accuracy']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/29/metroid-prime-model-gunship-boasts-unprecedented-levels-of-real/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/29/metroid-prime-model-gunship-boasts-unprecedented-levels-of-real/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/29/metroid-prime-model-gunship-boasts-unprecedented-levels-of-real/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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.

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Getting in touch with heroes can be difficult. Typically, they only bother to roll out of bed and show up when something goes really wrong.

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JoystiqVideo game characters need business cards too originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>business-cardsdr-wilyduke-nukemduke-nukem-foreverGordon-FreemanHalf-LifeHalo-ReachMarioMaster-ChiefMEga-ManMetroidnathan-drakePac-Mansamus-aransuper-mario-galaxy-2uncharted-2-among-thievesWarioWarioWareWed, 08 Sep 2010 06:00:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpsmetroidmetroid-prime-trilogynintendo-channelretro-studiossamussamus-aranMon, 17 Aug 2009 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Custom gaming statues are highly desirable]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/custom-gaming-statues-are-highly-desirable/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/custom-gaming-statues-are-highly-desirable/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/custom-gaming-statues-are-highly-desirable/#comments
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.

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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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cosplaycostumemariometroidpeachprincess-peachsamussamus-aranWed, 17 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Today in Joystiq: May 21, 2008]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/21/today-in-joystiq-may-21-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/21/today-in-joystiq-may-21-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/21/today-in-joystiq-may-21-2008/#commentsFiled under:

Take a look at this recreation of 16-bit Samus Aran "made entirely of stone mosaic blocks which were hand-nipped to form a several hundred pixel depiction," according to the Flickr page. Now let's see how we can use mosaic blocks to recreate Metroid Prime-era Samus ... now that'd be an accomplishment (Thanks, Corey) Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Metareview -- Haze (PS3)
Readers pick best webcomic: Lego my statue
Tycho Brahe weighs in On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness
Wii Fanboy Weekly: May 15 - May 21

News
New Project Origin video compares, gushes blood
GameFly launches GamePie social network application for Facebook
Dragon Quest IV DS remake coming September 16
Sony announces Madden NFL 09 PSP bundle
New Lost Odyssey DLC to be found on Friday
Fallout 3 pre-orders come with soundtrack CD
Niko's voice earned about $100,000 from GTA IV
Midway shows off Superman in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Guitar Hero: World Tour trailer promises 'most realistic drums,' other stuff
Shane Kim: First console to 100 million wins
Killzone 2 delay a 'pure management decision'
James Cameron: Ubisoft's 'Avatar' game is in 3D
Guitar Hero: World Tour's new axe spotted in trailer
See Tekken film stars in costume
GameTap welcomes back Interplay, adding more Take-Two
Infinite Undiscovery releasing worldwide on Sept. 2
Itagaki: Ninja Gaiden Sigma is 'no good'
Battlefield: Bad Company demo arriving June 5 ... for some
New MGS4 screens sneak out
Capcom profits in FY07, wants into Chinese online market
Oh BTW, Square Enix has 'lineup' of Xbox 360 titles
New 'scream' shots of Silent Hill: Homecoming
Warriors Orochi ships over 1.5 million, sequel announced
'Count Castlevania' still not whipped up about Wii

Culture & Community
Cliff Bleszinski is done being CliffyB
A DIY Mario Kart Wii training wheel

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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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JoystiqAgainst all odds, Samus cosplay looks surprisingly good originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite the revealing outfits we've seen Nintendo parade Samus Aran in, those of you who've ever searched for it know that there's a distinct lack of fan-made pornography featuring the Metroid protagonist. It seems natural to assume that deviants would have produced thousands of doujinshi and other works depicting her engaged obscene acts by now, but aside from a few comics and several dozen crudely-drawn JPGs, there really isn't much of a "Metroid porn" scene to speak of.

Meanwhile, characters with much lesser followings, Street Fighter's Cammy or Darkstalkers' Morrigan for instance, have accumulated enough indecent material to their names to stock a small bookstore. What is it about Samus that has for the most part kept her out of the scenes that often sodomize and dehumanize our favorite female video game characters?

GameSetWatch's Leigh Alexander believes that it's our respect for the bounty hunter that keeps artists from debauching her image as a strong, self-reliant woman of good repute. Do you agree? Or are you the perv who sketched that comic of Samus being violated by Ridley's dual-manhood? Shame on you.

JoystiqGamers respect Samus too much to picture her naked? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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