Episodes
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Welcome to a brand new segment on the podcast that we’re calling Logbook Archives: the series with a focus on deep diving into the in-universe lore of the Metroid series! To kick things off, we look at the most feared faction in the galaxy: The Space Pirates! In this 2-hour+ epic, we detail their various movements and plots, covering things like what exactly are the Space Pirates? What is their hierarchy like? Is Ridley the leader of the group, an enforcer or something else? When would Samus have confronted Weavil before? How many different factions of Pirates are there? Are they truly defeated… or just biding their time?
All this and so much more, PLUS some reflection on Metroid Dread’s two year anniversary and Canadian vs. American thanksgiving! Come learn with us!
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Episode 185 - What Does Metroid Prime 4 Need To Do To Be Successful?
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
The gang are back once again to talk about Metroid Prime 4, but this time, to focus on what exactly the game needs in order to be a massive success. Obviously, things like good marketing and quality are a given, but what about beyond that? Does Metroid Prime 4 need to be a launch title for the Switch 2? Should it utilize the maximum power of the Switch 2, even if it means sacrificing a Switch port? Would calling it Prime 4 turn off players who haven't played the original Trilogy? Is a killer soundtrack an absolute requirement? What does 4 need to do to break free and evolve from previous Metroid Prime titles?
All of this discussed and so much more, plus some Sea of Stars talk, Wiimote stories, and a pumpkin spice latte update. Don't miss out!
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
We once again turned the keys to the show over to you, asking you to send us Metroid questions, and you did not disappoint! How would a "Metroid 99" battle royale game work? Would Metroid Prime Remastered have benefited from a traditional marketing build? What new abilities for Samus's Suit would we like to see in future games? Is "Phendrana Drifts" overrated? Is there any room for weapons like swords or maces in Metroid? Are we hoping for Metroid 6 next, or a remake instead? If Samus was to not be the main protagonist of the series, what kind of character should replace her? Is Sylux going to be the big bad of Metroid Prime 4, or a peripheral character?
All this and so much more, PLUS we talk the Microsoft leak and the legacy of Xbox. Don't miss out!
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Episode 183 - No Prime 2&3 And More Nintendo Direct Reactions!
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Our annual September Direct came and went, and while there was some quality stuff shown, it will likely be remembered as fairly underwhelming. The gang get together to discuss the not-unexpected-but-still-disappointing absence of Metroid Prime's Echoes and Corruption and what the calibre of games shown could mean for the Switch 2's reveal. We also get into the Direct itself and talk about the numerous Mario titles and why there are so many, the best way to make a new F-Zero game and what it should be about, Mario Kart's lacklustre Booster Pass and what we would do instead, the greatness of The Thousand Year Door, and so much more!
All this, PLUS a little football talk, a bit of Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft discussion, and, guess what? Next week we're doing a fan Q&A, so make sure you ask us a question over on Discord or Twitter to get it answered on the show!
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Episode 182 - Our Theories on When Switch 2 and Metroid Prime 4 Will Launch
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Rumors have been flying around lately about the successor to the Nintendo Switch, with Nintendo apparently showing off the "Switch 2" at Gamescom this year, so this week, Andy and Doom break down the technical specs that the Switch 2 is rumored to have, spitball their theories on when Nintendo will reveal their console (spoiler: Andy thinks it's sooner than you think!), when Metroid Prime 4 will launch on the new system and whether we even get a Switch version still, if there's a chance Metroid Prime 2 and 3 launch on the Switch before the new console, and so much more!
All this, PLUS some predictions for what we might see in the September Direct, we revisit older Nintendo consoles last year release schedules, and debate if the time for Mother 3 to hit NA is finally upon us. Come hang with us!
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Episode 181 – Metroid Manga In Review: Metroid Volume 2!
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
We're back to finish off the journey we started last week with Volume 1 of the Metroid Manga! Volume 2 picks up right where the last one left off and makes some...interesting decisions. Hear our thoughts on things like Adam's characterization towards Samus, if that ending was enough to undo the whole story thus far, Samus suffering from PTSD (and how that same scene later resurfaced in Other M), the fights against Ridley and the rest of the Space Pirates, how much DNA funny business is too much, and Grey Voice the Chozo's character arc!
Come tune in to this nearly TWO HOUR episode that offers the most in-depth analysis of the Metroid Manga ever done and be sure to let us know your thought over on Discord!
All of the Metroid manga has been fan translated by our pals over at Metroid Database and is available to read here, so make sure that you check them out!
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Episode 180 - Metroid Manga In Review: Metroid Volume 1!
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Welcome to a brand new sub-series from Omega! Today's episode is the first instalkment of Metroid Manga In Review, a series where we will be reading and reviewing the various Metroid manga that have been made over the years. Kicking us off is Metroid: Volume 1, the origin story of one Samus Aran!
Come listen to our thoughts on the manga's interpretation of the last days of the Chozo, the Space Pirates and what it's like to hear Ridley talk, the themes of emotion vs duty, Mother Brain as a Chozo-created AI program, Samus's companions Kreatz, Mauk, and Pychoni, if we had an easy time following along, and so much more!
All of the Metroid manga has been fan translated by our pals over at Metroid Database and is available to read here, so make sure that you check them out, and don't worry - we're finishing the story next week with Volume 2!
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Episode 179 - Dak and Doom Rewrite The Story of Metroid Dread!
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
After a brief detour, it's finally time to rewrite the story of Metroid Dread!
This week on the show, the OMP crew return to the drawing board for Metroid Dread and its story. While they are big fans of the game, Dak and Doom have had some opinions on how the game's story unfolds. So on this episode, they've both taken on the task of REWRITING the game's story! Dak and Doom will both go through their new Metroid Dread story pitches, presenting two wildly different ideas. How do they stack up to one another? And what do you think about these rewrites? Do they improve on Dread or take it in an entirely different direction? Time to find out!
Follow along with this episode with Dak and Doom's story notes with the links below!
Doom's Rewritten Metroid Dread Story
Dak's Rewritten Metroid Dread Story
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Episode 178 - Dead Cells: Inspired By Metroid
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
After a long layover, Inspired By Metroid returns to examine the critically acclaimed Dead Cells, a game by Motion Twin. Dead Cells is a mashup, mixing classic Roguelike gameplay with Metroidvania exploration and platforming, so it feels familiar yet different! Joining Andy this week is Zach Guillot of the Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, as they discuss their thoughts on Roguelikes in general, what Metroid fans would like about this game, the different levels and areas, if the two genres of games mix well, the incredible depth of weapons and customization, and if the lack of story is made up for by the killer gameplay.
All this, PLUS Zach's Tears of the Kingdom thoughts, looking back at the IGN plagiarism controversy, and more!
NOTE: We are only covering the base game of Dead Cells. No Return to Castlevania... yet!
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Episode 177 - Ferenia: Mapping Metroid
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
We are back once again to thorough analyze a Metroid area in our ongoing Mapping Metroid series, and this week, we return to Metroid Dread to talk the fallen Chozo city of Ferenia! We talk about our favorite rooms in the area, what sets Ferenia apart from other Dread locales, if the story told in that cutscene was effective or a stinker, argue about the music found within, discuss Escue and the Core-X, and describe some of our favorite Shinespark puzzles found within!
All this, PLUS we spend a bunch of time discussing the Metroid Dread sales figures, Mercury Steam CEO's comments about a "non-chaotic working environment", the new Super Metroid any% world speedrunning record, and our own stories of speedrunning Metroid Dread's Boss Rush mode! Strap in and come hang out for the deepest dive on Ferenia anywhere on the internet!!
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