The 1990s saw a spate of science fiction games released on PC and consoles, and some of them still hold up very well to this day.

Retro Studios broke conventions and reimagined the adventures of Samus Aran as a first-person shooter with the wildly successful “Metroid Prime.” The studio has followed that up with several sequels ...

A slow start is overcome while learning about an extinct alien race that welcomed a savior. By Harold Goldberg Samus Aran, the science fiction protagonist in the Metroid series, is arguably Nintendo’s ...

If you know anything about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, you’ve probably heard the name Myles MacKenzie by now. The nerdy Galactic Federation trooper has been in the spotlight for weeks after he was ...

As many eager Metroid fans know from preview coverage and reviews, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond features a wide cast of Federation characters, who have been stranded on Viewros with Samus. As you explore ...

Those of you who have been waiting for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for some time, you’ll be wanting to search every nook and cranny to unlock everything there is in the game. If you fall in this category, ...

After infusing Zelda and Mario Kart with new life, Nintendo has left Metroid standing still. After infusing Zelda and Mario Kart with new life, Nintendo has left Metroid standing still. is a ...

It’s been one long wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but the day has almost arrived for when you can take control of Samus for another first person shooting, roly ball traversing escapade. If you’re a ...

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Metroid Prime 4 stumbled multiple times before being completely scrapped and restarted over the decade it took to make. Although it found its way back to Retro Studios, the team behind the original ...