Oh boy. We thought Nintendo's E3 showing would center entirely around Super Mario Odyssey, but it had another bombshell for us in its Direct livestream showcase. A decade later, Metroid is truly coming back -- and we're not talking Freedom Force. We'...
Did you know that Metroid turned 30 this year? Time flies when you are battling parasites and other nasties. Well, for the anniversary, Jared Rosenblitt built this awesome diorama recreating the big boss battle with the Parasite Queen.
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Between the incredible popularity of Pokémon Go, game-themed sneakers and the NES Classic Mini console, Nintendo's nostalgia bombs show no signs of stopping. The gaming juggernaut is fueling that fire with a decidedly retro-style trailer for t...
It's been eight years since the last Metroid Prime game came out for the Wii, but a successor was finally announced for the New 3DS handheld system at the game conference E3. Today, Nintendo announced that Metroid Prime: Federation Force will be rele...
Check out Ridley waiting for Samus on top of the the Chozo Artifact Temple – in LEGO! This cool scene was built by Canadian LEGO builder Jared Rosenblitt. It brings back memories of that classic boss battle in one detailed diorama.
Jared remade Metroid Prime’s semi-final battle with LEGO bricks and it looks wonderful. The set has multiple Samus figures and a Meta Ridley. You can check a short interview with Jared below by Beyond the Brick.
It is amazing to realize that Nintendo has never partnered with LEGO. Why? Why? Why? There are so many cool LEGO sets that we are missing out on. Nintendo has a treasure trove of awesome moments that are just begging to be LEGO sets. C’mon guys. Do the right thing and partner up.
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If you want to become galactic bounty hunter, upgrade your noggin with this awesome Metroid Samus helmet. This replica looks authentic and was made by Etsy artist Raptorwithashotgun, who apparently put the shotgun down long enough to create this gaming work of art.
Refrigerator doors must have magnets. That’s just a fact of life. Artist PJ McQuade has the right set of magnets for geeks, featuring characters from Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and more. They include some of PJ’s Star Wars Christmas art, as well as mashups, including this badass Sith druglord.
Breaking Bad would still be on air if it had Darth Heisenberg. Dammit Gilligan! You can order the magnets from PJ’s Etsy shop for $5.50 to $6(USD) each.
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Three years ago I found my favorite cosplay ever – an incredible take on Cecil’s Dark Knight form. Two years ago RPF forum member Talaaya started work on her Metroid Prime 3 Samus Aran Varia suit. Last week she shared the stunning results. Needless to say, I’ve found a new favorite cosplay.
Like the Cecil costume, part of Talaaya’s armor was 3D printed using her friend’s ZPrinter 450, namely the helmet, the shins, the arms and the arm cannon. She based them on a Garry’s mod 3D file made by Facepunch member medrop. Talaaya made the chest and shoulders out of silicone, and she found a fitting pair of shoes for $20 (USD). She also used electroluminescent tape and a thermoplastic called Worbla. She then used automotive paint to get that awesome sheen.
Here’s a short video of Talaaya in her armor:
Talaaya the costume limits her movement a bit, but I think we can all agree that’s a small price to pay for such an amazing creation.