#MetroidPrime4 takes you to a world *Beyond* time and dimensions. Stranded on a world in ruins, Samus needs to find a way home, although she won't be alone. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What do you think about Beyond?

#Metroid 5 is a Dread come true! This title has been known for a long time, thought to be gone and forgotten. Yet still... It is here. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN We still can't believe we actually got this game.

#Metroid: Samus Returns was as much of a statement as it was a game! It ended a 2D Metroid drought while also adding new gameplay elements. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN We'd love to hear your thoughts about the game!

#MetroidPrime: Federation Force launched as a multiplayer game, offering a good variety of missions. It's fun with friends, and a challenge for solo players! Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What's your favorite mission?

AM2R remakes and expands upon #Metroid II: Return of Samus! Expertly crafted by Guasti & Co., it became a symbol of the passion there is for Metroid. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What is your favorite thing about AM2R?

#Metroid: Other M shows a hurt Samus after losing the baby and planet Zebes. She then searches a facility teeming with bioweapons, and tragically, faces further loss. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What do you like about it?

Released on Wii, #MetroidPrime 3: Corruption modernized the controls of Prime. Samus and her allies are enhanced with Phazon, though it comes at a cost… Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What's the best thing about Corruption?

#MetroidPrime Hunters is an action-packed arena shooter with various weapons and characters with unique skills. It launched on DS and even had Wi-Fi support! Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN Which weapon/hunter did you use?

The original #MetroidPrime is remade - into a Pinball board that is! Collect the 12 Artifacts and defeat the Phazon-powered menace at the Impact Crater. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN Also… what is your high score?

#MetroidPrime 2: Echoes sets Samus out on rogue planet Aether after the loss of contact with Squad Bravo. What follows is a world at war, transcending dimensions. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What do you love about Echoes?

#Metroid: Zero Mission retraced the steps of the original and expanded on it, and it is often considered to be one of the best remakes out there! Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN We'd love to hear your thoughts on this game!

#MetroidPrime captured the spirit of its predecessors perfectly, letting us see #Metroid through a different lens, namely Samus's visor. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What are your experiences with Metroid Prime?

#Metroid Fusion took a more story-heavy approach, and it's hauntingly iconic. The horrors of the X Parasites changed everything, including Samus herself. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN Did Fusion scare you? Be honest.

This game is so Super it needs no introduction! It's home to incredible speedruns, and was vital for the Metroidvania genre itself. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What's something you love about Super #Metroid?

The next #Metroid game, Metroid II: Return of Samus, was a portable, action-packed mission to eradicate the Metroids! It was a significant chapter of the saga. Is it your favorite? You can vote for it on our Annual Poll: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN What are your thoughts about it?

The game that started it all turns 40 soon! #Metroid, among the pioneers of the NES, became a hit that eventually turned into the beloved series we know today ❤️ Is it your favorite? You can vote for it in our annual Favorite Game Poll here: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN

We are sharing a tribute to Timothy Patrick Miller, the voice of Admiral Dane in #Metroid Prime 3, who died last year. We also included comments from our readers. Please check it out at the link below. shinesparkers.net/features/a-t...

We've prepared a roundup of #Metroid news from June 2026. shinesparkers.net/june-2026-ne...

BREAKING: The Brazilian ratings board has potentially leaked a new #Metroid game, Metroid Ravenous, for Nintendo Switch 2. Details in our newest post. shinesparkers.net/breaking-bra...

We are saddened to share that Timothy Miller, the voice of Fleet Admiral Dane in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, passed away last June. In 2010, we had the honor of interviewing him about his role and we are grateful for his performance. Our hearts go out to his loved ones.

Weekly reminder that our favorite game poll is running until July 31st! Have your voice heard and rank your favorite #Metroid games! Link to vote: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN

We have a new feature to share with you: a translated promotional guidebook released in Japan for #Metroid: Other M. It features gameplay information, a backstory of the 2D Metroid series up to that point, and developer commentary. We hope you enjoy it! shinesparkers.net/features/met...

The Nintendo Museum in Japan will have a classic #MetroidFusion prop on display at their new restaurant, which is opening this fall. See our new post for more. shinesparkers.net/nintendo-mus...

Thank you again for chiming in on our favorite #Metroid game poll! If you haven't voted yet, you can do so here until July 31st: strawpoll.com/PbZqb8aavyN And you can enter our Speed Booster Contest here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Today, we are kicking off our celebrations for the 40th anniversary of Metroid! Our annual favorite game poll is now live, with some differences, and we're announcing a #MetroidDread Speed Booster Contest! Details in the newest post on our site: shinesparkers.net/metroid-40th...

We've published a roundup of the #Metroid news we had in May 2026. shinesparkers.net/may-2026-new...

If you prefer to watch our podcast on YouTube, Episode 34, our #MetroidPrime4 spoilercast, is now live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP5D...

We've updated our 2020 feature, A History of Metroid amiibo, with the amiibo for #MetroidDread and #MetroidPrime4. How many #Metroid amiibo do you have? Which are your favorites? shinesparkers.net/features/a-h...

Our newest feature is now live! New team member Seth talks about the Lamorn in #MetroidPrime4, including their history, his theory on their parallels with the Chozo, and where their story arc may go next. shinesparkers.net/features/the...

This year's #SGDQ schedule has been finalized, and #MetroidDread will be run in an all new Unrestricted category by speedrunner Hobbit! More details in our new post. shinesparkers.net/sgdq-2026-sc...