Game Buoy Podcast Episode 119 - Cosmic Dancer: A Game Buoy Spotlight Celebrating 30 Years of Metroid

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Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the Game Buoy podcast – your twice monthly port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, August 28, 2016, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick celebrate 30 years of Metroid!

FOLLOW UPS

– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/27/kingsglaive-final-fantasy-xv-extends-theater-showings-weekend-adds-theaters/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/26/final-fantasy-xv-plans-dlc-6-announced-wont-covered-season-pass/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/25/pokmon-go-appraisals-keep-us-informed/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/24/dark-souls-iii-ashes-ariandel-dlc-announced-heres-trailer/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/19/dragon-quest-builders-may-getting-port-nintendo-nx/
– http://kotaku.com/destiny-fans-raise-500-000-at-streaming-convention-1785793780
– http://kotaku.com/the-divisions-developers-delay-dlc-to-focus-on-improvin-1785745184
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/22/disgaea-2-pc-arrives-steam-january-2017/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/19/steinsgate-finally-releasing-steam-september-2016/

RELEASE INFO

OMG NEWS

– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/27/dissidia-final-fantasy-opera-omnia-mobile-game-new-spin-series/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/24/playstation-now-headed-pc-along-usb-wirelesss-adaptor-dualshock-4/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/24/sony-host-2016-playstation-press-conference-japan-september-13-2016/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/23/kamen-rider-rider-revolution-announced-nintendo-3ds/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/23/rpg-maker-fes-announced-nintendo-3ds-adds-new-online-game-share-feature/
– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/17/metal-gear-survive-announced-set-alternate-universe-zombies-ps4-xbox-one-pc/
– http://kotaku.com/the-latest-update-to-blizzard-s-battle-net-launcher-all-1785831924

DISCUSSION

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick discuss Nintendo’s flagship sci-fi franchise, Metroid, on the dawn of its 30th anniversary! From its beginnings as a 2D platformer focusing on exploration, to celebrated sequels, to a successful shift to 3D and first person POV, and now an uncertain future – the Metroid series has been an interesting part of Nintendo’s history as the company continuously struggles to find a wide audience for the games while simultaneously experimenting with the formula. The Podcast Pirates discuss the impact of Metroid on the broader gaming scene, including as a formative element of the “Metroidvania,” and Samus Aran’s notable status as one of gaming’s earliest female protagonists.

RUMOUR HAS IT

– http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/22/rumor-playstation-4-slim-images-allegedly-leaked-online/

WHAT’S UP

Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick have been playing WoW, Worms WMD, and watching a lot of Twitch streams!

SOCIAL LINKS

This week we celebrate 30 years of Metroid! What’s your favorite adventure starring everyone’s favorite intergalactic bounty hunter?

EXITLUDE

VOG Network

– Orange Lounge Radio

– RangerPRIDE

– Girls Gone WoW

– The Bobby Blackwolf Show