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Interview with Dan Cattell AKA Chozoboy (Empty Lifebar)

Dan Cattell, more commonly known as Chozoboy, is the creator of the famous 8-Bit Samus and Chozo cosplay suits. Until now, Nintendo Power was the only place he ever allowed an interview. Now, there is a new interview with this icon and the only place to find it is at Empty Lifebar.

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AkiraFoxtrot4599d ago

I want those costumes, you know their gonna win the best costume prize at any Halloween party they go to this year.

TheGreatGazoo4599d ago

Ridley next? This guy is insane awesome

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Metroid For NES Could Be Inducted Into The Video Game Hall Of Fame

Other nominees include games like SimCity & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

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OtterX38d ago

There are some good nominees in this list that are deserving to be inducted also, but I feel Metroid has had the most impact on the industry out of all of these. Look how Metroid influenced the evolution of the Castlevania games, and the "Metroidvania" subgenre of games have become a prevailing force in gaming today. Especially now, Metroidvanias are bigger than ever.

I can very much see Resident Evil being added later too, bc it really did popularize and define the survival horror genre. I would say that one is next in line.

ApocalypseShadow38d ago (Edited 38d ago )

Agreed. When I got my NES back then, I of course had Super Mario Bros. But I also got Double Dribble, Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Rad Racer, Zelda and Metroid. Loved playing all of them over and over. But Metroid was so deep and the music was so other worldly, that that game has stuck with me to this day decades later.

Sure other awesome games came along like Contra, Castlevania, Mega Man, etc. But Metroid really hit that sci-fi fix. And the twist of finding out who was in the suit was one of those great moments in gaming history talking with other friends in the neighborhood that had the console that rushed to the end to find out for themselves.

Definitely deserves hall of fame like many other picks. Should have been inducted a long time ago.

Miraak82 37d ago

If any Metroid game should get the honor it should be Super Metroid , it's perfection in my eyes . 30 years later and I still feel it's the most epic shit ever .

OtterX37d ago

Yea, I agree that Super Metroid REALLY raised the bar on atmosphere and exploration, still in my Top 10 or 20 games of all time. The original Metroid did set a good framework, but Super Metroid perfected it in its first sequel. Since it's the only one up for vote, I'd still vote for the original Metroid bc it did establish a very good concept of gaming in a more primitive gaming era. But, you're absolutely right.

Chocoburger37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

The GBA remake deserves it or Super Metroid, the original was a very sloppy and rushed game programmed in 3 months and it shows.

If you've never played the remake, it's absolutely a must play, fixes basically every flaw in the game. Check out ExoParadigmGamer's comparison video.

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Metroid Prime's Scanner Is The Original Detective Mode

Metroid Prime is a detective game at heart, and the Scan Visor is Samus' trusty magnifying glass.

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Lighter9433d ago

Wouldn't the X-ray Scanner in Super Metroid be the original detective mode?

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20 Years Ago, Metroid Prime Brought Samus Into the Future

It's been two decades since Metroid Prime first launched and it still holds up fantastically well.

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ShwaaMan520d ago

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I bought this for my GameCube! My best friend and I ordered pizza for delivery, it was snowing outside and we stayed in all weekend playing it. Still one of my all time favorite games and I really hope the Switch ports being rumored is true. Fantastic game, one for the ages🙂