web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Metroid” https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/tags/metroid Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. en-us episodic A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests take a game out of the backlog, play it and discuss their experiences in depth, with no spoilers until they warn you. Dave Jackson A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. yes games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, gaming discussion show, podcast about games, game review podcast, Dave Jackson talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com 85: The Three Versions of Metroid 2 (with Case Aiken, Matt Storm & Geoff Moonen) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/85 778b8e10-ba03-4d9f-b0e0-ab054cb80c91 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass), Matt Storm ("Fun and Games", Reignite, Screen Snark) and Geoff Moonen ("Fun" and Games) to discuss Metroid 2: Return of Samus and its two remakes- AM2R and Samus Returns. 3:05:08 yes The black sheep in the Metroid series, Metroid 2: Return of Samus, was originally developed and published by Nintendo for Game Boy in 1991, and has since seen two well-known remakes- the fan remake AM2R, developed by Milton Guasti and released for PC in 2016, as well as MercurySteam and Nintendo's official remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, released in 2017 for the 3DS. This episode is a compare and contrast episode, featuring all three games. Joining me for this episode are three Metroid aficionados- Matt aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite, Screen Snark podcasts), Geoff Moonen ("Fun" and Games) and Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass podcasts). Check out all of their fantastic shows on your favorite podcast app or at certainpov.com (https://www.certainpov.com/)! TIMESTAMPS Intros/Personal Histories 1:16:15 Metroid 2: Return of Samus 25:14 Metroid 2 SPOILER WALL 1:01:47 AM2R 1:12:26 AM2R SPOILER WALL 1:45:11 Metroid: Samus Returns 1:58:20 Samus Returns SPOILER WALL 2:29:47 Wrap-Up Thoughts/Recommendations 2:50:35 Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, metroid 2, metroid 2 review, metroid 2 podcast, metroid 2 return of samus, metroid samus returns review, metroid samus returns, am2r, am2r review, am2r podcast The black sheep in the Metroid series, Metroid 2: Return of Samus, was originally developed and published by Nintendo for Game Boy in 1991, and has since seen two well-known remakes- the fan remake AM2R, developed by Milton Guasti and released for PC in 2016, as well as MercurySteam and Nintendo's official remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, released in 2017 for the 3DS. This episode is a compare and contrast episode, featuring all three games. Joining me for this episode are three Metroid aficionados- Matt aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite, Screen Snark podcasts), Geoff Moonen ("Fun" and Games) and Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass podcasts). Check out all of their fantastic shows on your favorite podcast app or at certainpov.com!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories 1:16:15
Metroid 2: Return of Samus 25:14
Metroid 2 SPOILER WALL 1:01:47
AM2R 1:12:26
AM2R SPOILER WALL 1:45:11
Metroid: Samus Returns 1:58:20
Samus Returns SPOILER WALL 2:29:47
Wrap-Up Thoughts/Recommendations 2:50:35

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]]> The black sheep in the Metroid series, Metroid 2: Return of Samus, was originally developed and published by Nintendo for Game Boy in 1991, and has since seen two well-known remakes- the fan remake AM2R, developed by Milton Guasti and released for PC in 2016, as well as MercurySteam and Nintendo's official remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, released in 2017 for the 3DS. This episode is a compare and contrast episode, featuring all three games. Joining me for this episode are three Metroid aficionados- Matt aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite, Screen Snark podcasts), Geoff Moonen ("Fun" and Games) and Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Another Pass podcasts). Check out all of their fantastic shows on your favorite podcast app or at certainpov.com!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories 1:16:15
Metroid 2: Return of Samus 25:14
Metroid 2 SPOILER WALL 1:01:47
AM2R 1:12:26
AM2R SPOILER WALL 1:45:11
Metroid: Samus Returns 1:58:20
Samus Returns SPOILER WALL 2:29:47
Wrap-Up Thoughts/Recommendations 2:50:35

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]]> 24: Metroid Dread (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables & Sidequesting Podcast) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/24 a015bd85-0a1e-4484-a81d-6e9e48be7133 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. 2:13:56 yes Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything! TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30 For all things Eric and Unlockables, click here! (https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b216b2d6-3d6c-4a13-8075-ad1e670a316b) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, metroid, metroid dread, metroid podcast, metroid dread podcast, metroidvania, metroid dread review Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything!

TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30

For all things Eric and Unlockables, click here!

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]]> Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything!

TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30

For all things Eric and Unlockables, click here!

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