Metroid

In Real Life

From Metroid’s Power Suit To A Pink Nurse Outfit, She’s Got You Covered

2:00AM January 12, 2012 | Brian Ashcraft

Meet MissNatsume. The Costa Rican cosplayer is at ease covered both in Samus’ Power Suit or dressed up cute, like a real life Kirby. More »


Nintendo

Samus, You’re All Legs And Shiny Plastic

10:20PM January 11, 2012 | Brian Ashcraft

First shown at last month’s Comiket, this Metroid: Other M statue features heroine Samus in her Zero Suit. Here’s a better look, because this figure deserves one. More »


In Real Life

Metroid Cosplay Based On Nerdy Metroid Cartoon

10:30PM January 5, 2012 | Luke Plunkett

Early last year, artist Chris Furniss drew some cute Metroid cartoons, one of which had Samus giving a TED talk. More »


In Real Life

Metroid’s Samus Aran Made From Nintendo Cartridges

1:00AM November 30, 2011 | Evan Narcisse

How tall would Samus Aran be in real life? The seller on this eBay item claims that it’s life-size so, if this crafty piece of artwork’s to be believed, she’d be about 5’6″ (165cm). More »


In Real Life

This Skyrim Pianist Not Only Plays, She Cosplays!

2:30PM November 25, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

You might remember Lara from this previous Kotaku post, featuring a beautiful rendition of the Skyrim theme. That, dear reader, is only the tip of the music iceberg. And that iceberg is wearing numerous outfits. More »


Nintendo

Metroid II Coming To Nintendo eShop

12:40AM November 23, 2011 | Evan Narcisse

Before the 3DS launched, Nintendo promised that it’d be rolling out a catalogue of Game Boy classics for their new handheld. While that roll-out hasn’t been as fast as some fans has wanted, a genuine classic’s hitting the system this Thursday. More »


In Real Life

Look Everyone, It’s The Hero Of Legend: Zelda!

10:30AM October 12, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Why is it called The Legend of Zelda when Link’s the one doing all the work? Just wait until Metroid hears about this; she’ll be pissed. More »


In Real Life

What Did This Guy Do To Piss Off Batman, The Joker, Samus?

2:00AM October 4, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Video editor and action master Yung Lee can’t seem to make it to an anime convention without getting his arse handed to him by cosplayers. More »


Nintendo

Don’t Blame Team Ninja For Metroid: Other M’s Story

7:15AM September 24, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

The latest Metroid game, Other M, took some… liberties with the universe’s story, and what it did to hero Samus in particular didn’t go down too well. Many people blame the game’s developers, Team Ninja for this, but that’s not very fair.

You need to blame someone from Nintendo instead. Something Team Ninja is only too happy to do. More »


In Real Life

A Birthday Letter To Myself About Video Games

4:00AM September 23, 2011 | Lisa Foiles

Many video games turning twenty-five this year could set themselves on a podium and brag until their throats are sore. “Hey, I’m Castlevania and I’ve released over 30 games in the last quarter-century. What have you done?” More »