Nintendo

Samus, You’re All Legs And Shiny Plastic

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.


January 5, 2012
In Real Life

Metroid Cosplay Based On Nerdy Metroid Cartoon

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


November 30, 2011
In Real Life

Metroid’s Samus Aran Made From Nintendo Cartridges

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).


November 25, 2011
In Real Life

This Skyrim Pianist Not Only Plays, She Cosplays!

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.


November 23, 2011
Nintendo

Metroid II Coming To Nintendo eShop

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.


October 12, 2011
In Real Life

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

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.


October 4, 2011
In Real Life

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

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.


September 24, 2011
Nintendo

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

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.


September 23, 2011
In Real Life

A Birthday Letter To Myself About Video Games

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?”


September 22, 2011
In Real Life

Metroid’s Zero Suit Samus Given The ‘Genzoman’ Treatment

GENZOMAN created one hell of a cover illustration for Screw Attack Magazine‘s Anniversary issue. Check out the alternative piece w/ full text here.