Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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Welcome to Shinesparkers Archives! Since 2010, Shinesparkers has interviewed many Metroid developers, and this series highlights some of the coolest details we have learned. We kick off with the first Metroid Prime game to learn more about its chaotic development!

Check out Synamax's video for a deep look into the strange development of Metroid Prime's sound design:
youtu.be/iJ6GxBWHogI

For even more facts about Metroid Prime's development not featured in this video, check out our interview with Cid Newman, co-founder of Retro Studios.
shinesparkers.net/interviews/cid-newman

RoyboyX - Producer
Deadweight - Writer, Editor, Voice-over
TorvusBolt - Graphic Design and Effects

== INTERVIEWS ==
LeRoy Strauss
shinesparkers.net/interviews/leroy-strauss
Clark Wen
shinesparkers.net/interviews/clark-wen
Tommy Tallarico
shinesparkers.net/interviews/tommy-tallarico
Mike Sneath
shinesparkers.net/interviews/mike-sneath
Gene Kohler
shinesparkers.net/interviews/gene-kohler
Jack Mathews
shinesparkers.net/interviews/jack-mathews
shinesparkers.net/podcast/episode-21-jack-mathews

== MUSIC ==
All music comes from our own Harmony of a Hunter and Harmony of Heroes remix series.

Crashed Ship (ZakMarcusMusic feat. VGDrumCovers)
harmony.shinesparkers.net/track/orpheon-groove
Chozo Ruins (Darkesword)
harmony.shinesparkers.net/track/path-of-ruin
Hive Mecha Battle (Jared Cowing feat. Laura Intravia)
harmony.shinesparkers.net/track/entering-the-hive
Chozo Shrine (Prophetik)
harmony.shinesparkers.net/track/cradle-of-the-chozo
Tallon Overworld Revisited (Tim Hellmann)
harmony.shinesparkers.net/track/ta4-x
Metroid Prime Credits (Blue Brew Music)
harmony.shinesparkers.net/track/a-new-star

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