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Nadia Oxford at 1Up has posted a well-written editorial on why we like Metroid - and why so many fans are anxious about how Other M will turn out - centered largely around the uniqueness of Samus as a female character (and we've got a more in-depth article on that if you haven't read it already). Oxford also notes that from Metroid II to Metroid Prime to Metroid Zero Mission the series has always taken risks, so Other M is not an exception.

Another surprise was the discovery of the photograph on Adam Malkovich's desk. I decided to share it with you the photograph raises more questions than it does answers: just who is this guy, and why is he on Adam's desk in a framed photograph? Thanks to DJ Trancetronica for the tip.

The photo was revealed in this footage from San Diego Comic Con (you'll just have to get past the obnoxious ramblings of the cameraman). The footage occurs sometime after the fight with the giant purple monster, in case you don't want to see cutscenes from that far ahead. As usual, you can discuss it on the forums, here.

Until next time...
Captain Commando