Metroid Database.com

It's 1996. I just got my first personal computer and a subscription to this strange new thing called the "Internet." After struggling to get my screechy 28.8kbps modem to make a connection, the first webpage I ever visited was a search engine. As the cursor blinked, gingerly awaiting my query, I had no idea what to type. So, I started with my favorite video game.

There wasn't much to do with Metroid back in those days, other than a couple of cheat code websites and lists of NES cartridges. I didn't see what made the Internet so exciting until I wandered into this thing called "The Metroid Database."

What I discovered was the first website that truly impressed me... vivid colors, unique artwork and even a freakin' soundtrack! It contained pages full of unique information, "secret passages" and a public forum. This website was crafted passionately by a fan, for fans.

Fast forward eighteen years. I reminisce now of the friends I've made (and enemies... who remembers RRickyR?), my adventures in Secret World hunting, the coming and going of many great Nintendo systems, and everything I have learned that has made me who I am today. I joined the team alongside Infinity's End in 2007. Along with CapCom, we have given the site and community a second life. I am insanely proud to have been a part of Team MDb and am thankful to Devin and Ryan for the incredible amount of content that we have created over the years. We've kicked a lot of ass. As fans, for fans.

My life is different now and I have a lot of exciting changes to look forward to. Where TJ once chose to pass the torch down to a younger generation of fresh minds, so too have I chosen to do the same. You might still see me from time to time, quietly stalking the forum or helping out our newest generation of staff. But as far as being a site admin, I am now signing off. Thank you, all of you.

See You Next Mission.

-Jesse D