This month we return to the heady days of the early 00s when all things seemed possible and Nintendo unleashed the Citizen Kane of video games on all of us. What does Metroid Prime tell us about American soft power in a post-war era? Not very much, turns out, but it’s still pretty good! Thank you to patron Dan for bringing this game to us and guesting on this long episode full of platform love, shooting complaints, and general mood appreciation.Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general! podcast@abnormalmapping.comIf you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts, writing, and even opportunities to be on an episode as a guest!Things Discussed: Blue Revolver, Umineko, Metroid Prime, Metroid Fusion, Ocarina of Time, Halo, Outer Wilds, Wii Controls, Metroid Prime 4, our future JRPG plansThis Month's Game Club:Metroid PrimeNext Month's Game Club: Wheels of AureliaOutrun 2006: Coast 2 CoastMega Man XMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodMenu Select by Kenji YamamotoChozo Ruins by Kenji YamamotoWrecked Ship by Kenji YamamotoPhendrana Drifts (Depths) by Kenji Yamamoto