10 Metroid facts you probably didn't know

Just who the hell is Justin Bailey? Well, now I know (spoiler: no one).

Originally posted by Reddit user TestZero, these images detail 10 bits of trivia for the original Metroid, the 2D action game that came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System back in 1986. And, no, it’s not the obvious stuff (did you know that Samus is a girl??). I consider myself a pretty decent fan of the series, but even I didn’t know most of these facts.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.