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(>) Deputy Creative Director of Shinesparkers (>) 3D Art Generalist (>) 2D Metroid Speedrunner Silly girl that loves video games! Besides Metroid, I am also a fan of Splatoon, Monster Hunter, and Pokémon! Profile picture by @hoshizoralone.bsky.social

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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 16/10/2026
honestly idk why a ton of laptops choose to not have a physical mouse button :/ I right click sm more often without them ojpihougiy
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 15/10/2026
mock-up of a YouTube thumbnail that is titled "Big Walk. The joy of discovery and the grief of knowing it all"
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 15/10/2026
Making vent art brb 🥰
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Lenox @lenoxmst.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
drew a cashier too
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House House @househouse.com · 15/10/2026
An explanation on why Big Walk isn't available on Xbox. bigwalk.game/xbox
Regarding Xbox

In June 2026 we announced that the release of Big Walk would be limited to computers, Switch 2 and PS5. Since then, we have received many messages and comments, asking about a future Xbox release. We would like to address those questions here:

We have made the decision not to release Big Walk on Xbox, in accordance with the Palestinian-led BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement’s call to boycott Microsoft, and their designation of Microsoft Games (and Xbox) as a priority boycott target. If you need help understanding our motives, we would recommend reading about why Microsoft is a BDS priority target, the successes this kind of pressure has already had on Microsoft, and especially, watching this great introductory piece by People Make Games.

It has always been our intention for Big Walk to be played by groups of friends, and we know that keeping the game off Xbox runs counter to those intentions. This decision means that some people will miss out on playing Big Walk with their friends, and we understand the disappointment we’re causing. We are disappointed too.

We would love for people to be able to play the game on Xbox, but not until Microsoft and/or Xbox have been removed as BDS boycott targets.

We’ve made this decision with the belief that meaningful change can be made in the world, that coordinated collective action can confront even the most powerful interests, and that one day, Palestine will be free.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
House House

(see bigwalk.game/xbox for links)
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 15/10/2026
Metroid is so fucking saucy 😭😭😭😭😭
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 14/10/2026
mi amor, criatura de la puerta 💕
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 14/10/2026
New Chozo planet (or Moon ig) means a new Gadora enemy probably 🥰
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 13/10/2026
Ravenous... 🥺
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 13/10/2026
While I'm broadly in favour with the new Flash Shift seemingly being a bit shorter, I'm gonna guess it would make short boosting less effective (assuming they keep the cool exploit + Speed Booster intact 🙏)
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 13/10/2026
Yeah same and lowkey I think that was pretty cool bcs people could pretty much freely talk about 'em When I first caught Scovillain I was so hyped bcs I wanted that typing so bad but I had to be like "omg Paldea 'mon #251 did the thing ohguiyfrt"
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 11/10/2026
Omg that's so funny 💀
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 09/10/2026
Metroid Dread, one of my favourite games ever, has its 5 year anniversary today. Being a Fusion girlie, I've been waiting for its sequel for a long long time, being the biggest gaming-related dream I've ever had. I still feel so lucky being able to play it. I've cherished it for many playthroughs💕
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 07/10/2026
This thread is awesome. You're my favourite collection of 8,700,002 ants 🙏
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Mythial | 8,700,002 ANTS IN A TRENCHCOAT @mythialsabre.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Inktober Thread???
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 07/10/2026
exactly the reason I don't wanna ask 😭
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 07/10/2026
one thing that dawned on me with AI is that I'm much less inclined to ask a new community for help on smth since I can't exactly count on people I don't know to not use AI
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Max Kay @maxkayart.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
EATING WITH YOUR HANDS IS UNLADYLIKE. #metroid #samus
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Koya @onceroyal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Maddy Thorson @maddymakesgames.com · 05/10/2026
one thing you learn from making a lot of things is that the nitty gritty details, the millions of tiny invisible decisions, ARE the art. The "higher level ideas" are not nearly as important or interesting
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 05/10/2026
they're super cute 🥰
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 05/10/2026
Walkies... 🥺🥺
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 05/10/2026
I can't even do the 9 games thing because everyone knows how it will be like
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 02/10/2026
I don't hate TotK but I think BotW had more interesting shrines 😳
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Shinesparkers @shinesparkers.net · 01/10/2026
The fifth anniversary of #MetroidDread is next week! We're preparing a feature to mark the occasion and would love to hear your memories from playing Dread when it first came out. Chime in below and we'll include some of our favorites!
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 29/09/2026
and it is not as cool as the one we did 🗣️🗣️ shinesparkers.net/features/met...
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Metroid Ravenous Announcement Trailer Analysis
Metroid Ravenous was first shown during the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct. At first, we get to hear some narration from Samus Aran, explaining what has just happened to her. We see a flashback …
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 29/09/2026
Hell yeah. Nicely done! Glad you had fun with this game 😌
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 29/09/2026
Really cool to hear you played it! Saw that you were interested in Ravenous but I didn't expect you to play Dread (the game, not the weapon gpjhgftdyr) I'm curious about one thing: Did you at some point get stuck in this room? (pictured) It's such an infamous room lmao
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 29/09/2026
and the puzzles are cool! And you get to explore with your friends 🥰
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 29/09/2026
I hope dementia research goes well enough so that I, in the future, may take a pill that specifically makes me forget Big Walk so that I can experience it for the first time again 🥺
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 27/09/2026
Ravenous can afford to have more Jaffe Rooms cuz people who don't look for clues will get stuck regardless send tweet
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 27/09/2026
POV: You just beat Metroid Ravenous. You tear up as you listen to the credits roll, and you wonder how an experience can be so profound. Your heart beats quick, the goosebumps come, and then you see... *them*.
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BOOXMOWO @booxmowo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Dachora running the full obstacle course.
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Shinesparkers @shinesparkers.net · 26/09/2026
#MetroidRavenous will be featured in the next issue of @gameinformer! Visit our site to learn more. shinesparkers.net
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 26/09/2026
That's so freaking hot! For some reason I thought you were going for that Missile Tank, so I was about to be smug and say "oh I know this one! Very niche case :P" Never thought about sparking to the left to bypass Space Jump and Ice / Elaine 😳
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Charlotte Aranea 📖✍️ @araneacharlotte.hijumpboots.com · 26/09/2026
Minimum Items will never be the same
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 26/09/2026
thinking about Metroid Fusion and I wanna make sure y'all are doing too 😇
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Bobby Schroeder @ponett.dog · 24/09/2026
now mirrored on the blog as well, as with the metroid 1 post before it ponett.dog/blog/metroid...
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Metroid II has aged so much better than I was led to believe
Everyone who has ever told me this game was too old and clunky is wrong. Metroid II rocks.
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 23/09/2026
メトロイド 🥺
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 23/09/2026
Briefly dreamt about Ravenous having a trailer on Nintendo Today (I know, lmao.) and I saw this new UI below the health bar that showed: -a location of interest you've marked -the latest ability you've acquired -area name (which was what the trailer was titled for) Shit was wild
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 22/09/2026
I'm so down to playing with you and maybe find 2 other randos or something lmao It's an amazing ride 🙏
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 21/09/2026
The world is cruel and hateful but you should always strive to be your own bestie 😇
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 21/09/2026
My mental health is probably bad objectively speaking but I just thought to myself "that's so right bestie" while solving a problem and that's honestly awesome... bestie.
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 21/09/2026
I'm not talking to you until I see you walking 😤
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 21/09/2026
Darn it :(
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 21/09/2026
The final sentence was specifically written for you 💀 I was rushing to get this video done bcs I predicted you'd go to sleep soon ,khjgcfrdytfuigty I'LL BE A WING MA'AM IF YOU WANT SOME FRIENDS IN CONVENIENT-ENOUGH TIMEZONES 😭😭😭😭😭
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 21/09/2026
a message to my friends... 💕
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 20/09/2026
I wouldn't throw in those 2 if they don't meaningfully contribute to the story that specifically surrounds Ravenous + this tweet was aimed at those who play for story if people just want to play 1 game, I'd also choose Dread if someone plays two, then M2 & Fusion (cuz Dread can be inferred)
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 20/09/2026
M2 has you exterminate all metroids on SR388 save for one. Fusion has you face the consequences of doing so, and Dread shapes Samus to be the character you see in Ravenous Super, while it is amazing, doesn't do much to the X-parasite / Samus Metroid hybrid story
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Irene(>) @irene.shinesparkers.net · 20/09/2026
Super would be the next game that I'd add but the whole point was to suggest an order where you get a good grasp on the *story* leading up to Ravenous without having to play them all
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