If you are a gamer, then the word ‘Metroid’ might seem familiar to you. In fact, this has been one of the most successful franchises for Nintendo. Nintendo has always worked to provide the best possible gaming experience to gamers. Recently, the Nintendo Switch has been a hot taking point among gamers. Moreover, after the recent airing of Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase gamers have been going crazy about the upcoming games.
However, there is a popular misconception among us. We tend to think that only children play video games. Well, nothing can be the furthest from the truth. There are many instances to support the claim that adults also play video games. However, the best instance would be someone whom we know as a tough guy. Well, do you know John Cena from WWE? I am talking about him. Cena has been a 16-time world heavyweight champion in the WWE. Apart from this, we also know him as a good rapper. However, now it turns out that he is also a dedicated fan of Nintendo’s 2D Metroid games. Read the article to know more about Cena’s love for video games.
Metroid: What Is It?
The Metroid games are a series of video games by Nintendo. In fact, it has been one of the most successful franchises for the company. The first of the Metroid games was released in 1987. Since then the series has been a popular series across various Nintendo consoles. Set in a science fiction setting, the centre of the game is the central character Samus Aran, who is a bounty hunter.
The gameplay involves adventurous explorations and item-gathering. The games have both platformer and shooter dynamics. However, it is the nonlinear gameplay that makes the games more popular and famous. Now, this much information seems sufficient before we shift to the main news.
John Cena And The Metroid Games
John Cena did a photoshoot for Nintendo’s “Unexpected Places” Switch advertisement, back in 2017. You may follow the link below to have a glimpse of that:
Dan Ryckert recently recalled that during the shoot Cena confessed to the representatives of Nintendo that he would love to play a new 2D Metroid. The link below will take you to the tweet:
In the tweet, Dan states that when Metroid Dread came out, the developers sent a copy to Cena. Later Cena’s representatives stated that he loved the game. Later, a former Nintendo staff named Krysta Yang supported Dan’s tweet by stating that Cena is a great fan of Metroid. Check out the tweet from the link below:
Is Cena’s Love For Video Games Something New?
The straight answer would be: No! Earlier also John Cena openly talked about his love for video games. In fact, back in 2008 he openly stated his love for old-school games. The old-school games include the likes of the real-time strategy classic Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. The WWE superstar also went on to cut a promo of sorts on games like Tecmo Bowl, Madden, and Baseball Stars.
We know that his mission is to destroy a “lot of shit’ by creating a large army. According to Cena, these games symbolize the very essence of his mission. The outfit of John Cena has become a real talking point down the years. You might be surprised to know that his WWE merchandise was greatly inspired by the artworks of various Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros. 3.
Moreover, his signature move of ‘you can’t see me ‘ can be seen to have a similarity with the Phantom Cloak in Metroid Dread. However, that sort of interpretation might seem far-fetched.
Concluding Lines
It is therefore clear that John Cena is a great fan of the Metroid games. In fact, he is so inspired by video games that he designed his WWE merchandise following the artworks of various games by Nintendo. Now, would you dare to say that kids only play games? I think you would not. In fact, with the arrival of various portable gaming consoles from Nintendo, gaming has transcended the bounds of the age limit. It has a universal appeal nowadays. John Cena’s love for Metroid games can be a real instance to the point.
Also read: All About the Recent Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase
