The rocky story of Retro Studios before Metroid Prime
(N4G GameCube)

Its 2000. A shiny new Ferrari pulls into the parking lot of Retro Studios enormous Austin, Texas headquarters. Founder Jeff Spangenberg steps out of the car. Its the first time hes been to the studio in months. Hes there to lay off people. A lot of people. Hes there to lay off half of the companys employees. Its not the only time this will happen.