Metroid’s Justin Bailey Is A Real Person: Here’s Why He Hasn’t Spoken Up – A Critical Hit (2021)

TITLE
Metroid’s Justin Bailey Is A Real Person; Here’s Why He Hasn’t Spoken Up

AUTHOR
Kate Willaert

PUBLICATION
A Critical Hit

YEAR
2021

ARTICLE TYPE
Article

FROM THE ARTICLE
“Justin Bailey” is one of the most famous secret codes in the history of gaming.

Sure, it’s not as well-known as the Konami Code, but for anyone who becomes interested in Metroid series — whether from Super Smash Bros. The Metroid Prime games, or the 2D side-scrolling installments — you eventually hear about the mystery of “Justin Bailey.” Was he a real person? And if so, why has he never spoken up?

Last year I tried to find Justin Bailey. I’ll tell you why I think the password originated in Kentucky, and why the true Justin Bailey might never be confirmed.

COMPANIES MENTIONED
Nintendo

GAMES MENTIONED
Metroid

PEOPLE MENTIONED
Justin Bailey