Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings recently came out on the Nintendo Switch, so what could this mean for the future of the series? For MOTHER 3's localization?
More people than ever have legal access to Earthbound on Nintendo's best-selling home console, which is a pretty big deal when you consider the series' history. With this new spotlight, will MOTHER 3 be localized for western audiences? Could a remake of the MOTHER series be helmed by someone other than Shigesato Itoi, like an Indie Game dev? Is this release just a formality for the Nintendo Switch Online, which only happened to slide in right before the closure of the 3DS and Wii U Virtual Consoles? What is the future of the Mother Series?
Join me on this part essay, part rant, part explication of the MOTHER series' future, where the only thing for certain is uncertainty itself. We'll discuss Mother 3 localization, EarthBound remakes, Nintendo release policies, Shigesato Itoi's time in the game industry, and Reggie Fils-Aime himself.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:52 Why EarthBound's Rerelease is SICK
11:57 Why Nintendo Kept EarthBound From You
27:13 COME ON REGGIE GIVE US MOTHER 3
44:19 Epilogue and Additional Perspectives
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Kody's Twitter: @KodyNokolo
Katie's Twitter: @earthbound64
Jonathan's Twitter: @daegg123
My Twitter: @coyote_cocktail
~ Info ~
~ Trippy Ness gif source: https://www.deviantart.com/tulpen-teufel/art/Earthbound-drugged-coffee-552922145
~ Mother 3 "Remake" Footage by Curiomatic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OGSXeko-iY
~ Shigesato Itoi Pixel Animation by CVAnimation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvJDeRiXuLA
All Music in Order of Appearance (HUGE THANK YOU TO MELO AND POST ELVIS):
1. Home Sweet Home - EarthBound
2. Track 25 - Hunter x Hunter OST
3. Stalwart's Gamble - Hunter x Hunter OST
4. Buy Somethin' Will Ya - EarthBound
5. How to Play - Melo
6. Back Into It - Melo
7. Battle Against a Weird Opponent - EarthBound
8. Twoson - EarthBound
9. Back Into It - Melo (Played Twice)
10. Desert Night - Melo
11. Not Tomorrow - Melo
12. Worble - Melo
13. Hypno Wave - Melo
14. Feel the Wind - Melo
15. Bonfire by some fkn shmuck who copyright claimed me idk
16. Sheik's Theme - Ocarina of Time
17. I Hear You're Doing Well - Melo
18. Pure Cheese - Melo
19. Battle Against a Stupid Kid - Post Elvis
20. Starlight Zone Remix - Melo
21. Space Candy - Melo
22. Smiles and Tears - EarthBound
23. Running Shine Theme - Melo
24. White (Owner's Recommendation) - Mother 3
25. Resolve (Gum Guy's Recommendation) - Mother 3
26. Blessing (Skinhead's Recommendation) - Mother 3
27. Bon Voyage Amigo - Mother 3
28. Adolescence (Toilet Cow's Recommendation) - Mother 3