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| + | '''''EarthBound''''' (Also referred to as '''''MOTHER''''', the series' Japanese name) is a series of role-playing games created by producer [[Shigesato Itoi]]. Unlike most RPGs, these games are notable for their unusual sense of humor, the setting (similar to the 20th century United States), and main characters (generally a group of children). While a popular franchise in Japan, ''EarthBound'' failed to find success worldwide, instead attracting a cult following. | ||
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| + | The ''Mother'' series began development after Japanese celebrity Shigesato Itoi pitched his idea for ''Mother'' to Nintendo's lead designer, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. The game was developed by [[Creatures Inc.|Ape Inc.]], the script being written by Itoi himself. The game features a cast of children with psychic powers was released in Japan, and while slated for an English release under the title "''Earth Bound''", the localized version of the game, while completed, was cancelled. The translated version was eventually released in 2015 on the [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]], as ''EarthBound Beginnings''. | ||
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| + | In 1994, ''Mother 2'' would be released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]], jointly developed by [[HAL Laboratory]] and Ape Inc. The game was in development for five years and was repeatedly threatened to be cancelled until [[Satoru Iwata]] was made part of team. ''Mother 2'' would be the first game in the series to receive an officially released English localization, released in North America in 1995. However, the game underperformed both critically and financially, generally blamed on its simple graphical style, the unpopularity of role-playing games in the west at the time, and Nintendo's marketing campaign (themed around the phrase "this game stinks", based on the game's weird humor and the included scratch-and-sniff cards). Despite this, the game became a cult classic in the west, eventually leading to its re-release as a Virtual Console title for [[Wii U]]. | ||
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| + | The third game in the series would not be released until several years later. While in development for the [[Nintendo 64DD]] as ''EarthBound 64'', the project was eventually cancelled. However, after the release of ''[[Mother 1+2]]'', it was announced that the game had started development again, this time as ''Mother 3'' and slated for release on the [[Game Boy Advance]]. Developed by HAL Laboratory and [[1-UP Studio|Brownie Brown]], the game was released in Japan in 2006, and, despite fan demand, has not seen a western release. | ||
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| + | Since the release of ''Mother 3'', when asked about the possibility of a new game in the series, Itoi has stated repeatedly that he has no plans to develop a fourth installment and has denied that there is a new title in development.<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/shigesato_itoi_on_the_mother_series_popularity_denies_mother_4 Shigesato Itoi on the Mother Series' Popularity, Denies Mother 4]. Nintendo Life (November 30, 2015). Retrieved September 14, 2016.</ref> | ||
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EarthBound (Also referred to as MOTHER, the series' Japanese name) is a series of role-playing games created by producer Shigesato Itoi. Unlike most RPGs, these games are notable for their unusual sense of humor, the setting (similar to the 20th century United States), and main characters (generally a group of children). While a popular franchise in Japan, EarthBound failed to find success worldwide, instead attracting a cult following.
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Overview
The Mother series began development after Japanese celebrity Shigesato Itoi pitched his idea for Mother to Nintendo's lead designer, Shigeru Miyamoto. The game was developed by Ape Inc., the script being written by Itoi himself. The game features a cast of children with psychic powers was released in Japan, and while slated for an English release under the title "Earth Bound", the localized version of the game, while completed, was cancelled. The translated version was eventually released in 2015 on the Wii U Virtual Console, as EarthBound Beginnings.
In 1994, Mother 2 would be released for the Super Famicom, jointly developed by HAL Laboratory and Ape Inc. The game was in development for five years and was repeatedly threatened to be cancelled until Satoru Iwata was made part of team. Mother 2 would be the first game in the series to receive an officially released English localization, released in North America in 1995. However, the game underperformed both critically and financially, generally blamed on its simple graphical style, the unpopularity of role-playing games in the west at the time, and Nintendo's marketing campaign (themed around the phrase "this game stinks", based on the game's weird humor and the included scratch-and-sniff cards). Despite this, the game became a cult classic in the west, eventually leading to its re-release as a Virtual Console title for Wii U.
The third game in the series would not be released until several years later. While in development for the Nintendo 64DD as EarthBound 64, the project was eventually cancelled. However, after the release of Mother 1+2, it was announced that the game had started development again, this time as Mother 3 and slated for release on the Game Boy Advance. Developed by HAL Laboratory and Brownie Brown, the game was released in Japan in 2006, and, despite fan demand, has not seen a western release.
Since the release of Mother 3, when asked about the possibility of a new game in the series, Itoi has stated repeatedly that he has no plans to develop a fourth installment and has denied that there is a new title in development.[1]
Games
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| Mother | 1989 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | N/A | Nintendo Entertainment System | |||
| EarthBound | 1994 | 1995 | 2013 | 2014 | N/A | Super Nintendo | |||
| Mother 3 | 2006 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Game Boy Advance | |||
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| Mother 1+2 | 2003 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Game Boy Advance | |||
Cancelled
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| EarthBound 64 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Nintendo 64 | |||
External links
References
- ↑ Shigesato Itoi on the Mother Series' Popularity, Denies Mother 4. Nintendo Life (November 30, 2015). Retrieved September 14, 2016.
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