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ESRB Rates EarthBound For Wii VC

Here's one future Wii Virtual Console update I cannot wait to write up. The ESRB has recently posted a rating for the classic Super Nintendo RPG EarthBound for the Nintendo Wii. The sequel to the Japanese-only game Mother, the game tells the story of Ness and company as they fight to gather the powers of the Earth to defeat the evil alien Giygas. With a compelling humor, an original setting, and some damn fine graphics for a Super Nintendo game, EarthBound is widely considered to be one of the greatest role-playing games of all time...and now it is rated E for Everyone. There really is only one reason an older game gets a Wii rating via the ESRB, so expect EarthBound to arrive on the Wii Virtual Console sometime in the near future.

The Entertainment Software Rating Board [Official Site - Thanks Andrew!]

11:20 AM on Fri May 2 2008
By Mike Fahey
23,997 views, 143 comments

Latest by n/a: I busted my SNES out about a week ago to replay this classic, and this news will finally make me get around to buying a router that works with my Wii. Even if you already own the game like I more »

clips

Earthbound Creator Evaluates Iron Chef Cooking

The man responsible for the Mother series of role playing games, known as Earthbound in the West, Shigesato Itoi, has made a handful of appearances on the TV show Iron Chef, poetically evaluating the culinary skills of master chefs from around the world. If you've ever wondered how a famous writer/game designer would judge a vicious bell pepper battle, your curiosity can easily be satisfied by clicking the play button. This clip comes courtesy of the YouTube surveying prowess of the Select Button forums.

7:20 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,338 views, 41 comments

Latest by 7ucky: Why'd they call him a copy writer? He's so much more than that...! more »

earthbound

MOTHER Shirts to Hold You Over

Consider this a consolation prize of sorts. With MOTHER 3 not getting an English language release anytime soon, Kyoto-based shirt maker King of Games has *get this* shirts that should make you feel better! The company's latest line is MOTHER. For those who've never purchased a KOG shirts, be aware they not only look cool as fuck, but they're made from the highest quality material, come in a groovy box and are totally Nintendo approved. Besides MOTHER 3 ULTIMATE CHIMERA shirts, they got MOTHER 1+2 as well. Pre-orders for them kick off October 10th at midnight with shirts shipping in November. They're gonna go fast!
KOG Shirts [King of Games International Shop]

5:00 AM on Wed Oct 3 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,849 views, 27 comments

Latest by CyberSkull: I want their Metroid shirts soo bad! But they don't have them in my size… :'( more »

doing it

Iwata's Personal Theory on Human Reproduction

Nintendo honcho Satoru Iwata doesn't just like to talk Nintendo games. He talks other stuff. Deep stuff. Stuff like reproduction and DNA and how this factors in why we compare out strengths and weaknesses. I'll let Iwata say it. It sounds better:

This is my personal theory, but all living creatures bear the task of passing down their DNA through reproduction. To reproduce, there's the necessity to show your superiority. The individuals who can do this well are the ones that were able to pass down their DNA... So I think it's natural for us to try to show that we're better than others. That's why we tend to compare our strengths with other people's weakness. This happens in any type of social organizations, such as in companies.

Way more interesting then hearing him drone on about old people playing Wii Sports!
Conversation with Iwata [Itoi's Site]

6:30 AM on Thu Sep 6 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,065 views, 43 comments

Latest by sethmad: When you're playing Smash Bros., you're not just playing for fun. You're playing to DETERMINE THE EVOLUTIONARY PATH OF YOUR ENTIRE SPECIES!!!! In a few generations, we're all going to look like this guy. more »

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Crafty Needlepoint DS Case

I'm always envious when people show off their really cool game related objects that their partners make for them be it cakes, crafts and other objet d'art. My ex's hatred of video games knew no boundaries and I probably would have received a million dollar check for my birthday before anything game related. So I will sit here and seethe with jealousy over Lauren's sweet Earthbound DS case, lovingly handcrafted in the lost art of needlepoint. The recipient of this awesome gift was her fianc on the occasion of the Baby Jebus' birthday. Congratulations, man, you've got yourself a keeper. Flynn De Marco More »

2:00 PM on Sat May 12 2007
By fdemarco
1,338 views, 13 comments

Latest by bobtheduck: @Oyn: You mean like how George lucas made the original Star Wars Trilogy? ooh, burn more »

earthbound

A Mother Earthbound Film Years In the Making... Part Two!

You know, it's a testament to how amazing Earthbound is that even something this gleefully incompetent fills me with pining for more innocent, carefree gaming days. I think you probably have to adore Earthbound to get it though: the digging through the trash for food, the battle noises, the simplistic victory crescendo. I just can't wait to see how they handle Mr. Saturn. Florian Eckhardt More »

7:00 AM on Fri Sep 29 2006
By kotaku.com
242 views, 9 comments

mother

A Mother Film Years In The Making

Back in 1995, Shigesato Itoi's Mother 2 (known as "Earthbound" in the West) was released for the SNES in America. The film made a huge impact on young Robbie and Jeff Benson, who set off to make a feature film of the game. They didn't get very far. One of the Bensons adds: More »

10:22 AM on Tue Sep 5 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
302 views, 8 comments

vaporware

CNET Has No Idea What "Vaporware" Means

CNET has a bizarre little slideshow of the top-eleven vaporware titles, with the mysterious inclusion of those who are no longer vaporware (Prey is #3). I think someone is confused about the definition of "vaporware", despite the literal definition being pasted above the article itself. More »

5:40 PM on Fri Jul 28 2006
By egauger
419 views, 25 comments

atlus

Make Contact... In English

Earthbound-like RPG Contact for the DS is odd. It should be. The game is courtesy crazy Japanese game studio Grasshopper Manufacture, who also brought us Killer7. The game is getting English localization thanks to publisher Atlus. Game site Siliconera talked with Tomm Hulett, the game's localization director: More »

2:22 PM on Tue Jul 25 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
423 views, 12 comments

mother

Rumor: Mother Trilogy Coming to DS

Joystiq put a little skip in my step and a happy bumblebee in my tummy with the announcement that there's a fairly believable rumor floating around about Mother (aka Earthbound) and the DS: More »

7:40 PM on Fri Jul 14 2006
By egauger
1,199 views, 19 comments

mother

The Mother Tattoo

An arm tattooed with characters from Mother (Earthbound)? Yep. The ink is still fresh as it was done a week ago. The tattoo artist said this was one of his more "unusual tattoos." This was found on *surprise* LiveJournal. Go figure. Brian Ashcraft More »

1:22 PM on Thu Jun 29 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
4,605 views, 13 comments

clips

Clips: Canned Mother 3 Beta for the N64

Here's a look at the Mother 3 game that never was. The title was original planned for the Nintendo 64, but was canned. Rumor has it that the cancellation was due to janky 3D modeling, but this clip looks pretty good. The title eventually found its way to the GBA, finally getting a release earlier this year. Brian Ashcraft

12:22 PM on Thu Jun 29 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
237 views, 3 comments

sam and max

Vaporware Stars: the Best Games That Never Were

There's a fantastic little expose' over on Twitch Guru on the five greatest games that never officially saw the light of day: Earthbound, Duke Nukem Forever, Star Fox 2, Sim Mars, and the one that makes me cry little black tears, Sam and Max: Freelance Police. More »

8:46 PM on Wed Jun 14 2006
By egauger
223 views, 5 comments

mother 3

If Mother 3 Had Another Dimension

A Japanese fella with loads of free time and Maya skills to boot has rendered the 2D Mother 3's world in 3D. Neat stuff, and even the battle scenes (which I abhor) look great. Still haven't finished Mother 3 yet (I'm slow, sue me), but I am totally lovin' the GBA title. In fact, because it is a Game Boy Advance title, I perhaps am enjoying the experience even more. It's intimate. Personal. Wonderful. Brian Ashcraft More »

2:22 PM on Tue Jun 13 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
2,932 views, 10 comments

itoi

Mother's Mother Says What Makes Him Tick

Game designer, t-shirt designer, TV commentator, copywriter, tomato juice bottler. Mother (Earthbound in America) creator Shigesato Itoi does it all it seems. (And does it damn good.) In an sit down with the online Ping Magazine, Itoi sums up his M.O. by saying: More »

6:22 AM on Mon Jun 12 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
214 views, Comment

nintendo

Mother 3 Europe Only?

Hello Central... Give me Doctor Saturn! For you Earthbound fanatics, good news! An English translation is coming our way. More »

3:40 PM on Mon May 15 2006
By brownlee
1,592 views, 8 comments

mother 3

Mama Mia, No More Mother!

Mother of all Mother games Shigesato Itoi has announced that Mother 3 will be the last installment in the series. More »

8:24 AM on Thu May 4 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
274 views, 4 comments

mother 3

Mother 3 On Sale In Japan

Today, the feverishly anticipated Mother 3 drops here in Japan. The game has received solid scores from Famitsu, getting a 10, 8, 8 and a 9 respectively. The mag also says the RPG is the most wanted title in Japan. Dubbed Earthbound in the West, the latest installment in the Mother series is currently Japan-only. More »

7:21 AM on Thu Apr 20 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
269 views, 4 comments

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