Earthbound

Here’s what’s going on at Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Cimeas reflects back on San Andreas and its pros and its cons, Sam G. recalls connections of childhood to Earthbound, GiantBoyDetective has an interesting interaction with a student who is excited to play Saints Row IV.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Zarnyx pens a beautiful essay about Earthbound, unemployment and mushrooms. DanimalCart wonders if The Last of Us' story should've been told in something other than a video game. And Odin announces the new anime series that Ani-TAY discussions will… Read more

There's now a lovely little message from Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi on the game's official website, and Nintendo has even created a dedicated Wii U Miiverse page for Earthbound news. Hopefully they've got some surprises coming!

How do you transform poor Lucas from Mother 3 into something completely horrifying? Tighten his body and swap his face with Wario's. The unspeakable result would be a hysterical Smash Bros. character, that's for sure. Read more

Curious how Earthbound made it to U.S. shores so long ago? In honor of last week's Wii U re-release, Wired has published an interview with Marcus Lindblom, the guy who helped localize it. Fun fact: Happy Happyists have snowballs on their hats because they looked too much like KKK members.