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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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'''EarthBound''' (Japanese: '''マザー''' ''Mazā'', literally ''MOTHER'') is a series of role-playing games developed by [[Nintendo]], debuting on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] with the release of ''[[Mother]]'' in Japan, and on the [[Super Nintendo]] with ''[[EarthBound]]'' elsewhere.
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==Overview==
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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 was released in Japan, and was slated for an English release under the title "''Earth Bound''", but was cancelled despite being completed. 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 as ''EarthBound'', 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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Many elements of the ''EarthBound'' series have appeared in {{ser|Super Smash Bros.}} Ness, the central character of ''EarthBound'', has appeared in every game as a playable character, while Lucas, the main character of ''Mother 3'', debuted in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and returned as add-on content in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''. For stages, {{wb|Onett}}, based on the first area of ''EarthBound'', has been a stage in every home console game since ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', {{wb|Fourside}}, another town in ''EarthBound'', appears only in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', {{wb|New Pork City}} from ''Mother 3'' is a stage in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', and {{wb|Magicant}} is a stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. Finally, {{wb|Mr. Saturn}} and the {{wb|Franklin Badge}} appear as items in the series, while {{wb|Jeff}} and {{wb|Starman}} are {{ssb|Assist Trophies}}.
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Ness and Lucas have also received [[amiibo]] based on their appearances in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''. These amiibo can be used to unlock content based on these characters, such as {{smw|Costume Mario}} costumes in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and Yoshi patterns in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and its [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|Nintendo 3DS port]].
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Latest revision as of 22:39, 16 April 2020

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EarthBound
MOTHER (マザー)
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Creator: Shigesato Itoi
First game: Mother (1989)
Best-selling game: EarthBound (? copies)
Latest game: Mother 3 (2006)
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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.

Overview

Main series

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 was released in Japan, and was slated for an English release under the title "Earth Bound", but was cancelled despite being completed. 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 as EarthBound, 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]

Other appearances

Many elements of the EarthBound series have appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ness, the central character of EarthBound, has appeared in every game as a playable character, while Lucas, the main character of Mother 3, debuted in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and returned as add-on content in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. For stages, Onett, based on the first area of EarthBound, has been a stage in every home console game since Super Smash Bros. Melee, Fourside, another town in EarthBound, appears only in Super Smash Bros. Melee, New Pork City from Mother 3 is a stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Magicant is a stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Finally, Mr. Saturn and the Franklin Badge appear as items in the series, while Jeff and Starman are Assist Trophies.

Ness and Lucas have also received amiibo based on their appearances in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. These amiibo can be used to unlock content based on these characters, such as Costume Mario costumes in Super Mario Maker and Yoshi patterns in Yoshi's Woolly World and its Nintendo 3DS port.

Games

Game JP release NA release EU release AUS release KOR release Platform
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Main games
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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Ports and remakes
Mother 1+2 2003 N/A N/A N/A N/A Game Boy Advance
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Cancelled
EarthBound 64 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Nintendo 64
Untitled EarthBound game (Nintendo GameCube) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Nintendo GameCube

External links

References

  1. ↑ Shigesato Itoi on the Mother Series' Popularity, Denies Mother 4. Nintendo Life (November 30, 2015). Retrieved September 14, 2016.
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