The game recently received an ESRB rating (E for Everyone) for the Wii, so this classic will be on the Virtual Console at some point in the future. The game is widely sought for its rarity, convincing humor, and stylistic design.
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Ever wonder exactly who Ness and Lucas are in Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Well, Timmy, they’re characters from an old SNES RPG called EarthboundOnly Ness is from EarthBound. Lucas is from Mother 3. <_<
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Your digg avatar scares me :(
So is it worth tracking down a ROM of Earhtbound Zero for NES and playing that to get prepped for this game?
So is it worth tracking down a ROM of Earhtbound Zero for NES and playing that to get prepped for this game?
But then no one actually played Earthbound when it came out. We'll all lie and say otherwise but for most it was likely discovered years later when the SNES was no longer current.
Which will we get first? This or Zombies Ate My Neighbors?
Excellent! I never thought this would happen after the Earthbound demo was ganked from Smash Brothers. I'm glad I was wrong.
I can't really say that this VC news affects me. I still have the game and try to play through it once a year on the SNES. There's no reason for me to buy it unless Nintendo says, "Buy Earthbound on the Virtual Console, and we'll translate and release Mother 3."
not me, I'm buying it even though i have the cartridge. I wouldn't want to wear out that battery or anything
F**K Yeah!!
Aw come on, I just want more site traffic for NWR! :(
Well, it makes sense - there's a bit of a drought coming up for Wii games. Wait a second, but WiiWare is launching soon, right? I predict Earthbound will be released after the initial hype for WiiWare dies down and there aren't many new releases.
As far as that site goes, I'm not all that sure if what he's doing is legal. Nintendo would certainly say it isn't, but essentially, he's selling roms of games he doesn't own the rights to. The legalities of free distribution of some of those games is disputed, yes, but selling them, however, is not. I just figured I'd mention that.
Which will we get first? This or Zombies Ate My Neighbors?
I am however kinda worried that all the hype may ruin it a little...
QuoteI am however kinda worried that all the hype may ruin it a little...
A lot of the hype comes from the fact that it's an obscure Nintendo first party title that's quite good. But it's not the best RPG on the SNES or anything like that. I wouldn't even consider a GOTY candidate for the time it came out. But it's still very good and well worth buying on the VC.
I actually have a mint copy of Earthbound that I've never played (and won't any time soon, since it's back at my Mom's place which is 800 miles away in a different country). I bought it at Wal-Mart a year or two after it came out for $15 or something ridiculous like that.
How much would it fetch on eBay?
Is it the one with the player's guide included? If so, then I may be willing to trade you my eternal soul.
Not a chance.
No.
QuoteI am however kinda worried that all the hype may ruin it a little...
A lot of the hype comes from the fact that it's an obscure Nintendo first party title that's quite good. But it's not the best RPG on the SNES or anything like that. I wouldn't even consider a GOTY candidate for the time it came out. But it's still very good and well worth buying on the VC.
Pfffff, Chrono Trigger has nothing on Earthbound...Not even Super Mario RPG...
Is it the one with the player's guide included? If so, then I may be willing to trade you my eternal soul.
No but mine is.
Yes, it's the one with the player's guide included. I'll take a poll of the group - is Kai's eternal soul worth it?
Is it the one with the player's guide included? If so, then I may be willing to trade you my eternal soul.
Yes, it's the one with the player's guide included. I'll take a poll of the group - is Kai's eternal soul worth it?
No but mine is.
