Some games work their way into your memory and others into your reflexes, but EarthBound has a habit of sticking with your heart. Could be its odd fascination with Americana or the superb localization, or all the little moments along the way that build up to a cosmic-nightmare finale. Whatever it is though, it’s worth celebrating, and that’s just what its creator’s company is doing.
1994年8月27日、『MOTHER2 ギーグの逆襲』は発売されました。お誕生日、おめでとう、『MOTHER2』。 pic.twitter.com/OqVYNW0JP7
— ほぼ日MOTHERプロジェクト (@hobonichimother) August 27, 2020
It may be a no frills message, but Shigesato Itoi’s Hobonichi Mother Project has marked the birthday of EarthBound (or Mother 2, if you prefer) with a commemorative tweet. Though no games have come since the eternally unlocalized Mother 3, it’s been a fantastic year for Mother fans as far as Japanese merchandise goes.
Hobonichi Mother Project reveals t-shirts and Mr. Saturn tote bag
Mother series merchandise line from Hobonichi Techo returning in 2021
Hobonichi also shared a cute little Japanese infographic explaining how fans or those curious can play the game. It may be from last year, but it continues to be a shining example of why you might want to keep your Wii U plugged in.
『MOTHER2』をひさびさにプレイしたくなった！ というみなさん。以前、まとめた、いま『MOTHER2』（およびシリーズ）をプレイする方法です。去年つくったものですが、現状も変わりないかと思います。 pic.twitter.com/M3FsNf4v58
— ほぼ日MOTHERプロジェクト (@hobonichimother) August 27, 2020
Hopefully EarthBound can make its way to Switch Online’s SNES title list, but for now take a coffee break and think about why you love the game to wish it the hapoy birthday it deserves.
Written by Ricky Berg
When he isn’t writing for Nintendo Wire, Ricky’s anticipating the next Kirby, Fire Emblem, or if the stars ever align, Mother 3 to be released. Till then he’ll have the warm comfort of Super Smash Bros. to keep him going.
