I tried out Earthbound some years ago. Just a couple of hours, but I remember that the game did leave an impression on me. I had no idea of a cult following and the only thing I knew about it beforehand was a relatively negative review I read ages ago, so I didn´t have any expectations. I thought I was probably the only person in the world who saw something intriguing and special in that game. It did seem like one of those games that are more than a sum of its parts. The whole series in a DS pack would be something I´d definitely buy, and I´m not a part of the fan base.
I might be wrong, but my impression is that Earthbound didn´t actually sell horribly bad in USA. The problem, AFAIK, was that Nintendo had too much expectations, took a huge first print run, and lost a ton of money when the game ended up selling just a reasonable amount and plenty of cartridges were left over.
The only game I've ever played because of the god damn box.
I tried out Earthbound some years ago. Just a couple of hours, but I remember that the game did leave an impression on me. I had no idea of a cult following and the only thing I knew about it beforehand was a relatively negative review I read ages ago, so I didn´t have any expectations. I thought I was probably the only person in the world who saw something intriguing and special in that game. It did seem like one of those games that are more than a sum of its parts. The whole series in a DS pack would be something I´d definitely buy, and I´m not a part of the fan base.
I might be wrong, but my impression is that Earthbound didn´t actually sell horribly bad in USA. The problem, AFAIK, was that Nintendo had too much expectations, took a huge first print run, and lost a ton of money when the game ended up selling just a reasonable amount and plenty of cartridges were left over.
The only game I've ever played because of the god damn box.
I was disappointed you don't get to pilot a giant Starman.
I've got a question, though. In regards to all that talk about EBSiege donors knowing about some secret project/plan/something... the secret wasn't the Earthbound Anthology, was it? Is it something that's still a secret?
I've got a question, though. In regards to all that talk about EBSiege donors knowing about some secret project/plan/something... the secret wasn't the Earthbound Anthology, was it? Is it something that's still a secret?
I was expecting something better than an object to lust after, bringing my mind to contimplate who might have a copy and how many stabs it would take to transfer said property...
the fact that the community was passionate enough to put something together like this and see it to its completion really make me believe that Nintendo won't be able to ignore them for long. it might not be tomorrow, or even this year, but they'll have to bring Mother 3 here eventually.
I've got a question, though. In regards to all that talk about EBSiege donors knowing about some secret project/plan/something... the secret wasn't the Earthbound Anthology, was it? Is it something that's still a secret?
Nope, that was the secret.
Wait, so what is Earthbound Anthology? The search function has failed me.
the fact that the community was passionate enough to put something together like this and see it to its completion really make me believe that Nintendo won't be able to ignore them for long. it might not be tomorrow, or even this year, but they'll have to bring Mother 3 here eventually.
They've been at that for a while now. Its not happening.
See, I heard about this awhile ago. I thought somone had stealthed announced a Wii/DS Mother Anthology including all three games. Getting my hopes up.
Still those active in the Mother/Earthbound fan community need to keep their hopes up. I'm pretty sure we'll get Mother 3 eventually.
This is the order of events as I see them.
Right around the time smash comes out, Earthbound will hit VC.
It will do so well that a few months after they'll throw Mother on the VC.
Then a bit after, they'll announce a Mother 3 release, either a limited internet only print run of the game for the GBA or an almost untouched DS port.
A large collection of Fan made stuff that they sent to people.
Oh. Um, 'kay.
Yeah.
Appearently its not too hard to search for tho, since it does appear on the front page of Starmen.net http://starmen.net/ebanthology/
But still, $6000? For that?
Christ, what'd they spend the other $5980 on after shipping costs?
Binding: Full color paperback
Perfect Bound
Pages: 268 pages total
161 pages of EB art
49 pages of M3 art
Pack-ins: Anthology Data Disc
/EarthBound DVD
Fan Videos DVD
RC 1-5 + Bound Together
If the rumors of Lucas replacing Ness are true for Brawl, then Mother 3 not coming to the US at this point is pretty much a pile of horseshit. But then again, we never had a Fire Emblem game and look at Melee. Not too long after that, Fire Emblem started coming out, and it was a hit.
Still though. There seems to be no real point in having Earthbound related characters and items in a game that's going to be a huge hit in the US with no intentions of letting you see where the character came from. Or at least their series.
It's good to know that Earthbound/Mother fans donated more than $6000 to be ignored. Because it's one thing to just keep being ignored. It's another thing to pay them to ignore you.
Still though. There seems to be no real point in having Earthbound related characters and items in a game that's going to be a huge hit in the US with no intentions of letting you see where the character came from. Or at least their series.
There are items from the Devil World game in Brawl.
A large collection of Fan made stuff that they sent to people.
Oh. Um, 'kay.
Yeah.
Appearently its not too hard to search for tho, since it does appear on the front page of Starmen.net http://starmen.net/ebanthology/
But still, $6000? For that?
Christ, what'd they spend the other $5980 on after shipping costs?
Yes Muffin...EB fanboys payed 6000 for a cock stroke...
I am willing to bet all those pages were sent to Nintendo/Press soiled.
(*Edit note: And not to make the wrong impression...I want some of that action too)
What happened after they sent out the book?
Nothing.
Nada.
No one that received one mentioned it, as far as I know.
I imagine Nintendo unwrapped it and handed it to Reggie when he ran out of toilet paper.
Which is exactly why I said it was a $6000 cock stroke.
It accomplished nothing except to give a few fanboys an orgasm...
I completely agree it ended up in someones trashcan (or if they were smart it was Ebay'd)
Doesn't really bother me, in the end. Cost me 5$. And it is an artistic statement. But oh well.
I'm just gonna be interested if this youthful optimism eventually turns into social terrorsim with Ness stickers of him pissing on the Nintendo logo escalating to firebombing Nintendo HQ to chants of "EARTHBOUND!"
If the rumors of Lucas replacing Ness are true for Brawl, then Mother 3 not coming to the US at this point is pretty much a pile of horseshit. But then again, we never had a Fire Emblem game and look at Melee. Not too long after that, Fire Emblem started coming out, and it was a hit.
Still though. There seems to be no real point in having Earthbound related characters and items in a game that's going to be a huge hit in the US with no intentions of letting you see where the character came from. Or at least their series.
According to one of the guys over at that Starmen site, the further updates on the Smash Bros Brawl website will actually spoil Mother 3 for you, which is why they are trying to finish their translation project before Brawl comes out so the game won't be ruined for everyone that wants to play/understand it
There’s also a little bit more info we’ve caught wind of. Can’t reveal it here (and definitely wouldn’t want to…), but it basically equates to the fact that Smash Bros. Brawl is going to ABSOLUTELY, UNQUESTIONABLY spoil MOTHER 3 for EB fans who haven’t played the game yet
No one that received one mentioned it, as far as I know.
I imagine Nintendo unwrapped it and handed it to Reggie when he ran out of toilet paper.
Which is exactly why I said it was a $6000 cock stroke.
It accomplished nothing except to give a few fanboys an orgasm...
I completely agree it ended up in someones trashcan (or if they were smart it was Ebay'd)
Doesn't really bother me, in the end. Cost me 5$. And it is an artistic statement. But oh well.
I'm just gonna be interested if this youthful optimism eventually turns into social terrorsim with Ness stickers of him pissing on the Nintendo logo escalating to firebombing Nintendo HQ to chants of "EARTHBOUND!"
Maaaan. I mean, I can see just distributing/selling them to the megafans but going to that expense then just flushin half of 'em down the toilet... wow.
I got that worked up about this kinda stuff when I was... 12.
I would fuckin loove mother 3 or even mother 1 to hit the US but... shit. They'd have to port it to the DS and everything. I'm sure it would do well though.
That totally isn't a real spoiler... right? right?
Well seeing as how Ness isn't in Mother 3. No, its a real spoiler.
Also the book was sent to some people in the press, I believe IGN might've gotten a copy, and pretty sure it went to Nintendo of America and Itoi
They can't sell it because it would be illegal since there is so much copyrighted material in the book. Basically the entire book would be stealing/profiting off of the Mother franchise copyright.
Yesterday, Jon received the overnight delivery of the very first run of the book -- 16 copies -- and immediately zoomed over to FedEx to overnight them to our friends and contacts at places like EGM, IGN, Gamespot, Nintendo, Destructoid and more.
There’s also a little bit more info we’ve caught wind of. Can’t reveal it here (and definitely wouldn’t want to…), but it basically equates to the fact that Smash Bros. Brawl is going to ABSOLUTELY, UNQUESTIONABLY spoil MOTHER 3 for EB fans who haven’t played the game yet
This sounds like (HUGE-ASS SPOILERS JUST FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PLAYED MOTHER 3 OR READ ITS STORY)
Claus makes an appearance as the Masked Man, perhaps?
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I doubt it. I'm betting A Boy and His Blob or Super Dodge Ball will get revived.
...Dammit, now I really want a Super Dodge Ball revival.
http://www.audioentropy.com/
The only game I've ever played because of the god damn box.
That would work well with the Wii.
I was disappointed you don't get to pilot a giant Starman.
I've got a question, though. In regards to all that talk about EBSiege donors knowing about some secret project/plan/something... the secret wasn't the Earthbound Anthology, was it? Is it something that's still a secret?
Nope, that was the secret.
What were you expecting? For them to kidnap Itoi and get involved in a highspeed police chase?
Needs more White Broncos.
Secretly?
Yes.
;-)
the fact that the community was passionate enough to put something together like this and see it to its completion really make me believe that Nintendo won't be able to ignore them for long. it might not be tomorrow, or even this year, but they'll have to bring Mother 3 here eventually.
Wait, so what is Earthbound Anthology? The search function has failed me.
Oh. Um, 'kay.
They've been at that for a while now. Its not happening.
Yeah.
Appearently its not too hard to search for tho, since it does appear on the front page of Starmen.net
http://starmen.net/ebanthology/
But still, $6000? For that?
Christ, what'd they spend the other $5980 on after shipping costs?
See, I heard about this awhile ago. I thought somone had stealthed announced a Wii/DS Mother Anthology including all three games. Getting my hopes up.
Still those active in the Mother/Earthbound fan community need to keep their hopes up. I'm pretty sure we'll get Mother 3 eventually.
This is the order of events as I see them.
Right around the time smash comes out, Earthbound will hit VC.
It will do so well that a few months after they'll throw Mother on the VC.
Then a bit after, they'll announce a Mother 3 release, either a limited internet only print run of the game for the GBA or an almost untouched DS port.
Yes Muffin...EB fanboys payed 6000 for a cock stroke...
I am willing to bet all those pages were sent to Nintendo/Press soiled.
(*Edit note: And not to make the wrong impression...I want some of that action too)
I hear printing presses are not free these days.
Still though. There seems to be no real point in having Earthbound related characters and items in a game that's going to be a huge hit in the US with no intentions of letting you see where the character came from. Or at least their series.
What happened after they sent out the book?
Nothing.
Nada.
No one that received one mentioned it, as far as I know.
I imagine Nintendo unwrapped it and handed it to Reggie when he ran out of toilet paper.
Which is exactly why I said it was a $6000 cock stroke.
It accomplished nothing except to give a few fanboys an orgasm...
I completely agree it ended up in someones trashcan (or if they were smart it was Ebay'd)
Doesn't really bother me, in the end. Cost me 5$. And it is an artistic statement. But oh well.
I'm just gonna be interested if this youthful optimism eventually turns into social terrorsim with Ness stickers of him pissing on the Nintendo logo escalating to firebombing Nintendo HQ to chants of "EARTHBOUND!"
According to one of the guys over at that Starmen site, the further updates on the Smash Bros Brawl website will actually spoil Mother 3 for you, which is why they are trying to finish their translation project before Brawl comes out so the game won't be ruined for everyone that wants to play/understand it
Now not only are they not giving us Mother 3, they're ruining the game for us.
Next up: Mother 4. Not only is it not coming to America, but it's a fanfic!
They will send out messages to all Wiis spoiling the game by saying Ness dies.
I got that worked up about this kinda stuff when I was... 12.
I would fuckin loove mother 3 or even mother 1 to hit the US but... shit. They'd have to port it to the DS and everything. I'm sure it would do well though.
They should make it policy to spoil the game ending to everyone that calls in, that would end that seige pretty quickly.
I just finished the first chapter, and I think I understood most of the important stuff. Only had to look at a guide for one thing.
Also, (plot spoilers)
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Well seeing as how Ness isn't in Mother 3. No, its a real spoiler.
Also the book was sent to some people in the press, I believe IGN might've gotten a copy, and pretty sure it went to Nintendo of America and Itoi
They can't sell it because it would be illegal since there is so much copyrighted material in the book. Basically the entire book would be stealing/profiting off of the Mother franchise copyright.
Edit:
This sounds like (HUGE-ASS SPOILERS JUST FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PLAYED MOTHER 3 OR READ ITS STORY)