In 1995, I clutched an abnormally large box in my hands, wondering at the images and text on its back. I crinkled up my nose at the Master Belch scratch and sniff, unable to fathom what hellish ...

It’s not as easy to ignore the impact of the 1995 SNES RPG EarthBound as it used to be. Released in America to low sales and a somewhat confused fanfare, including a Monty Pythonesque ad campaign ...

Earthbound is relentlessly cute, charming, and silly. You battle against a cult built around painting things blue. Defeat zombies by laying sticky paper in a circus tent. Deal with a crew of moles who ...

Earthbound, which came out in Japan 30 years ago today, knows that personal connection is the most sacred thing.

On April 17 2013, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced via a Nintendo Direct video conference that Earthbound is coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. But when he said "later this year," we didn't ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A British writer who specializes in indie gaming. On this day in 1995, the Western world received one of the most incredible games ...

In most RPGs, the player can seek refuge in being able to attack an enemy no matter how grotesque or difficult. Giygas is different. This convention is immediately shattered in that he is completely ...

Long fan campaign to rerelease the series finally sees fruition today. It's a happy day for many a Nintendo fan today as Earthbound has finally appeared in the Nintendo WiiU eShop for $ 9.99. Nintendo ...

The Super Nintendo has some of the most memorable villains in video game history. Even when limited by the 16-bit hardware, they managed to leave a huge impression on players, wrapped as they were in ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings--first released as Mother in Japan--are coming to Nintendo Switch. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, both ...

Tripp Papineau has been freelancing in the industry for over five years and is passionate about movies (especially horror), survival-horror games, and how games evolve throughout the years. His ...