Welcome to EarthBound - Nintendo Switch Online

EarthBound / EarthBound Beginnings: Join Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo in their quest to fulfill an age-old prophecy to stop the wicked Giygas (and maybe catch a Runaway Five concert along the way) in the fan-favorite Super NES classic EarthBound. In addition, travel back to 198X for EarthBound Beginnings, a localized version of the original Famicom Mother game. Both EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings are now available for Nintendo Switch Online members!
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[@BoshMind]

Ngl it's kind of surreal and exciting seeing Nintendo talk about this game in such depth. Here's to hoping Mother 3 gets this treatment one day.

[@userwithaname.]

Yeah, I really hope nintendo does more trailers like this one.

[@luginess0]

Mother 3? Never existed. Lucas was an original character from Brawl. And, definitely do not research in the slightest, because Mother 3 isn't a truly real game, totally not.

[@LordPichuPal]

@@luginess0 In true Nintendo fashion, they'll continue to gaslight us like this, making us truly believe it never happened. They don't seem to think we know, or they just don't care, I don't know which it is anymore

[@wolvenwolfdogservices]

It would be nice but that could change the story a little and a censorship .>.

[@BoshMind]

@@wolvenwolfdogservices They would likely have to bump the esrb rating as well.

[@meekyu300]

Bro. Who over did this voiceover, give them a raise NOW. Listening to this filled me with joy, man..

[@rainbowspongebob]

Yea he makes me actually want to play earthbound

[@just_an_internet_explorer8038]

Thought it was the guy who reviewed all of the smash costumes

[@videogameperson7706]

IKR, the comments on the gametrailers video seem to hate it tho

[@meekyu300]

@@videogameperson7706 wait what? that sucks man, I think he did a great job.

[@AJR-zg2py]

I'm almost positive it's Joe Zieja - it sounds so much like him. Wouldn't surprise me since he has a relationship with Nintendo already (Claude in Fire Emblem Three Houses).

[@turtle4407]

It’s really nice to know that Nintendo still acknowledges earthbound as an actual game time to time.

[@maxfecteau]

All while completely ignoring the existence of mother 3, like it’ll go away after a while

[@Josuh]

@@maxfecteau it'll come eventually, rest assured my child

[@choccydo3744]

@@maxfecteau patience is key my child

[@captainblue5096]

@@maxfecteau Don’t lose hope, my child.

[@whiile1239]

@@maxfecteau It will come in the near future, my child

[@ToaderTheToad]

I like the more off-beat style this trailer gives; it fits with EarthBound. I'm glad Nintendo is giving these games another big chance at becoming big. (Or, even bigger? I'm really not sure how big the community is nowadays) Props to the guy who did the voiceover.

[@unfunnyhere4990]

Ness becomes a [[BIG SHOT]] confirmed

[@americano6871]

@@unfunnyhere4990 is that- *A DELTARUNE REFERENCE!?!?*

[@gerthadubuisson6910]

What the heck is deltarune?

[@Hauntaku]

@@gerthadubuisson6910 L + ratio

[@Hithere-uz6wd]

@@Hauntaku + bozo + Skill issue + noob + Loser + knuckles

[@oimenamesrick]

THIS is the kind of recognition that Earthbound and the trilogy as a whole deserves

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

They need to release Mother 3 translated

[@wuvumgywgy]

@@CaptAwesumNo1Zone theres been fan traslations since the late 2000's

[@aleonne2148]

according to nintendo, it's a duology

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@wuvumgywgy yea, but that means money I can’t give to Nintendo

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

@@wuvumgywgy NO. We deserve an Official translation with bonus extra content, show us what was made of the original 64DD Mother 3 prototype

[@MrSpherical]

This is so awesome!!! Please please PLEASE continue the Mother series Nintendo. Or go for a remake. Or at least give us Mother 3.

[@tidalphantom0277]

dude the director literally said that mother 3 was the end stop

[@Garble_Garble]

The game series is over, if we ever did get another, the creator would probably have nothing to do with it. Also a remake was pitched during the GameCube era, but was shot down. Really the only thing up in the air right now is the localization of mother 3 since there has never been a definitive yes or no.

[@BannedAide]

@@tidalphantom0277 director said he would want fans to make the next series, and it's already confirmed.

[@EstudiosBRX]

@@BannedAide But nothing talks about there not being a remake.

[@Aego384]

@@BannedAide The fans were making Mother 4. Which was later renamed.

[@Shishizurui]

I'm glad kids are still enjoying Earthbound nearly a generation later. it was my first RPG

[@Pinkio]

Shigesato Itoi be lookin' at them like great-grandsons, similar to Ninten with Great-Grandfather on Earthbound Beginnings lol

[@tokitoons1926]

I’m obsessed with the game, I keep reading lore hhhhhh And I have lots of playlists full of earthbound stuff and earthbound music

[@McCaroni_Sup]

You better still have the cartridge lol. Those mfs are expensive af fr.

[@IHaveTheRamen64]

I’m definitely very obsessed with this game.

[@Sedyon]

I love this game too, even if I'm born in the 2000s

[@j9of10-p6]

I like that they're giving mother 1+2 the credit they deserve and bringing in a new audience. I just hope mother 3 gets the same treatment someday

[@itsmii7785]

That will be the day the internet explodes. It just hurts me that people are getting furious about it and slandering Nintendo. That being said, I’ve never been able to play Mother 3, but I have played Earthbound. I still have hope for Mother 3 being localized one day…

[@gam3army]

It never well if ever seen the translated game. Which is sad as it has such a great plot.

[@itsmii7785]

@@gam3army I’ve heard that it’s very dark and somewhat controversial, so that’s pretty disheartening. I’ll see if I can get my hands on an emulator that will run it.

[@gam3army]

@@itsmii7785 it's gets very dark and can get a bit but I never found it too bad. It's a must play I feel

[@RepublicofFoigWerg]

@@itsmii7785 GBA Emulators are very easy to come by and you can easily get the fan translation from Vimm's Lair. There are even some fan-made cartridges being sold on ebay. That's how I played it my first time.

[@JetZV]

"Say hi, Ness!" "Okay!" "That'll do." This guy's funny, keep him.

[@k2a2l2]

agree

[@spookysushi4079]

It's a script bruh

[@supersadge2164]

@SpookySushi then that goes to show that Nintendo is really charming

[@jett9631]

@@spookysushi4079 You can have one of the best scripts ever but if you hire someone who’s not good at voiceovers it’ll end up garbage. I really like this guy, he did a great job

[@Daniel328DT]

*PK fires the screen*

[@Lapiziold]

“Hear me?! Aliens are taking over! The adults don’t care…so you better do something!” Best narrator ever

[@LiatKolink]

If that ain't the best description for Climate Change too.

[@megasean3000]

Isn’t it explained that everyone else besides the chosen ones are more susceptible to Giygas’ dark influence?

[@bababooey8111]

@@LiatKolink bRuH

[@instantcelerity4198]

Me a 30 year old: Ok then time to kill those aliens ..

[@Coal_the_rock]

@@LiatKolink bring that somewhere else

[@rcookie5128]

Earthbound is one of my favourite JRPGs, it embraces its quirkiness of a world-saving, urban-themed adventure by school-kids and that is what makes it special.

[@RickSatan]

it looks so old and bad

[@LendonKsKs]

@@RickSatan Bruh you are talking about a snes game what did you expect

[@RickSatan]

@@LendonKsKs i dont evan no what snes is

[@joseph_arrow]

@@LendonKsKs he's trolling, look at the cringe comments he posted by clicking on his profile lol

[@iwoomy752]

@@RickSatan Well, that explains a lot.

[@psychic_digit]

The guy doing the voiceover did a great job, Earthbound is a weird game and his narration honestly fits hehe

[@PkmariO64]

Imagine how much better EarthBound would have sold if it was originally advertised like this…

[@metroplex97]

Eh, this game stinks.

[@veryconfused5243]

@@metroplex97 I am embarrassed to admit that that took me way too long to understand the joke.

[@FlareBlitzBanana]

If they had a time machine that could predict the fifth Smash Bros game before Smash 64 even came out, I think the game would've been a best seller.

[@I_EAT_QUARTERS]

Nah the 90s were all about gross-out advertising. It was the reviews and graphics that initially turned people away from the game. Reviewers brushed the game off because of the bright graphics and wanted something more akin to Final Fantasy. Most people didn’t play past the first town so they never understood how great the writing and combat is. The game also cost $30 more than a standard SNES game at the time and that was something never really done before. It was many factors, but the advertising was just following trends of the era

[@PkmariO64]

@@I_EAT_QUARTERS - Ok, but have you seen the original commercial for the game? It’s really bad, and it probably turned off at least a few people who may have otherwise given the game a chance.

[@Brianski8]

I actually really like how we’re getting new trailers for old games.

[@pierrebegley2746]

I'm pretty sure these two are the only NES/SNES games to get this kind of treatment. They definitely wanted people to know that EarthBound was on the Switch now!

[@Pinkio]

at least on this case is because it's an amazing game series plus we didn't get anything new about Earthbound since 7 years ago unless you count Smash Ultimate

[@Pinkio]

also Nintendo might know they utterly failed with the comercials from 1995 saying the infamous "This game stinks!" so even if it's too late we should be glad to see the trailer the game always deserved instead of that weird stuff from decades ago

[@gamingtherapy7587]

Can't stand Nintendo adverts

[@Brianski8]

@@gamingtherapy7587 Then why would you click on one?

[@EndermanPierce]

i absolutely love the announcer, they sound so much more genuine and curious about the game just as we are. hope to see more of this dude not even gonna lie

[@electroid4]

I’ve always wanted to play earthbound. So when this came out, I’m beginning to play it. Glad I’ve been introduced to this game!

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

Don’t be afraid to use a guide if you have to! It can frustrating and discouraging if you don’t know what to do

[@zeldamenefee5008]

Its a game you have to play through to fully appreciate, its truly one of the greatest games ever made

[@JJC1138]

It's really cool to see such a well-written and well-performed trailer being made for a retro game. I love the care and attention that Nintendo gives to the classics!

[@vxskud]

Imagine if Nintendo had marketed it this well back in the 90s

[@Gevs]

What attention? Do you realize how much abandonware they have.

[@MissiGNO000]

@@Gevs Still waiting for warioland 6

[@crinklyonion1410]

Well, when they want to give attention to the classics.

[@Aego384]

@@vxskud "This game stinks"

[@DGR_Dave]

A game worthy of it's hype in my humble opinion. I am so glad so many more people can experience this gem!

[@bullsteak3468]

Yooooooo DGR is here?

[@Min4617_]

Definetly, you said it well

[@Moon-nk3co]

Hey, Big Fan! Didn’t know you liked the game as well!

[@jj2059]

Hey dgr

[@leahluostarinen]

I agree to Dave :)

[@Melonposting]

0:28 "Can we get another Ness?" *Megalovania in the distance*

[@frankmiranda09]

Sans Is ness

[@n00bplayer72]

Take my word for it as someone who has played both games several times: Play Earthbound first. Earthbound Beginnings has a special place in my heart, but it suffers from: > Unbalanced Enemies > Unbalanced encounter rates > Needing to level grind A LOT. > Vague and directionless story > Giant, sparse maps that are easy to get lost in I highly recommend using a guide or following a playthrough so you don't get stuck or rage quit. You can do it! I believe in you!

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

I disagree with the story part, as many people love beginnings more than even earthbound because of it. But I agree with literally everyone else. An unorganized over world and poorly balanced level up system can be discouraging for new players. If you love earthbound though, chances are, these can be overcome with enough dedication to the series.

[@hellojoshua3287]

The encounter rate is/was insane in Beginning. Tells a pretty charming story with nice moments filled in.

[@Urvy1A]

At least EarthBound has it's Players Guide online, so no one has to pay high amounts of dough for a copy.

[@bluepikman7851]

If someone still wants the Earthbound Beginnings experience but in a more beginner friendly way, I'd recommend the GBA port with the fan translation, since it has the Easy Ring and actually has a more accurate English translation. If you really want the challenge and grinding though, play the original NES version by all means, though if you are playing for the first time, you will absolutely need a guide. Honestly though, you can play EarthBound first then EarthBound Beginnings and still be just fine, although someone who played EarthBound first may be confused on Giygas but otherwise the story can still be understood.

[@alventuradelacruz522]

Earthbound zero or beginnings like nintendo call it has a good story in the pacing,I like that you can go in any order

[@RMED24]

This is the first time I'm hearing a voiceover from this person and I honestly have to appreciate the energy and humour given by him. Hope he does more of these as they really change the mood

[@TomLegend101]

It honestly sounds like Joe Zieja, who voices Claude in Fire Emblem: Three Houses

[@kirin1230]

@@TomLegend101 Bahahahaha, ohh my god it does sound like him.

[@overqwilgaming6614]

It’s perfection

[@rainbowspongebob]

Yea he has waaaaaay more personality then any other voice over in Nintendo directs ever

[@quakezero8968]

Ngl he sounds a little bit like matpat

[@Pixelcraftian]

I like this voiceover guy, I hope to see more of them :)

[@D4Lluc]

q

[@chuchupow]

(Eyes narrow) Yes... I hope so too...

[@suckmymonkey4315]

okay

[@maxarmstrong9798]

yea i think he did a good job usually they’re cringy but he was good

[@odinangie1377]

Yeah he's more genuine that the regular guy

[@StayGold33]

Earthbound is a masterpiece, very glad that more people will be able to experience this amazing cult classic. I already own it on my Wii U, New 3DS XL, and it's on my SNES Classic Mini.

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

Pogger

[@Urvy1A]

Just use the Player's Guide that was uploaded online ever since the game's inclusion on the SNES Classic Mini

[@alventuradelacruz522]

Me on emulator and wiiu

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@alventuradelacruz522 dude, emulators aren’t for everyone, smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@alventuradelacruz522]

@@Man_Jr._Studios why not? Everyone can use them and dont care what the company tells you

[@b_astud98]

This masterpiece deserves this and lot more.

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

Now release Mother 3 translated!!

[@Cringe89563]

@@CaptAwesumNo1Zone Cap

[@harryxyz2982]

@@CaptAwesumNo1Zone how about this instead

[@marsybarz]

@@harryxyz2982 AAAUUUUUGH

[@RogersBase]

Looking forward to replaying EarthBound all over again!

[@coolgamerjaw8803]

Same

[@MrEquusQuagga]

no u r not

[@sonicANDtailsfan157k]

It'll be my first time playing 😯

[@MrEquusQuagga]

@@sonicANDtailsfan157k no

[@sonicANDtailsfan157k]

@@MrEquusQuagga yes, I've never played this game, hope to enjoy it.

[@elemangell2981]

I actually really like the fact that they acknowledged that most people know Ness from Smash Bros as a starting point. I mean, Smash was how I found out about series like Pikmin and Sonic. It absolutely has the power to get people into games, so using that as a marketing hook for these ports is a very smart move.

[@TacticalPower88]

You needed smash bros to find out about sonic? Thats VERY unusual lol

[@clintbrew]

Me too i only knew ness from smash but later on i played earthbound on The new 3ds (for some reason wasnt playable on the normal 3ds so i brought one) and i quite enjoyed earthbound also have the snes mini which has the game too

[@mkilo9770]

@@TacticalPower88 the world works in mysterious ways friend

[@projectgarchomp2380]

@@TacticalPower88 to be fair, it’s how I figured out about every video game character that wasn’t Donkey Kong ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@FrogmaskMusic]

@@TacticalPower88 I think if someone was born in that pocket of time where sonic games were “meh” at best in the 2000s, I could see this happening

[@ODUBlue]

Hi. Fan since the NES days here. Obviously I missed Ninten's adventure, and when I found out Ness's was a middle chapter without either 1 or 3, I passed. I have a major point of starting classic, long-running RPG series from the beginning(s). After becoming a grizzled veteran to RPG tropes, settings, etc, I couldn't believe an NES game from 1989 could blow my mind, delight, and SURPRISE me at age 38. I'm at the plateau before the summit of Mt. Itoi, getting ready to take my final steps. Thank you for making these available. This experience has made me feel like a kid again, and you can't put a price tag on that. You've created an EarthBound fan for life now by doing this.

[@OldGameBobby]

ditto. Mother1/EBB is one of the greatest games of all time. The Music, the Story, the Dialogue, they really cared at a time when those details mattered to very few, and the localization team did a stellar job!

[@gamesforted]

I'm honestly still desperately waiting for a Mother 3 release. Still it's great to see these games make their return.

[@luckycapgaming5957]

I don’t know why, but 2:17 gave me chills. I’ve played this game before, seen its intro, but the narrator gave it so much intensity. Love it.

[@precotto5466]

Yeah I was like: the way he describes it makes it seem all fun and games but I know what is really going on here

[@cessnafun5385]

Same. Also, I can't imagine the sheer horror of those who play it for the first time and they see Giygas.

[@precotto5466]

@@cessnafun5385 part of the reason I’m a bit negligent to finish the game on my current save file

[@DaTLMusic]

Nah it was more unsettling without the discount store narration

[@BurtonBrewster]

Why is this so true.

[@NamelessGamer29]

Every Earthbound fan: “It’s been 87 years.”

[@TheNuts1225]

Mother 3 fans: "..." Nevermind, they all waited so long they're dead.

[@InfiniteFury2K]

Make that 87 SQUARED

[@BlueJourney2719]

Was that the bite of 87?

[@InfiniteThePhantomJackal]

I mean, both Mother 1 and Earthbound got released on Wii U internationally, so it's not THAT long ago

[@IceFalcon38]

IT WAS 87 YEARS

[@andreaswesterveld]

Man, I remember playing this on my Wii U when I was 12. Really glad it's part of my childhood. The awesome thing is when I replay it as an adult, I understand how funky, nonsensical and surreal the story and characters actually is, when I was a kid I didn't think about it as much since I was so invested in the experience. I'm so happy more people get to experience this timeless classic! (Now give us Mother 3)

[@magnedeusfenrir9582]

As much as I love earthbound, and I'm glad this game is out on switch now. They should've had this released a long time ago.

[@itsjt8217]

Nintendo finally did it. Now everyone can experience this classic adventure. Also, the way they introduced Ness in the beginning was pretty smart.

[@groom_of_the_stool]

They were both on WiiU.

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

Hey uh, remember that kid from smash? Yeah, he’s got a game. 👉👈

[@richardo490]

You say it like nobody played this using emulation.

[@cuteshark7261]

I know!

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@richardo490 like nobody WANTED to play this emulated; emulators are hard, man 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@killeing]

"D-Did he just explode?!... Can we get another Ness?" Idk who the voice-narrator guy is here but I freaking love him XD

[@abbycollins]

He sounds like a genuine fan

[@_-Lx-_]

@@abbycollins Probably is.

[@dcon.exe8849]

“Can we get another Ness?” Gets me every time.

[@MB-gl2bl]

Earthbound, it's so near and dear to my heart being the absolute favorite game of mine. I appreciate the spotlight being put on the series because it is an experience I find myself coming back to when I'm feeling I need it. So much joy! So much crazy, lol. All heart.

[@Drake2713]

Earthbound finally getting the recognition it deserves! Now a new generation can see this sheer masterpiece of a story for themselves, and it makes me happy.

[@gavros9636]

And Yet Mother 3 hasn't gotten an English translation.

[@littleminion5433]

@@gavros9636 fax

[@gavros9636]

@@littleminion5433 f in chat for Lucas.

[@lemonchicken507]

I wouldn't exactly call this "getting the recognition it deserves". We don't even have Mother 3 yet.

[@ToshisGarden]

Even though the Wii U had the two of these titles first? Either way, glad to see that Nintendo is still willing to port these at all!

[@Onisasu]

Please play earthbound if you haven't already!! The quirky characters, enemies, music, and dialogue are so endearing! ^_^

[@Onisasu]

@@tuikyo at least you tried it :)

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@tuikyo did you finish it?

[@aregularfan7506]

I’m playing it for the first time, I love the rpg maker game genre but never got a chance to play Earthbound, the origin of them all. I am loving it so far

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@tuikyo oh, wow, okay then. Fair enough

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@aregularfan7506 Good! Remember, don’t be afraid to use a guide if you get stuck; we ALL have had to at a point in time

[@retro2409]

im happy to see people play this masterpiece of a game for the first time, nice to see nintendo gave the earthbound/mother series some love finally

[@thenexva]

I’ve never actually gotten the full EarthBound experience, so I’m happy to try it out!

[@Hauntaku]

There's a third one called Mother 3 which they still haven't localized in the west

[@thenexva]

I know lol. Just like the other two I haven’t played this game either (for obvious reasons), and I was SCREAMING at the direct saying “MOTHER 3 MOTHER 3” 😂

[@calebjones1180]

Can this guy PLEASE voice over every game trailer from now on? This was fun to watch!

[@anonymousmadlad433]

I like the lady with the soothing voice who voices-over the Animal Crossing trailers

[@_sparrowhawk]

To be honest, this game is nestled in a warm little pocket of my heart. It rules. It will make you smile, giggle, shiver and even cry. The story is adorable and the characters are beyond lovely. If you haven't played it, jump right in. We miss you Satoru Iwata :')

[@ridleyformk1244]

Yeah

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

We do

[@ShiningWolf88]

It will always be in my top three games of all time.

[@drkakkit1498]

NESStled

[@ggjcggg]

I love how he names the 2 most useless PSI abilities and is still passionate about it

[@wynnryder77]

I remember when I got this game. It came in a big box with a strategy guide. I kept seeing it by chance on the Walmart shelf and eventually I got it. I absolutely loved playing it and was shocked I never heard it before and it wasn't promoted at all. The game play was soo unique, still love it today.

[@HeatleyBros]

This game was one of the most impactful games of my life, influenced my game music heavily as well as my thoughts on story telling, and that selflessness defines heroism.

[@Fernanrk]

Hi bro

[@HeatleyBros]

@@Fernanrk hey!🙌

[@n00bplayer72]

Same, Earthbound/Mother was a core inspiration for my art style. My first human characters were based off the short, stubby sprites and even some of my current characters are evolutions of those humble Earthbound OC's from way back when.

[@HeatleyBros]

@@n00bplayer72 respect✨🤝✨

[@_-Lx-_]

Mother2/Earthbound was definitely a game with a far bigger lasting impact than you'd expect of a title with its nieche popularity and low sales. It created a very specific style of tone and humour that has defined a good portion of the Internet as well inspired countless other weird/emotional/quirky RPG games such as Yume Nikki, Space Funeral, LISA, Undertale, Omori, Jimmy and The Pulsating Mass, Other HLE, etc that have carved out their own brand in the genre. In terms of impact vs success Mother has made a deceptively major impression with the former. Some might even call it THE most representative/definitive example of a Cult title.

[@HudsonU]

I love how they introduce Ness with smash lol, glad to see Earthbound and beginnings come back!

[@Hauntaku]

Well, most people in the west only know about Ness from Smash.

[@BIGSHOT__]

I think mother 3 Will get something since they Didnt mention it

[@myang12003]

@@Hauntaku That’s because ness only appeared in one game

[@quangamershyguyyz7166]

@@BIGSHOT__ Mother 3 is a GBA game. And it’s never coming anyway.

[@BIGSHOT__]

@@quangamershyguyyz7166 thats why you Just gotta Emulate xd

[@Discoh]

hah, the intro and voiceover are absolute gold. super glad to see these games getting attention again - especially EarthBound Beginnings, I was really hoping that game wouldn't end up stranded on Wii U.

[@mrcloudark787]

I love how this totally feels like is the presentation for a New Game.

[@lcther4556]

This is the best trailer we couldve gotten it doesnt take itself seriously, but it doesnt make it sound like a joke, its just perfect

[@thedudewhodoesthething5162]

The Wii U virtual console trailer was pretty good

[@rainbowspongebob]

True it’s one of the best directs ever

[@LolaTheGardevoir]

I’m so happy these games are finally getting added to the Nintendo Switch. Everything about this is absolutely fantastic! Shoutouts to 2:05 for Apple Kid’s Theme recognition.

[@null301_]

I hope it means they'll consider releasing Mother 3 outside of japan.

[@ndJssFlurt]

@@null301_ They won't.

[@sam.k2501]

Hey, Lola.

[@d-cyphers]

Nice to see you here, Lola! I remember your comments from years ago.

[@inciniumz4671]

I agree! But when's Mother 3?!?!

[@NotFunneMonke]

1:31 this part doesn't even feel like a Nintendo trailer lol

[@BubbaPirahnaPlant2009]

Your right it feels more like a youtube review or retrospective video

[@QxCooL]

this is a great style of trailer; it feels like a little game review, and i, for one, would love to see more trailers done this way!

[@Boshi78]

So excited to see this, honestly the highlight of the the direct for me. Nice to see Mother/Earthbound back in present day.

[@onettkid7763]

Same here

[@applecat5234]

Yeah but no mother 3

[@sanpol8124]

@@applecat5234 Enjoy what you have!

[@danchaplin134]

@@applecat5234 stop moaning

[@blueyosh43]

A rerelease of a 25+ year old game that has been playable on 2 prior systems, is playable for free online, and was arbitrarily delayed on Switch for years is the highlight of the direct for you?

[@TheSilverLeaf79]

It makes me sooooo happy hearing them talk about Ninten. Earthbound Beginnings is such an underrated title and i hope it gets more fans.

[@wvdk7911]

Agreed even in the Earthbound community it's overlooked sometimes, it certainly has it's charm

[@TheCJBrine]

Yeah it may be grindy at times or at least at some point, and you may get confused figuring out where to go, but it’s still mostly fun and it has awesome characters and story imo.

[@RoseSupreme]

I *REALLY* want Ninten in Smash. If Lucas can be together with Ness, then why can't Ninten also? The three main boys should unite under the same game!

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

Definitely; hearing him tell us about playing “Ness” and “Ninten’s” adventure really put a smile on my face

[@ViewbobTrue]

I've always really dug it. Though I gotta say, I think "Earthbound Zero" is a way cooler title than the official one we got

[@AvatarNeo]

EarthBound: Almost 3 minutes of details EarthBound Beginnings: 19 seconds

[@Comeonfhqwhgads95]

I mean it kinda makes sense, the main point of this trailer is to show off who Ness is behind smash bros (unless we get Ninten in smash please 🙏 🥺)

[@matthewleonard7792]

Very amazing to finally have this classic available. Thank you!

[@RoseSupreme]

Unsurprisingly, Mother 3 got left out. But to be fair, there aren't any GBA games on the service yet. If they were already there, having an announcement for an official translation of the game would've *BROKE* the internet.

[@endoskel9262]

Maybe one day…

[@RoseSupreme]

@@endoskel9262 16 years later... mmhmmm, sure.

[@DarkLink1996.]

@@RoseSupreme Took a lot longer for Earthbound Beginnings.

[@RoseSupreme]

@@DarkLink1996. I mean, it wasn't as talked about as Mother 3, and there was an English translation prototype that went unreleased until they finally brought it out and released it. As far as I know, no unreleased English version of Mother 3 exists.

[@emblemblade9245]

It’s tough because apparently Mother 3 has a number of things in it that straight up would not fly by today’s standards in the west (and I don’t mean in a woke sense, nor in a “violence/sexually explicit design is bad” sort of way”. If they localize it, it’s gonna have some changes

[@Sputnik_Man]

"Come on, Nintendo, Give us Mother 3!" "How about THIS instead?" (48 Mario kart 8 deluxe DLC courses)

[@BlazeHeartPanther]

Well, you do have to admit, 48 new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks is nice too XP

[@masterfarr8265]

@@BlazeHeartPanther yeah. And the new Mario strikers

[@PK-Radio]

Come on bowser give us mother 3

[@Hauntaku]

@@PK-Radio * Bowser prepares his fire breath but Mario distracts him with a copy of Mother 3 *

[@honeybunches4006]

I am so excited!!! I’ve never played EarthBound before but I’ve heard so many good things about it and I’ve been wanting to play it so badly!! Now I finally can

[@pichelwilder]

This is surreal, seeing nintendo talk about mother like this. Please continue bringing more Mother content!

[@GGjo]

I was SO HAPPY when this got announced, and whoever did the voice over in this trailer did amazing. It really is in the EarthBound spirit and I love it

[@ishkar5k]

If only I could listen to the songs...

[@Brixster]

@@ishkar5k you can, there's playlists all over KZbin. Earthbound's creator is far more lenient with the copyright takedowns than Nintendo

[@Buphido]

When they first announced Earthbound and Beginnings right after, my first thought was "wait... they wouldn't..." I was right. They didn't. I can still have hope though.

[@hodlenbinglebutt1117]

They really made it look like they would LMAO

[@LolaTheGardevoir]

They might when they add GBA games to the Switch.

[@eviltables8510]

Same here. The way they didn't reveal Beginnings right away, for a brief second, I had a glimmer of hope.

[@Charnutboy]

I already gave up, they clearly just don't want to do it 😔

[@valerieb2614]

they so knew what they were doing with that lol too cruel

[@mommypapa9135]

This is what is introducing me to earthbound, and I am loving it so far!

[@FondantApple]

I never really played earthbound but i always heard that it’s a great game from others and after trying it out on switch it’s amazing. I highly recommend it but the early game can be quite difficult.

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

Second game is most recommended for new players, I believe everyone can agree. The first should be saved for when you’re now dedicated to the series

[@marsybarz]

@@Man_Jr._Studios if you don't feel like playing it after eb, play mother 3 on an emulator - it'll give you a little bit more hope. though I recommend playing beginnings poltergeist segment and having a listen to Pollyanna when you go outside in mother 1 before you go ahead and play mother 3

[@giannijimenez5684]

I love the guy narrating this, and the lines he says perfectly encapsulates the feel of the games.

[@Herecomesdatboi12]

confirmed canon ness *explodes* in earthbound

[@MisterAutist]

Yes! I felt the same way! I don't know why, but it reminds me of Stop Skeletons From Fighting (Happy Video Game Nerd)

[@squallleonhart9387]

Best Nintendo Trailer Narrator, change my mind.

[@bluekel615]

@@squallleonhart9387 who in the world would want to change your mind?

[@coolgamerjaw8803]

Yep

[@whyrwehere]

Finally they acknowledge this beloved franchise. This gives me hope for mother 3

[@nymphicide]

i'm still waiting for mother 3, that game is everything

[@Kahba916]

fr, Mother 3 is so good it's honestly a waste that it never got localised.

[@marshmelloesv2892]

Its never coming

[@BergmitetheBlueandPointy0712]

Considering the controversial, dark and mature things inside Mother 3, it surely won't appear.

[@marshmelloesv2892]

@@BergmitetheBlueandPointy0712 but Earthbound had giygas

[@marymewskers2477]

So glad this gem is finally getting the praise and attention it deserves!

[@namewastakenaaaaaa]

I played earthbound a while ago and it was quite literally one of the best games I've ever played. I lost the device I used to play it the first time so to be able to finally play it again on the switch after so long makes me super happy.

What a fantastic new trailer for an old classic!

[@xXLeandro12]

Yeah! It's very nosltalgic. And familiar with the people what knowed Ness cuz' he is in Smash

@@xXLeandro12 the first time I ever played the game was on my 3DS virtual console back in high school. I absolutely loved it, but haven’t played it since. I’m pretty packed with the games I’m playing right now, but I can’t wait to go back to it again!

[@xXLeandro12]

@ Great!

[@Thewolfguys.cartoons2000]

If the 1995 trailer was like this, then the game would've sell so well alot in stores

[@xXLeandro12]

@@Thewolfguys.cartoons2000 Yeah

[@smlvideoparodies]

I’m so glad Earthbound is getting the love it deserves. Hopefully a lot more people play these fantastic games so that maybe someday Nintendo can make more of them.

[@toiviato1317]

Itoi confirmed a Mother 4 isn't happening.

[@Jinaria101]

@@toiviato1317 who said itoi had to be in charge of the game

[@chadthechandler]

@@Jinaria101 it's his franchise. The only way we'll see more games is if he ever changes his mind on making mother 4 which I doubt he will. I'd be up for some remakes though, especially if they have grezzo remake them. Their art style would be perfect!

[@pallotm]

@@toiviato1317 Itoi said nothing about remakes tho

[@MrBrickCrafters]

Clod. Well he said nothing about any remakes but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen

[@emsooyaaa4]

I'm so happy that Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings (Mother 1+2) are getting a second chance to shine for the younger generations. I didn't have a SNES so I used to play with a emulator to run both games and oh boy, the save game and speed option was very useful. There's also a port for the GBA completely in Japanese of the both games if you're curious. I don't have a Nintendo Switch but I'm glad this happening. Nintendo, don't forget Mother 3 exists, too! Remember, if you beat the game, don't go to your house right away, explore first. Pockey's father is in the Cafe located in Fourside. Good luck!

[@thelastfantasy]

Been playing Earthbound Beginnings for about 10hrs now, loving it!

[@irbest6148]

Now we are just waiting for the masterpiece that is Mother 3. Super stoked

[@adamdenardis5438]

Most likely when we get Game Boy/Game Boy Color/Game Boy Advance online. But seeing other gba titles get collections on Switch, we might see Mother 3 as a standalone remake or hd version.

[@hypnospaceoutlaw3376]

Yeah. Like that's ever gonna happen.

[@aegir6560]

This is my favorite game in the Mother serie, but unfortunately I think it will take a while for the GBA to arrive on Switch.

[@thotslayer1752]

@@adamdenardis5438 So optimistic, remember people saying that about Wii, Wii U, and 3DS

[@xGoldenArrow]

The liberals would riot if Mother 3 released

[@bruhsoundeffect2381]

Mother 1 and 2! Sounds great, I hope they get a sequel!

[@adj789]

i kept waiting for him to show a localized mother 3 :(

[@wisemysticaltreeuser]

It is a trilogy

[@SupahLinkio]

@@wisemysticaltreeuser whoosh

[@zel1459]

I mean the best we can hope for is Mother 2: Episodes 1 and 2, so I wouldn't hold your breath

[@bern9642]

@@zel1459 it will definitely come when Nintendo add Gameboy to the lineup

[@marafolse8347]

Wow chills.. So excited for all the kids and adults who get to experience Mother for the first time!

[@Pedro19993]

Just played earthbound for the first time and loved every single bit! Earthbound is a true masterpiece

[@epicness877]

This is so sweetly in tone with the premise, its honestly one of the best things they couldve done to actuallly show the spirit of the games without spoilers or dumb memes

[@funkythor6457]

After all these years, finally more people can play this masterpiece

[@PedrohzWasNotTaken-zt9ye]

Someone get this man to 69 likes

[@foundoasis7342]

Played through it for the first time, played it before but the rewind ability made it much more bearable tbh but also funnier imo whether you view it as cheating or not. Also the way the guy voiced this was perfect !

[@mathgeek2105]

Although the work of mother 3 is still something I want to be brought to light in the future, I am happy that nintendo finally recognizes this series and maybe just maybe will find some way to bring it into a light that isn't just the classic port and go and instead a full remake if on the slim chance that will ever happen

[@Untitled_Landscape]

This was a very well done voice over. I can tell they put a lot of effort into this video :D

[@isaiahp.4609]

It feels like a game review channel

[@FedoraKirb]

I love how the narrator embraces just how weird these games can be. I’m excited to play it, I’m also one of those people who only really experienced Ness through *pkfirepkfirepkfirepkfire*

[@JavierMora1112]

I loved the reference to dinousaurs tv show: "We're gonna need another timmy!"

[@EpicPixels654]

We need more comedic voice-overs like this

[@ostrichfart]

I'm so happy that my favorite video game series is getting it's deserved love and recognition.

[@blurriedmind_4194]

same

[@thelogxd8812]

Same dude

[@Hauntaku]

Kumatora is my favourite character in Mother 3 too!

[@user-vs9ds3dc2y]

@@Hauntaku localised is my favourite character

[@zeldadonkey1]

This man wasn't paid to voice this, he was a big Earthbound fan that barged into the record both

[@justkon1789]

I’ve played earth bound like 5 or 6 times on my Wii U and fell in love. So glad to do it again

[@andreadomo-ibea7078]

I just finished playing both of them. It was soooo good!!! I love Ness even more now!

[@Purple_Sloth]

We were so close! Jokes aside, now there is less of an excuse to not play these amazing games.

[@noynoy2547]

Man I really thought this time they would finally release Mother 3. Would've made sense to me to release all 3 games in one big bundle.

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

I would of paid for a Mother Trilogy physical. Add in some bonus stuff and I'd buy for sure

[@darkjoker457]

Mother 3 will never happen.

[@dustinvance243]

@@darkjoker457 it already has. That's the game Lucas is from. It just hasn't been officially localized.

[@user-ic8ek1jb9m]

@@dustinvance243 I think it's what they ment. Yhe official localisation of Mother 3 probably will never happen

[@DaggerMan-ov1vf]

@@CaptAwesumNo1Zone like more smelly scratch and sniff images?

[@erikreino5628]

I played this on Wii U virtual console, and on the SNES mini and now I'm playing it again on Switch! Such a great game!

[@reychesterdominiccavan3283]

I actually memorized the catalog game guide that came with my Snes Cartridge before. Such a great childhood I had!

[@swampgurt]

i’ve literally tried to watch people play this game so many times as the story sounds so interesting c but it’s something i have to play myself. finally have a chance to play!

[@velvetbutterfly]

Let me know how to enjoy it? I'm personally going to mess with various glitches

[@shinyshinx789]

Same

[@RepublicofFoigWerg]

@@velvetbutterfly What glitches are there besides that speedrunning one involving clipping through the mountain after eating the skip sandwiches?

[@velvetbutterfly]

@@RepublicofFoigWerg well clipping in other places can lead to other effects, I believe there was some manipulation that would let you restart the game with high stats and equipment like a pseudo NG+. But the fun one is the Threed Tent glitch that could make the entire console lock on some versions. It can basically do anything at random

[@Kirbylight2]

Love how this acts like a commercial from the 90s

[@Mikau888]

The voiceover performance and script are pitch-perfect, very well done

[@FireRockGSF]

I'm excited to replay these classics, and I have faith Nintendo will see the excitement around them and bring us Mother 3 and, heck, even a sequel!

[@moisescorral8297]

They know. Nintendo knows. Nintendo’s always known. What have we gotten from Nintendo? An actual meme of someone wanting Mother 3 burning. Where’s this faith coming from?

[@Hauntaku]

@@moisescorral8297 Nintendo knows that the Mother 3 hype is stronger than the hype for Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime 4 combined. We're still waiting for Mother 3 and the hype won't go away until we get it.

[@moisescorral8297]

@@Hauntaku Hype is one thing. Faith is another.

[@kito-]

Just played the first hour or so of Earthbound, it's fantastic!

[@KoolAidIdiot]

You're in for a real treat then

[@iurifd3478]

It's a fantastic game. Have fun.

[@sean.anthony6044]

It’s out already?

[@psiness7341]

@@sean.anthony6044 yeah

[@_-Lx-_]

@@sean.anthony6044 It's been out for like 27 years already . Jokes aside they said "Available later today" during the direct.

[@eckitronix]

Now THAT is an advertising campaign I can get behind!! Even if these games "stink", it's of wacky fun and good times we're genuinely excited to play. This made my day, week, and potentially everything else right around my birthday in a couple days, so I know it's gonna be OK with me. I'm just glad Nintendo's out here once again bein' friends.

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

For real though. And happy birthday!

[@Pinkio]

Ness asked for a re-release! -2863 HP damage to Nintendo! Nintendo became tame! YOU WON! Ness and co. got 75829 exp. points. Ness is now level 69! Paula is now level 68! Jeff is now level 65! Poo is now level 66! Inside the present, there was a Earthbound re-release pass! Ness takes it.

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@Pinkio There is a 1/128 chance of Mother 3 dropping

[@Pinkio]

@@Man_Jr._Studios "Getting the Sword of Kings won't bring Mother 3 to America"

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

@@Pinkio alright, I’ll get the broken antenna too and see if that does something

[@-gnicE-]

Been religiously playing this game for 20+ years. Had the original game guide with the scratch and sniffs that came with it. I can vividly recall opening the guide and loving all the art and claymation . The Master Belch scratch and sniff smelt like vomit. Been hooked ever since. Would love to see the game guide remade in all its glory!

[@SeanandOreo]

One of the best games of all time. I'm playing through Earthbound Beginnings for the first time and it's a little rough, but it's cool to see what earthbound evolved from. I'm so glad Nintendo is giving this game the spotlight, even briefly. Now, we just need a Mother 3 official cartridge for Switch 😃

[@patenshreve8796]

Yeah I’m also playing through Earthbound Beginnings. I was aware of what I was getting into though, but yeah it’s kinda rough Anyway have 5 more random encounters goodbye

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

Don’t give up; It’s worth it in the end. And don’t be afraid to use a guide if you get stuck!