In this weeks video of Unreleased Games, Karl from Bit Cultures discusses the history behind one of the most unique RPGs in the 1990s: Earthbound 64. The sequel that was to be ported to the Nintendo 64 was shrouded in mystery, but why was it cancelled?
IGN writes: Mother 3 is one of the most hotly-desired RPGs ever, having never received an official translation in North America despite the cult popularity of its predecessor, Earthbound. But over all these years, series creator Shigesato Itoi has never weighed in on the discussion - at least until now."
The long-awaited documentary, which highlights the online community that's built around cult SNES RPG EarthBound over the years. It's an examination of the power of online communities and fandom, and the impact that Shigesato Itoi's series has had on its fans.
EarthBound is bona fide classic and part of gaming royalty that somehow still feels like a hidden gem.