The board is named “Onett Times,” after the game’s starting location, and will act as a hub for franchise news. Its debut post informed players of a digital game guide, a complete replica of the guide book that was bundled with the original game. The fact that Earthbound has already seen its re-release, however, leads fans to believe that more information could be coming. Its spiritual prequel and sequel games Mother and Mother 3 have never been seen outside of Japan, so it’s possible they could see an American release in due time.
Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi also wrote an open letter to fans recently, detailing a more personal experience and connection to the game.
At the end of his open letter, he thanks fans for their support and expresses his excitement for the American re-release of his game. Though Itoi has previously dismissed any notion of a fourth Mother game, chances are good that US releases of Mother and Mother 3 could reach the Wii U before too long, helping justify the Earthbound Miiverse community board’s existence.
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Source: NeoGAF via VG247
