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The EarthBound series was initally seen as a minor classic Nintendo title in the west, despite its popularity in Japan. When [[EarthBound]] was released on the Wii U's [[Virtual Console]], however, it became one of Nintendo's best selling downloadable games of all time. | The EarthBound series was initally seen as a minor classic Nintendo title in the west, despite its popularity in Japan. When [[EarthBound]] was released on the Wii U's [[Virtual Console]], however, it became one of Nintendo's best selling downloadable games of all time. | ||
The recognition began when Ness was included in [[Super Smash Bros.]] 64 and became a staple in the series. Ness's inclusion in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] was widely applauded and fans were | The recognition began when Ness was included in [[Super Smash Bros.]] 64 and became a staple in the series. Ness's inclusion in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] was widely applauded and fans were excited to see him return. Throughout the years between the inital release of EarthBound and its virtual console rerelease, the series had a massive following that continued grow larger thanks to the representation of the series in the Super Smash Bros. series. During the Wii era EarthBound was one of the most requested titles for the Wii Virtual Console. However due to legal issues reguarding the music sampling, the game was never released despite its high demand. When Mother 2 was released on Japan's Wii U Virtual Console, the demand for EarthBound to be released in other countries grew all the more. Eventually when it was released, it was revealed that one of the main reasons for releasing it was because of the massive fan outcry on places like Miiverse. | ||
The success of the series in the west caused the original Mother to be released outside of Japan for the first time, under the name [[EarthBound Beginnings]], to commemorate the 20 anniversary of the EarthBound's release in America. The game was highly applauded similar to EarthBound's release with fans expecting [[Mother 3]] to happen next. | The success of the series in the west caused the original Mother to be released outside of Japan for the first time, under the name [[EarthBound Beginnings]], to commemorate the 20 anniversary of the EarthBound's release in America. The game was highly applauded similar to EarthBound's release with fans expecting [[Mother 3]] to happen next. | ||
