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''Mother'' (Japanese: '''ＭＯＴＨＥＲ''', sometimes rendered in katakana as '''{{tt|マザー|Mazā}}'''), released in the United States and Europe as '''EarthBound Beginnings''', is an RPG released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] in 1989, developed by [[Ape Inc.]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It is somewhat well-known in Japan, spawning two sequels, though neither of them features the same protagonist as Mother. | '''Mother''' (Japanese: '''ＭＯＴＨＥＲ''', sometimes rendered in katakana as '''{{tt|マザー|Mazā}}'''), released in the United States and Europe as '''EarthBound Beginnings''', is an RPG released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] in 1989, developed by [[Ape Inc.]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It is somewhat well-known in Japan, spawning two sequels, though neither of them features the same protagonist as Mother. | ||
The game was translated into English by Nintendo of America in 1990 and slated for a 1991 release, but marketing delays prevented the translated game, to be titled '''Earth Bound''' in English, from ever seeing release. A prototype cartridge with the translated version was discovered by fans and unofficially released to the public in 1998. | The game was translated into English by Nintendo of America in 1990 and slated for a 1991 release, but marketing delays prevented the translated game, to be titled '''Earth Bound''' in English, from ever seeing release. A prototype cartridge with the translated version was discovered by fans and unofficially released to the public in 1998. | ||