Is Earthbound ever coming back

Mother 3 (Earthbound 2) was released not too long ago on GBA. Unfortunately the game is Japan only, maybe if we're really lucky they'll bring it over here sometimes._BlueDuck_

This is my hope also.

Earthbound is one of those RPGs that need a sequel. Like Parasite Eve and Chrono Trigger (Cross doesn't count) as well.SemiMaster

Dude, Earthbound doesn't NEED a sequel really... It would just be really, really awesome.

Which brings me to the point of how Nintendo hasn't brought it over yet.  I don't see how they wouldn't make money for it.  Earthbound has one of the most rabid fanbases, and Nintendo has such an awesome localization department that could make an awesome translation.  I see no reason for them NOT to bring it over really.

Now I'm going to go cry in a corner...

I don't understand Japanese developers. You can wave money in their faces and show proof that what America is asking to be ported over or created will sell well and they still won't do it. Square is usually the biggest offender of this, continually remaking FF games, but not the ones people want to see most. They also tend to ignore series like Chrono Trigger, Parasite Eve (yay? they are making a Cell Phone #3), Secret of Evermore, and the lousy attempts at Secret of Mana.

Earthbound is just one of the games in a long line of series that developers need to listen to the players about and create new games for. It was easily one of the best and most bizarre RPG's I ahve ever played.

I don't understand Japanese developers. You can wave money in their faces and show proof that what America is asking to be ported over or created will sell well and they still won't do it. Square is usually the biggest offender of this, continually remaking FF games, but not the ones people want to see most. They also tend to ignore series like Chrono Trigger, Parasite Eve (yay? they are making a Cell Phone #3), Secret of Evermore, and the lousy attempts at Secret of Mana.

Earthbound is just one of the games in a long line of series that developers need to listen to the players about and create new games for. It was easily one of the best and most bizarre RPG's I ahve ever played.

Velric

Don't get me started man... I can't tell you how much PE3 on a CELL PHONE drives me insane.

Clearly fan favorites like CT, PE, Earthbound and such are in high demand, but look what Square did when some fans did a fully 3d revamped Chrono Trigger... they threatened to sue, even if it was just a mod based on another game's engine.

And the funny thing is, the characters and plot is generally there already? Why have to dick around with all the storyboards and stuff when you pretty much have a good chunk of it already done?