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The Latest Breaking News from Shigesato Itoi

EarthBound creator says Mother 3 is still a cutting-edge RPG, even as fans continue their 20-year wait for an official translation

We'll always have Smash Bros

GamesRadar · Apr 20

Shigeru Miyamoto had to "force" in Super Mario Bros 3's iconic Frog Suit because he thought it was fun even though it sucked

"There are so many enjoyable things in a game beyond just 'beating' it"

GamesRadar · Mar 5

"I just want people to be able to enjoy the game": Earthbound legend Shigesato Itoi is "glad" the SNES JRPG got the English localization changes it did

One English line is even "pretty famous among Japanese fans as a really great example of a translation"

GamesRadar · Apr 8, 2025

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35 Years Ago, Nintendo Released a Cult Classic RPG That Was Ahead of Its Time

‘Mother’ was a literal game-changer thanks to its brilliant writing and devoted fanbase

Inverse · Jul 27, 2024

Shigeru Miyamoto wants Nintendo to have a hit the size of Breath of the Wild or Animal Crossing: New Horizons every "3-5 years"

The good news? The Switch already has 4 of them

GamesRadar · Jul 1, 2024

As cries for an English version of Mother 3 intensify, the creator of the cult classic JRPG series tells fans to "talk to Nintendo"

Shigesato Itoi says to take it up with Nintendo if you want Mother 3 in English

GamesRadar · Feb 22, 2024

Play the Classic RPG That Inspired a Cult Icon on Switch Online ASAP

'Earthbound Beginnings' will feel very simple to the modern player, but manages to squeeze a lot of charm out of its simplicity.

Inverse · Aug 6, 2023

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You Need to Play the Best '90s RPG on Nintendo Switch Online ASAP

Almost 30 years ago, HAL Laboratory developed a quirky RPG for Nintendo, and the result was the stupendous 'EarthBound.'

Inverse · Mar 19, 2023

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