EarthBound (SNES) is releasing on Wii U VC... TODAY!

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shakin_haitian said:
I'm curious as to why this game would receive more fanfare on release? It didn't even break 500,000 copies sold worldwide when it was first released.
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It never was released in Europe. The NA release had bad marketing, not to mention the RPG audience on consoles isn't what it is today (FFIII/VI did okay, but had maybe sold 250k-300k in NA at the point Earthbound came out).

Since then, you've had Smash Brothers featuring Ness and a lot of hype/publicity from the Starmen.net folks over the years.
 
SatoAilDarko said:
The price is fine if they actually had to modify the game in some way for it to be released in the US. Its like when Sin and Punishment was released for $12 because of the minor translations done. If the game is left untouch then the price is not fair. Especially considering how it was a part of the 30¢ anniversary promotion in Japan.
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We'll know the truth by the end of the day, at least.

I actually don't recall Iwata ever saying that "there will be no changes to the Virtual Console version." If someone could procure evidence he said that, that would be great.
 
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It's kind of weird that they arbitrarily added $2 to the price, but it's cool that it's finally coming out. If I had a Wii U, I'd buy it.

edit: Yeah, the $2 is justified if they had to pay to modify the game.
 
Gonzo The Great said:
Nintendo of America made significant changes to the Pokemon Snap VC release and it still costed the same as every other N64 game. They're just trying to cash in on the hype and you know it.
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Not sure what is wrong with this. It's business, and even then it's only $2. I could understand if it was $20 or something like that.
 
Did they make any changes to the game? I am curious to know if they changed some of the music. The sampling is what held up its release before.
 
Here I am all weepy eyed. Finally, it's finally, finally here. They're acknowledging us after 18 years. And I didn't even have the notice to take the day off so I could stay home and play. I'm just so so happy = D
 
i bet nintendo wants us to race this game right up to the top of the best selling charts they recently added so they can convince itoi to work on a new title

Rocky said:
I thought Iwata said they wouldn't have to make any changes to the content.
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don't believe his lies
 
aaaaaa said:
Did they make any changes to the game? I am curious to know if they changed some of the music.
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From Kotaku:

http://kotaku.com/maybe-the-earthbound-delay-wasnt-really-for-music-lice-476434126

Earlier this week, Nintendo announced plans to finally bring their Super Nintendo classic to the Wii U's Virtual Console. So we asked Nintendo director of product marketing Bill Trinen: was the music an issue?

"Not that I'm aware of," Trinen told Kotaku's Kirk Hamilton during an interview in San Francisco on Wednesday.

"So it'll be the same soundtrack as the original game?" Kirk asked.

"Yeah, I mean, they're taking the original game and putting it on Wii U," Trinen said.
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^ This doesn't say "there will be no changes to the game." But it does mean we'll be getting the same soundtrack. :-)
 
People are complaining that one of the best SNES games is $10? Really?

you guys know it's going for like $200 on ebay right? fuck i'd pay $60 at this point, $10 is a steal
 
Wow! Very weird that they'd release this out of nowhere IMO after mentioning it in their Nintendo Direct, but....Nintendo.

Obviously it doesn't need to be said, but great game. I finished it FINALLY after putting off the ending section for years...I remember renting the game back in '95 and playing for hours as a kid.

Sigh. Nostalgia.
 
I think the $10 price is justified now that we know they retained everything from the old game + are releasing the complete players guide free to everyone.
 
Anth0ny said:
People are complaining that one of the best SNES games is $10? Really?

you guys know it's going for like $200 on ebay right? fuck i'd pay $60 at this point, $10 is a steal
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Using the market price as justification is beyond stupid. Virtual Console games have never followed the market price (or quality for that to matter). It's always the same 5 for NES, 8 for SNES and so on. Nintendo just noticed that there was sort of demand for this game so they included the $2 as a "fuck you" tax.

You would be better off buying the cart anyways. At least you can resell the game after experiencing it and potentially even profit in the process. With Virtual Console you buy the game again for each platform you own and reselling is obviously not an option. It would almost be okay if Nintendo had even sort of clue how to handle the Virtual Console but like they show from time to time again they clearly don't.
 
Sendou said:
Using the market price as justification is beyond stupid. Virtual Console games have never followed the market price (or quality for that to matter). It's always the same 5 for NES, 8 for SNES and so on. Nintendo just noticed that there was sort of demand for this game so they included the $2 as a "fuck you" tax.

You would be better off buying the cart anyways. At least you can resell the game after experiencing it and potentially even profit in the process. With Virtual Console you buy the game again for each platform you own and reselling is obviously not an option. It would almost be okay if Nintendo had even sort of clue how to handle the Virtual Console but like they show from time to time again they clearly don't.
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But this release comes with a complete player's guide.
 
Sendou said:
Using the market price as justification is beyond stupid. Virtual Console games have never followed the market price (or quality for that to matter). It's always the same 5 for NES, 8 for SNES and so on. Nintendo just noticed that there was sort of demand for this game so they included the $2 as a "fuck you" tax.
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They have included a digital version of the Player's Guide, which is a nice touch, but I think I'd rather have the game without it at the standard price.
 
Sendou said:
Using the market price as justification is beyond stupid. Virtual Console games have never followed the market price (or quality for that to matter). It's always the same 5 for NES, 8 for SNES and so on. Nintendo just noticed that there was sort of demand for this game so they included the $2 as a "fuck you" tax.

You would be better off buying the cart anyways. At least you can resell the game after experiencing it and potentially even profit in the process. With Virtual Console you buy the game again for each platform you own and reselling is obviously not an option. It would almost be okay if Nintendo had even sort of clue how to handle the Virtual Console but like they show from time to time again they clearly don't.
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Well, now we know it was because they added the guide.
 
For those who haven't seen it, the guide is one of the best ever because it is set up like a travel brochure with newspaper clippings. It is fun to read through even if you aren't actively playing the game and trying to get a specific tip. Definitely worth $2. At the very least, let's stop with the "getting fucked" nonsense.
 
Did we have a similar reaction when Ni No Kuni or The Last of Us were indecently expensive on the PS Store while supplies were low and it was hard to find copies on retailers? Capitalism. Everyone is guilty.

It is not like you are being forced to buy it.
 
Sendou said:
I didn't ask for any guide at all. Certainly not for a one that apparently costs 25% of the base game price.
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Two bucks. If two bucks is a game-changer, it would probably be financially irresponsible to spend the eight bucks it would have been anyway.
 
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