Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi teased on Twitter today that there’s something related to the series (otherwise known as Mother) on the way. The catch? It isn’t Mother 4.
Itoi posted on Twitter:
“Since I’m allowed to drop it on you all now, I’ll just go ahead and say it. The ‘Mother re-release’ I’d mentioned a bit before, we’re making progress on that. …It’s not 4! We’re trying to get Mother working again right now. I still can’t mention any details, but I have to make clear that this isn’t ‘4’!”
One possible explanation for the tease: a 3DS Virtual Console release. That’s just a guess at this point, though.
Nintendo Download (12/20/12, North America)
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS™
Wario Land 2™ – In Wario Land 2, Wario must steal his treasure back from the devious Captain Syrup and the Black Sugar Gang. Scavenge for coins and treasures through multiple levels surrounding Wario’s castle. Multiple paths, bonus games and creative game play await Wario as he goes on a challenging quest to find his stolen treasure. Wario Land 2 was originally released for Game Boy™ Color in 1999 and is now available as a Virtual Console title for the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.escapeVektor™ – Vektor has been trapped inside the CPU for what feels like an eternity and you are his only hope of escape. As he travels through the CPU, help him recover his memories and destroy the different enemy types sent to hunt him. There is a whole world to uncover within the CPU. Hiding away are 150 levels, 27 worlds and four unique abilities to unlock and upgrade. Online leaderboards allow you to compete against your friends. Use wildcards to double your score in each level and boost your ranking.
Thanks to Dod for the tip.
Sadly, Nintendo Power is gone. The December 2012 issue – yep, the last one – was sent out to subscribers and is on newsstands now.
Nintendo Power was kind enough to include a farewell letter with the final magazine, which you can read below. Try not to tear up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is coming to North America. NOA has announced that the game will be released in the states on March 24. Consumers will be able to purchase Gates to Infinity, which marks the series’ debut on the 3DS, at retail or on the eShop.
For the official announcement, head past the break.
