Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" May Prevent Release of Nintendo's JRPG in the West

Mother 3, the elusive JRPG, is unlikely to ever see a Western release due to copyright infringement issues with its music, which references various popular songs and themes. The lawsuit filed by Marvin Gaye's family against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over their song "Blurred Lines" set a precedent that a musical 'feel' can be copyrighted, making it impossible for Mother 3 to release in the West without changing its music. This is a blow to fans who have been waiting for over a decade for a Western release of the game.