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"Mother Creator Urges Fans to Lobby Nintendo for Western Release of Mother 3"
gaming2 years ago

"Mother Creator Urges Fans to Lobby Nintendo for Western Release of Mother 3"

Mother 3, the cult classic RPG game, was announced for release on Nintendo Switch Online in Japan, sparking disappointment among Western fans. Series creator Shigesato Itoi urged fans to direct their requests to Nintendo, while former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aimé also clarified that the decision was not his. The game's lack of Western release has been attributed to challenges in translating its unique writing style and themes, but fans remain eager to experience the third installment of the beloved series.

"Unlocking Mother 3: Navigating Nintendo's Localization for International Fans"
gaming2 years ago

"Unlocking Mother 3: Navigating Nintendo's Localization for International Fans"

Mother 3, the 2006 Game Boy Advance title, has been re-released in Japan on the Switch Online service, sparking renewed discussion about its absence in the West. Series creator Shigesato Itoi has directed requests for localization to Nintendo, while former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has also commented on the matter. Despite fan-created translation patches, the decision ultimately rests with Nintendo, leaving the game's potential Western release uncertain.

Reggie's Liam Neeson-like Threat to Zelda Player
gaming2 years ago

Reggie's Liam Neeson-like Threat to Zelda Player

Former Nintendo of America COO Reggie Fils-Aimé jokingly threatened a Twitter user who posted a screenshot of an early-obtained copy of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While it is unknown how the user obtained the copy, Nintendo has come down hard on pirates and leakers in the past. Reggie's tweet is just a joke, but the company takes piracy seriously, as evidenced by the recent sentencing of hacker Gary Bowser.

Reggie Fueled Zelda Leak Sparks Memes
gaming2 years ago

Reggie Fueled Zelda Leak Sparks Memes

Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé responded to a Twitter user who posted an image of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom installed early on a Switch, jokingly quoting Liam Neeson's character from Taken. The user, who claimed to be 16 years old, quickly deleted their account. Fils-Aimé is a huge fan of the Zelda series and has a memorable passage in his business biography about playing Link to the Past with his sons.