How to get into Nintendo’s EarthBound series in 2026, and which order to play in
This guide explains how to play Nintendo's EarthBound series, recommending an order of EarthBound, Mother 3, and then EarthBound Beginnings. While EarthBound Beginnings and EarthBound are available on Nintendo Switch Online, Mother 3 has never received an official English release, leading players to unofficial methods or fan translations. The article also touches on the series' naming conventions and the unlikelihood of an official Mother 3 release due to mature themes.
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- Topic: JRPG
- Game: Mother 3
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Person: Reggie Fils-Aimé
- Company: Nintendo
- Game: EarthBound
- Game: EarthBound Beginnings
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