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Shigesato Itoi (Part 3): Earthbound 64 / Mother 3

Shigesato Itoi (Part 3): Earthbound 64 / Mother 3

This article is part three (of four) of the Shigesato article and will be covering the inception and cancellation of Earthbound 64, Mother 3’s release on the Game Boy Advance and its lack of localisation. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, which focuses on his career before

Shigesato Itoi (Part 3): Earthbound 64 / Mother 3

Shigesato Itoi (Part 3): Earthbound 64 / Mother 3

This article is part three (of four) of the Shigesato article and will be covering the inception and cancellation of Earthbound 64, Mother 3’s release on the Game Boy Advance and its lack of localisation. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, which focuses on his career before

Shigesato Itoi (Part 1): The Copywriter Before Earthbound

Shigesato Itoi (Part 1): The Copywriter Before Earthbound

Today is the 70th birthday of Mother/Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi, for which he is most commonly known for in the world of video games. However, video games only make up a small portion of Itoi’s professional career. He has delved into many other creative mediums, including: copywriting, film,

Shigesato Itoi (Part 1): The Copywriter Before Earthbound

Shigesato Itoi (Part 1): The Copywriter Before Earthbound

Today is the 70th birthday of Mother/Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi, for which he is most commonly known for in the world of video games. However, video games only make up a small portion of Itoi’s professional career. He has delved into many other creative mediums, including: copywriting, film,

Masahiro Sakurai: Sora Ltd. (Part 2)

Masahiro Sakurai: Sora Ltd. (Part 2)

This article on Masahiro Sakurai is part 2 of two articles. Click here to read part 1. [https://switchaboo.com/2018/10/25/masahiro-sakurai-part-1/] Masahiro Sakurai had a very successful career at HAL Laboratory, creating both Kirby and Super Smash Bros.. However in 2003, he felt as though his time

Masahiro Sakurai: Sora Ltd. (Part 2)

Masahiro Sakurai: Sora Ltd. (Part 2)

This article on Masahiro Sakurai is part 2 of two articles. Click here to read part 1. [https://switchaboo.com/2018/10/25/masahiro-sakurai-part-1/] Masahiro Sakurai had a very successful career at HAL Laboratory, creating both Kirby and Super Smash Bros.. However in 2003, he felt as though his time