Earthbound is one of Nintendo’s most beloved game and also the most loved cult classic. Referred to as Mother 2 in Japan, the franchise’s loan release in North America continues to be extremely regarded for its distinctive setting and characters, and, above all, one of the genre’s most revered localisations.
For Marcus Lindblom, the game’s localizer, it’s become another successful game in his long career in the trade. Fuelled by last year’s virtual console release on Wii U, the game has seen a revival of types that has in turn has propelled Lindbolm’s fame amongst fans.
In an interview with a leading gaming website, Lindblom has shared his recent need to return the goodwill from Earthbound devotees with a book recounting his expertise with the game’s development. But unfortunately Nintendo does not want this story to be shared.
Respecting the Non-disclosure agreement, Lindblom signed, he has agreed not to publish the book that he had planned to Kickstart to hide the publication prices.
Via: Destructoid