Earthbound Heading to Wii U Virtual Console in Europe, US this Year

Nintendo have listened to the onslaught of of Miiverse comments requesting a release for Earthbound outside Japan and have confirmed plans to release the much loved game in North America and Europe.

During Nintendo Direct today, the company president confirmed that the game, which stars the adorable Ness, is being localised for a release in both regions by the end of 2013. The game already touched down in Japan last month and after almost two decades will finally see a release in Europe.

A traditional RPG released on the SNES in 1993/1995, Earthbound tells the tale of four characters, including Ness who possesses strong physchic abilities, that embark on a quest against alien forces. Awakened by a meteorite, Ness discovers his fate - save the world before the hostile alien Giygas conquers the universe.

Will you be downloading Earthbound when re-released on the Wii U virtual console this year?