ESRB: Earthbound landing on Wii Virtual Console soon

The ESRB has once again exercised its video game rating powers by classifying one of the most popular RPG titles to be released on the SNES platform with Earthbound getting a release on the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console service soon. Considered one of most highly acclaimed games in its genre, it’s high time gamers get to relive the adventures of Ness and company as a downloadable title. For more details regarding the game, you can read our full article after the jump.

While many of you have probably rumbled with Ness on the previously released Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it doesn’t hurt to take a look at the game from where his more humble beginnings started. The ESRB recently updated its site and posted a rating for the classic SNES RPG Earthbound for the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console service.

Hailed one of the most highly acclaimed RPG titles to be released on the old-school platform, it was also considered one of most anticipated games to become available on Nintendo’s downloadable game service. The game tells the story of Ness and his gang of friends as they try to defend the Earth from the alien menace led by Giygas.

The general plot may seem rather simple, but the game’s witty humor and original setting gave it the distinction of being one of the most memorable titles on the SNES. Rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB, we can expect to relive all the wacky alien busting adventures of Ness and company in the very near future.