Recognize August 27 1994 as Earthbound day, to be celebrated by fuzzy picklers for every August 27 subsequent to this.

Earthbound, the cult game for the SNES, was first released in japan on august 27 1994. This game has received a huge following and deserves full recognition. EarthBound is known for having a "cult" following, which developed over time well after its release. Colin Campbell of Polygon wrote that "few gaming communities are as passionate and active as" EarthBound's. Wired described the amount of EarthBound "fan art, videos, and tributes on fan sites like EarthBound Central or Starmen.net" as mountainous. In 2013, prices for the game's cartridge alone were more than twice its retail cost at its 1995 release. IGN wrote that the game became a "cult classic" for its unique RPG and psychedelic elements alongside its reflection on American culture.