"EarthBound" is widely regarded as a video game classic, and is included in multiple top-ten lists. In absence of continued official support for the series, members of the "EarthBound" fan community organized online to advocate for further series releases through petitions and fan art. Their projects include a full fan translation of "Mother 3", a full-length documentary, and a fan sequel to "Mother 3". Ness, the protagonist of "EarthBound", received exposure from his inclusion in all five entries of the "Super Smash Bros." series. Other "Mother" series locations and characters have made appearances in the fighting games.