Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Giygas? Giegue? Onett? PSI? The pronunciations for these fantastical names have haunted the EarthBound community like Tiny Li'l Ghosts for decades. They come from games with zero voice acting, so players (especially English players) have had to take their best guess--resulting in varying and often contended ways of saying them. This video is to try and clear up the "sci" vs. "P-S-I" debate, the "Guy-gas" vs. "Geeg-us" argument, and other offenders like Lumine Hall.
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Dark Aspects of EarthBound/MOTHER Playlist:
► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMXiQfu0qKOO_V-sb-Rs3Hkz
Sources & further reading:
⍟ Most of the information and facts from this video can be found in Clyde Mandelin's Legends of Localization Book 2: EarthBound. You can purchase the hardcover version here: fangamer.com/products/legends-of-localization-book-2-earthbound
⍟ There's also a ton of information still on the original Legends of Localization website for free:
legendsoflocalization.com/earthbound
⍟ EarthBound/MOTHER 2 still images can be downloaded here:
legendsoflocalization.com/research-mother2-earthbound
⍟ EarthBound Central "Clearing Up Some Myths" article:
earthboundcentral.com/2010/01/clearing-up-some-myths
⍟ Marcus Lindblom pronouncing "Giygas" article:
earthboundcentral.com/2013/03/marcus-lindblom-spills-some-earthbound-secrets
⍟ Jeopardy footage uploaded by YouTube channel "pbbump"
⍟ Starmen.net's Phil Sandhop interview: youtu.be/Wwmwf47gmx8
⍟ Mother to Earth trailer: youtu.be/uddcmzvWENY
⍟ Mother's Love stream featuring Marcus Lindblom: youtu.be/pev8xQcIgI8
⍟ Gas pump photo by Cameron Browne
⍟ All EarthBound footage by me, recorded on a Super Nintendo Classic.
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
► Twitter - twitter.com/ThaneGaming
► Instagram - instagram.com/thanegaming
Music used:
0:00 - ♫ Mother Earth - EarthBound Beginnings
0:12 - ♫ Friendly Neighbors - EarthBound
0:32 - ♫ Apple Kid's Theme - EarthBound
0:56 - ♫ Hateno Village (Day) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1:45 - ♫ Mayor's Meeting - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
2:23 - ♫ Otherworldly Foe - EarthBound
4:06 - ♫ Mt. Itoi - EarthBound Beginnings
5:02 - ♫ Onett's Theme - MOTHER 1 + 2 soundtrack
6:02 - ♫ Threek's Theme - MOTHER 1 + 2 soundtrack
7:49 - ♫ Flash of Memory - MOTHER 2 (GBA)
8:38 - ♫ The Lost Underworld - EarthBound
9:19 - ♫ Flash of Memory - EarthBound
#EarthBound #MOTHER2 #pronunciation
Giygas? Giegue? Onett? PSI? The pronunciations for these fantastical names have haunted the EarthBound community like Tiny Li'l Ghosts for decades. They come from games with zero voice acting, so players (especially English players) have had to take their best guess--resulting in varying and often contended ways of saying them. This video is to try and clear up the "sci" vs. "P-S-I" debate, the "Guy-gas" vs. "Geeg-us" argument, and other offenders like Lumine Hall.
⍟ Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UCEZxL9rNR5rspAtxtCFUL7w?sub_confirmation=1
⍟ If you like my content, please consider supporting me on Patreon. You'll receive a special shout-out in the credits, and access to exclusive behind-the-scenes stuff! patreon.com/ThaneGaming
Dark Aspects of EarthBound/MOTHER Playlist:
► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMXiQfu0qKOO_V-sb-Rs3Hkz
Sources & further reading:
⍟ Most of the information and facts from this video can be found in Clyde Mandelin's Legends of Localization Book 2: EarthBound. You can purchase the hardcover version here: fangamer.com/products/legends-of-localization-book-2-earthbound
⍟ There's also a ton of information still on the original Legends of Localization website for free:
legendsoflocalization.com/earthbound
⍟ EarthBound/MOTHER 2 still images can be downloaded here:
legendsoflocalization.com/research-mother2-earthbound
⍟ EarthBound Central "Clearing Up Some Myths" article:
earthboundcentral.com/2010/01/clearing-up-some-myths
⍟ Marcus Lindblom pronouncing "Giygas" article:
earthboundcentral.com/2013/03/marcus-lindblom-spills-some-earthbound-secrets
⍟ Jeopardy footage uploaded by YouTube channel "pbbump"
⍟ Starmen.net's Phil Sandhop interview: youtu.be/Wwmwf47gmx8
⍟ Mother to Earth trailer: youtu.be/uddcmzvWENY
⍟ Mother's Love stream featuring Marcus Lindblom: youtu.be/pev8xQcIgI8
⍟ Gas pump photo by Cameron Browne
⍟ All EarthBound footage by me, recorded on a Super Nintendo Classic.
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
► Twitter - twitter.com/ThaneGaming
► Instagram - instagram.com/thanegaming
Music used:
0:00 - ♫ Mother Earth - EarthBound Beginnings
0:12 - ♫ Friendly Neighbors - EarthBound
0:32 - ♫ Apple Kid's Theme - EarthBound
0:56 - ♫ Hateno Village (Day) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1:45 - ♫ Mayor's Meeting - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
2:23 - ♫ Otherworldly Foe - EarthBound
4:06 - ♫ Mt. Itoi - EarthBound Beginnings
5:02 - ♫ Onett's Theme - MOTHER 1 + 2 soundtrack
6:02 - ♫ Threek's Theme - MOTHER 1 + 2 soundtrack
7:49 - ♫ Flash of Memory - MOTHER 2 (GBA)
8:38 - ♫ The Lost Underworld - EarthBound
9:19 - ♫ Flash of Memory - EarthBound
#EarthBound #MOTHER2 #pronunciation
