Some people forget two very simple things (quoted from an Ulti prediction topic): 1 - Earthbound is the very definition of a cult classic. The people who play the game absolutely love it, and they are more likely to nominate Earthbound over any other game. This is the sole reason for its high seed. 2 - Of all the PC games in the contest, I believe Doom has the highest seeding of them all. That's quite an accomplishment, and I would honestly be shocked if Earthbound managed to get 45% of the vote. ^ Not the exact words, as that was all from memory. But you get the idea. ^