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The Legends of Localization series takes a detailed look at video game translation and how games change during the translation process. See here for more details.

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Legends of Localization IRL
Legends of Localization Book 2: EarthBound
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Legends of Localization Book 2: EarthBound

Get ready to learn (and smell!) behind-the-scenes Nintendo history, the game localization process, and Japanese culture!

press start to translate [Final Fantasy IV]
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press start to translate [Final Fantasy IV]

A funny and insightful look at *why* it's a bad idea to let a computer translate a video game!

Book 1: The Legend of Zelda (Free Preview PDF)
Book 1: The Legend of Zelda (Free Preview PDF)

"This book is beautifully nostalgic, thoroughly researched, and a lot of fun."