• Long Ago, Pokémon Married People All the Time

  The English and Japanese scripts explain this historical fact differently.

• Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese

  With dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese, a lot can get lost in translation.

• Examining the Creepy Secret Message in Sonic CD

  The Japanese text says "Infinite Fun - Sega Enterprises- Image by Majin"

• Common Problems When Translating Games Into Japanese

  Translating your game into Japanese can be disastrous if it's only an afterthought.

• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’s “Miserable Pile of Secrets” Scene in Japanese

  "What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets." wasn't in the original text.

• MOTHER 3’s Timeline of Hope

  A cycle of hope, hype, and disappointment has surrounded this game almost 30 years.

• Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII

  Squall's catchphrase appears much more often in English than in Japanese.

• Is This Character in Pokémon X/Y Transgender?

  A line in Pokémon X/Y had fans clamoring for details and analysis.

• The Many Japanese Pop-Culture References in Super Mario RPG

  The Japanese script is filled with references that were lost in translation.

• Is This Pokémon Couple as Suggestive in Japanese?

  This lovey-dovey couple has an "interesting" Pokémon combination.

• Which Final Fantasy IV Translation Should You Play?

  There's a new Final Fantasy IV translation every 3 or 4 years. Which is best?

• The Infamous “Retard” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VII

  The Japanese line simply says "Whoa! Don’t say that, you’ll jinx us!".

• The Problem with L, R, and Other Letters in Japanese Translation

  There's logic behind all those funny Japanese typos, and it goes beyond L and R.

• Pokémon’s Famous “Comfy Shorts” Line in Japanese

  "Shorts are nice and easy to move around in! Why don’t you wear some too?"

• How to Pronounce Ryu’s Name

  The language barrier has plagued Ryu's name for decades now.