![Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese]( "Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese")
Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese
There are dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese. Let's look at how they work and who uses each one!
![People Used to Marry Pokémon All the Time]( "People Used to Marry Pokémon All the Time")
People Used to Marry Pokémon All the Time
Get that honeymoon trip booked - it's time to get hitched to some Japanese critters!
![What’s the Deal with That Creepy Sonic CD Secret?]( "What’s the Deal with That Creepy Sonic CD Secret?")
What’s the Deal with That Creepy Sonic CD Secret?
A hidden mode in Sonic CD features a spooky message written in Japanese. What does it say?
![Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison]( "Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison")
Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison
Let's look at the Japanese script and the SNES / GBA / Fan / Google translations all at once!
![Common Problems When Translating Games into Japanese]( "Common Problems When Translating Games into Japanese")
Common Problems When Translating Games into Japanese
Terrible things can happen when you try to translate your game into Japanese - here's how to avoid disaster.
![Games with Famous Bad Translations INTO Japanese]( "Games with Famous Bad Translations INTO Japanese")
Games with Famous Bad Translations INTO Japanese
English-speaking gamers have "All Your Base", but what do Japanese gamers have?
![MOTHER 3’s Timeline of Hope]( "MOTHER 3’s Timeline of Hope")
MOTHER 3’s Timeline of Hope
A cycle of hope, hype, and disappointment has surrounded one game translation for 23 years.
![How Symphony of the Night’s “Miserable Pile of Secrets” Scene Works in Japanese]( "How Symphony of the Night’s “Miserable Pile of Secrets” Scene Works in Japanese")
How Symphony of the Night’s “Miserable Pile of Secrets” Scene Works in Japanese
This game features one of the most famous video game quotes of all time. But what did it originally say in Japanese?
![Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII]( "Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII")
Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII
The English version of Final Fantasy VIII is filled with the phrase "whatever". What was the Japanese version like?
![EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison]( "EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison")
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison
Let's explore this historic game localization in incredible detail!
![Is This Character in Pokémon X/Y Transgender?]( "Is This Character in Pokémon X/Y Transgender?")
Is This Character in Pokémon X/Y Transgender?
Pokémon localizations are filled with interesting changes concerning gender roles and cultural values.
![Bad Game Translation Hall of Fame]( "Bad Game Translation Hall of Fame")
Bad Game Translation Hall of Fame
Let's take a look at the best of the worst English game translations of all time!
![The Pop Culture-Obsessed Monsters in Japanese Super Mario RPG]( "The Pop Culture-Obsessed Monsters in Japanese Super Mario RPG")
The Pop Culture-Obsessed Monsters in Japanese Super Mario RPG
The Japanese version of Super Mario RPG is filled with references that were lost in translation.
![Is This Pokémon Couple as Suggestive in Japanese?]( "Is This Pokémon Couple as Suggestive in Japanese?")
Is This Pokémon Couple as Suggestive in Japanese?
This lovey-dovey couple has an "interesting" Pokémon combination. Was it the same way in Japanese?
![Which Final Fantasy IV Translation Should You Play?]( "Which Final Fantasy IV Translation Should You Play?")
Which Final Fantasy IV Translation Should You Play?
There's a new Final Fantasy IV translation every 3 or 4 years. So which ones are the best?
