![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.
![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.
![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?
![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?
![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?
![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.
![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!
![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?
![How Nintendo Recently Changed Zelda 1 Even More]( "How Nintendo Recently Changed Zelda 1 Even More")
How Nintendo Recently Changed Zelda 1 Even More
Nintendo has been quietly altering The Legend of Zelda for 30 years. Here's a look at the latest changes.
![Wanderbar SNES and NES Overview]( "Wanderbar SNES and NES Overview")
Wanderbar SNES and NES Overview
I glued a Super NES and NES emulator to a web browser to create a useful tool for fans, students, and others.
