What Are Mega Man “Robot Masters” Called in Japan?
Dr. Wily's robots are famously known as "Robot Masters" in English. But what are they called in Japanese?
What Does The “Killing Weenies” Line in The Last Blade 2 Say in Japanese?
Old SNK games are known for their peculiar translations. What was this line originally in Japanese?
What Happens When PETA, Super Mario, and Game Localization Collide
Can controversy be localized? And can controversial parodies be reverse-localized?
What Masahiro Sakurai Says in an Old Super Smash Bros. Update
The old Japanese Super Smash Bros. preview site featured content not shown in English.
What River City Ransom’s Famous “BARF!” Quote Said in Japanese
This simple line ranks high on every list of famous video game quotes. But what was it originally in Japanese?
What the Famous “Jill Sandwich” Quote from Resident Evil Says in Japanese
How does this infamous & quotable scene unfold in the Japanese version of the game?
What the Famous Quote From “Bad Dudes” Originally Said in Japanese
What did this army guy say in the Japanese version of Bad Dudes? What was Bad Dudes called in Japanese anyway?
What the Hidden Japanese Text Says in Link’s Awakening
There's a set of silly, hidden lines in this classic game. But what did they originally say in Japanese?
What the Mario & Luigi Sock Creature Is Named in Japanese
This sock creature has a Japanese name in English, so what is its name in Japanese?
What the Weird “Googly-Goo Zombie” Line in Suikoden Was Supposed to Say
A great example of why context is vital to translators, and why insults don't always translate well.