A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some game translation articles worth millions of words.
Final Fantasy 1 Official Browser Game with Auto-Translation
This official browser game is Japanese-only, but technology doesn't care.
Final Fantasy IV’s “You Spoony Bard!”
This short little line from 1991 is still quoted all the time today.
Funny Game Translation Quotes About Religion
Bad translations and religious references sometimes mix in amusing ways.
Localized Names in Video Games that Changed Later On
A side-effect of localization is that established names can change at any time.
Memes & References in Video Game Translations
A dedicated, community-driven wiki would probably be a smarter idea than this article.
28 Fake NBA Teams in Japan’s “Super Dunk Shot”
This Japanese game had crazy fake names for NBA teams and players.
Political References in Video Game Translations
Politics can ooze into anything and everything - including game translations.
Sloppy Mobile & PC Port English Translations
Weird mistakes can sneak into into translations of ports and remakes.
Tales of Berseria’s Post-Game Text Transcription
A peculiar problem plagues this game's post-end-game text.
“Yoshi” Spelled as “Yossy” in Japan
This Japanese spelling of Yoshi's name can be found on everything.
The Zelda III, Zelda IV, and Zelda 64 Names
Older fans sometimes refer to 1990s Zelda games with these alternate names.