A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some game translation articles worth millions of words.

• Localized Names in Video Games that Changed Later On

  One side-effect of translation and localization is that established names can change at any time. Here are some examples from games.

• Memes and References in Video Game Translations

  Pop culture references and Internet memes sometimes get added into game translations. Here are many examples.

• Game Translations that Turned Surprisingly Political

  Politics can seep into everything, including game translations. Here are some examples.

• Game Translations with Amusing Religious Quotes

  Bad translations and religious references often mix in amusing ways, as seen here.

• 24 Times “Yoshi” Was Called “Yossy”

  Everyone's favorite green dinosaur has a slightly different name in Japan, as these pics demonstrate.

• What Happened When I Auto-Translated the Official Final Fantasy Browser Game

  This official browser game was only released in Japanese - here's what happens when you auto-translate it.

• 28 Fake NBA Teams in Japan’s “Super Dunk Shot”

  This Japanese basketball game had crazy fake names for NBA teams and players.

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