To research game translations, I need to actually play through a bunch of games in multiple languages at once. After that, it takes even more time and work to write up full, proper comparison articles – meaning many of my comparison projects are trapped in video form for now.
Breath of Fire II Translation Comparison (Live)
Let's play one of the most notorious game translations of all time!
Final Fantasy IV Machine Translation (Live)
Let's use FFIV to play around and learn about machine translation technology!
Legend of Zelda (BS) Translation Stream (Live)
This weird port of Zelda 1 was streamed over satellite!
Legend of Zelda Famicom Disk System Prototype (Live)
Let's check out stuff in this newly recovered Zelda 1 prototype!
Legend of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Translation Comparison (Live)
I was stuck in bed, so I studied Zelda II's Japanese and English scripts.
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SFC, SNES, GBA JPN, GBA EU) Translation Comparison (Live)
The GBA ports have notably different text - let's find it all!
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) Translation Comparison (Live)
This absolute classic has many translation differences and upgrades.
Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets Translation Comparison (Live)
Let's experience this weird version of Zelda: LttP that literally came from space!
Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds Video Research
Includes full playthrough videos (no commentary) of the Japanese and English releases
Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past (Japanese Nintendo Power) (Live)
Let's play another weird version of LttP for specific article research!
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Eyeball Screenshot Hunt (Live)
We chat about game, localization, and life topics while getting screenshots.
MOTHER 3 Fan Translation 1.2 Update Testing (Live)
Let's examine the fan translation while testing the 1.2 patch update!
Playing Japanese Games About America (Live)
Let's go back to 2014 and look at old Japanese games about America!
Super Mario Odyssey Translation Comparison (Live)
Let's scour this immense game for screenshots and text!
Super Mario RPG Translation Comparison (Live)
New technology lets us examine this translation in a new way!
Tengai Makyō: The Apocalypse IV Translation & Analysis (Live)
Let's examine Japanese stereotypes about America in this weird JRPG!
Tomato Adventure Japanese-to-English Translation (Live)
This quirky JRPG is the spiritual predecessor of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.