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