Super Metroid & Other English Games with Japanese Text Options
Super Metroid was ahead of the curve in many ways. What other games offered a Japanese language option?
How Frog Talks in the Japanese Version of Chrono Trigger
This unusual character speaks in an unusual way in English, but what does he sound like in Japanese?
What’s the Donkey Kong 64 Rap Like in Japanese?
The English version of Donkey Kong 64 features a rap about the game's characters. But what about the Japanese version?
Final Fantasy IV, Secret of Mana, and Chrono Trigger Had a Connection
My investigation into an old gaming rumor turned up an unexpected discovery.
Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII
The English version of Final Fantasy VIII is filled with the phrase "whatever". What was the Japanese version like?
How Zelda’s “Like Likes” Were Named After a Japanese Proverb
These foes have an unusual name with an unusual origin, but some games give inconsistent reasons for the name.
How Persona 4 Golden’s “Sub-Buttle” Joke Works in Japanese
This joke about butts had to get reworked a bit in translation. Here's how it was changed and why.
How Pearl Fey’s Gravy Accident Was Handled in Japanese Ace Attorney
An important clue in this mystery game involves gravy, but what was it originally in Japanese?
What Does Japan Think of Metroid: Other M?
This game is often derided by Western fans and critics, but what do Japanese players think of it?
What the Monado Symbols Mean in Xenoblade
All the Monado symbols have actual meanings in Japanese. So what do they stand for?