What Do Japanese Fans Think of the Leaked Pokémon Spaceworld Demo?
A holy grail of secret Pokémon info was just released - how have Japanese fans reacted to it?
Here’s What All Those Foreign Signs in Street Fighter II Say
Street Fighter II takes place all over the world, so there are signs in many languages. What do they say?
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Newspapers
Some of the newspaper headlines in EarthBound have some interesting localization changes!
Final Fantasy IV Translation Comparison: Dwarf Castle
It's time to head underground and unearth some really big localization changes!
Does Japanese Mega Man Live in Monsteropolis?
Mega Man explores the world of Monsteropolis in English. But what about in Japanese?
Localization Roundup #3
Includes: a classic mistranslation, Tengai Makyo Zero fan translation, Breath of Fire II, Japanese view of game localization changes.
Video Games and Japan’s Three Main Writing Systems
Japanese game text has transformed in a unique way since the 1970s. Here's a look at how and why.
Was Samus Called a He in Japanese Metroid Too?
Players around the world were surprised to learn Samus was a woman. Was it a surprise in Japan too?
How to Pronounce Ryu’s Name
How do you pronounce Ryu's name? The question has baffled gamers around the world for decades.
The Final Fantasy VII “Retard” Line in Japanese
This is an infamous line in the English translation, but what did it say in the Japanese version?