Mega Man V’s Ending Was a Bit Different in Japanese
There usually isn't much story in Mega Man games, but this particular story received some changes.
Is Ridley from Metroid Really Native to Zebes?
Is this powerful foe really the source of all life on Planet Zebes? Or was there a mistranslation somewhere?
Why Harvest Moon Keeps Asking You To “Confirm the Origin of Fire”
The Harvest Moon series is known for its consistently awkward translations. This line marks the start of that legacy.
Japan’s Mysterious Love of the Word “Let’s”
The English word "let's" appears in Japanese stuff everywhere, including video games. Here's why!
4 Translations in Goonies II That Make More Sense in Japanese
This NES classic has some interesting text that doesn't seem quite right. What did it originally say in Japanese?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Japanese / English) [SFC/SNES]
Over 1500 organized screenshots from the Japanese and English versions of the game.
Final Fantasy VI Beta Images (Early 1994)
This is a fascinating Japanese preview of Final Fantasy VI a few months before its release.
Is Picross a Big Deal in Japan?
Picross games have existed since the 1980s. How popular are they in Japan, though?
Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 13)
Frightful dragons, pronoun problems aplenty, ranch dressing, forced Nintendo marriages, and more!
Xenoblade Chronicles (English) [Wii]
Over 100 hours of video footage from the English Wii version of the game.