Seiken Densetsu / Final Fantasy Adventure Translation Comparison
Let's compare the 1991 English translation of Seiken Densetsu with the original Japanese script!
Game Translations that Turned Surprisingly Political
Politics can seep into everything, including game translations. Here are some examples.
What Xenogears’ Beloved “Oh My Gabrino” Line Says in Japanese
A character in this sprawling JRPG shouts a very unique line in English. Is it the same in Japanese?
Localization Roundup #7
Includes: God of War rune translation, old English vs Chinese gamers, funny English in old JP PC games, and supporting niche games.
2 Japanese Games with Unexpected MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice References
Japanese games are full of pop culture references - you just have to know where to look.
What’s the “D” Status Ailment in Final Fantasy IV/II Means
The letter "D" mysteriously appears in this classic game's translation. What's going on?
How the “Over 9000” Meme Was Inserted into Street Fighter X Tekken’s Translation
This English scene features an ultra-popular Internet meme. But what did it originally say in Japanese?
Why Watt’s Gender in Paper Mario Has Caused Confusion
Why does Nintendo call this character a "he" half of the time but a "she" at other times?
3 Times That Game Translations Were Quietly Changed
When classic games get re-released, sometimes their translations get slight updates too. These are three recent examples.
What the Famous “Link, Zelda Is Your…” Line Means in A Link to the Past
What was Link's uncle trying to say at the start of A Link to the Past?