Movies in Japanese #02: Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is full of American cultural references, New York references, and more. How were these translated into Japanese?
The Secret Japan-Only Developer Messages in Cadash & Their Pop Culture References
Secret content was removed from this classic game before being released outside of Japan. Here's what Japanese fans got that we didn't.
Does Japanese Pokémon Reference Stand By Me?
This classic American movie is mentioned in early Pokémon localizations. Was it in the Japanese games too?
What Do Japanese Gamers Think of Shaq Fu?
Gamers have strong opinions about Shaq's original fighting game, but how is it viewed in Japan?
What Are Some Games with Untranslated Credits?
There's a surprising number of games with untranslated credits. Can you think of any?
24 Times “Yoshi” Was Called “Yossy”
Everyone's favorite green dinosaur has a slightly different name in Japan, as these pics demonstrate.
AVGN Translation Topics: Castlevania II
Let's look at the Japanese version of Castlevania II, and see Japanese reactions to the Castlevania II AVGN video!
A New Way of Playing Japanese and English Games Side-By-Side
I worked some technical magic to play games in a weird new way. Here's how my prototype worked.
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?
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?