How The “Litter Joke” Was Reworked in Dragon Warrior IV
The English release of Dragon Warrior 4 features a forced pun. What was it originally in Japanese?
These Are the Japanese Boxing Ring Aliases in Smash Bros. Wii U
All the characters have silly boxer nicknames... and they're different in every version of the game!
How Japanese Ellipsis Usage Compares with English
Play any Japanese game and you'll probably find an avalanche of ellipses. What's the deal?
Why Japanese Gamers Laughed at Tomb Raider’s Translation
Early screenshots of a translation in action can affect a game's reception well before release.
How 2 Grand Theft Auto Scenes Were Localized in Japanese
How are modern, AAA English games localized into Japanese? Here are some specific examples.
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison
Let's examine the localization of a revered classic: the first Legend of Zelda game!
How Toad’s Name and Gender Occasionally Caused Confusion for Japanese Fans
Is Toad one person or many people? Also, what other interesting Toad trivia is there?
Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 5)
Topics include: Mr. Thou, cleavage, Dragon Ball, censorship, kappas, swearing, and much more.
How a Simple Line in Paper Mario Became a Fire Emblem Advertisement
This is a perfect example of how outside circumstances can influence a game's localization.
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?