EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Phase Distorter
The Phase Distorter isn't called the Phase Distorter in Japanese. What is it? Find out here!
Final Fantasy IV Translation Comparison: Cave Eblana
This secret ninja cave features confusing name changes, script cuts, and spoiled mysteries.
Famous Game Translation Quotes: “You Spoony Bard!”
This short little line from 1991 is still quoted all the time today. Here's why.
Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 11)
Chupon, Ultros, Kefka, and more cause trouble for translators during this key section of Final Fantasy VI.
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Battles
Even the battles in EarthBound have some localization changes! Let's check 'em out!
Funny / Entertaining Articles
Looking for some fun articles about game translation? This is a good place to start!
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Audio
Hardware differences meant Zelda music and sound effects had to be slightly changed. Hear them here!
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Saturn Valley
Boing? Zoom? What's this nonsense? The original text had completely different stuff!
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Graphics
Have a look at some of the slight graphical differences between the Japanese Legend of Zelda and the English-language version!
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Gameplay
Language differences, cultural differences, and even hardware differences all meant that Japanese and Western players experienced Zelda slightly differently!