• I Had to Write a Final Fantasy Fanfic for Square

  When I applied for a translation job at Square long ago, I didn't realize they'd ask me to write fan fiction!

• This Be Bad Translation #16, Iris School of Wizardry!

  This poorly translated Nintendo Switch game was given a new translation. Here are some before-and-after comparisons!

• How a Popular American Infomercial Was Localized into Japanese

  This classic old infomercial changed a lot when it was released in Japan. Here's how.

• How Lyn from Fire Emblem Speaks in Japanese

  People say this main Fire Emblem character talks like a sweet country gal in Japanese. Does she really?

• What Does This Untranslated Japanese in The Wonderful 101 Mean?

  There's a good amount of decorative Japanese text in this game. What does it mean?

• Did Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Just Suddenly Reference Alain?

  Are these anime-exclusive characters referenced in the Japanese games too, or did the game localizers change things?

• What the Mario & Luigi Sock Creature Is Named in Japanese

  This sock creature has a Japanese name in English, so what is its name in Japanese?

• What Happened When I Auto-Translated the Official Final Fantasy Browser Game

  This official browser game was only released in Japanese - here's what happens when you auto-translate it.

• This Be Bad Translation #09, Sloppy Mobile & PC Ports!

  When classic games get ports or remakes, weird little mistakes sneak into their translations sometimes.

• Game Translations with Amusing Religious Quotes

  Bad translations and religious references often mix in amusing ways, as seen here.