What Does Japan Think of Metroid: Other M?
This game is often derided by Western fans and critics, but what do Japanese players think of it?
What Masahiro Sakurai Says in an Old Super Smash Bros. Update
The old Japanese Super Smash Bros. preview site featured content not shown in English.
How Satan’s Name Changed a Bit in the Japanese Version of Ghosts ‘N Goblins
The iconic final boss of Ghosts 'n Goblins wasn't always known as "Satan". What was his original name? (Updated)
Why Japanese Games Have Small Text on Top of Normal Text
Japanese writing sometimes has smaller writing on top of it. This explains what it is, and why it exists.
Seiken Densetsu / Final Fantasy Adventure Translation Comparison
Let's compare the 1991 English translation of Seiken Densetsu with the original Japanese script!
What Does Japan Think of Little Mac in Smash Bros.?
Punch-Out was never quite a smash hit in Japan, so what was the response to Little Mac's Smash Bros. announcement?
Shadowgate Is Considered So Crappy in Japan That It’s Legendary
Rumor has it that Japanese gamers consider Shadowgate one of the crappiest games ever. But why?
About Zelda III, Zelda IV, and Zelda 64
Older fans sometimes refer to 1990s Zelda games with these alternate names.
Learning Japanese & Becoming a Translator
If you've ever considered studying Japanese or translation, this information will be useful to know.
The Many Translations of the “Lost Woods”
Zelda, Mario, Pokémon, and many other games have the same forest name in Japanese, but not in English. Here's why.