What That Tourist Lady Says in Pokémon X/Y
An NPC in the English game speaks in Japanese. What does she say? And what does she say in the Japanese game?
Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison Summary
Which translation of Final Fantasy VI should you play? Which is the best? Here's a look at each one.
Here’s What All Those Foreign Signs in Street Fighter II Say
Street Fighter II takes place all over the world, so there are signs in many languages. What do they say?
Why Super Mario Bros. 4 Is Actually Super Mario World
The Mario games stopped getting numbered sequels in the 1990s, but there *was* one more after Super Mario Bros. 3.
All 3 Weird Endings in the Notorious “Transformers” Famicom Game
This game's ending is written in Japanese... but with English letters. What does it say?
How Triforce Heroes, Meme References, and Controversy Collided
A recently localized Zelda game features an outdated Internet meme. What did the original Japanese line say?
What’s the Deal with That Creepy Sonic CD Secret?
A hidden mode in Sonic CD features a spooky message written in Japanese. What does it say?
Is Syfa from Castlevania III Male or Female?
The English release of this Castlevania game left some details unclear. What about the Japanese version?
What Do Japanese Fans Think of the Sonic Movie Trailer?
The Sonic trailer has met with lots of online criticism. How has it been received in Japan?
Localization Roundup #8
Includes: New fan translation, funny English on signs, interview with a translator, Sega's recent localization success.