Zero Wing Had 32 Weird Secret Endings in Japan
The infamous "All Your Base" game is jam-packed with secret Japanese endings. What do they say?
How the Tickle Robot in Medabots Really Acts in Japanese
Something seems off about a certain line in this game's translation. What did it originally say in Japanese?
What Did Famitsu Think of American Super Mario Bros. 2?
This classic transformed several times before re-entering Japan in the 1990s. What did Japanese gamers think of it?
How Palutena’s Name Works in Japanese and English
This is a great example of why translating names between cultures, languages, and eras is a challenge.
Localization Roundup #2
Includes: Final Wii shop games, Zelda: LttP beta scans, 7 fan translations, Dragon Ball problems, voice recognition failure.
AVGN Translation Topics: Castlevania II
Let's look at the Japanese version of Castlevania II, and see Japanese reactions to the Castlevania II AVGN video!
This Be Bad Translation #20, Selfy Collection: The dream fashion stylist!
Bizarre fashion meets bizarre translation in this Nintendo Switch game!
Localization Roundup #11
Some Japan-only games are finally no longer Japan-only. Plus lots of other game localization news bits!
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.
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?