Does Japanese Pokémon Reference Stand By Me?

This classic American movie is mentioned in early Pokémon localizations. Was it in the Japanese games too?

4 Translations in Goonies II That Make More Sense in Japanese

This NES classic has some interesting text that doesn't seem quite right. What did it originally say in Japanese?

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)

Vertical Text in an English Game Translation

Mega Man V’s Ending Was a Bit Different in Japanese

There usually isn't much story in Mega Man games, but this particular story received some changes.

Did Secret of Mana Reference Final Fantasy VII?

Did Square sneakily reference two Final Fantasy VII characters years before the game's release?

Why Did Link’s “Cane of Somaria” Get a New Name in Japan?

Some items in A Link to the Past have unusual names - and one even got quietly renamed in Japan.

Is This Snowy Translation Really Literal?

A line of dialogue includes a translator's note about literal translations. What *is* a "literal translation", anyway?

Does Japanese Final Fantasy X Feature the Macarena Too?

Does the world of Final Fantasy X really know about 1990s Earth music? Was it mentioned in the original Japanese script?

24 Times “Yoshi” Was Called “Yossy”

Everyone's favorite green dinosaur has a slightly different name in Japan, as these pics demonstrate.