• Bad Dudes’ Famous “Are You a Bad Enough Dude” Line in Japanese

  This famous game quote remains timeless, despite feeling so very 1980s.

• Bionic Commando’s Infamous “Nerd” Insult in Japanese

  Why does this enemy soldier talk like a high school jock?

• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’s “Miserable Pile of Secrets” Scene in Japanese

  "What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets." wasn't in the original text.

• Corpse Party’s Infamous “Pooper” and “Retard” Lines in Japanese

  Were these crude & offensive lines in the original Japanese script?

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Onett

  Explore the town of Onett! Learn of the localization differences! And bash dogs.

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Phase Distorter

  The Phase Distorter isn't called the Phase Distorter in Japanese. What is it? Find out here!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Summers 3

  Ahoy, matey! Thar be a wee bit of localization changes here!

• Final Fantasy IV’s “You Spoony Bard!”

  This short little line from 1991 is still quoted all the time today.

• Final Fantasy IX’s Famous “No Cloud nor Squall” Line in Japanese

  The Japanese line doesn't actually include any Final Fantasy references.

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Opera Scene)

  Topics include: song translation obstacles; lyric comparisons; Setzer's motivation.