• 10 Examples of Untranslated Text in Video Game Localizations

  Failing to translate everything is a common pitfall in game localization. These examples help explain why.

• 2 New Books About Lovely Translations & Horrible Translations!

  Actual quote from one of the books: "The enema is saying that you should not wear a basketball!"

• Bad Game Translation Hall of Fame

  Let's take a look at the best of the worst English game translations of all time!

• Common Problems When Translating Games into Japanese

  Terrible things can happen when you try to translate your game into Japanese - here's how to avoid disaster.

• Culex Is Quite Different in Japanese Super Mario RPG

  There's a secret boss in Super Mario RPG with Final Fantasy connections. What is he like in Japanese?

• 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?

• Famous Game Translation Quotes: “You Spoony Bard!”

  This short little line from 1991 is still quoted all the time today. Here's why.

• Fan Translation: Does It Help or Hurt Getting Professional Work?

  Here's a quick summary of my own experiences as a professional translator and a fan translator.

• Favorite English Game Translations of 2010-2019

  The 2010s saw many Japanese-to-English game translations, both official and fan-made. Here are some readers' favorites!

• Final Fantasy Adventure Translation Comparison (Part 2)

  Moogles, alcohol, Final Fantasy series history, H.P. Lovecraft, the notorious palm tree puzzle, and more!