• 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.

• Bad Game Translation Hall of Fame

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

• Did Secret of Mana Reference Final Fantasy VII?

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

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 6)

  Let's examine translation differences and mistakes from Esper Terra to Zozo.

• How a Quote in Final Fantasy IX Became More Famous in English Than Japanese

  This beloved quote references two past Final Fantasy heroes. But what does it say in Japanese?

• Japan’s Love Affair with Filler English Text

  When you need a block of English text no one will read, just copy it from something crazy.

• Localized Names in Video Games that Changed Later On

  One side-effect of translation and localization is that established names can change at any time. Here are some examples from games.

• The Final Fantasy VII “Retard” Line in Japanese

  This is an infamous line in the English translation, but what did it say in the Japanese version?

• The Problem with L, R, and Other Letters in Japanese Translation

  There's actual logic behind all those Japanese game typos, and it goes beyond L and R.

• Viral and Memorable Mistranslations of Japanese Game News

  There are plenty of games with bad translations, but game *news* can get poorly translated too. Here are some examples.