• Ayla’s Personal Preferences in Japanese Chrono Trigger

  The language barrier stands especially tall during intentionally awkward scenes.

• Common Problems When Translating Games Into Japanese

  Translating your game into Japanese can be disastrous if it's only an afterthought.

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 13)

  Topics include: frightful dragons, ranch dressing; Gogo; Dream Stooges.

• Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 8)

  Topics include: Celes' speech styles; SNES mistakes; drunken speech in Japanese.

• Is This Character in Pokémon X/Y Transgender?

  A line in Pokémon X/Y had fans clamoring for details and analysis.

• Keeping Samus’ Identity a Secret in Japanese Metroid 1

  The English manual called Samus a "he" - and so did the Japanese manual.

• Quina’s Pronoun Uncertainty in Final Fantasy IX’s Japanese Script

  Pronouns are easily avoided in Japanese, but are often inescapable in English.

• The Confusion Surrounding Castlevania III’s Syfa

  Conflicting information plagued this enigmatic character for years.

• The Japanese Word “Okama” in Video Game Translations

  We can follow this controversial word's evolution by examining Japanese games.

• Trails in the Sky’s Line About Gender Roles in Japanese

  This translated line seems out of place at first glance - what's the context?