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

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

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Ending

  EarthBound has an amazing ending, and the differences it has with MOTHER 2 are just as interesting!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Fourside 3

  It's time to infiltrate the upper levels of the Monotoly Building and save Paula! But what localization changes await...?

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Fourside 4

  Let's check out Fourside again! More alcohol-to-coffee localization changes are to be had!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Giygas

  This is it - the final battle. Let's dig into the details of Giygas, Pokey, and the fate of our heroes!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Happy Happy Village

  Blue blue! Let's investigate the eerie cult and the localization choices surrounding it!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Magicant

  Japanese Magicant has nudity, devils, and more! English Magicant has the secret of a newborn daughter! Let's do this!

• 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

  Let's take a nice, relaxing look at the localization changes in this luxurious vacation destination!

• Final Fantasy IV Translation Comparison: Dwarf Castle 2

  Let's see how this section of the Super NES translation adds a gameplay hint, and changes a few minor details.