• A Translation Note Mistakenly Appears in Suikoden’s English Text

  Private translation notes sometimes sneak into the final versions of games.

• AVGN Translation Topics: Castlevania II

  Let's look at the Japanese version of Castlevania II, and see Japanese reactions to the Castlevania II AVGN video!

• Did Castlevania II’s Endings Get Mixed Up in Japanese Too?

  This classic game has three endings, but something seems off about them.

• Examining Japanese Comedy in The Goonies II’s Script

  Some of the text in this 1987 translation never felt quite "correct".

• Japanese Numbers, Dates, and Wordplay

  Japan's number-based wordplay is often 100% lost in translation.

• Localization Roundup #2

  Includes: Final Wii shop games, Zelda: LttP beta scans, 7 fan translations, Dragon Ball problems, voice recognition failure.

• New Book: This be book bad translation, video games!

  An entertaining look at the history of bad game translations and how they happen.

• Suikoden’s Bizarre “Googly-Goo Zombie” Line in Japanese

  Insults don't always translate well, especially when context is lacking.

• The Confusion Surrounding Castlevania III’s Syfa

  Conflicting information plagued this enigmatic character for years.