• Guest Post: A Look Back at Rosenkreuzstilette -Blades of the Rose Cross-

  To some degree, most professional translators seem to start out as hobbyists.

• Localization Roundup #5

  Includes: how big game scripts really are, industry insider info, funny translations, latest fan translations, bad voice acting.

• Mega Man (Japanese / English) [FC/NES]

  Screenshots, comparisons, and save files from both versions of the original Rockman/Megaman game.

• Mega Man II (Japanese / English) [FC/NES]

  132 side-by-side screenshots and 14 save-states from the original Japanese and English versions of Mega Man II.

• Mega Man III (Japanese / English) [FC/NES]

  14 save-states and over 130 side-by-side images from the Japanese and English versions of Mega Man III.

• Mega Man V’s Different Endings in Japanese

  The story in this Mega Man game underwent some clear changes in English.

• Mega Man’s “Monsteropolis” and “Mega City” in Japanese

  Mega Man explores "Monsteropolis" in English, but he doesn't in Japanese.

• Surprising Swear Words in Game Translations

  Profanity in video games is nothing new, but it can still be surprising.

• Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese

  With dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese, a lot can get lost in translation.

• Unusual English in Japanese Video Game Credits

  Japanese game credits can be just as entertaining as the game itself.