• How the Metroid Series’ “Varia Suit” Was Originally a Mistranslation

  The Varia Suit is a key power-up throughout the Metroid series, but the name is actually a mistranslation.

• Is Ridley from Metroid Really Native to Zebes?

  Is this powerful foe really the source of all life on Planet Zebes? Or was there a mistranslation somewhere?

• Super Metroid & Other English Games with Japanese Text Options

  Super Metroid was ahead of the curve in many ways. What other games offered a Japanese language option?

• 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.

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

  There are dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese. Let's look at how they work and who uses each one!

• Was Samus Called a He in Japanese Metroid Too?

  Players around the world were surprised to learn Samus was a woman. Was it a surprise in Japan too?

• What Does Japan Think of Metroid: Other M?

  This game is often derided by Western fans and critics, but what do Japanese players think of it?