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EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Threed 4
The trip back to Threed to get the Sky Runner has a couple notable translation moments.
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Twoson
Welcome to Twoson! We have a department store, kidnappers, and lots of neat localization differences!
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Twoson 2
It's time for Ness and Paula to take in a Runaway Five, err, Tonzura Brothers show!
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Winters
Before you sneak out of your dorm and get a pet monkey, read up on the localization changes made to the Winters area!
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Winters 2
Dr. Andonuts is a neglectful father and is fond of cave boys! Find out more here!
EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Winters 3
Winters has been invaded by aliens! Let's localize 'em a thing or two!
Encountering Japanese Ellipses in English Translations
Play any Japanese game and you'll likely encounter an avalanche of ellipses.
How “Control Code” Mistakes Can Wreck a Game Translation
Translators must also deal with text formatting and messy logic control codes.
New Book: Legends of Localization, Book 2 – EarthBound
Let's see how this giant purple book about trash burgers came to be.
Religious Content Changes in Game Localizations
Game publishers have been changing religion-related content for decades.

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