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

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

• Ayla’s Personal Preferences in Japanese Chrono Trigger

  The language barrier stands especially tall during intentionally awkward scenes.

• Breath of Fire II (Super NES) Localization Review

  Just how "bad" is this notorious Capcom translation from 1995?

• Developer Notes & Scrapped Ideas from Final Fantasy Adventure

  This classic JRPG was originally an experimental tennis game.

• Disgaea’s Weird “Horse Wiener” Line in Japanese

  This surprising line does indeed exist in the Japanese script, too.

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison

  Let's explore this highly influential game translation from 1995.

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Battles

  Even the battles in EarthBound have some localization changes! Let's check 'em out!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Dalaam

  Magic Cake, Mu, Poo, crazy ancient ancestors, near-death experiences, and lots of localization changes abound in Dalaam!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Dalaam 2

  Let's drop by Dalaam again and check out a few quick localization changes!

• EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Deep Darkness

  Here's your guide through the localization swamps of Deep Darkness!