Localized Name Confusion in Paper Mario: TTYD’s Translation
No translator is immune to the status effect of "lacking enough info".
Lunar: Silver Star Story’s Tootsie Pop Reference in Japanese
The English localization is known for inserting pop-culture jokes everywhere.
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison
Let's explore the early parts of the 2008 MOTHER 3 fan translation.
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison: Chapter 1 – Desperate Search
It's time for Flint to go find his wife... but things don't turn out very well. Let's take a close look at how this tragic scene unfolds.
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison: Chapter 1 Start
It's time to take a look at forest fires, Japanese swearing, and a secret challenge mode!
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison: Game Start
Info on all the default names, the title screen conundrum, AND some secret anti-piracy stuff!
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison: Introduction
The story of MOTHER 3's rocky history and how fans wound up translating it for themselves.
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison: Live Translation Notes
Watch me play through the entire game and share translation notes, trivia, and more!
MOTHER 3 Translation Comparison: Prologue
Discover the B button! Learn about Hinawa's secret affair!
Political References in Video Game Translations
Politics can ooze into anything and everything - including game translations.