• Secret of Mana’s “Abe Lincoln” Reference in Japanese

  The original Japanese line references a classic Japanese game show.

• Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII

  Squall's catchphrase appears much more often in English than in Japanese.

• Suikoden’s Bizarre “Googly-Goo Zombie” Line in Japanese

  Insults don't always translate well, especially when context is lacking.

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis

  Let's explore this infamous translation disaster from 2014.

• The Infamous “Retard” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VII

  The Japanese line simply says "Whoa! Don’t say that, you’ll jinx us!".

• The Secret Talking Frog in Final Fantasy Games

  Final Fantasy games and talking frogs go way back, in different ways.

• The Witcher 3’s Duchess Riddle in Japanese

  How do you translate an untranslatable riddle? By creating your own.

• Trails in the Sky’s Line About Gender Roles in Japanese

  This translated line seems out of place at first glance - what's the context?

• Watt’s Pronoun in Paper Mario’s English Translation

  Inconsistency in the English translation has caused confusion among fans.

• Xenogears’ Beloved “Oh My Gabrino” Line in Japanese

  This unique line was especially memorable for English-speaking players.