• The Zelda III, Zelda IV, and Zelda 64 Names

  Older fans sometimes refer to 1990s Zelda games with these alternate names.

• Tricky Translations #1: Maou & Daimaou

  These simple Japanese terms can be translated many different ways.

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

  With dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese, a lot can get lost in translation.

• Triforce Heroes’ Infamous “So Ancient, Such Ruin” Line in Japanese

  The North American translation included a 2010s Internet meme.

• Unexpected American Pop Culture References in Classic Japanese Games

  Classic Japanese games sometimes feature Western pop-culture references.

• Unusual English in Japanese Video Game Credits

  Japanese game credits can be just as entertaining as the game itself.

• Video Games and Japan’s Three Main Writing Systems

  Japanese video game text has continued to transform since the 1970s.

• Viral & Memorable Mistranslations of Japanese Game News

  Translations about gaming news can be just as bad as "All Your Base".

• What Do Japanese Gamers Think of Linkle?

  How did Japanese fans react to this surprising new Zelda character?

• What Do Japanese Gamers Think of the CD-i Zelda Games?

  These two oddball Zelda games were never released in Japan.