• Banjo-Kazooie’s Rhyming Text in Japanese

  Rhyming is less ubiquitous in Japanese, so how was this rhyming handled?

• Breath of Fire’s Massage Scene in Japanese and English

  A clear example of Nintendo of America's content policies affecting translation.

• DOOMPs and Accents in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

  Let's look at two unusual aspects of this English localization.

• Examining the Creepy Secret Message in Sonic CD

  The Japanese text says "Infinite Fun - Sega Enterprises- Image by Majin"

• How the “Metal Gear” Name Is Explained in Japanese

  A scene in Metal Gear Solid 3 explains the meaning behind the iconic name.

• Link’s Awakening’s “Disco Inferno” Reference in Japanese

  This Western pop-culture reference isn't present in the Japanese script.

• Localization Roundup #10

  Includes: Ace Attorney localization info, Judgment news, funny food translations, blue vs. green, and more.

• Localization Roundup #11

  Some Japan-only games are finally no longer Japan-only. Plus lots of other game localization news bits!

• Localization Roundup #3

  Includes: a classic mistranslation, Tengai Makyo Zero fan translation, Breath of Fire II, Japanese view of game localization changes.

• Localization Roundup #7

  Includes: God of War rune translation, old English vs Chinese gamers, funny English in old JP PC games, and supporting niche games.