• Chrono Trigger’s Gato in Japanese

  Gato's name and song were changed in translation, but how and why? Let's find out!

• Did Secret of Mana Reference Final Fantasy VII?

  Did Square sneakily reference two Final Fantasy VII characters years before the game's release?

• Redundant Translations in Games & Anime

  Redundancy problems are common in entertainment translation: here are some examples.

• Tricky Translations #3: False Friends & Japanese Hips

  Jumping between languages is a tricky process. Here's one type of trap that fools every translator at least once.

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

  There are dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese. Let's look at how they work and who uses each one!

• What the Monado Symbols Mean in Xenoblade

  All the Monado symbols have actual meanings in Japanese. So what do they stand for?

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

  A character in this sprawling JRPG shouts a very unique line in English. Is it the same in Japanese?

• What’s Written on This Nopon Monado in Xenoblade X?

  There's a Monado-like item in this new Xenoblade game, but what does its symbol mean?

• Xenoblade Chronicles (English) [Wii]

  Over 100 hours of video footage from the English Wii version of the game.