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A screenshot from a trailer for Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp. Andy says, "Awesome! What's an airport again?"

Was Advance Wars’ Andy More Airport-Savvy in Japanese?

February 9, 2023 Matthew Articles, Lost in Localization 4 comments

The “What’s an airport?” line was pretty much the same in Japanese, but a translation error earlier in the script changed the context.

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This Path of Radiance Dialogue “Mist” the Mark

January 19, 2023 Anthony Articles, Lost in Localization 3 comments

This rare dialogue between Ike’s little sister and the Black Knight reveals a shocking side of Mist. Too bad it’s nonexistent in Japanese!

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Paper Mario’s Russ T. Isn’t Truss T.!

July 21, 2022 Anthony Lost in Localization 2 comments

No bones about it; Russ T.’s hint is about a feature that doesn’t exist in the game at all!

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