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"Make it Biblical:" How Vagrant Story Changed Game Localization

INTERVIEW: Alexander O. Smith and Rich Amtower go in-depth on the game that helped elevate localization into an artform.

Reproduction Cartridges and Elegant Piracy

How a byproduct of emulation became gaming’s Cuban Cigar.

A Voice for Ivalice: The Localization and Voice Acting of Final Fantasy XII

Now almost ten years removed, the localization team and voice actors look back on a magnificent work of game translation.

Street Fighter V Stress Test: Notes from the Underground

This past weekend, the Street Fighter V beta lurched back to life. Here's what we found.

Zen and the Art of the Art Book: The Close Relationship Between Udon and the Video Game Industry

How Udon Entertainment gives the super fan insight into a game’s production.

A Fighting Chance to Live: The Story of FightCade

How FightCade saved an online classic gaming community from the brink of doom.