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Side-by-side comparison of Final Fantasy 7 English and retranslated dialogue from the Shinra Archaeology Cut mod

PC Gaming

Final Fantasy 7's Fan Retranslation Reveals How Far the Original English Script Missed the Mark

A comprehensive fan mod called the Shinra Archaeology Cut has retranslated Final Fantasy 7's entire script, exposing decades of shortcuts, misunderstandings, and unnecessary edginess in the 1998 PC localization. A detailed spreadsheet now lets players

Oct 1, 2026 3 min read

Cyber Doll concept art featuring game characters

Game Releases and Announcements

English Patch Brings Obscure 1996 Saturn Cyberpunk RPG Cyber Doll to Western Players

A homebrew translation team has released a full English patch for Cyber Doll, a Japan-exclusive Sega Saturn RPG from 1996. The patch translates all dialogue, menus, and cutscenes, making the dystopian cyberpunk adventure playable in English for the first

Sep 23, 2026 2 min read