It's been 15 years since SMS Power release its last update to the Phantasy Star 1 (SEGA Master System) retranslation. Why a 2.0? A look into a comprehensive "fanslation" in 2020 -- decisions made, resources used, and quality-of-life updates. 

-Updating an '80s JRPG for the modern videogamer

-How a team can be transparent and invite fan-feedback into the localization process.

-The difference between a "writer" and a "translator".

-Using resources outside of the game text itself for a translation project

I hope you enjoy this talk with Maxim (his real name) as he talks about his lifelong passion for Phantasy Star 1. 

Apologies for the sound quality -- had mic problems before we went live (which are now fixed).

More exciting fanslation news coming for Phantasy Star fans in future episodes!