When In Rome

Katie recommends this excellent Gamasutra article about localizing popular brands for different areas of the world. Frankly, it's somewhat terrifying!

Q: Do you know what they call Darth Vader in France?
A: Dark Vador (with Cheese)

Also found while reading above: Acclaim is pulling a phoenix act, and they're developing free MMOs (supported by ad revenue). Gamasutra has this interview with Howard Marks, new chief of Acclaim Games.