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Tag: Video Game Localization
By Anastasia Dimitriadou
By Fares Zoghlami
Pokémon Part 01 – The Meanings of Pokémon’s Names in Various Languages
Pokémon has been around for much longer than you think. The first generation of Pokémon games was released in 1996,...
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By Romi Shinitzky
Key Roles in Game Localization Teams: What Defines an Epic Squad
For most gamers, being able to choose from a variety of languages is completely normal and expected. For most developers,...
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By Fares Zoghlami
Inclusive Play: How Game Localization Opens Doors for Players with Disabilities
Breaking Barriers: The Role of Localization in Making Games Accessible As the gaming industry expands, developers increasingly recognise the need...
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Selecting Your Localization Partner: A Comprehensive Guide
Selecting Your Localization Partner: A Comprehensive Guide In video game development, the art of localisation ventures far beyond mere text...
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By Fares Zoghlami
Global Gaming Unleashed: Mastering Localization in 2024
Global Gaming Unleashed: Mastering Localization in 2024 As we progress through 2024, the ever-evolving game development sphere increasingly recognises the...
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By Fares Zoghlami
How Indie Games Achieve Global Fame Through Localization
In indie gaming, developers distinguish themselves through creativity and the profound narratives they weave. However, the journey from a local...
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By Romi Shinitzky
The Critical Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Game Localization
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of video gaming, localisation extends beyond simple translation. It represents a crucial bridge between...
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By Romi Shinitzky
Beyond Translation: Mastering Localization in the Next-Gen Console Era
The vast landscape of next-gen gaming is not just about advanced graphics and immersive gameplay; it’s equally about how these...
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By Brett Chatz
Game Localization from Asia: An In-Depth Look into Challenges and Opportunities
The gaming market in Asia, particularly China, is flourishing. Yet, with a saturated domestic market, Chinese game developers are scouting...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
The Translation of Onomatopoeias Across Languages
What springs to mind when you hear “ribbit”? If you are a native English speaker, it’ll likely conjure up an...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
Localization and Transcreation in Video Gaming
Gaming localization and transcreation have played a huge role in shaping up the gaming industry into the massive, multi-million-dollar sector...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
Do You Need to Be a Gamer to Translate Video Game Copy?
Video games come in various shapes and forms, each with its own particularities and subtleties. Some test your strategic thinking...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
What is Game Localization Testing in its 3 Most Basic Levels?
Skipping game localization testing is like launching a rocket without checking the fuel – it might get off the ground,...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
Game Translation & Localization – What’s the Difference?
To translate or localize your game? That is the question. Although game translation and localization may seem similar at first...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
The Last of Us Game Localization Review – the Good & the Bad
Few games tug at your heartstrings quite the same way as The Last of Us, even now, 10 years after...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
The Game Localization Process & 22 Tips to Make it Easier
Localizing your game to match your global players’ cultural, linguistic and regional expectations is a surefire way for you to...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
Game Translation and Localization – A Definitive Guide
Embarking on your game localization journey soon and want to know your way around the territory? You’re at the right...
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By Anastasia Dimitriadou
Learning Languages with Gaming and The Implications for Game Creators
To play or not to play? That’s the big question that has been pondered for at least a couple of...
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By Fares Zoghlami
Woolseyisms and the Difficulties of Localizing Japanese Role-Playing Games
It’s easy to become emotionally attached to the characters and stories in video games. However, we often forget that the...
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