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Why Does Media Localization Matter?

Dana Ungureanu — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:10:56 +0000

Touted as an intrinsic part of worldwide brand promotion, “localization” applies to all activities involving interaction with international users. But what is media localization, and why does it matter? Let’s jump into the deep sea! Key Takeaways: Media localization tailors films, series, ads, podcasts, and other creative content so it feels native to each market ... Read More

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The Squid Game or What’s Wrong with the Subtitling?

Dana Ungureanu — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:30 +0000

Good, bad, fake, gimmicky, call it what you will, the Squid Game has won over millions of Netflix fans all over the world. But, alas, it’s set in South Korea and the English subtitling kind of betrays the story. Wildly, according to some. Key Takeaways: Much of the backlash was aimed at the “English [CC]” ... Read More

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Video Game Voice Over: Turning Up the Volume

Anastasia Dimitriadou — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:33 +0000

Remember Tetris? Did you know the game was first released back in 1984 – more than four decades ago? This gaming classic and its addictive gameplay, although now buried under the sands of time, remains widely recognized by old school, seasoned gamers. Video games from the older eras, such as Tetris, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, or ... Read More

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Video Translation from A to Z

Billy Graham — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:54 +0000

Around 6 billion people are online worldwide, and video is how businesses reach most of them. In Wyzowl’s 2026 survey, 91% of companies use video as a marketing tool, and 82% of marketers report a good return on investment (ROI). YouTube alone runs local versions in more than 100 countries and over 80 languages. For ... Read More

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Will Voice Translation Take Over the World? Where are the Humans?

Dana Ungureanu — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:09 +0000

The advances that translation technologies have made in the past five decades are massive. With Machine Translation (MT), AI, and more recently, Voice/Speech Translation, you might think translators are in peril. Are they? Will AI replace translators – and if so, who can teach machines how to translate? Key Takeaways: After decades in the lab, ... Read More

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Voice Over Localization-A List of Challenges & Benefits

Angela Stephanou — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:50:51 +0000

From eLearning businesses to movie creators, voice over localization services are high in demand among organizations. When subtitles aren’t preferred, voice overs are the ideal solution in making your visual and audio content accessible and appropriate to foreign markets. The question is, is it worth it? Should you translate your video’s audio? Before we say ... Read More

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A List of Generational Slang Words and Phrases – X, Y and Z

Fares Zoghlami — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:40 +0000

There is a moment that all of us dread when in a conversation with someone younger, and they say a word or phrase you’ve never heard of before, and when you slowly start to realize that you have been aged out of the loop of new slang words. You begin to feel your legs buckling, ... Read More

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The 8 Most Frequent Game Localization Languages & How to Choose

Anastasia Dimitriadou — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:42:15 +0000

What are the most common languages for video game localization services and how do you choose languages for your specific needs and budget? If you’re kickstarting your first game localization venture with these questions in mind, you’re on the right track. In this article, you’ll learn which markets account for 80% of the gaming industry’s ... Read More

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Pokémon Part 01 – The Meanings of Pokémon’s Names in Various Languages

Fares Zoghlami — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:50:50 +0000

Pokémon has been around for much longer than you think. The first generation of Pokémon games was released in 1996, making them 30 years old. Those pocket-sized monsters continually evolve from generation to generation – as do the game’s graphics and unique Pokémon count – and with that come the many challenges of the many ... Read More

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Key Roles in Game Localization Teams: What Defines an Epic Squad

Romi Shinitzky — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:14:27 +0000

For most gamers, being able to choose from a variety of languages is completely normal and expected. For most developers, being able to launch their game with multi-language support is a no-brainer when the goal is an international playerbase. But the process of localizing a video game – whether translating into a different language or ... Read More

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