Transcreation: Games Wouldn’t Be the Same Without This Hack
If we only relied on direct translation to localize video games, they wouldn’t be very fun to play. Why? While direct translations can be useful in some types of content, like terms & conditions, it doesn’t do interactive entertainment justice. To properly localize a video game, you need a freer, more creative approach to translation. […]
The Impact of GaaS for Players: The Good and the Bad
The Game as a Service (Gaas) model has completely reshaped the gaming industry. Let’s discuss its pros and cons for the gaming community!
How to Create the Ultimate Video Game Localization Kit
Video game lockits are essential to streamlining the localization process. In this article, we analyze the key elements any good lockit should include!
Games as a Service: A Revolutionary Model Powered by Multilingual Localization
GaaS stands for Games as a Service, and it’s a revolutionary business model that offers a continuous stream of content for gamers. Let’s explore how it affects localization!
The 3 Levels of Video Game Localization and How They Impact Budget
Minimum, partial or full localization: what’s best for your game? In this article, we analyze the three levels of video game localization!
Internationalization: Laying the Foundations
Internationalization involves adapting a product or service to different languages and cultures. Keep reading to learn all about this process!
3 Powerful Benefits of Working with a Diverse Language Service Provider
Working with an LSP that cares about DEI is the way to go. Discover three benefits of working with a diverse language service provider in this blog!
The Benefits of Game Rating Systems for Developers and Localizers
From movies to manga, many entertainment industries rely on ratings systems and boards to help consumers find appropriate content to enjoy. Rating organizations, such as the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in North America, have come to shape the growth of modern gaming. Love them or not… Game ratings systems have their fair share of […]
Video Games Digital Stores and Localization
With technology becoming more advanced, we can see digital sales are higher than ever before. Within the gaming industry, digital sales have become one of the leading metrics when it comes to profit. Years ago, most people including gamers would scoff at the idea of having their games in “the cloud.” Now with the internet […]
Video Games: Virtual Immersion and Localization
In Other Worlds Many pieces of art and entertainment, like literary works, movies, or paintings, depict worlds in such a way that readers or spectators feel like they are in that world. This phenomenon is called immersion, and it’s also part of the experience of playing video games. We will outline here how immersion works […]
The Importance of a Project Manager in Localization
When it comes to localizing a game, it can become a challenging process. A Loc team needs enough resources to do their job well. There need to be enough translators on board. The technology that the team will use needs to be working. The client’s wishes and standards are in place. Deadlines need to be […]
