Laugh Contest: Let the Games Begin
Translating humor in video games requires overcoming some tricky video game localization challenges. Keep reading for helpful localization tips.
The Transformative Journey From Translation to Gaming Localization
Want to understand the evolution of localization in tandem with the gaming industry and how the localization process works? Read on.
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. […]
Voice-over: A Fine Accompaniment to the Unconventional
What role does voice-over play in game immersion? Keep reading to learn about different voice-over options, from narration to UN-style to lektoring!
A Deep Dive into the Localization of I See Red
Including localization in the initial stages of game development is crucial, and the team behind I See Red learned this the hard way. Discover why!
The Localization of The Witcher: Accents and ‘Otherness’
How do city names and voice talent accents contribute to an immersive experience in The Witcher III? Find it out in this blog post!
The Importance of the Fictional Pact on the Gamer’s Experience – Part 2
How does the fictional pact impact gaming experiences? Explore the role that culturalization and idiomatic expressions play in video game immersion!
The Localization of the Witcher: Leshy-Sized Translation Obstacles on the Path to Localization Paradise
The Witcher III is one of the most beloved RPGs. Discover some cultural and linguistic challenges that came up in the localization process!
Accessibility: New Options within Reach
What are the latest advances in gaming accessibility? Explore the newest hardware and software solutions in this article.
Localization, an Essential Tool for Global Business
Localization is an essential tool for global business. Explore marketing and software localization for video games in this easy-to-digest read!
Swords and Pokémon: An Insight into Transcreation
Transcreation captivates gamers like a Master Ball. Let’s analyze some practical examples from Pokémon and Astral Chain to learn why!
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 […]
