The first article focused on the translation obstacles on the path to localization paradise. Taking center stage in parts two and three of our feature on the Witcher are accents – and wow, what an array there was in the English version.
Accessibility in the video game world can be defined as having the ability to play a game even under restrictive conditions, be it due to some sort of functional limitation or disability. Accessibility also plays an important part during game development, as it relates to the interaction between the game and the player.
LQA wasn’t a serious issue back in the 80s and early 90s because gamers were merely content with fun simplicity. Racing a pixelated, 2D motorbike in only one direction, knocking racers off their bikes while overtaking them, and trying your best not to crash into a car or a cactus were enough for hours and hours of fun (Road Rash was a brilliant game by the way!). But gaming has come a very long way since then.
In the previous Dragon Quest blog, we looked at some of the accents in the series and their relationship to character development and storylines. Continuing
Dragon Quest – one of my favorite game series when growing up. Initially, it was the colorful, cel-shaded art that enticed me into the series.
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
We chat with the Spaniard behind the blog YoLocalizo. A videogame localization professional with more than 25 years of experience. It’s not often you have
Localization = Accessibility Just as it is important to Localize a video game based on different languages, it is also important to localize a game
Localization is usually an afterthought. There is a popular saying in Argentina: “God will see you in Buenos Aires”, which means that no matter how