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Insights on Game Localization From Ark One Studios

Ark One Studios General Manager Cristian Modesto has told us about the studio's working organization, explained how they hire new members, and discussed the challenges of the video game localization industry.

Cristian Modesto

Jun 19, 2023

From Samurai To Super Mario: Japanese Gamers Research

As a global leader in the gaming industry, Japan has been instrumental in the development of popular gaming franchises, such as Super Mario, Pokemon, and Final Fantasy, among many others. This research will provide valuable insights for game developers, marketers, and industry stakeholders looking to enter the Japanese gaming market.

Irina Ignatova

Apr 25, 2023

DEVGAME: How to Check 2000 Lines in 7 Languages and Keep Your Sanity

Localizer at DEVGAME Maria Chikirova has told us how they localize games into more than 17 languages, talked about common blunders the localizers make, and discussed the start-up requirements for aspiring translators.

Maria Chikirova

Jan 21, 2022

Localizing Bethesda Games for German Audience

The Synthesis Germany team has told us about translating Bethesda's games, discussed the production process, and talked about challenges they face while localizing games for the German audience.

The Synthesis Germany Team

Aug 25, 2021

Localizing Shadow Fight 3 into 10 Different Languages

Lead Project Managers at Inlingo Natalia Potekhina and Julia Maydanyuk talked about localizing Shadow Fight 3 for various audiences, explained how they edited the game after it was translated, and discussed the necessity of localization.

Inlingo Team

Aug 11, 2021

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Making a Better Localization with LAMS

Check out this 2017 GDC talk by Nadège Josa on steps for creating a great game localization.

Theodore McKenzie

Jul 14, 2021

The Delicate Process of Localizing Disco Elysium

The Head of Translation Services at Testronic Manuel Verdinelli told us about the intricacies of localizing one of the most text-heavy video games of all time – Disco Elysium, talked about the challenges during the production, and gave a piece of advice for aspiring translators.

Manuel Verdinelli

Jun 24, 2021

The Intricacies of Localizing Cuphead for Italian Audience

A Game Translator Alain Dellepiane talked about localizing Cuphead from English to Italian and shared a neat trick the team used to create a sense of nostalgia without offending the audience.

Alain Dellepiane

Jun 01, 2021

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