Video Games Are Moving to a Netflix Model and It Will Impact Localization
With Google Stadia, Microsoft’s xCloud, and Apple Arcade bursting into the cloud-based game streaming scene, how will game localization be affected? Continue reading
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Keywords Studios’ Biggest Localization Client Slashed Spending in 2018 Due to Fortnite
The world’s biggest provider of technical services to the gaming industry blames the “Fortnite effect” for a hit in localization revenues. Continue reading
Slator 2019 Game Localization Report
Figures, insights, case studies, and in-depth analysis of the large and growing game localization space from both sell-side and buy-side. Continue reading
How Goodgame Localizes for Over 300 Million Gamers in 26 Languages
Game developer and publisher Goodgame Studios considers localization an integral part of the development process. Localization Manager credits “great collaboration” with LSPs for high language... Continue reading
Keywords Posts Modest Growth in Localization, 5G to Drive Streaming of Games
Game localizer and technical service provider Keywords Studios grew revenues by 72% to EUR 110m in the first half of 2018 on the back of acquisitions. Growth in localization and localization... Continue reading
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Acquisitions Lift Keywords Studios’ Sales by 72% to EUR 109.9m for H1 2018
Video games localization and production specialist Keywords Studios sees sales soar by 72% as acquisitions power growth. Pre-tax profit up 66% to EUR 15.9m. Continue reading
Where’s Arabic? Jordanian Mobile Games Publisher Finds Niche in Localization
Localizing globally published mobile games for the Arab market, which has a USD 2.3bn mobile games industry, is no easy feat, but Jordanian startup Tamatem has found a niche. Continue reading
Why Electronic Arts Localizes Using Freelance Translators ‘Wherever Possible‘
EA Senior Localization Director Michaela Bartelt-Krantz discussed the game giant’s supply chain, partnership strategies, and her vision of the future of game localization at the recent SlatorCon... Continue reading
When Fans Localize a Sci-Fi Game
Prague-based indie video game developer Keen Software House has found an innovative approach to localization initiated by a highly engaged community of gamers who volunteered to translate its... Continue reading
Reader Polls: Is NMT Impacting Pricing? Subcontracting, GDPR, Media Localization
Slator readers tell us what they think about buyers prohibiting subcontracting to other providers, the media and game localization boom, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation rollout, and a... Continue reading
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When Western Games Go into China
China’s game market is huge already, even while its regulations are prohibiting free flow of games into the Chinese market. Continue reading
Keywords Translated 250 Million Words in 2017 And Diversifies Aggressively
Keywords Studios chalks up a record 2017, ballooning in revenue, profit and size. The company expects more of the same in 2018, with more acquisitions, increased capacities in six locations, and... Continue reading
Improving Localization Readiness at Game Developer Nordeus
Serbian mobile game developer Nordeus sees demand for game localization rising as the global games market continues to grow. The volume will be there as well as the fun, says Localization Lead... Continue reading
How Frontier Developments Localizes its First Self-Published Triple-A Game
British game developer Frontier Developments has always relied on language service providers (LSPs) to localize its games. Localization Manager Tamara Tirjak says the company is looking to expand... Continue reading
Hi-Rez Studios Grows Localization Team as New Studio Opens in Seattle
Localization Director Estelle Bailly says good localization can encourage players to spend more time in free-to-play games and to monetize. The US game developer regularly outsources work to LSPs... Continue reading
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