Behind the Scenes: Text-to-Speech
Inside look into how Pole To Win (PTW) deploys text-to-speech technology globally in delivering localization for video game, software, and technology companies.
video game localization
Keywords Expects Strong First-Half Growth as CEO Search Continues
Gaming giant Keywords Studios issues trading update for the first half of 2021; expects revenues to grow 37% amid buoyant video games market. Search for new CEO continues.
Lionbridge Buys Berlin Game Localizer, Expands Further in Europe’s Leading Market
Lionbridge Games acquires Berlin voice-over and localization studio, mouse-power. Managing Director, Tugdual Delisle, on plans to ‘win the hearts and minds’ of three billion gamers.
Lionbridge Challenges Keywords Studios With Exequo Deal
Game localizer Exequo Group and its 65 staff to be integrated into Lionbridge Game Services. Lionbridge VP of Corporate Development says acquisition underscores support of new private equity owners for growth strategy.
How Gameforge Kills Monsters in Many Languages
Head of Localization at German game publisher says they pass higher translation volumes onto freelancers to localize MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) titles; sees VR devices as near-term translation driver.
Slator Pro Guide: Finding Growth in Adjacent Services
Pro Guide for LSPs to identify growth opportunities in adjacent services. Profiles 15 adjacent services, analyzing barriers to entry, risks, and synergies.
Google Pulls Plug on Stadia Game Dev: First-Party Studios Go, Platform Stays
Google ends bid to join game dev market, but Stadia game-streaming platform stays. Some 150 employees affected by move; head of game dev team to leave Google.
Call of Duty: How Much Translation, Localization Volumes Go Into a Popular Game?
Recent podcast interview with audio team behind popular game franchise, Call of Duty, indicates why game localization continues to thrive through Covid-19.
PTW’s New CEO on How a Lost Opportunity Triggered a Corporate Transformation
Recently appointed Pole To Win CEO Deborah Kirkham on the impact of VR and AR on localization and how she restructured the company leadership.
Keywords Studios’ Market Cap Blows Past USD 400m on 2016 Results
Shares in game localization and technical services provider Keywords Studios continue their relentless rise on the back of stronger-than-expected results. CEO says 2017 will see a continuation of acquisitive growth strategy.
Keywords Studios Acquires Player Research
Ireland-based video game localizer Keywords Studios continues acquiring rivals and vendors. Latest acquisition Player Research comes on the heels of former aviation executive David Broderick’s appointment as Group Finance Director, replacing Andrew Lawton.
We Work With an Army of Translators, Says GameHouse Translation Manager
Casual game developer GameHouse moves away from sourcing translations through a language service provider to working directly with freelance translators on critical projects. Translation Manager says strategy has shortened TAT, increased quality, and given them greater control.
2015 in Features: Games, Asian Financial Translation, SEO, Social Media
Slator’s 2015 features looked into many nooks & crannies: from fan-funded game localization to Asian financial translation & multilingual SEO and beyond
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