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Tag: video games

PTW’s New CEO on How a Lost Opportunity Triggered a Corporate Transformation

7 months ago

May 8, 2019

PTW’s New CEO on How a Lost Opportunity Triggered a Corporate Transformation

7 months ago
People Moves ·

by Marion Marking

On May 8, 2019

Recently appointed Pole To Win CEO Deborah Kirkham on the impact of VR and AR on localization and how she restructured the company leadership. Continue reading

Video Games Are Moving to a Netflix Model and It Will Impact Localization

8 months ago

April 11, 2019

Video Games Are Moving to a Netflix Model and It Will Impact Localization

8 months ago
Technology ·

by Gino Diño

On April 11, 2019

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

Slator 2019 Game Localization Report

10 months ago

February 22, 2019

Slator 2019 Game Localization Report

10 months ago
Data & Research ·

by Slator

On February 22, 2019

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

Why Electronic Arts Localizes Using Freelance Translators ‘Wherever Possible‘

2 years ago

June 7, 2018

Why Electronic Arts Localizes Using Freelance Translators ‘Wherever Possible‘

2 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On June 7, 2018

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 Western Games Go into China

2 years ago

April 30, 2018

When Western Games Go into China

2 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On April 30, 2018

China’s game market is huge already, even while its regulations are prohibiting free flow of games into the Chinese market. Continue reading

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Arrested for Translation: Japan Detains Five Chinese Nationals for Pirate Translation

2 years ago

February 6, 2018

Arrested for Translation: Japan Detains Five Chinese Nationals for Pirate Translation

2 years ago
Industry News ·

by Gino Diño

On February 6, 2018

From cease and desist notices to actual arrests—five Chinese nationals allegedly belonging to a large distributor of illegally Chinese-translated Japanese media have been detained by local police. Continue reading

How Gaming’s Lasting Boom is Fuelling Localization Demand

2 years ago

December 7, 2017

How Gaming’s Lasting Boom is Fuelling Localization Demand

2 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On December 7, 2017

Growth in gaming continues unabated with mobile, PC, and console all driving demand for localization. Virtual and augmented reality gaming remains niche but is set to become increasingly... Continue reading

This ‘Super Lucky’ Translator Rarely Deals with Word Counts

2 years ago

October 5, 2017

This ‘Super Lucky’ Translator Rarely Deals with Word Counts

2 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On October 5, 2017

Co-author of funny video game translations book Clyde Mandelin shares professional insight on the localization of Japanese media for Western audiences, why he mostly gets paid by project, and the... Continue reading

Is Augmented and Virtual Reality the Next Big Thing in Localization?

2 years ago

July 12, 2017

Is Augmented and Virtual Reality the Next Big Thing in Localization?

2 years ago
Features ·

by Eden Estopace

On July 12, 2017

As the rise of virtual and augmented reality creates demand for new content, many game developers and localization service providers stake out their claims in this potentially huge new market. Continue reading

How This Engineer Went from Coding Software to Localizing PlayStation Games

2 years ago

June 27, 2017

How This Engineer Went from Coding Software to Localizing PlayStation Games

2 years ago
Features ·

by Derek Walter

On June 27, 2017

Demand for translation and localization is growing at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Localization manager, Yasmin Vanya, discusses how her team works with 22 system languages to bring the... Continue reading

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Japanese Game Fans to Nintendo: We Want Translated, Not Localized Games

2 years ago

June 26, 2017

Japanese Game Fans to Nintendo: We Want Translated, Not Localized Games

2 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On June 26, 2017

Nintendo’s new localization process is set to make it easier to sell more localized Japanese games to Western gamers. But some are pushing back, arguing that the localization has gone too far. Continue reading

Lionbridge Challenges Keywords Studios With Exequo Deal

3 years ago

March 9, 2017

Lionbridge Challenges Keywords Studios With Exequo Deal

3 years ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Marion Marking

On March 9, 2017

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... Continue reading

How Gameforge Kills Monsters in Many Languages

3 years ago

February 15, 2017

How Gameforge Kills Monsters in Many Languages

3 years ago
Features ·

by Marion Marking

On February 15, 2017

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... Continue reading

Keywords Studios’ Market Cap Blows Past USD 400m on 2016 Results

3 years ago

February 9, 2017

Keywords Studios’ Market Cap Blows Past USD 400m on 2016 Results

3 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Gerard Castañeda

On February 9, 2017

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... Continue reading

We Work With an Army of Translators, Says GameHouse Translation Manager

3 years ago

September 13, 2016

We Work With an Army of Translators, Says GameHouse Translation Manager

3 years ago
Features ·

by Marion Marking

On September 13, 2016

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... Continue reading

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