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 London 2018. Continue reading
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China’s game market is huge already, even while its regulations are prohibiting free flow of games into the Chinese market. Continue reading
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
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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 prominent in the next two to three years. Continue reading
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 future of game and anime localization. Continue reading
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
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 PlayStation line of products to a global audience. Continue reading
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
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Keywords Studios adds significantly to its war chest as it seeks to become the lead consolidator in the fragmented game localization industry. Continue reading
Keywords Studios reports a 74% increase in Group revenues for the H1 2015 to EUR 23.9 million. Localization unit contributed 33% (EUR 7.8 million). Continue reading
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