Tag: Translator credits

What the “Game of the Year” Award Means for Localization Trends in 2025

This article examines the globalization strategies and translator crediting practices of last year's award nominees, including the winner: Astro Bot by Team Asobi.

Translators Remain Unsung Heroes in the Global Success of Video Games

Video game translators were never meant to be ghostwriters. Diego Perez argues that the significant amount of uncredited work not only hinders translators’ bargaining power, but also undermines their moral rights as creators of derivative work.