video game localization
M&A
Keywords Studios to Be Acquired by EQT in £2.1 Billion Deal
The decision by Keywords Studios' board to accept the offer stems from a recognition of both immediate and long-term challenges in the video game and entertainment industries.
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.
Magic, Mayhem, and Mergers
Three decades ago, the work of translating popular Japanese video games for Western audiences often fell to just a few people using rudimentary technology. In this article, Rasmusson explores the ups and downs of game localization in the 1990s.
Culture
Culturalization: A Translator’s Ally in the Gaming World
Culturalization is about tailoring the entire gaming experience to a new market. It’s a comprehensive approach to localization that respects and embraces the cultural differences of players around the globe.
Games
“Mario” localization clarifies character’s gender after 20 years
In localized versions of the classic video game "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door," Nintendo is introducing new depth and insight to a key character.
Loek van Kooten
"This recognition is not just a testament to my work, but also a celebration of the journey and the inspirations that have shaped my career."
Diego Perez
"As I tread the uncertain path of video game localization, the nomination to MultiLingual is both reassuring and encouraging."
Kate Edwards
With products, entertainment, and services reaching more customers and audiences around the world each year, lives are becoming just a little more similar. People half a world away may be consuming the same movies, games, books, music, and more — albeit with a few key differences.
Localization
Video game revenue set to increase in MENA, game localization boom projected
Experts expect the combined revenue of video game markets in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to increase nearly twofold — from $1.76 billion in 2021 to $3.14 in 2025 — in the next three years. That’s likely to be big news for professionals working in the localization industry, especially given Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s policies encouraging game development and localization.