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Tag: localization
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“日本語で遊べるのが嬉しい”— How We Loekalized a Money Laundering Sim So Well It Got Quoted on Game*Spark
What do you get when you combine dirty money, literal washing machines, and one of the most unexpectedly satisfying game loops since PowerWash Simulator? You get Cash Cleaner Simulator — a title that turns the phrase “money laundering” into a sudsy, UV-lit, oddly therapeutic experience. Developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive,…
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Indie Dev Finds Out The Hard Way: ChatGPT Sucks As A Translator
In the world of Japanese localization dreams of a global indie hit were swiftly derailed by the terrifying specter of bad translations. If you thought ghosts were the scariest thing in Subway Exorcist Girl, you haven’t seen what happens when AI decides to take on a language as nuanced as Japanese. Spoiler alert: the ghosts…
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Localization: Damned If You Do And Damned If You Don’t
Alright, grab your popcorn, because this tale is a perfect blend of drama, irony, and gamers proving once again that nothing gets them angrier than a studio doing something they didn’t expect. So, what happened? CD Projekt Red (CDPR), the Polish studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, decided to throw a curveball during The…
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China Demands Respect: How Localization Missteps Can Sink Your Game
The localization controversy surrounding BZZZT: Buzzbot! didn’t begin as a drama—it started as a triumph. Created almost entirely by industry veteran Karel Matejka, the retro-styled platformer debuted in November 2023 to glowing reviews. Players praised its beautiful pixel art and challenging gameplay, catapulting it to the coveted “Overwhelmingly Positive” status on Steam. For a brief,…
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From Localize to Loekalize: Excel at Translation
Picture this: you’re a game developer, and your latest masterpiece is a 150,000-word epic with twisting narratives, snappy dialogues, and a healthy dose of sarcastic banter. You’ve spent months crafting this digital wonderland, only to watch your beautiful creation buckle under the weight of poorly synced translations. Enter Loekalization, the unsung hero of the gaming…
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