How Game Genre Affects Localization
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How Game Genre Affects Localization
- 1. How game genre affects localization Conor Bracken Andovar
- 2. What is game localization? • App store description – description, screenshots, keywords • Partial localization – game texts + subtitles • Full localization – full audio localization • Deep localization – cultural adaptation
- 3. What game genres are there? Action Beat 'em up Hack and slash Fighting Maze Platform Shooter First-person Third-person Shoot 'em up Tactical Action-adventure Survival horror Stealth Adventure Dating sim Escape the room MMOs MMORPGs Role-playing MOBA Roguelike Action role-playing Simulation Sports Strategy RTS Tower defense Racing Flight simulator Rhythm Puzzle Connect-3 Serious game
- 4. Different localization strategy for each? No, but these are the factors to consider: • How much text? • User interface vs story • Subtitles or voice-over • Graphic localization • Cultural adaptation • Testing
- 5. How much text? Localization quotes are based on word count New words and matches 50-74% matches may be usable Concatenate or repeat strings? Total cost vs total profit when choosing languages
- 6. User interface vs story Game UI = software UI translation Game story = literary translation Different approaches needed Termbase, familiarization, references Gamers vs pro translators
- 7. Subtitles or voice-over Subtitles cheaper Voice-over more immersive Trailers and cut-scenes only? How many voices needed?
- 8. Graphic localization Cultural considerations Making strings fit The more complex the game, the more you might want to change
- 9. Cultural adaptation Monetization differences Games popular in East and West are different Customer service expecations Don’t forget marketing, PR, community building
- 10. Testing What is game testing anyway? - Linguistic - Functional - In-app purchases - Internet bandwidth - Compliance - Multiplayer Preparation prevents wasting time Testing is not a solution to all problems.
- 11. Game localization continuum Casual Mid-core Hardcore Low word count Simple story No audio-visual loc High word count Complex story Full audio-visual loc
- 12. Casual Do you need localization at all? Try app store description + keywords The cost is negligable Internationalization issues common Translation technology not important
- 13. Mid-core Localization becomes strategic …and more expensive Inventory? Termbase, descriptions, screenshots Testing Certain genres will have more issues
- 14. Hardcore You must prepare or you court disaster Gaming community for terminology Pro translators for style Technology for consistency and QA Especially with patches and updates
- 15. Translation technology What is translation memory? Why are matches cheaper? When does a flat rate make sense? What else can CAT tools do for game localization? New Content (not previously translated): The brown dog ran up the hill Fuzzy Match (requires editing/QA): The brown dog raced up the hill Repeat Content (requires QA): The brown dog ran up the hill New words 100% Repeated words 25% 95 - 99% Match 35% 85 - 94% Match 50% 75 - 84% Match 65% 50 - 74% Match 75%
- 16. Context Why is context important? • Access to the game • Termbase • Style guide • Game bible • Inventory lists • Screenshots • Concept art
- 17. When do you need an agency? When you realize you can't handle it alone anymore
- 18. Perfect game translator? Professional translator Gamer Cultural awareness Experienced in game localization Always available Reliable Cheap Style guide Termbase References Familiarization Mix of gamers and pros Technology Processes
- 19. www.facebook.com/andovar @andovarglobal http://www.linkedin.com/company/andovar https://www.google.com/+Andovar Get in Touch Andovar Pte Ltd Phone: +65 6532-1281 conor.bracken@andovar.com
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- Casual “Although I enjoy games, my time spent or interest in them is limited. I mainly play games to pass the time and don’t invest a lot of money in them”. Mid-core “I play games regularly, favoring immersive games. I do not spend great lengths of time gaming and don’t not spend a large amount of money on it. However if I would have more spare time I would probably spend more time and possibly money on games”. Hardcore “Gaming is an important part of my life and I spend a large amount of my spare time gaming. I enjoy immersive action-packed games the most, and like to compete with other gamers”.
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