#Localization

ミナミ・minami@絶賛ネーム中

sakaimii

I’ve been thinking of the word localization a lot recently, and I think one thing people need to realize is:All translation is localization, but not all localization is translation.The very

Marco Godano 🚥👁️🐧

GodanoMarco

I've been following the game localization/translation discourse, and there's something which I think hasn't been mentioned yet but is very important regarding the divide between how professionals and laymen use

Carrick Lomas ψ(｀∇´)ψ

koucha_iro

So here's a take on the Localization = Evil discussion that has had the translators among us up in arms the past day.I used to think localization was evil!1/13 Granted,

Dmitry Kornyukhov 🍁🎮 Russian Game Localization

itranslategames

With @Hitman releasing tomorrow my hype levels are at all time high! Based on reviews the game is epic! The series holds a special place in my heart and Hitman:

Antho Derv 💯💦🤦‍♂️

ozAntinnippon

Translation shouldn't sound awkward.Localization goes further: to make it "normal" for the target audience.Kobe's Port Liner: "Thank you for taking our Port Liner today"Shinkansen: "Thank you"JP stores

Rebecca Wolfe

rebeccajwolfe

Important op-ed. These are issues that I explore with my students as they consider a career in international development.https://twitter.com/cobrienudry/status/1360945833156476929 The op-ed briefly mentions the paperwork issues that limit d

Naja B. || Blerdy Otome playing Cafe Enchante

BeckNaja

I usually stay out of the discourse, because I have better things to do with my time than split hairs over a translation. However, I don't agree with the sentiment

From Frank w/ Love

_stroopwaffle

Short localization thread Something that's been bothering me for a while now is how the traditional 'EFIGS' is still being pushed to localize your game in. Italian, aka the 'I',

Katrina Leonoudakis 🐟 Polysystem Theory Hypewoman

katrinaltrnsl8r

Hi, I'm Katrina, and I translate anime, manga, and video games! I love talking about translation theory and my two blind cats.Click this tweet for a collection of threads I've

Dr. Maryam Z. Deloffre (she/her) 😷🏠👩‍🔬🌍

mzdeloffre

Great to see this NYT op-ed today. I am teaching a class on #localization at @ElliottSchoolGW this semester & just finished recording a lecture on #humanitarian financing. @HAI_GW Some thoughts

Katie Yergert

KYergert

Ever wonder how single molecules know where to go inside cells? Me too! I am excited to announce the publication of my graduate work @PLOSBiology. We investigate how mRNAs are

Allegra Clark

SimplyAllegra

As a reminder when you’re talking about how bomb Bloodhound is and how much you’re going sicko mode on other players with those new buffs, please use they/them pronouns when

Serella 'wear a fucking mask or else' Arcbane

BleedShine

I'm less bothered by the Ishgard Restoration item descriptions for what they are and more for their precedent. Not for Ishgard- we're all making fun of fantasy Catholics, it's w/e,

Steiner

DistantValhalla

Can I ask as someone who doesn’t speak any Japanese, is there ever a time or place for direct translations over m… — I think the main issue is believing

Charles Lister

Charles_Lister

I'm seeing lots of commentary on the state of #AlQaeda, 19yrs after 9/11 -- my take: - Everything has changed since 2001; we can't judge AQ in 2020 by 2001

Katrina Leonoudakis 🐟 Polysystem Theory Hypewoman

katrinaltrnsl8r

The Supergiant discussion today reminded me of a talk given at ATA 2019 by the AVD's distinguished speaker, Pablo Romero-Fresco:The top-grossing films of all time made 50% of their profits

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