Introduction to Game Localization

Become a translator, tester or project manager specialized in gamelocalization and get paid for your gaming passion

Created by: Pablo Muñoz Sánchez
English > Spanish Video Game Translator

What Will I Learn?

• Examine the challenges you’ll face in each stage of the game localization process and choose where you’d like to work
• Compare the pros and cons of working in-house or as a freelancer and select your ideal lifestyle
• Learn how to spend more time translating and less worrying about technical issues
• Improve your creativity and let your words take players on a rollercoaster of emotions
• Learn to write professional bug reports and how to polish a translation until it’s perfect

Requirements

• Some language skills in a language other than English
• Microsoft Excel (any version) or any other spreadsheet software for exercises

Target audience

• Translators looking to specialize in game localization
• Project managers looking to expand their game localization knowledge
• Developers looking to improve their internationalization processes and localize games
• People who love games and languages
• Anyone with an interest in the game industry looking to expand their job options