In a previous article, I talked about how certain pieces of hardware can drastically improve a translator’s workflow. One particular add-on I fell in love with is the Stream Deck, a multi-purpose keyboard that was originally designed for live streaming of games, but that can be used for pretty much anything you can imagine. Since […]
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For this second edition of Between the Lines, we’ll be diving deep into German localization with a veteran of the industry: Lisa Schuchardt!
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Beyond the written words, translation is a numbers game: your word counts, your deadlines and, most importantly, your rates, define your ability to survive in this industry. If you’re just starting out in games localization, you’re most likely going to be unable to evaluate your own worth. Be aware that the vast majority of the
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Whether you are an established developer with several titles under your belt or just getting ready to publish your very first game, there are important things to know when it comes to localization. After all, since you’ve most likely spent a lot of time carefully crafting each and every aspect of it, it would be
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In this new “Between the Lines” series, I’ll be interviewing some of my colleagues who are specialized in game localization for their respective language pairs. Learning more about your peers is an integral part of the job, and they always have something new to teach! For this very first edition, I’ll be introducing an expert
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When we think about translation tools, our first thought usually goes towards the software side of things: indeed, many translators cannot work properly without their trusty CAT (Computer-assisted translation) tool(s), but one less-talked about topic is the hardware that can simplify your job on a daily basis, especially if you’re working in games.
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If you’re a newcomer in the translation industry, you might not be acquainted with the concept of translation tests. In this article, I’ve compiled a series of tips to help you in the process and even created a custom-made mock test to prepare you for the real thing.
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