Video games localization services

Proper video game localization is crucial for accessing new global markets and capitalizing on exciting opportunities. To ensure your game's success in international markets, our experts have outlined 10 best practices for effective game localization.

Video Games Localization

Video games localization services, where we can help you customize the gaming experience for your players worldwide, giving you a competitive edge in today’s global gaming market.

Since 2000, Saudisoft has been helping multiple international game publishers localize their games. We have helped our customers make sure that their video games not only suit the targeted region, but most importantly match the same level of quality and market acceptance of the original production.

Most games are created and developed to suit the Western world/culture. Our video game localisation scope differs depending on the game and is based on the target audience, age rating, genre …etc.

Saudisoft’s Gaming Localization Expertise Shines in Heart of the Middle East

Our company’s dedication and efforts have set our gaming localization services apart. We established an organization that is a trusted leader in the game localization sector. What sets our services apart is the deep understanding of each region’s unique cultural nuances and the global player’s preferences. We have gained a good reputation and the trust of our partners by providing them with these advantages that make them sure of the high-quality game localisation we will provide

Native Speaker & Mother Tongue Expertise:

We employ native speakers of more than a hundred languages, to ensure that our game localization process is culturally sensitive and linguistically accurate.

Gaming Domain Competence:

Our team has extensive knowledge of gaming terminology and jargon. Our team is dedicated to bringing their creativity into each project to keep its identity and characteristics.

Games Technical Expertise:

To localize a video game, accurate translations are just the tip of the iceberg. It entails lots of technical components that are equally important. We provide detailed and accurate gaming technical solutions such as: Design, Layout changes, Character names, Video games setting and Subtitles. Our team is an expert in the DTP technologies to ensure that the localized version of the game runs perfectly.

Game Localization Quality Assurance:

Our team works to ensure that the localized game is error-free and adapted to the target audience. The game localization quality assurance process has different stages, so we make sure that the game is ready to be published in the local market. These stages include:

· Linguistic Testing: Checking the game with a language focus to find any mistakes in the text and voiceovers such as grammatical, formats, units of measurement, speech style and audio and subtitling issues.

· Visual Quality Testing: This stage focuses on assessing how effectively the visual elements have been adapted and integrated into the game such as the character display, fonts and their sizes, and cross-platform adaptation.

· Game Function Testing: Finding and fixing artistic, graphic, and technical errors that need adjustments in the project’s code. graphics, codes, links, performance, and audio are checked in this stage to make sure that they are running correctly.

Global Network of Partners:

We offer our partners a vast network of native voiceover artists, creatives and engineers to provide high-quality multimedia localization services that capture the essence of the game.

Years of Industry Experience:

With over 40 years of experience in the localization industry, we have developed an understanding of the gaming localization process and can effectively handle complex projects.

24/7 Project Management:

Their project managers are highly skilled in streamlining workflow, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality localization services, and acting as a focal point of communication between the various teams involved in game localization.

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The Process that We adopt at Saudisoft to cover all your game localization needs,

Defining Your Game Localization Needs:

– Identifying your requirements, including language translation, cultural adaptation and user interface

Prioritizing Quality and Accuracy:

– Having experienced testers who are native speakers of the target language play through the game and provide detailed feedback on linguistic, visual, and functional aspects. This step helps developers deliver a polished, culturally appropriate experience worldwide

Considering Cultural Sensitivity:

– We demonstrate a strong understanding of cultural nuances and local customs. We provide examples of how we’ve successfully adapted games to different cultures.

Defining Research Technology and Tools Used:

– Defining the tools and technology used for translation memory, terminology management and project management to maintain consistency across the game localization process

Balancing Cost and Value:

– Considering the cost and value of the services to ensure that the services align with your budget and meet your localization needs.

Then comes the actual work on the game localization cycle by following these:

Culture Assessment:

We dive into the game and examine content (Text/Art/Character/language …etc.) against the following local specific cultural variable:

History: Past and Present

Religion and Belief Systems

Ethnicity and Cultural Friction

Geopolitical Imaginations

Age Rating

Familiarization:

Playing the game

Role’s Assignment

Discussion workshop

Game Description Document (as a reference)

Glossary and Style/Character Guide

Based on the game assets and game description document, we create:

Game Glossary:

Acronyms: CD, DPS, AOE

UI\OST items (menus, Buttons,….)

Game-specific terms (Payload, CTF, Tank, Ultimate, Escort..etc.)

Audience-specific terms (like: Grandma, Monkey, Rez, Baby D.va….)

Character names (if translated or transliterated)

Character Guide:

Specific and deep into Characterizations small Details will help both translators and Voice Actors

Script Preparation & Management:

Once assets are received from the client the workflow process started using different Tools:

Prepare Localization Kit (Game Efficiency Tool)

Design Schedule and workflow (XTRF

Translation Kick-off (CAT/SQS)

Studio Package (Game Efficiency Tool)

Voice Over:

Casting (Live, Database)

Script Adaptation work sessions

Booking Talents and start Recording (Pro-Tool)

Monitoring & Controlling Recording Sessions

Audio QA (Specifications, format, bit rate, frequency, balance)

As-rec & Pick-ups (Games Localization Efficiency Tool)

Testing & Postmortem:

Build Testing – Recommended Project Postmortem Report

No need to juggle multiple deals to localize your game; We offer a suite of services to cover all your game localization needs:

The video game translation services we use at Saudisoft use in game localization include:

Cultural Assessment in gaming localization:

Ensuring critical terms and word choices convey the intended meaning in target languages and cultures.

Games Translation and Transcreation in gaming localization:

We go beyond simple word-for-word translation and consider geographic, cultural, and contextual factors to create engaging content.

Voiceover in Gaming Localization:

Casting voiceover artists who portray characters pitch-perfectly, using an extensive international voice talent pool.

Subtitling for Gaming Localization:

Preserving original game dialogue while providing accurate on-screen translations that convey the story compellingly in additional languages

On-screen Text Localization:

Adapting on-screen text to set the tone for the overall experience while considering regional tastes.

Game Localization Testing:

Ensuring that the game works flawlessly on various devices, platforms, and operating systems in all target markets.

Transcreation in Game Localization:

Creating content that appeals to new audiences while retaining its original meaning.

Quality Assurance in Gaming Localization:

Ensuring translations conform with first-party naming conventions and pass compliance tests.

AAA Games – Triple A Games Localization
Many investors in the gaming industry choose triple A games to invest in. Triple A games are at the top regarding their technical aspects such as graphics, audio design, and a smaller number of bugs. Triple-A games offer a high production value thanks to their teams of people working on every aspect of the presentation and mechanics.
Triple A games localization requires the merge of technology, artistic creation and native localization experience to produce a game that provides the ultimate gaming experience.
The localization of triple-A games might be a complex process as it includes different features requiring high quality localization.

Triple A Games Sound Localization:

Sound effects and background sounds are a priority to be localized as they give a realistic effect and can be a trigger or clue for progress while playing. Sound localization is crucial when targeting non-English speakers as the sound will not be understood and will be a total outsider to the game.

Graphics Localization:

Triple-A games are famous for their artistic graphics. Yet, localizing them can be a saver especially for countries that have regulations regarding nudity. The graphics adaptation to the local culture contribute to the game success in the targeted region.

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Action Genre:

Action genre players concentrate on hand-eye coordination and reaction time. In the action genre, translation requires meticulous attention to detail. One of the initial steps is establishing a term base, which assists translators in accurately categorizing various weapon types and character classes

Shooting Genre:

Shooter games are considered a sub-genre form Action. In shooter games, the player’s spatial control over their character is often restricted, with the primary objective being the elimination of adversaries using long-range armaments.

Role Playing Genre – RPG:

RPGs are highly engaging, requiring every element to fit the target audience. Our team ensures the localized version mirrors the original by understanding the storyline, character dynamics, and plot variations while preserving the game’s atmosphere.

Racing & Sports Genre:

Sports and racing games may have less translatable content than RPG and action-adventure games, but they require a more creative approach to localization. The localization for this genre is more complex and potentially more creative as it includes extensive item libraries and more specific terminology.

Strategy Genre:

The localization team must dive deeply into the functionality of the game world as the strategy games genre requires strategic thinking from gamers and of course from the localization team

Puzzles Genre:

Puzzles are considered the easiest to localize. After the glossary is built and the writing style is mastered, the rest of the localization process is easy.

Games Patch Notes Translation

Developers share patch notes with software updates to inform both gamers and developers about changes and their impact on the gaming experience. These notes offer detailed insights into updates, enhancements, and fixes. Translating patch notes is crucial as they serve as valuable resources for a global audience.

Downloadable Content – DLC Localization

Our role extends beyond game localization; we also offer DLC localization services. DLC (Downloadable Content) includes additional features like new levels, characters, weapons, or cosmetic skins, enhancing gameplay and extending the game’s lifespan.

Saudisoft studio

Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering All in one place

Excellent Soundproofing

3D Audio Technology

Professional Team

Extensive Sound Effects Library

Multilingual Voice Recording

Dubbing and Voice Acting Services

Professional voice talents for game character development.

Advanced Audio Processing

latest recording and editing technologies

Professional Software Suite

Audio Software:

PRO TOOLS:

The industry standard for audio production, allowing for intricate editing and mixing capabilities.

iZotope:

Elevate your sound with powerful tools for mastering, noise reduction, and more.

Video Software:

Cinema 4D with Octane Render:

Create stunning visuals and animations with unparalleled speed and quality.

Adobe After Effects:

Bring your ideas to life with motion graphics and visual effects that captivate.

Maya 3D:

Design and animate complex 3D models with this leading software in the industry

Video games localization services

Proper video game localization is crucial for accessing new global markets and capitalizing on exciting opportunities. To ensure your game's success in international markets, our experts have outlined 10 best practices for effective game localization.