Translation
Localization Isn't Censorship, And The Difference Is Important
A localizer at XSEED had their name removed from an upcoming game over the deletion of KKK reference, raising fiery debates over intent and "censorship."
This Job Could Be Yours If You Speak Fluent Emoji
A London-based translation company is looking for someone to help it make sense of emoji.
This Job Could Be Yours If You Speak Fluent Emoji
A London-based translation company is looking for someone to help it make sense of emoji.
What Happens When You Ask Google to Translate 'Final Fantasy'
There's a reason humans are still involved in translating video games, but it doesn't mean there aren't lessons to be learned.
Cuban Humor Owes Everything to Fidel Castro
Most Americans don't realize this, but 'el Líder Máximo' was the inspiration for—and butt of—a lot of very excellent jokes.
Shitloads and Zingers: The Perils of Machine Translation
"Rather than be defensive about the possibility of being replaced by a machine translator, I am aware of the remarkable feats of which machines are capable."
Bob Dylan Is the Perfect Nobel Winner
As a translator of one Nobel Prize contender and the former student of another, I'm not outraged. In fact, I think he's is the perfect choice.
Why Germany Banned 'Criminal Girls 2', A Game It Deemed “Harmful To Minors”
The organizations that assign game ratings don't usually explain themselves, but one game publisher took us behind-the-scenes.
The Game Germany Deemed 'Harmful to Minors'
The organizations that assign game ratings don't usually explain themselves, but one game publisher took us behind-the-scenes.
Video Game Translators Are on Your Side, So Stop Hating on Them
Localization is a tough, taxing and thankless job, but because of it we can enjoy games that otherwise would have been lost to us.
'Welcome Home': Inside Vienna's First Maid Café
Maid cafés are everywhere in Japan, but that hasn't stopped diehard fans from trying to set up their own in Europe. We visited Vienna's maid café to find out more.