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SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Bundles DLC and Major Upgrades
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13. This edition bundles the base game with all DLC, including Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns, alongside significant technical upgrades like improved visuals, full Japanese voice acting, and over 50 new minor factions. The package will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter review: The next one
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter is an excellent, iterative sequel that builds upon the strong foundation of its predecessor. While the storytelling remains a major highlight, the combat system, particularly its real-time elements and enemy HP pools, is criticized. The game is praised for its ambitious narrative and engaging characters, making it a worthwhile adventure for fans.
Nirvana, Beastie Boys, and Crazy Taxi: the story of how Bryan Burton-Lewis became Axel
Bryan Burton-Lewis, the voice of Axel in Crazy Taxi, discusses his extensive career, which includes work with bands like Nirvana and the Beastie Boys, and his significant contributions to the game beyond just voice acting. He highlights his role in music licensing, scripting, and improvising iconic lines, expressing a deep fondness for the game and its lasting impact.
"Let them work their magic" - Persona series director say Persona 4 Revival's localisation team is integral to the remake's success
Persona series director Kazuhisa Wada discusses Atlus' approach to localizing Persona 4 Revival, emphasizing the importance of the localization team in refining character intentions and dialogue. He highlights how lessons learned from simultaneous global releases like Persona 3 Reload have informed the development process for Revival, aiming for higher quality localizations and deeper character exploration informed by spin-off titles.
Turkish GTA 6 Fans Want Language Support So Badly, They Professionally Dubbed the Gameplay Reveal
Turkish fans of Grand Theft Auto 6 have taken it upon themselves to provide professional Turkish dubbing for the game's gameplay reveal trailer. This initiative highlights a strong desire for official language support within the Turkish gaming community.
Persona 6 producer doesn't want "to make games for the global market," only something "we ourselves…
Kazuhisa Wada, general producer for the Persona franchise, stated that Atlus' philosophy for creating games like Persona 6 and Persona 4 Revival has always been to make titles they themselves find exciting, rather than targeting a global market. While the series' international success is appreciated, the focus remains on internal passion and careful storytelling, with localization and QA efforts supporting worldwide accessibility.
Crimson Desert Gets Enhanced Update With Additional Story Moments, More Localization Options
Pearl Abyss has released a new trailer for Crimson Desert Enhanced, detailing improvements including additional story moments and expanded localization options. This free update is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The company is also working on an expansion aiming for a Q3 2026 launch, with recent updates hinting at potential nautical adventures.
Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, an update for their open-world game that will introduce new story moments and expanded voice-over options in German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese, along with Arabic subtitles and UI.
Go-Go Town sales surpass 100,000, team celebrating with new content
Prideful Sloth announced that Go-Go Town has sold over 100,000 copies, with new content planned to celebrate. The game has topped charts on the Nintendo eShop in multiple regions. The upcoming updates include new decoration assets, a vehicle stall, and support for six additional languages. The developers expressed gratitude for their community and the game's success, which allows them to remain independent.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter 1.07 “Legacy Patch” update out now, patch notes
GungHo Online Entertainment and Nihon Falcom have released version 1.07, the 'Legacy Patch,' for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky on Nintendo Switch. This update aligns terminology and pronunciations with later entries in the Trails series to improve player transition, and also includes fixes for grammar, dialogue flow, and bug issues.
Gobble announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
NIS America has announced that the hand-painted 2D platformer Gobble will be localized for a western release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The game, previously announced for Japan, features unique mechanics where players consume enemies to fuel special abilities and explore a vibrant world.
What devs need to know about localization
This article discusses the importance and often undervalued role of localization in game development, particularly for reaching overseas markets. It highlights the challenges localizers face, including being excluded from credits and the pressure from AI translation, and aims to bridge the gap between developers and localizers.
A Forgotten 2005 PS2 Visual Novel Slipped Onto Steam With No Announcement At All
The 2005 PlayStation 2 visual novel compilation My Merry May with be has been quietly released on Steam by MAGES. Inc. without any announcement. While the compilation, which includes My Merry May and My Merry Maybe, is now available in the West, it remains Japan-only with no English translation. This release highlights the challenges of game preservation and localization for older titles.
Fields Of Mistria Exits Beta With A Big Rideable Chicken
NPC Studio's farm life fantasy RPG, Fields of Mistria, has officially exited early access with its 1.0 release. The update introduces significant improvements, including the ability to ride a large chicken mount, new quests, expanded relationship and family systems, and retroactive Steam Achievements. Beta localization for seven languages has also been added, with further improvements planned.
'Wait for me, my Czech friend': Japanese dev adds Czech localization just for the one Steam user who…
Solo developer Eba Game is adding Czech localization to his upcoming Steam game, Ball Boy Simulator, specifically for a single user from the Czech Republic who wishlisted the game. This gesture is inspired by the international goodwill shown between Japan and the Czech Republic during the World Baseball Classic. Ball Boy Simulator is described as a psychological horror game depicting the negative experiences within high school baseball clubs, with the developer also noting the use of AI-generated content in its development.
Rokky teams up with Revolution Software to bring Broken Sword franchise to China
Game distributor Rokky has partnered with Revolution Software to co-publish the Broken Sword franchise in China, including remastered versions of Shadow of the Templars and The Smoking Mirror. Rokky will handle marketing, translation, and localization for the Chinese market, marking their first venture into game publishing after years of distribution. Both companies expressed excitement about bringing the beloved series to a new audience.
Website Translation Tools: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
This guide explores website translation tools, emphasizing their importance for businesses expanding internationally. It contrasts traditional file-based translation with modern solutions like CMS plugins and full localization platforms, highlighting benefits for SEO and user experience. The article advises businesses to audit their content and pilot tools before full implementation, stressing the need for human oversight even with AI.
Persona 4 Revival promises to be less homophobic than the original game
Atlus is making adjustments to Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the original game, to address its more problematic and homophobic elements, making it more fitting for current societal standards. While the core story and characters remain unchanged, dialogue and certain scenes, particularly those involving the character Yosuke, will be altered. The remake is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, and will also include new content not present in the original or Persona 4 Golden.
There are apparently going to be "changes" to one of Persona 4 Revival's most important characters, but what exactly does that mean?
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada revealed that Persona 4 Revival will feature character adjustments, particularly for Yosuke, to better align with modern sensibilities. While core story elements remain intact, the team is refining expressions and dialogue to be more appropriate for today's audience, drawing parallels to similar changes made in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal.
Blizzard and Nexon announce a publishing collab for Overwatch in South Korea
Blizzard Entertainment and Nexon have announced that Nexon will take over the publishing of Overwatch in South Korea starting August 12. This transition will effectively launch a locally managed version of the PC game for players in the region, with registration and account linking now open. Nexon plans to offer various benefits, including potential Korea-exclusive content and events, to enhance the player experience.