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Final Fantasy 14's new typing minigame is already causing chaos as players struggle against bots and impossible…
A new typing minigame called Keyboard Brawler has been introduced to Final Fantasy 14's Gold Saucer, but players are encountering issues with impossible words containing diacritical marks and widespread botting and cheating. Players are hoping Square Enix will address these problems, especially the problematic words for English keyboards.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’s Next Update Aims for PS5 Improvements and Voiceover Fixes
CD Projekt RED is preparing a new update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, focusing on performance improvements for the PlayStation 5 version and addressing voiceover issues on consoles. The update will also introduce Ukrainian localization to more regions and aims to bring more mods to all platforms.
Forest of Deceit: Why Localisation Matters When Everyone is Lying
Ghost Camp has released a significant localization update for their social deduction game, Forest of Deceit, adding six new languages including German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Italian. The developers emphasize the importance of clear communication in social deduction games and believe this update makes the game more accessible to a wider audience. The update is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC.
I can't stop comparing the dialogue from the original, messy FF7 localization and its vastly improved fan…
This article compares the dialogue from the original Final Fantasy 7 PC release with its Japanese original and a fan-made retranslation called the Shinra Archaeology Cut. It highlights how the official English localization often cut corners, misunderstood the original text, or added unnecessary attitude, contrasting it with the fan effort's improved accuracy and optional 'Cultural Heritage Mode' to preserve memorable oddities.
Forest of Deceit: Why Localisation Matters When Everyone is Lying
Ghost Camp has released a significant localization update for their social deduction game, Forest of Deceit, adding six new languages: German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Italian. This update aims to improve clarity and accessibility, crucial for a game centered around communication and understanding player roles. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC.
Star Wars Zero Company Has Sold Through 1 Million Units in Its First Month – Rumor
Star Wars Zero Company has reportedly sold over 1 million units across all platforms in its first month, generating an estimated $50 million in revenue. PC accounted for the majority of sales, with North America and Europe being the primary markets. The article also notes that some employees at developer Bit Reactor were furloughed ahead of launch.
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.
