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Crimson Desert's in-game artwork shows telltale signs of AI courtesy of missing fingers and human bodies melting into horses
Players have raised concerns that Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert may be using AI-generated art and translations, citing examples of anatomical errors and repetitive assets. The game has also faced technical issues and delays, with Intel confirming that Crimson Desert does not currently support its graphics cards.
Steam’s Adult Gaming Revolution Gets a New Champion with NTR Idol: Déjà Vu
NTR Idol: Déjà Vu has launched on Steam, marking a significant step in the platform's expansion into adult gaming. Developed by Just Keep Playing, the game features extensive localization, full voice acting, and a high level of production value, setting a new standard for the genre. This release fuels ongoing debates about content curation and platform responsibility on Steam.
Ahead of Hollow Knight: Silksong's Sea of Sorrow expansion, Team Cherry have gotten their Traditional Chinese and German translation ducks in a row
Team Cherry has released Patch 5 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which includes Traditional Chinese and updated German translations. This patch is described as the last significant update before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion, which is slated for release sometime this year. The update also contains various bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.
Silksong's "Last Significant Update" Before DLC Launch Has Been Revealed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Team Cherry has released 'Patch 5' for Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC, with a console version coming soon. This update adds Traditional Chinese and German language options, alongside numerous bug fixes and gameplay tweaks. This is described as the last significant update before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' DLC.
Hollow Knight: Silksong patch – here’s what’s in the final ‘significant’ patch before the DLC drops
Hollow Knight: Silksong has received Patch 5 on PC, serving as the final major update before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion. This patch focuses on bug fixes, polish, and significant language updates, including full Traditional Chinese localization and an overhaul of the German script. The update also refines abilities and balances encounters, aiming for a smoother player experience.
Cross-Dressing Visual Novel 'Gyaru Fiction' Reveals English Localization; Coming to Steam
Publisher Shiravune announced that the cross-dressing visual novel Gyaru Fiction, developed by Jitaku Studio, will receive an English localization for PC via Steam. The game features a short playtime of around 20 minutes and includes full Japanese voice acting. An adult patch will be available separately on Shiravune's website.
Indie Developer Credits Claude AI for Game’s Russian Translation
Indie developer hexecho33 has fully localized their game Ririka von Lustveil into Russian using AI assistance from Claude by Anthropic. The developer is transparent about the AI's role, crediting it in the update notes and seeking player feedback for any inaccuracies. This approach highlights a practical and honest integration of AI tools for indie developers facing localization budget constraints.
Cosmic Run adds CH, LATAM, JP, RU & BR translations to both demo & game!
Cosmic Run has received new translations for Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese, available in both the demo and the full game. Developer Zinktank Labs also implemented optimizations for game balancing and visuals. The roguelite game features dynamic ship customization and procedural upgrades.
Everything starts sounding simpler”: Dragon Quest creator on translating Japanese into English
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama discussed the challenges of localizing Japanese games into English. They highlighted how nuances in Japanese pronouns and speech can be lost in translation, leading to simpler dialogue in English. Voice acting is seen as a way to partially mitigate this loss of flavor.
"The Flavour Tends To Get Lost" - Dragon Quest's Yuji Horii On English Translations
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and PARANORMASIGHT director Takanari Ishiyama discussed the challenges of localizing games into English. Horii noted that the nuances and 'flavor' of the original Japanese text often get lost in translation, resulting in a more simplistic feel in English due to fundamental language differences.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says English is "a simple language," so "the flavor tends to get lost in many ways" when translating games from Japanese
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii believes that the English translation of games often loses the original Japanese flavor, making them sound simplistic. He acknowledges this is an inherent challenge with the language, though fan translations have sometimes captured the intended feel better than official ones.
Legend of YMIR to Launch ‘Manila’ Server and Unveil Exclusive Philippine-Themed Content
Wemade's MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, is launching a new 'Manila' city server on March 10 and introducing exclusive Philippine-themed in-game content, including a Disir based on the Bakunawa myth and a companion modeled after the national bird. The company is also planning offline community events in Manila and strategic local partnerships to strengthen its connection with the Filipino player base.
SUPER 56 Adds Brazilian Portuguese Fan Translation in Latest Update
Onion Soup Interactive has released an update for SUPER 56 that includes a full Brazilian Portuguese fan translation, created by community contributor Rafaela Fernandes. This localization effort adds to the game's existing German, Japanese, Chinese, and English language options, making it more accessible to Portuguese-speaking players. The update is now available on Steam.
Indie Developer Drops Major Update with 5-Language Support
Indie developer Bando has released an update for their game, adding comprehensive multi-language support in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Chinese, alongside a new settings menu and bug fixes. This update highlights the importance of proper localization and quality-of-life features for player experience and global market reach.
How Steam changes and a China strategy helped TinyBuild's The King is Watching hit 500k sales
TinyBuild's roguelite kingdom builder, The King is Watching, has sold over 500,000 copies, with significant success attributed to a strategic pivot to the roguelite genre and a focused China strategy. Publisher CEO Alex Nichiporchik highlighted Steam's evolving recommendation system and the importance of localization in reaching a broad audience, particularly in China where over 30% of sales originated.
How Machine Translations Are Giving Small Japanese Developers a Chance to Reach English-Speaking Gamers – Geeky Sweetie
Machine translation (MTL) is providing smaller Japanese developers, particularly in the otome game genre, a way to reach English-speaking audiences on platforms like the Nintendo eShop. While MTL offers cost-effectiveness and faster accessibility compared to human translation, it often lacks cultural nuance and can result in quality issues. Despite its flaws, MTL is seen as a valuable compromise for games that would otherwise remain exclusive to Japan.
Throne and Liberty kicks off a Double Archboss event and a new Tower of Greed season while reducing website localization
Throne and Liberty has launched a Double Archboss event, running until March 12th, and a new season for the Tower of Greed. However, website localization efforts have been reduced to English, Japanese, and German, impacting players who use other languages for game information.
Four years after the last one, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2's enhanced editions have a new patch out in Steam beta
Beamdog has released patch 2.7 for the enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, and Icewind Dale, with its Siege of Dragonspear expansion, as a Steam beta. This marks the first update since 2021, introducing features like proper Steam cloud saving, native Apple Silicon Mac support, and dynamic language support for easier addition of new translations. The patch also includes community-made translations for Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Japanese.
Is Localization the Key to a Superior Online Gambling Experience? - Unigamesity
This guide offers strategies to enhance the online gambling experience, focusing on selecting the right casino platform, utilizing bonuses and promotions, and practicing effective bankroll management. It also emphasizes learning game rules and strategies, leveraging free resources, and taking advantage of mobile gaming options for a more enjoyable and potentially rewarding experience.
