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Kokutoto Adds Multilingual Support on Steam With Nine New Languages
Kokutoto has launched a new update on Steam, adding support for nine additional languages including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, German, French, and Spanish. This expansion aims to make the choice-driven adventure game more accessible to a global audience. The update coincides with a limited-time 15% discount.
Paper Magician Gets HD Chinese Release on Steam with Enhanced Features
The indie visual novel Paper Magician has received an HD Chinese release on Steam, featuring enhanced features beyond simple text translation. Priced at 88 yuan with a 10% launch discount, the game includes upscaled art, a text backlog function, and support for additional content. This release highlights the growing importance of the Chinese market for indie developers and sets a new standard for visual novel localizations.
Laid-Back Camp: Camping Cook-off! Update Adds English and Other Language Text Options; Guess it's Time to Camp
Laid-Back Camp: Camping Cook-off! has received a version 1.1 update on PC via Steam, adding support for 12 languages including English, French, and German. The update also includes a free "CampTogether" Costume Pack DLC for users participating in the co-op feature, alongside various UI refinements, bug fixes, and improved controller support. The game is a cooperative cooking action title set in the Laid-Back Camp anime universe.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Launching on Steam May 21
ZA/UM's espionage RPG, ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, is launching on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 21, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for later this year. Studio Head Allen Murray highlighted the game's day-one multi-language support, contrasting it with the lengthy localization process for Disco Elysium.
Nexon agrees to publish Overwatch in Korea
Nexon has agreed to publish Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch in Korea, handling live service and business operations for the PC version expected this year. The partnership aims to deliver hyper-localized content and services tailored for Korean players, leveraging Nexon's expertise in the market and Blizzard's game development. This agreement follows recent unionization efforts at Blizzard and discussions around AI in game development.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies will launch May 21st for PC
ZA/UM has announced that its CRPG, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, will launch on May 21st for PC and will be Steam Deck verified. A PlayStation 5 version is planned for later this year. The game will launch with five languages and promises a faster cadence for future language support compared to Disco Elysium.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 translator claims they have been "replaced with AI"; Warhorse says they "deeply value the people who shape our work"
A former employee of Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, claims their localization role has been made obsolete by AI. Warhorse Studios stated they deeply value the human contributions to their work.
Zero Parades, the spy game from Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM, is coming in May
ZA/UM's new espionage game, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, is set to launch on PC on May 21, with Steam Deck verification at launch and a PlayStation 5 version to follow. The studio is prioritizing day-one voice acting and text localization in five languages, with more planned through 2027, aiming to improve upon the rollout of Disco Elysium's localizations.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is the first Disco Elysium successor to get a release date, will finally be playable this summer
ZA/UM has announced that Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, an espionage RPG from former Disco Elysium developers, will be released on PC on May 21st. The game will be Steam Deck Verified at launch, with PlayStation 5 and other platform versions to follow. ZA/UM also committed to launching with five languages and a faster localization cadence than their previous title.
Overwatch Players Discover Why Domina Gets a Different Name in Germany
Overwatch players have discovered that the character Domina is referred to as 'Dominia' in German localizations. This change was made by Blizzard Entertainment because the name 'Domina' has adult connotations in German. The article discusses the broader implications of game localization and cultural context in international releases.
Toby Fox explains why Undertale and Deltarune are only in English and Japanese without more translations
Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, has explained that his games are currently only available in English and Japanese due to the complexities of translation. He worked with translators Keiko Fuchicho and 8-4 for the Japanese versions of both titles.
Ex Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Says They Were Fired and Replaced with AI
Max Hejtmánek, a former Czech-to-English translator at Warhorse Studios for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, claims he was fired and replaced by AI. He stated that the studio plans to use AI for all translations to increase efficiency and save costs. Hejtmánek expressed feelings of betrayal after nearly four years with the company.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Replaces Human Translator With AI
Warhorse Studios has replaced the human translator for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 with AI technology to reduce costs, sparking backlash from players concerned about localization quality. The decision is criticized for potentially compromising the game's historical authenticity and cultural nuances, which are hallmarks of the series.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 translator claims Warhorse have laid him off in preference of using AI going forward
Max Hejtmánek, a Czech to English translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, claims he was laid off by Warhorse Studios and replaced with AI for all future translations. Hejtmánek expressed betrayal, stating the company cited efficiency and cost savings for the decision. Co-founder Daniel Vávra has previously spoken in favor of AI for immediate game localization.
Kingdom Come Deliverance translator allegedly fired amid AI push to ‘save finances’: ‘My position at the company would become obsolete in favour of using AI for all translations’
A former translator for Warhorse Studios, developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, alleges they were fired and replaced by AI as part of a company initiative to save finances. The employee, who worked on Czech to English translations, expressed concern that AI cannot adequately handle the contextual and cultural nuances required for high-quality localization, potentially compromising future game quality.
A New Endgame Challenge news - The Pale Piper
The Pale Piper has received its largest update since launch, version 1.1, introducing a new endgame Gauntlet challenge designed to test player mastery of mechanics and movement. The update also adds a new NPC with a unique mechanic, initial language support for Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, and German, and announces an upcoming sale for the game.
Whale Captain Patch 1.2.0 with added Localization and More!
Whale Captain has released Patch 1.2.0, introducing UI localization for multiple languages including Spanish, Japanese, and French, accessible via the settings menu. The update also adds a new help screen, quality of life improvements like map progression display and wind trails, and game balance adjustments including decreased Act I difficulty and earlier ghost ship appearances.
Super Mario Wonder Version 1.2.0 now available
Nintendo has released version 1.2.0 for Super Mario Wonder on the Nintendo Switch. This update includes adjustments to park decorations for easier collection and adds support for the Thai language. Additional general gameplay experience improvements have also been implemented.
Village in the Shade announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
NIS America announced that the farming simulation game Village in the Shade, known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan, will be localized for a western release this fall on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game features hand-painted visuals, crop planting, homestead customization, and building relationships with villagers in a Japanese mountain setting, with a warning to avoid strangers, leaving the village, and going out at night.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo has released version 1.2.0 for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo Switch, introducing Thai language support and general gameplay adjustments. A specific update for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition makes decorative flowers in Bellabel Park easier to collect.
