Essays about: "game localization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words game localization.

1. 1. Translation Strategies for Chinese Mythology in Video Games : Comparing Effectiveness of Different Strategies by Meaning and Theme

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

   Author : Oscar Lindeborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Chinese translation; Chinese localization; Translation strategy; Chinese mythology; Chinese video games; Video games; Amazing Cultivation Simulator;

   Abstract : In this essay I will examine selected words from the video game Amazing Cultivation Simulator by GSQ Games. Amazing Cultivation Simulator is a video game developed in China and contains heavy themes of Chinese Fantasy. READ MORE

3. 2. Censorship in video games : a comparative case study of EarthBound and Mother 2

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

   Author : Santeri Lehtinen; [2023]
   Keywords : censorship; Japanese-English translation; Nintendo; Nintendo of America’s Video Game Content Guidelines; video game localization;

   Abstract : This study examines the censorship guidelines and translation techniques used in the localization of Mother 2 (1994) (English title: EarthBound), a video game developed originally by Nintendo of Japan and released in North America in 1995 by Nintendo of America. Having extracted 50 dialogue lines which are considered to include topics subject to censorship, the study analyses the prevalence of censorship and translation techniques, as well as the consistency of the localization with Nintendo of America's guidelines. READ MORE

4. 3. Image-Guided Zero-Shot Object Detection in Video Games : Using Images as Prompts for Detection of Unseen 2D Icons

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Axel Larsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Computer Vision; Deep learning; Machine learning; Object detection; Zeroshot; Datorseende; Djupinlärning; Maskininlärning; Objektdetektering; Zero-shot;

   Abstract : Object detection deals with localization and classification of objects in images, where the task is to propose bounding boxes and predict their respective classes. Challenges in object detection include large-scale annotated datasets and re-training of models for specific tasks. READ MORE

5. 4. Intercorrelation between sound design, binaural and non-binaural audio systems : Effects on general vertical localization precision and reaction time in a non-visual directional choice task 3D game

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : David Baker; [2022]
   Keywords : Spatialization; binaural synthesis; HRTF; stereo; 3D audio; videogames; ASC; Auditory spatial schema; Head related transfer function;

   Abstract : Spatialization of audio in the vertical plane has historically been limited. Instead, sound designers have used basic DSP to create pseudo height effects to explain the positions of corresponding objects. In recent years, binaural synthesis has become more widespread following an increase in the use of software rendering methods. READ MORE

6. 5. Escape the Decision Arena : Designing and evaluating an immersive collaborative gaming experience in a cylindrical environment

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Peder Dromberg; Ivanna Maric; [2022]
   Keywords : Decision arena; Unreal engine; game development; surround sound; immersion; immersive sound; LiU; thesis; master thesis; puzzle game; cylindrical display; cylindrical environment; immersive gameplay; Beslutsarenan;

   Abstract : The Decision Arena in Linköping University contains a 360° cylindrical display with a complementary 360° sound system consisting of eight evenly spaced speakers along the bottom edge of the screen. This paper explores if an immersive game can be developed for such a non-typical gaming environment. READ MORE