Essays about: "video game localization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words video 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. Impact of HRTFs on Spatial Quality Perception of Environmental Sounds in a Virtual Environment

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

   Author : Axel Svahn; [2022]
   Keywords : Spatial Audio; Head Related Transfer Functions; Video Game Audio;

   Abstract : Spatial audio can greatly benefit players with more precise localization and larger panoramas in which sounds can be placed. Since headphones are being shown to have a large usage as a playback method for players, in turn raises the importance of being able to deliver spatial mixes through the medium. READ MORE

6. 5. Cultural Adaptation in Video Game Localization : An Analysis of Cutscene Scripts in Japanese and itsTranslation to English of the game Lost Judgement

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

   Author : Jacqueline Roshamn; [2022]
   Keywords : Video game localization; cultural adaptation; Japanese – English translation; functional approach; foreignization; domestication; free translation;

   Abstract : Cultural adaptation and free translation strategies are more common to use within the field of video game localization although they are still not recommended too veruse in translation studies. Free translation strategies are commonly used invideo game localization to make video games ready for a targeted audience. READ MORE