Video Games Localisation: Posing New Challenges to the Translator

Mangirón, Carmen

doi:10.1080/09076760708669046

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“…According to Hevia (2007), successful localization is categorized by how it affects the player experience by maintaining the gameplay look and feel of the original. This indicates the issue that is present in Dungeons and Dragons.…”

Section: Dungeons Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

Translation Strategy and Terms of Acceptability in a Dungeons and Dragons Translation

Hasibuan

Putri²

2022

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Gaming has become increasingly popular in the past few years, with many games originating in foreign countries bringing unfamiliar terms within them. With their global releases, a game would usually come with localized terms which are sometimes inaccurate and leave the players scratching their heads in confusion. This study examines the acceptability of translation containing fantasy and gaming terms in the translation of "Dungeons and Dragons" and identifies the difficulties which arose from the interpretation of the unfamiliar terms. The study used two theoretical frameworks to answer the research questions; the first one was Cortales’ (2012) translation strategies, and the second was Nababan et al. (2012) acceptability assessment. The strategy employed aimed to observe the subject from several angles. The local translation from the narrator (Dungeon Master) was examined alongside the interpretation and their acceptability. The data was collected in three steps. The first one was recording and observing a session of gameplay of Dungeons and Dragons. The second step was to interview the player discussing their translation strategy as well as the results of their translation. The last step was to hand out a translation acceptability questionnaire to the players which they then filled out. The data collected was analyzed based on the theories and concluded to synthesize the overall research process.

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Section: Dungeons Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

Translation Strategy and Terms of Acceptability in a Dungeons and Dragons Translation

Hasibuan

Putri²

2022

IDE

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“…R. Abdul Wahid et al, 2019;Freedman, 2018;Freedman & Slade, 2018), as well as gender and sexualities (Chan, 2017;Darlington & Cooper, 2010;Lewicki, 2022;Ting, 2019), among numerous others. Within the realm of translation studies, research on manga translations and scanlations (Sell, 2011) ranges from issues surrounding localisations (Hevia, 2007;Maser, 2020;Schodt, 2016), adaptation (Zanettin, 2014(Zanettin, , 2018, danmaku subtitling or online collaborative translation (Yang, 2021), automated or machine translations (Hinami et al, 2021;Sharif et al, 2021), use of notes in scanlations (Fabbretti, 2016;Okyayuz, 2017) and manga translations as a pedagogical tool (Furuhata-turner, 2013;Rohan et al, 2021). In the Malay/ Bahasa Indonesiaspeaking region, studies on manga translation cover the translation of humour and onomatopoeia in manga (Chow & Che Omar, 2019), as well as aspects of translation procedures and intercultural communication Ningsih & Hidayat, 2018;Salsabila & Laksman-Huntley, 2020).…”

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Exploring Translation Strategies of Japanese Manga in Google Translate and Komikcast Translations

Yusof,

Basuni

2024

Arbitrer

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This paper examines the translations of ‘Golden Kamuy Vol. 1’ from Japanese to Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Indonesia by MT system Google Translate (GT) and online fan-based translating community Komikcast. Given the linguistic and sociocultural differences between the source language (SL) and target language (TL), translating manga demands expertise and a profound understanding of the cultural nuances embedded in the SL, the specific manga genre, and the target audience. This qualitative descriptive study uses Vinay and Darbelnet’s (1958/1995) translation strategies to analyze the translations of ‘Golden Kamuy Vol. 1’ by GT and Komikcast. The study finds that both platforms employ Literal Translation, Borrowing, and Equivalence strategies, with Komikcast additionally using Modulation. GT primarily relies on literary translation, which is consistent with its algorithmic nature and reliance on translation memories. Conversely, Komikcast emphasizes the Equivalence strategy, recognizing the significance of language proficiency and the contextual and cultural insights human translators provide. Findings are discussed in relation to Nida’s equivalence effects, particularly regarding the translated text’s purpose, translators’ knowledge, and cultural differences in SL and TL. This research enhances our understanding of manga translation, as well as the strengths and limitations of machine and human translation, while contributing to the broader discussion on translation studies. While acknowledging the role and potential of machine translation, this research also reinforces the critical role of human translators in bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between Japanese and Indonesian, highlighting the need for translators to possess deep cultural insights and proficiency beyond literal translations for more authentic and contextually accurate renditions.

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“…The localization process described from a software perspective involves creating a localization-friendly product through planning for localization, having technical support for multiple languages and other variables such as measuring units and currencies [11]. From a media perspective, i.e., film and television, the focus on localization work often lies on subtitling and audio dubbing [12]. Localization from a software and a media perspective is relatively straight forward where a localizationfriendly development process is defined [13].…”

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Localization Tools in General Purpose Game Engines: A Systematic Mapping Study

Toftedahl

2021

International Journal of Computer Games Technology

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This paper addresses localization from a game development perspective by studying the state of tool support for a localization work in general purpose game engines. Using a systematic mapping study, the most commonly used game engines and their official tool libraries are studied. The results indicate that even though localization tools exists for the game engines included in the study, the visibility, availability, and functionality differ. Localization tools that are user facing, i.e., used to create localization, are scarce while many are tool facing, i.e., used to import localization kits made outside the production pipeline.

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Video Games Localisation: Posing New Challenges to the Translator

Cited by 26 publications

References 29 publications

Translation Strategy and Terms of Acceptability in a Dungeons and Dragons Translation

Translation Strategy and Terms of Acceptability in a Dungeons and Dragons Translation

Exploring Translation Strategies of Japanese Manga in Google Translate and Komikcast Translations

Localization Tools in General Purpose Game Engines: A Systematic Mapping Study

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