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Hi everybody we are Open World! A videocast about video games, localization and memes!

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🎮 In today’s LocFact, our hosts discuss interesting facts behind the culturalization of this God of War, which is based on Norse mythology.

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#LocFact #GodOfWar #VideoGameLocalization

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🔴 Open World’s season 1 last episode is up! 🔴

For episode 18, we have Deviation Games Production Coordinator, Miki G!

#VideoGames #VideoGameLocalization

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🎮 Video game rating systems can affect videogames’ culturalization and localization processes, but not many people know about this. Time to learn more while we talk about Red Dead Redemption 2!

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#LocFact #VideoGameLocalization

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🎮 In today’s #LocFact episode, our hosts analyze some cultural aspects of #FarCry6, which is deeply influenced by Cuba’s cultural and geopolitical history.

Did you enjoy this game and its setting? Let us know!

https://t.co/HHPvRM2iap

#VideoGameLocalization

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👉 The #VideoGameLocalization process is huge — and involves many different teams, tons of research, and technology. Learn the ins and outs of the localization process from this episode's guest, Cristina Hernández from Rockstar!

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#Testing

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Any card game fans out here?👀

👉 In today’s LocFact, we discuss the main challenges behind card game localization. Did you know character limitation is one of the main ones?

https://t.co/YIy6uk7crp

#LocFact #CardGames #VideoGameLocalization

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👉 The localization specialist is the last bastion of defense between a game and the players. Get the inside scoop from Sebastian Erasmy on what it’s like working in game localization at Ubisoft!

https://t.co/NOte0OqME3

#VideoGameLocalization #Ubisoft

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#ResidentEvil Village, it’s your time to shine!💫

🎮 Many games are set in fictional locations which are based on real-world places. Let’s talk about this game’s interesting setting!

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#LocFact #VideoGameLocalization

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How can #Western #gamedevs make their way into the Asian market? You need a partner❕

👉 Chinese regulations are strict, so proper #VideoGameLocalization, marketing, and PR are key. Get more insights from Vlad Tsypljak in this episode!

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Thanks to special insight from the #RiotGames #VideoGameLocalization team, we've learned that some of our favorite playable characters in #LeagueOfLegends have been influenced by different real-world cultures. Can you guess which ones? ✨

https://t.co/t4Ko6UNoqw

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#MMORPGs can be a great way to learn languages and make friends. That's what sparked James Michael's love for Japan 😍

Hear what it’s like to work in a video game franchise, network, and navigate international careers in #VideoGameLocalization!

https://t.co/NOte0OqME3

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#TheLastOfUs was released simultaneously worldwide, which had an interesting effect on the #VideoGameLocalization — for example, the name was never translated. Learn more about it in this LocFact!

What are your thoughts on the HBO series?💫

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🎮 Almost everything we interact with involves #localization, whether it’s a Netflix show, video game, or app on our phone. #DenisseKreeger, Head of Global Localization Production at #RiotGames, strives to talk about its value across all industries.

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👉 Overwatch is set 60 years into a fictionalized Earth's future, but several #cultural elements were used to make this hypothetical earth seem a little more real. Can you guess which ones?

https://t.co/RayQrQVxDg

#LocFact #VideoGameLocalization

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How many languages do you speak? 🌟

After living abroad in the US and Taiwan, Hugo’s passion for #linguistics and #Bilingualism grew, leading him to work in the #VideoGameLocalization industry, where he shares this passion with future generations.

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Has anyone played The Witcher III recently? 😍

👉 The Witcher III was localized into a staggering 13 languages. Most elements in the game come from Slavic folklore — creating quite a challenge for localizers!

https://t.co/dHoDtA7HMZ

#LocFact #VideoGameLocalization

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👉 Working as a #FreelanceTranslator requires proactivity to keep up with rates, market research and new technologies.

Federica shares her experience as an Italian translator in London, from freelance to in-house #VideoGameLocalization at Square Enix.

https://t.co/NOte0OqME3

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👉Take a look at the culturalization elements used in Apex Legends and Valorant, from catch phrases left untranslated to characters' accents!

https://t.co/SiYaMEObw5

#VideoGameLocalization #Culturalization #apexlegends #Valorant

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👉Today, get the inside scoop on Etermax and the expansion of their #mobile #TriviaGames to Latin American markets from Ulises, along with some great industry tips and the concept behind his “meme museum”.

#VideoGameLocalization

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