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The Rosetta String
Decoding video game localization. Deep dives into linguistic analysis, cultural translation, UI strings, and AI automation for game developers and linguists.
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Part 3: The Grading Machine: Building an AI Localization Pipeline in Google Sheets
For when you don't have a team of linguists but you do have a Google account.
Part 2. Beyond the Vibe Check: How to Systematize Neologism Localization
When translating made-up words, gut feelings aren't enough. How to build an objective rubric for creative terminology.
Part 1. The Localization of Clair Obscur: The Suffix Puzzle
How 18 languages translated a hidden UI mechanic, a French potato joke, and the grammar of gameplay.