The complete guide to game localization

  For any games studio or developer wanting to extend their titles to a global audience, thorough and professional localization is essential. In a nutshell, game localization is the process of adapting a video game to suit the language, culture, and requirements of a specific target region or market. This means adapting the game’s text, […]

The Silksong localization dilemma: Where did things go wrong for Chinese audiences?

September 4th, 2025. The day that finally put an end to years of anticipation: Hollow Knight: Silksong finally released, to much expected universal acclaim from players and critics alike. Except that’s not quite true. While Silksong stands as a master class in world-building, gameplay, level design, and narrative, it did find itself at the centre […]

Accessibility in video games: is language the next frontier?

Gaming has, without a doubt, been one of the defining cultural forces over the last few decades. From those early arcade days to the global domination of titles such as Fortnite and the cultural juggernaut that is Grand Theft Auto, the gaming landscape has evolved to open its doors to an ever-wider group of players. […]