Multi-Language Localization for Indie Game - Spanish & French Translation

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Vladislav Grigorev
Talent Acquisition Manager
(22)
5
Project
Academic experience
60 hours of work total
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Branding & style guides Communications Translation
Skills
spanish language social media french language subtitles marketing copy language localisation style guides indie game development marketing materials marketing
Details

Students will gain hands-on experience in video game localization by translating and adapting marketing materials and in-game content for "Make a Hit!" - the 80's puzzle roguelike game. The project aims to prepare comprehensive Spanish and French language packages for the upcoming demo release, including marketing videos for social media platforms and in-game text.

Deliverables

Specific tasks and deliverables include:

Translation of Marketing Materials:

  • Translate video scripts and captions for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube content
  • Adapt marketing copy while preserving the game personality
  • Review and quality-check translated video subtitles

Game Content Localization:

  • Translate in-game text including UI elements, dialogue, tutorials, and menu items
  • Consider context and space constraints for text display in the game interface
  • Maintain consistency with gaming terminology in target languages

Technical Deliverables:

  • Organized spreadsheets with source text and translations
  • Style guide documenting translation choices and terminology
  • Localization notes highlighting cultural adaptations or challenges
  • Final review report with quality assurance checklist
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the organization

Organization
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Entertainment, It & computing

Dough Dough Digital Inc. is a Toronto-based entertainment technology company that aims to unite game studios engaged in different directions.

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