At entalize, we offer a wide range of localization solutions – from translation, audio production, QA to manual production – tailored for the entertainment industry. Our range of services is the industry benchmark for complete localization oversight, saving clients precious time and energy. By meeting the full scope of localization requirements from start to certification submission, we minimize your physical equipment and manpower needs on a scale that's second to none.
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As globalization deepens its imprint on the games industry, titles seeing simultaneous worldwide launches continue to spike. Now more than ever, time devoted to game development is becoming a precious and valued commodity. entalize fully understands this fight against time. In such an era, localization demands a high level of efficiency, speed, and quality. Our full array of services span everything from translation to audio production, QA, and more, allowing us to meet any conceivable client needs up to first party submission and beyond. entalize boasts the ability to leverage a vast library of skills and experience, gained over the years by localizing a catalogue of titles several hundred strong. At times, we may very well make the impossible possible. Just let us know what you need.
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entalize is an industry leader offering extensive support in all aspects of game localization. A successful localization not only maintains the creators' original intentions and aspirations, it offers an experience consumers in the target market can easily dive into, free from awkward and unnatural elements. Achieving this requires an airtight understanding of the game itself, a strong familiarity with the target market, and a flexible approach to the localization process – ensuring all aspects of the game are accurately reflected. The excitement and enchantment of the source material deserve to be communicated to players the world over. That's why localization exists. And that's why we exist.
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entalize is part of the PTWI Group, a globe-straddling entity with eighteen locations across ten countries and territories. A rich network of professional native linguists allows us to realize all manner of multilingual translation, both in Japan and out.
In the realm of entertainment, there are no borders. With the world becoming more connected by the day, supporting our clients in efficiently delivering great entertainment to all global markets, no matter the language, is our sworn mission.
If it's globally-minded, industry-leading game localization services you seek, look no further than entalize. Our robust international network provides powerful solutions that are sure to satisfy.
- Familiarization
- Style Guide and Glossary Creation
- Proofreading
(Note: This service is currently only offered for the Japanese market.)
- Rewriting
(Note: This service is currently only offered for the Japanese market.)
The feel of the game world, the message of its creators – each individual word the game contains – it's all important to us. Let our seasoned translation team provide you with the best quality in the industry.
Entails reading game documents and playing the actual game. This deepens comprehension of the source material, allowing for dynamic, well-informed translations.
All relevant information is circulated in-house and studied in full. This includes client-provided reference materials, and research on other entries in the franchise and their respective localizations.
We approach our work from the client's perspective, making this an integral phase of the localization process.
Allows for quality translations which demonstrate consistency, even when split up over multiple translators.
Building on our knowledge of the game world gained during familiarization, a precise framework for guiding major aspects of the translation is established. These documents ensure all translators share the same vision for the project, right down to the detailed conventions it entails – enhancing overall quality by leaps and bounds.
Ensures the final product is free of mistranslations, spelling/grammar errors, inconsistent terminology, text overflow, and more.
Handled by our in-house translation staff, all textual changes, and the reasoning behind them, are clearly communicated – ensuring a smooth hand-off to the next party. (Note: This service is currently offered for Japanese text only.)
Final touch-ups by a dedicated writer to remove any translations which sound overly literal. The final result is fluid, natural text of superior quality. (Note: This service is currently only offered for the Japanese market.)
With a fine-tooth comb at the ready, the text is intensively scrutinized and given one last definitive polishing by a pro writer who understands and respects the creators' vision – further elevating translation quality.
- Asset Analysis
- Booking
- Script Adaptation
- Voice Recording
- QA and Delivery
Let our immense professional network and top-tier technical skills imbue your game with global potential. The diverse skillsets of our voice recording team can surmount any challenge.
A thorough inspection of all script and audio files is conducted, allowing us to draw up the best possible plan for voice recording.
We are committed to building a plan that meets any and all your recording-related needs. To accomplish this, we maintain close, constant communication with all parties involved, both within our offices and with our clients and partners.
We work with trusted partners to realize excellent casting choices which match the source material.
Our trusted partners help us realize the best possible casting choices, ensuring each voice matches the game world with perfect affinity.
We also handle script adaptation for voice recording. Our veteran directors can make adjustments to speech style and line length – even add in stage directions as needed.
We can do it all – from fine-tuning target line length to match that of the source, and more. Both experience and technical mastery are required in this field. Expect both in abundance. Our unrivaled network of professional linguists guarantees all diction is correct and natural.
- Voice Recording
Our very own directors and engineers take into account a multitude of factors – from the studio environment to the voice actors and beyond – in order to realize stress-free recording sessions.
- QA and Delivery
Our tried and tested QA system ensures all assets are checked by experienced pros so you receive your deliverables in perfect order.
The quality of localized audio is dictated by what happens in the studio. We go the extra mile to guarantee a fluid recording session by creating the optimal atmosphere – even taking the actors' health into account. Recording should be a smooth process for all parties present. Each of our audio crew members boasts exceptional, field-tested teamwork skills, ensuring best results.
- Scheduling
- Equipment and Tool Setup
- Testing
- Translation Touch-Up
Players should not realize the game has been translated from another language. This is the quality standard, the ideal, we hold ourselves to. The QA team's job is to test the game from the player's perspective, turning this ideal into a reality.
Flexible scheduling places client needs above all else.
Our top priority is your schedule. We will not only meet your deadline, but strike the perfect balance between quality and required man-hours, delivering a performance that surpasses all expectations.
We form the necessary teams, share knowledge with all interested parties and manage task progression with meticulous detail.
To ensure peak efficiency, for each new project, a new team is assembled – one that can efficiently share data to inform every major action taken. Accuracy is paramount when it comes to communication, which is why we take care to form teams with outstanding synergy.
A team of linguistic experts with a passion for gaming plays the build, testing it from the end user's perspective.
Each team member is thoroughly versed in what makes a natural user experience. Our localization QA leaves no stone unturned. Task progression is managed with diligent care. Expect only market-leading quality by the specified deadline.
The build-integrated translation is confirmed on-screen and given final improvements as needed.
QA is a crucial phase in which the translated text can be seen in action. At entalize, our testing experts render the process foolproof, sifting through the entire integrated localization to check for maximum contextual clarity.
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