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TRANSFLUENT CASE STUDY: Game Localization Made Simple
CLIENT
Orthogonal Games
http://www.orthogonalgames.com/
Orthogonal Games is an independent, self-funded game studio founded by Kent Hudson in San Francisco.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The client used the tools provided by I2 Localization (http://inter-illusion.com/) with Transfluent translators to localize their game “Near Death” (neardeathgame.com) in three languages.
BACKGROUND
Orthogonal Games is the brainchild of game industry veteran Kent Hudson. With developer credits for such well known titles as BioShock 2, Deus Ex: Invisible War and a stint at LucasArts, Kent brings over a decade of experience to his independent studio.
Orthogonal strives to bring innovative concepts and experimental game play to their titles. “Near Death” employs unique tools to immerse the player in a lethal battle with Antarctica’s unforgiving climate.
After launching “Near Death” in English, the game soared to the top of the list for sales in Western Europe and Russian-speaking countries. Industry experts confirmed that these regions would be ideal for localized versions of the product. Kent selected French, German, and Russian for translation.
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