cultural challenges – Open World

S2 EP18: Ft. Arthur Flew

Love is in the air 💕 And believe us, this episode will make you fall in love with localization all over again.

Guest: Arthur Flew, brings over 18 years of localization leadership experience from industry giants like Epic Games and Blizzard Entertainment, contributing to projects such as World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Overwatch, Fortnite, and Unreal Engine. Outside his professional realm, Arthur’s interests are as diverse as his expertise, with a love for gaming, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and unwavering support for the Lakers.

May the Loc Force guide you in this journey to the heart of gaming localization!

14 February, 2024 No Comments

S2 EP17: Culturalization

In today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of culturalization in video games. Join us as we uncover the importance of bridging cultures through gaming and creating meaningful experiences for diverse audiences worldwide!

30 January, 2024 No Comments

S2 EP16: FT. Emily Scahill

This week, our star guest is Emily Scahill, Head of Client Success and HR wizard at Skillsearch. She is their go-to guru for recruitment across the games and interactive industries. On the geeky side, Emily is a founding member of the Skillsearch Dungeons and Dragons Society and, more recently, joined other brainiacs on the company’s quiz team.

16 January, 2024 No Comments

S2 EP15: Video Game Conferences – the Business Side of Events

In this episode, our hosts will share their best tips to get the most out of a video game conference, from networking to finding business opportunities.

3 January, 2024 No Comments

S2 EP14: Ft. Olga Petrova

What if we told you that localization is the Cinderella of the games ball? Discover why in this episode of Open World featuring Olga Petrova!

20 December, 2023 No Comments

S2 EP12 – Ft. Estelle Bailly

Estelle Bailly, a Localization Director at Hi-Rez Studios, shares her journey in the video game industry. Don’t miss her insights into the imposter phenomenon, the future of technology, and more!

22 November, 2023 No Comments

S2 EP11 – Differences between EU and LATAM Spanish in Video Games

In this episode, our hosts discuss the differences between EU and LATAM Spanish and share their favorite localization examples. Which games do you think have nailed their European or Latin American Spanish localization?

8 November, 2023 No Comments

S2 EP3 – Diversity and Inclusion in Video Games

In this episode, our hosts discuss the most recent initiatives to foster inclusion in video games. But what does inclusion actually mean in this environment? Is it just about adding non-binary characters, or do companies need to take a stance?

20 July, 2023 No Comments

S1 EP12 – Ft. Denisse Kreeger

Almost everything we interact with involves localization, whether it’s a Netflix show, video game or app on our phone. Denisse Kreeger strives to talk about the value of localization across all industries, and in this episode, she shares her journey from federal government investigations to dubbing to video game development, while building a healthy and diverse work environment. Don’t miss the LocFact on cultural influences in League of Legends and a sneak peek of Arcane: Animated Series from Riot Games.

13 July, 2021 No Comments

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