Specifics in computer games translation and localization on the material of the last of us computer game

Authors: Karpova P.S.
Published in issue: #5(82)/2023
DOI: 10.18698/2541-8009-2023-5-893
Category: Humanities | Chapter: Linguistics
Keywords: translation, localization, computer games, localization problems, software, translation adequacy, translation equivalence, English, Russian
Published: 19.05.2023

The paper considers the concept of computer games and features of their release for the markets of various countries. Besides, the concept of localization and the features of the translators work in this area were under study. The main topic of this article include the problems that could arise directly during the localization process, namely specifics in construction of phrases when translating from English into Russian and changes in the text meaning. As a result of the study, a conclusion is made that in order to successfully localize an application (and in this case, a computer game), it is simply necessary to find a specialist, who is able to competently translate the text elements.

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