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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy Silent Hill day to those who celebrate! I know *I'm* celebrating because I worked on Townfall's localization into Latam Spanish! I'm not sure I dare play the game after taking care of the review and LQA, but I might take a sneak peek to check some loc stuff. 😅 #TranslatorsInTheCredits

Poster for Silent Hill: Townfall featuring the game's main character.

Localization credits for Silent Hill: Townfall, with the Latin American Spanish team highlighted.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I left out games that I worked on because that felt like a different thing. In fact, I'll go make one with games I worked on only.

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Cassiel SparklePony ✨ Covid is Airborne 😷 @sparkleponycass.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Awhile back my team translated a game demo, and if it did well the full game would be made. And we've recently heard that it's going ahead. The dev had tons of praise for our translation because the players loved it. Most important feedback? Players loved that it clearly *wasn't* AI translation.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today I changed the font size in memoQ from 20 to 22 and thought "why didn't I do this sooner?". Now I feel old.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The world needs more games like Woodo (or I do, at least). I really hope this touching story gets the love and attention it deserves. I had the pleasure of adapting @ramonmendez.bsky.social and Josué Monchan's translation into Latin American Spanish, and also did the LQA pass. This game is a gem. 💚

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Bruna Carvalho @brunatranslates.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“Let your players localize your game because they know it better than a professional translator” has to be one of the worst pieces of advice I’ve read online.

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Liz Bushouse @lizbushouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 40th anniversary to the Legend of Zelda series! Want to know more about the English localizations of these games and who brought them to us? Here's a thread! Starting with Dan Owsen, who worked on Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, and Ocarina of Time.

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 01/09/2026

Happy to introduce the Gameloc Portfolio Directory on Loc'd and Loaded! Much like its Agency counterpart, this project allows translators working in games, manga, anime etc. to showcase their portfolios, free of algorithmic biases: locdandloaded.net/2026/08/31/g...

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Gameloc Portfolio Directory

A great portfolio is one of the most powerful tools in a translator's arsenal - Beyond showcasing your experience and projects, it reflects your own style, vision and facets of your personality that g...

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is out today! I was delighted to work on the localization of this new entry in the Plague Tale franchise, which combines the series' fascinating world with one of the Greek myths that has always enthralled me: the Minotaur of Crete. #TranslatorsInTheCredits

Banner for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy featuring Sophia, the game's main character.

Localization credits for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, with the Latin American Spanish team highlighted: Juan Ignacio Luque, Guido Bindi, Ian Gonzalez and Facundo Grassano.

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 06/08/2026

You may not like it, but this is what peak localization looks like (Asterix: Mega Madness (PS1, 2001))

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Virginia Stonek @delcontexto.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Traducir be like: "A ver cómo se llama este pajarito en español, seguro que tiene un solo nomb..." [pecho colorado, ruiseñor de los ríos, pechitorrojo, picapica, rojopiqui, frutillero, pájaro de la sandía, ave de la pasión, piquito colorad--]

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OrcGirlBoss @orc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I would like a physical copy of my game please.

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Loc in Credits @locincredits.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

ACE is known for never crediting any of their contributors, as seen on Hell Is Us, RoboCop: Rogue City, Ad Infinitum (@nacon.bsky.social ) or Tunic ( @finjico.bsky.social ). One thing's for sure, their acronym does not stand for Always Credit Everybody.

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Loc in Credits @locincredits.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Gothic 1 Remake, developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by @thqnordic.com, localized in 9 languages, credits most translators... Except Spanish, which is handled by the infamous ACE Localisation.

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LocQuest 🛡️ Ethical Localization @locquest.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The life sim game you’ve all been waiting for 🤗 @paralives.com is about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you? LocQuest’s story took us through over ❗️1,300 queries❗️ in 8 different languages. Now available in Early Access on Steam!

Paralives is now in Early Access on Steam for both PC and Mac, with localization by LocQuest.

Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you? LocQuest localized the game into 8 languages.

A quote from Denis Simard, Producer at Paralives Studio: “LocQuest's efficiency and work ethic is unquestionable, always available for questions, always open to suggestions. Their hands-on approach is a clear sign that your project matters and will be treated with care. We cannot help but recommend LocQuest for any localization needs you might have in the future.”

The names and roles of all the localization managers, translators, and LQA specialists involved in localizing the game.

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Liz Bushouse @lizbushouse.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The results are in: 0/4 of the recent Tales Remasters/Ports have credited the English localizers who worked on them. This has been an ongoing issue since 2014, when Tales games suddenly stopped crediting English localizers in both remasters and new entries. #TranslatorsintheCredits (1/8)

A screenshot of the in-game credits from Tales of Graces f Remastered, which lists only "KINSHA CO., LTD." under "English Translation Services Provided By" without listing any names of the people who actually provided the translation.

Link to the credits sequence, time-stamped to show Keywords managing to credit the FIGS translators and reviewers who worked on the Remaster, in addition to the FIGS testers: https://youtu.be/K2Pq4FEA87E&t=125

A screenshot of the in-game credits from Tales of Xillia Remastered, which lists only "KINSHA CO., LTD." under "English Translation Services Provided By" without listing any names of the people who actually provided the translation.

Link to the credits sequence, time-stamped to show Keywords managing to credit the FIGS translators and reviewers who worked on the Remaster, in addition to the FIGS testers: https://youtu.be/rwGHjsf7yCU&t=97

A screenshot of the in-game credits from Tales of Berseria Remastered, which lists only "KINSHA CO., LTD." under "English Translation Services Provided By" without listing any names of the people who actually provided the translation.

Link to the credits sequence, time-stamped to show Keywords managing to credit the FIGS translators and reviewers who worked on the Remaster, in addition to the FIGS testers: https://youtu.be/Yr70Akg1xiQ&t=347

Screenshot of the special Switch 2 credits sequence for the Nintendo Switch 2 Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn Edition; Text reads "English Translation Services and English Language Testing Provided By Keywords Studios" and then proceeds to credit only the LQA people and no translators.

Link to the credits sequence, time-stamped to show Keywords managing to credit the FIGS translators and reviewers who worked on the Switch 2 version, in addition to the FIGS testers: https://youtu.be/SULO1ceDd6w&t=507
(Shout outs to those who provided screenshots and video of these credits!)

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Dr Malice @atarbuck.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The best advice I ever got when I started freelancing was, if you have to turn down work, always suggest someone else who could do it. I have been so lucky to benefit from that over the years.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Looks like rain... So, a 2027 release for this means The Witcher IV won't come out until 2028 at the earliest, right?

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Loc in Credits @locincredits.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Terminator 2D: NO FATE, developed by @bitmapbureau.com and published by Reef Entertainment, localized in 13 languages, does NOT feature any #TranslatorsInTheCredits. Only the management of the localization studio, Quantic Lab, is credited.

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Alicja Kaniecka @alkapibara.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

One of the best things about working in game loc is getting to talk to other translators on the same project about our ideas, doubts and choices. It's so sad that some agencies try to prevent this by not letting translators interact with each other. Brainstorming is essential for creative work!

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

My take on the whole Mixtape controversy is... that I had a blast working on the localization of the game. I reviewed Laura's excellent translation and took care of the LQA process. Old and tired debates aside, Mixtape tells a touching story set to an amazing OST. Loved it. #TranslatorsInTheCredits

Localization credits for the game "Mixtape".

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LocQuest 🛡️ Ethical Localization @locquest.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

How about this for a creature feature? 🦝 @therat.zone have released their new game: Creature Kitchen. And here at LocQuest, we were really cooking with gas. 🔥 We localized the game into 10 languages, including handwriting and in-game textures. Crawl on over to Steam to get it now! 🐦‍⬛

Creature Kitchen by The Rat Zone is out now on Steam, with localisation by LocQuest.

Creature Kitchen is a creepy-cozy cooking simulator where you befriend local wildlife and feed them their favorite snacks! With a strange house to search and forest to explore, the witching hour has only begun. LocQuest localized the game into 10 languages, including handwriting and in-game textures.

A quote from Chris Onorati, Founder at The Rat Zone: “LocQuest was the perfect partner for our localization needs. From the first emails to project conclusion, LocQuest was a joy to work with given how communicative, transparent, and professional they are. If game developers are artists than the same must be true about LocQuest’s team, who expertly adapted everything from the mundane to the bizarre to work for players all over the globe. With their extreme care and attention to detail, LocQuest will be our first stop for future localization support."

The names and roles of all the localization managers, handwriting and graphic designers, translators, and LQA specialists involved in localizing the game.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last week my keyboard died, now my mouse is acting up and I'll probably have to buy a new one. Please stop it, Logitech. 😭

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 17/04/2026

"Dynamic product placement into comic panels"

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Bruna Carvalho @brunatranslates.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Months after my last blog post, I *inexplicably* felt a rush of inspiration this week. This is, in essence, a guide for perfectionist game devs. No clue where I got that funny idea. Hope it helps! brunatranslates.com/blog/how-to-...

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How to verify localization quality when you don’t speak the target language

When a game developer hires a visual artist or a sound designer, they can always check to see if they like the work with their own eyes and ears. Even...

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 03/04/2026

This applies to writing too. The struggle is where you learn the important stuff

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 31/03/2026

2026 Localization Discourse

A variant of "Pushing Both Buttons" meme. Left side reads: "Toby Fox: Translation is so hard, better leave it to the fans", right side reads: "Warhorse: Translation is so easy, better leave it to AI"

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I'm sick of seeing Grace Ashcroft's sloppified face all over the internet. Please don't share that atrocity anymore.

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 19/03/2026

FTFY.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

My key takeaway from this mess is that AI bros (and, consequently, their products) are obssessed with fat lips. 🫦

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Guido Di Carlo | Localization Final Boss @guidogameloc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Call us Loc Necromancers, the way we brought TEP* back from the land of the dead. *That's Translation, bilingual Editing, monolingual Proofreading. And, of course, LQA.

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 26/02/2026

From God of War (2018). Think of how many opportunities they had to fix the credits to include actual people over the last 8 years. And yet, to this day, translators are still not included. #TranslatorsInTheCredits

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 19/02/2026

windows 11 update: for the first time in my life, simply right clicking a file has a load time. unreal

a windows 11 menu showing "convert to adobe pdf", "ask copilot", and 4 more options that take time to load

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Liz Bushouse @lizbushouse.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Announcing Localization Lore, a new series dedicated to learning more about the history of video game localization! 🎉Featuring new interviews personally conducted by me, this first entry is on Ys 1 and the people behind its first three English translations. lizbushouse.com/localization...

Title image from the Sega Master System version of Ys 1

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Loc in Credits @locincredits.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Lego Horizon Adventures, developed by Guerrilla and Sony, and translated into 25 languages does NOT feature any #TranslatorsInTheCredits.

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LocQuest 🛡️ Ethical Localization @locquest.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🚨 Flagged for overwhelming cuteness. Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café is a cozy and relaxing decoration and rhythm game where you manage a café and befriend cute animals. LocQuest partnered with solo dev @anaiis.bsky.social for an ethical localization that is ✨so✨ kawaii. ☕️ Available now on Steam!

Solo-dev Anaïs Salla has launched Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café, with LocQuest taking care of the localization.

Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café is now LIVE, localized into three languages by the folks here at LocQuest. LocQuest localized the game into French, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

A quote from Anaïs Salla, developer of Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café: “After seeing LocQuest's localization work on games I played and enjoyed, I knew I wanted to work with them. They were very easy to work with and did a wonderful job on my game. I highly recommend LocQuest and hope to collaborate with them on future projects.”

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It's been almost a year since I finally saw TWDY live, so now is a good time to listen to them non-stop.

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My GOTY list (games I loved this year, not necessarily released in 2025): 1. Expedition 33 2. Tunic 3. Silksong 4. Balatro 5. Zelda Echoes of Wisdom More people should play Tunic. 🦊🖤

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

I used an ugly topsters template to showcase the games I've worked on that were released this year. Yup, graphic design is not my passion. But translation is. I worked really hard this year, and I'm proud to have been part of these projects (some were actually translated last year, of course).

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 16/12/2025

Looking for some reading material over the holidays? Introducing LocRewind 2025, a recap of all the news, YouTube essays, Reddit threads, banger tweets and assorted localization drama that made headlines this year!

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Loc Rewind 2025

The end of the year draws near, and it was a tumultuous one for the gaming industry - seemingly never-ending waves of layoffs and studios collapsing like houses of cards had severe repercussions on em...

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @expedition33.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Mes amis!! The free major ‘Thank You Update’ is OUT NOW! Tomorrow comes, in Verso’s Drafts. youtu.be/C_Gp_ZHwaUQ

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Thank You Update Trailer

YouTube video by Sandfall Interactive

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Juan Ignacio Luque @juangameloc.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Tomorrow has come. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available in Latin American Spanish! Last night, during the Game Awards ceremony, Sandfall dropped patch 1.5, which brings new content, a Photo Mode, and most importantly (to me, at least), new languages, including Latam Spanish!

Poster for Clair Obscure: Expedition 33.

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Lucile Danilov @locdandloaded.net · 12/12/2025

Seriously, localization teams going from actively barred from appearing in credits to being thanked during the biggest show of the year... It means the world, and shows how much we've grown as an industry. Un immense merci à Guillaume et Jennifer !

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Kildames - El Ermitaño @kildames.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

El CEO de Palantir ha esnifado tanto que ya podemos llamarle Saruman el Blanco.

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