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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2018.18.3.87

A Study on Game Localization with the Game 'Lobotomy Corporation': Based on Translation Considering Characteristics  

Won, Ho-Hyeuk (Korea University)
Gu, Bon-Hyeok (Korea University)
Kim, Hyoung-Youb (Korea University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.18, no.3, 2018 , pp. 87-102 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study of effective game localization, we attempt to gauge the influence of characteristics on the translation of the texts in games. In general, the characters in the games that feature interactive story-telling structure have a huge impact on events that occur in the games. Additionally, in case the origin of the characters are closely connected with either cultural factors or symbolisms, the relation between characters and stories tends to be stronger. In this research, the characteristics of the characters in the game 'Lobotomy Corporation' - featuring characteristics based on 'The Tree of Sepiroth' of Kabbalah - will be analyzed in depth; then, the result will lead us to suggest the method of proper translation in order to show how to localize the games effectively in future.
Keywords
Characteristics; Game text; Kabbalah; Localization; Lobotomy Corporation; Translation;
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