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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2021.21.3.117

Study on Explicitation Strategy in English-Korean Game Translation A Case Study of 'League of Legends' -  

Kim, Hong-kyun (Dongguk University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.21, no.3, 2021 , pp. 117-132 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper investigates how information game users needs to play game is offered to game user by applying the notion of explicitation toward translated game texts. By using League of Legends' Character lines, Character Abilities and Equipment Description texts as a case, this paper focused on how 'Insertion(addition)' and 'Replacement' method are applied toward game translation and which information is being explicitated. As a result, this paper found out that translation on Player vs. Player genre game, explicitation occurs by adding or replacing words containing information needed, and information about game control was prioritized among other information related with game universe and culture.
Keywords
Explicitation; Game Text; Game Translation; RiotGames; League of Legends;
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