Editing Video game development (section)

=== Localization ===
{{Main|Video game localization}}
A game created in one language may also be published in other countries which speak a different language. For that region, the developers may want to translate the game to make it more accessible. For example, some games created for [[PlayStation Vita]] were initially published in Japanese language, like ''[[Soul Sacrifice (video game)|Soul Sacrifice]]''. Non-native speakers of the game's original language may have to wait for the translation of the game to their language. But most modern big-budget games take localization into account during the development process and the games are released in several different languages simultaneously.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Modesto |first1=Cristian |title=Insights on Game Localization From Ark One Studios |url=https://80.lv/articles/insights-on-game-localization-from-ark-one-studios/ |website=80.lv |date=14 June 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref>

Localization is the process of translating the language assets in a game into other languages.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1584503432/bytelevelrese-20|title=The Game Localization Handbook|publisher=Charles River Media|author=Chandler, H.|date=October 2004|isbn=978-1584503439}}</ref> By localizing games, they increase their level of accessibility where games could help to expend the international markets effectively. Game localization is generally known as language translations yet a "full localization" of a game is a complex project. Different levels of translation range from: zero translation being that there is no translation to the product and all things are sent raw, to basic translation where only a few text and subtitles are translated or even added, and full translation where new voiceovers and game material changes are added.{{Cn|date=January 2021}}

There are various essential elements in localizing a game including translating the language of the game to adjusting in-game assets for different cultures to reach more potential consumers in other geographies (or globalization for short). The translation seems to fall into the scope of localization, which itself constitutes a substantially broader endeavour.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Explorations: A Journal of Language and Literature|author=Czech, D.|year=2013|volume=1|issue=1|pages=3–25|url=https://www.academia.edu/6639017|title=Challenges in video game localization: An integrated perspective}}</ref> These include the different levels of translation to the globalization of the game itself. However, certain developers seem to be divided on whether globalization falls under localization or not.{{Cn|date=January 2021}}

Moreover, to fit into the local markets, game production companies often change or redesign the graphic designs or the packaging of the game for marketing purposes. For example, the popular game ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' has two different packaging designs for the European and US markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/03/13/how-game-art-changes-around-the-world?page=1|title=How Game Art Changes Around the World|date=March 13, 2012|work=IGN|first = Lucas M.|last = Thomas}}</ref> By localizing the graphics and packaging designs, companies might arouse better connections and attention from the consumers from various regions.{{Cn|date=January 2021}}