Episodes

  • S2 EP18: Ft. Arthur Flew

    S2 EP18: Ft. Arthur Flew
    Feb 14 2024
    Love is in the air 💕 And believe us, this episode will make you fall in love with localization all over again. Guest: Arthur Flew, brings over 18 years of localization leadership experience from industry giants like Epic Games and Blizzard Entertainment, contributing to projects such as World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Overwatch, Fortnite, and Unreal Engine. Outside his professional realm, Arthur's interests are as diverse as his expertise, with a love for gaming, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and unwavering support for the Lakers. May the Loc Force guide you in this journey to the heart of gaming localization!
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    33 mins
  • S2 EP17: Culturalization

    S2 EP17: Culturalization
    Jan 31 2024
    In today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of culturalization in video games. Join us as we uncover the importance of bridging cultures through gaming and creating meaningful experiences for diverse audiences worldwide!
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    20 mins
  • S2 EP16: Ft. Emily Scahill

    S2 EP16: Ft. Emily Scahill
    Jan 17 2024
    This week, our star guest is Emily Scahill, Head of Client Success and HR wizard at Skillsearch. She is their go-to guru for recruitment across the games and interactive industries. On the geeky side, Emily is a founding member of the Skillsearch Dungeons and Dragons Society and, more recently, joined other brainiacs on the company’s quiz team.
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    25 mins
  • S2 EP15: Video Game Conferences - The Business Side of Events

    S2 EP15: Video Game Conferences - The Business Side of Events
    Jan 3 2024
    🌟 In this episode, our hosts will share their best tips to get the most out of a video game conference, from networking to finding business opportunities. Have you ever attended a video game conference? Which one?
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    21 mins
  • S2 EP14: Ft. Olga Petrova

    S2 EP14: Ft. Olga Petrova
    Dec 20 2023
    What if we told you that localization is the Cinderella of the games ball? Discover why in today’s episode of Open World featuring Olga Petrova! With over 15 years in video games, Olga has evolved from being a freelance translator in her college days to becoming a localization leader and shaping global gaming experiences. She has shipped more than 200 localized games, managed the regional launches of MMORPGs, supported live mobile games and delivered one of them to the Netflix gaming platform in 33 languages.
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    29 mins
  • S2 EP13: Accessibility in Video Games

    S2 EP13: Accessibility in Video Games
    Dec 6 2023
    Join our hosts as they explore the world of accessibility in gaming, where inclusivity meets innovation. Let’s discuss the game-changing features that empower players with disabilities, from remappable keys for enhanced mobility to color-blind options and adaptive controllers!
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    17 mins
  • S2 EP12: Estelle Bailly

    S2 EP12: Estelle Bailly
    Nov 23 2023
    Estelle Bailly, a Localization Director at Hi-Rez Studios, shares her journey in the video game industry. Don’t miss her insights into the imposter phenomenon, the future of technology, and more!
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    43 mins
  • S2 EP11: Differences between EU and LATAM Spanish in Video Games

    S2 EP11: Differences between EU and LATAM Spanish in Video Games
    Nov 8 2023
    In this episode, our hosts discuss the differences between EU and LATAM Spanish and share their favorite localization examples. Which games do you think have nailed their European or Latin American Spanish localization?
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    22 mins