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Last post 6/12/2009 10:13 PM by The ZMan. 6 replies.

6/12/2009 11:36 AM

Jay24w

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I'm currently working on a game called PerlMania which is currently in playtest atm. To get around the localization issue we decided not to use text and have tried to symbolize options and control systems.

I'm wondering does the description of the game need to be localized inorder to sell in different regions?

btw i'm not sure were to post this.

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6/12/2009 11:44 AM

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Jay24w:
I'm wondering does the description of the game need to be localized inorder to sell in different regions?

~~Yes~~ No, only if you want to.

Also, did you try looking at the localization sample? (http://creators.xna.com/en-US/sample/localization)

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6/12/2009 11:54 AM

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Thanks that all i need to know, I've looked at the sample just wanted to know if it was mandatory.

We've designed the game not to use text. Not having localize it was a benefit, but i guess i still have to do it haha.

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6/12/2009 12:32 PM

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I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking straight.
No, you don't need to localize the descriptions. Only if you want to.

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6/12/2009 5:44 PM

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Note that if you do then the game must be reviewed by native speakers in those languages which tends to slow down review.

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6/12/2009 9:11 PM

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Yeh i realise it will take longer, hopefully the game will speak for its self and people will review it.

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6/12/2009 10:13 PM

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The problem is finding the international reviewers, there's simply not enough of them...

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