Localization director Jennifer O’Donnell joins me to chat about game localization, the process of bringing a game from one region to another. What makes a great localization? What other skills do you need besides translation? We take a deep dive into this important industry. I also chat about a trio of big new updates: Splatoon 3’s Chill Season, Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports, and Mario Kart 8’s newest tracks!
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(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(1:05) - Game localization w/ Jennifer O’Donnell
Games
(21:10) - Splatoon 3’s Chill Season
(27:25) - Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports
(29:29) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3
News
(31:36) - The Game Awards 2022
(37:15) - Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters coming to Switch
(37:56) - Mario Strikers Battle League’s final update
(38:45) - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection gets a date
(39:38) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (紙装甲 kami soukou)
(40:03) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/mariosfun1/status/1601540913406574592
(40:35) - Closing
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