I have posted an article in the documents section on Localizing Narrative in Interactive Entertainment. I wrote the article in the aftermath of having been asked to correct a localization effort that proved almost fatal to an otherwise enjoyable product.
In my opinion there should be no failed localizations at this stage of our industry’s development. That a game’s entire development cost could be forfeit due to poor localization should be sufficient motivation for developers and publishers to see that it doesn’t happen to them. For those interested in avoiding such disasters, the article explains how to implement a narrative localization process that will allow foreign audiences to appreciate and enjoy the produicts you create.
— Mark Barrett
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