Translating a game from Japanese to English

[Demon_Skeith]

Ever wonder what it takes to get a game from Japanese text to english? Well Kotaku has shown some of the process:

http://kotaku.com/getting-jrpgs-out-in-english-is-harder-than-you-think-1441094168

 

[Guardian]

I knew it was difficult but that just looks straight up complicated. A ton of work for such basic text. The subtle differences that can throw a whole dialogue off. That's insane. Good share. 

 

[Demon_Skeith]

I think in older games it was simple, but with complex games you have to go through tons of code to get at the text. it is insane.