XLOC 3.0 - Streamlining Game Localization
XLOC was developed from the ground up to satisfy the rigorous demands of game localization. Our customizable localization management solution – with its 45 years of localization experience built in – streamlines localization processes. As developers provide their latest assets, XLOC dynamically synchronizes with these localized game resources, proactively generating current and changed asset lists and separating the translation effort from game asset format specifics.
Far more than a just a localization database, XLOC provides these critical benefits:
Reliability – the confidence to know the localization will get done efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Correctly integrates assets each and every time.
- Automates processes to remove possibilities of human error.
- Proactively identifies problems so there are no messy surprises.
Standardization of localization process – streamlines the process
- Standard interfaces for the publisher, translator and localization project manager.
- Provides a foundation and process for developing best practices.
- Reduces publisher/developer overhead.
- Results in much faster turnaround – ability to sim-ship.
Enhanced control over all project variables
- All assets are stored in one place so everyone is working on the same version.
- Each line is easily accessible and has a clear history.
Robust and adaptable interface
- Accommodates any game file structure delivered from the developers with a custom integration.
- Offers developers the flexibility to work however they like to work.
Web-based
- Offers easy navigation.
- The database can be accessed 24/7 from any computer with Internet access – from anywhere in the world.
Immediate testing capabilities
- Enables creation of prototype builds with placeholder text prior to any translation.
- Enables instant generation of game files for localized “drop ins”.
Centralized translated library
- Provides library of common terms that can be referenced for all future projects.
- Maintains up-to-date TRC/SCEE required text for reference and use.
Generation of customized reports
- Easier and more efficient than regression testing.
- Preserves a history of additions, updates, builds, notes and changes, as game development continues.
Tracking of the translation progress
- Determines completion status.
- Provides logged string and asset changes.
- Offers immediate word and line count totals.
More efficiency in the Quality Assurance procedures
- Generates spreadsheets and checklists to verify translation progress and completion.
Proven Technology
XLOC’s front end is a heavily modified ASP.NET portal application with core functionality easily extended to custom project requirements. The database is SQL server, proven in all cases to be efficient, accurate and scalable for future expansion needs. The architecture is exceptionally robust and adaptable. XLOC supports both single-byte and double-byte fonts so that worldwide usage is easily attainable.
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