XLOC 3.0 - No-Surprise Game Localization
XLOC was developed from the ground up to satisfy the rigorous demands of game localization. Our suite of tools – with its 45 years of localization experience built in – is an organizational management system that 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.
The result? Developers can consistently and confidently produce high-quality localizations – working how they like to work – in far less time. Meanwhile, producers, armed with detailed insight and control over all facets of the process, can focus their attention on other critical aspects of the game.
Far more than a just a localization database, XLOC provides these critical benefits:
Reliability – the confidence to know the localization will get done right – on time
- Correctly integrates assetts 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
- Easily 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 ease of use
- The database can be checked 24 hours a day 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 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 worldwide usage is easily attainable.
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