ABOUT XLOC

Web-based localization solutions for the video games industry

XLOC, part of the Keywords Studios group, is the leading provider of web-based global localization management solutions for the international computer and video games industry. XLOC offers organizational management systems that streamline localization processes and simplify the integration of localization into the development cycle to realize the full potential of the global marketplace.

XLOC products are compatible with all major 3D engine technologies, social networking games and vast MMO environments, and can be leveraged as stand-alone products or be combined with XLOC’s consulting and support services. Titles built using XLOC include the Call of Duty® series, the Civilization™ series, Destiny™ series, Bioshock™ series, Fortnite™, Dauntless, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil™, Callisto Protocol and many more.

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The most powerful CMS in the gaming industry

Developed by the gaming industry for global video games management, With XLOC’s end-to-end capabilities you will have control over all assets, including text, audio and art, throughout the development process.

Localization under your control

Save time and money by keeping all assets and their changes in control thanks to XLOC’s industry-leading Content Management System (CMS)

A single tool for all your needs

You can use XLOC to control text and audio and connect it to other tools you may use for perfect integration in your process

Adaptable to every scenario

XLOC is secure, adaptable, and trustworthy, so you can use its benefits no matter the project’s size or complexity

Better
teamworking

With XLOC you can set specific rights to see or edit parts of the project for unparalleled visibility and coordination between teams

Why you should use XLOC

A single management tool for your localization assets means:

Better, faster team coordination.

Reduced time QA and LQA spends on checks and handling.

Easier management of external parties for quicker turnaround times.

Reduced process breaks and mistakes.

Reduced time and cost spent on both text and audio editing and bug fixing.

XLOC is part of Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond. They help their customers imagine more for their IP’s, bringing to life digital content that entertains, connects, challenges and educates people worldwide.

Established in 1998, Keywords Studios are a team of over 12,000 based across more than 70 facilities in 26 countries, strategically located in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe. They provide integrated art creation, marketing services, game development, testing, localization, audio, community management and player support in more than 50 languages and 16 games platforms to a client base of over than 950 clients across the globe.

THE KEYWORDS STUDIOS TECH STACK

KWS Tech Stack Diagram

DEVELOPMENT AND LOCALIZATION CYCLES

Linking the development and localization cycles in a seamless, controlled flow

Keywords Studios tools act together at all stages of the process, stacking up the savings and efficiencies. XLOC sits at the heart of your production pipeline, centralizing all assets to grant you total control and visibility.

XLOC and Proofbot

XLOC and your localization workflow

At XLOC we are totally adaptable to other workflows and toolsets.

Please contact your XLOC specialist to learn more about this suggested end-to-end automated Localization workflow.

HIGH-LEVEL LOCALIZATION WORKFLOW AND SUGGESTED TOOLS

XLOC Workflow Process

WHY CHOOSE XLOC?

Agility. Technology. Results.

Today, many companies, from gaming industry giants to the smallest start-ups, rely on XLOC’s revolutionary web-based applications for easy localization management.

We’re passionate about continuing to evolve our solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s producers, developers, LQA teams and translators.

One thing that won’t change at XLOC: Our dedication to working with you as a partner, understanding and respecting your processes, and our commitment to making localization as easy and profitable as it can possibly be.

XLOC COMPANY TIMELINE

We’re proud of how far we’ve come

Working with the biggest studios in the industry for over 20 years

2004

JANUARY

XLOC incorporates as a business in California and work on Call of Duty franchise begins.

Call of Duty

2004

NOVEMBER

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is the first released game using XLOC to manage localization.

Vampire The Masquerade

2006

JANUARY

XLOC moves HQ from California to Raleigh, North Carolina.

2007

OCTOBER

XLOC signs with EAP to usher in the new generation of Rock Band.

Rock Band

2008

JANUARY

Long partnership with Take2 Interactive (2K Games) begins.

2009

JANUARY

Work with GOA Games and League of Legends begins.

League of Legends

2010

JANUARY

XLOC 4.0 is released.

2010

MARCH

XLOC sponsors Loc Sig for GDC.

2010

MAY

XLOC signs with Riot Games to bring League of Legends to the world.

League of Legends

2011

MAY

Founder co-authors the book The Game Localization Handbook, available on Amazon.

2012

APRIL

XLOC signs with EA to manage Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

KOA-Reckoning

2012

DECEMBER

XLOC signs with Big Huge Games and EA to work on the acclaimed Brutal Legend.

Brutal Legend

2013

MARCH

Beginning of long-term partnership with first Asian client: Capcom, Japan.

Capcom

2013

AUGUST

Beginning of long-term partnership with Glu Mobile.

Glu

2014

JANUARY

XLOC 5.0 is released.

2014

JULY

XLOC announced as an e-Partner with NC State University, sponsoring their Game Showcase for undergraduate future game designers. XLOC continues to sponsor each year.

NC State University

2015

MARCH

XLOC ushers in VR development partnerships with Insomniac Games.

Insomniac Games

2015

DECEMBER

Beginning of work with Epic on Paragon and then Fortnite.

Paragon

2016

JULY

XLOC begins long-term partnership with Bandai Namco, US.

Bandai Namco

2017

MAY

XLOC is bought by Keywords Studios.

Keywords Studios

2018

JANUARY

XLOC 6.0 is released.

2018

SEPTEMBER

XLOC attends Tokyo Game Show for the first time! Now we are regulars there.

Tokyo Game Show

2019

FEBRUARY

XLOC 6.2 is released.

2019

MAY

Partnered with Capcom for many years – this year saw record sales for our partner.

Capcom

2020

MARCH

COVID pandemic hits and the industry adjusts to working from home (XLOC is ready and already streamlined for the work).

2020

SEPTEMBER

Phoenix Labs signs as a new long-term new client.

Phoenix Labs

2021

JANUARY

XLOC partners with the Keywords LQA teams adding new features to allow them to use XLOC across their entire LQA teams. XLOC 6.5 is also released this month.

Keywords Studios

2021

JULY

Continued expansion with multiple clients added in Japan using waterfall DB mechanics.

2022

JANUARY

XLOC 7.0 is released.

2022

JULY

XLOC now includes memoQ and Google Sheets Connectors.

2022

DECEMBER

XLOC is signed to its first Square Enix game, and it’s a big one!

Square Enix Logo

2023

JANUARY

XLOC is solidly integrated into the Keywords Technology Stack, offering an integrated Loc Solution to our clients. XLOC working hand in hand with ProofBot, Kantan Stream, Helpshift and memoQ. XLOC 7.25 is also released this month.

2023

JUNE

KantanStream Connector and XLOC 7.3 pre-release.

KantanAI Logo

OUR PARTNERS

NC State University

XLOC is an established member of the NCSU ePartner Program, which provides a framework for developing and nurturing meaningful collaborative relationships between the global business community and NC State’s Department of Computer Science. As an ePartner, XLOC recently sponsored a Year-End Game Development Showcase, enabling a class of 25+ students to conceive, design and create a full gaming experience over the course of a semester. XLOC looks forward to working with NC State to create the next generation of game developers

Flexential

XLOC is a Flexential Alliance Partner, which enables us to extend our offerings to include secure cloud, enterprise-class data center, secure storage solutions and tailored managed services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Customer-centric, responsive and cost-effective, Flexential solutions are designed to scale and adapt to your changing business needs, helping you to increase agility, lower costs, improve performance and focus internal resources on their core competencies.

Tizbi

XLOC’s longstanding partnership with Tizbi lets our customers tap into Tizbi’s professional custom software development services through their Right Sourcing and Rent-A-Genius programs, which can help you cut development time by 20 to 30 percent, deliver projects on time and within your expected budget. Tizbi delivers only best of breed solutions for your applications, helping you save and make money.

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