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.
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
A single tool for all your needs
Adaptable to every scenario
Better
teamworking
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.
XLOC is part of 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
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.
- Revolutionary Build, Test and LQAI process
- LQA teams are 5 times more productive
- Builds are never broken
- 100% game coverage using AI
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
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.
2004
NOVEMBER
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is the first released game using XLOC to manage localization.
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.
2008
JANUARY
Long partnership with Take2 Interactive (2K Games) begins.
2009
JANUARY
Work with GOA Games and League of Legends begins.
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.
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.
2012
DECEMBER
XLOC signs with Big Huge Games and EA to work on the acclaimed Brutal Legend.
2013
MARCH
Beginning of long-term partnership with first Asian client: Capcom, Japan.
2013
AUGUST
Beginning of long-term partnership with Glu Mobile.
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.
2015
MARCH
XLOC ushers in VR development partnerships with Insomniac Games.
2015
DECEMBER
Beginning of work with Epic on Paragon and then Fortnite.
2016
JULY
XLOC begins long-term partnership with Bandai Namco, US.
2017
MAY
XLOC is bought by 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.
2019
FEBRUARY
XLOC 6.2 is released.
2019
MAY
Partnered with Capcom for many years – this year saw record sales for our partner.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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