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A month before launch is the worst time to start localizing your game. I joined Josh Bycer on the Game Wisdom podcast to talk about common localization mistakes, why they happen, and how to avoid them. Here’s what we’ve talked about: – Why starting localization 2 weeks before launch is a bad idea (spoiler: it will be both chaotic and expensive) – The most challenging game genres for localization  – When AI translation works (and when it fails badly) – How to spot and fix text overflow when translations don't fit buttons – How content prioritization helps you cut the budget for localization – Challenges and solutions for localized voice-overs Cultural adaptation is important not only for more ‘exotic’ cultures like Japanese or Arabic. Cultural misfits happen even within English-speaking markets! In the podcast I shared how our QA tester from the UK caught a joke about the English Queen that wouldn't work for British players. Listen to the podcast and learn practical localization tips you can use before your next release: https://lnkd.in/eHEKFpRg About us: Josh Bycer - a game design expert and the creator of Game Wisdom, a platform dedicated to critically examining game design and the industry as a whole. Alexander Murauski - the CEO of Alconost. We localize games and other products into 120+ languages by bringing together linguistic excellence, engineering expertise, and professional AI-enhanced localization platforms. #GameDev #GameLocalization #Localization #IndieDev #GameDevelopment

Entering a new market with your game? Before you hit “launch,” make sure your localized game passes these 14 critical tests. 👇 Check the full list below.

We’re excited to join the Singapore FinTech Festival — the world’s largest fintech event that brings together innovators, investors, and changemakers shaping the future of finance. 🌏 Going global? Let’s make your fintech fluent in every market. Connect with Sanghun Lee from Alconost to discuss how localization can power your fintech expansion. 📩 DM Sanghun to set-up a meeting on-site. 📅 12–14 November, 2025 📍 Singapore #SingaporeFinTechFestival #SFF2025 #FinTech #Localization #Translation #GlobalGrowth #Alconost

We’re heading to Games Ground Berlin — the new meeting point for the European games industry! 📅 November 27–29, 2025 📍 Berlin, Germany Meet Iva Skalon from Alconost to learn how our localization and translation services help game developers and publishers (from indie studios to AAA titles) connect with players around the globe. #GamesGround #GamesGroundBerlin #GameDev #Localization #Translation #IndieDev #GamingIndustry #Alconost

High-quality localization doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built step by step. Here’s how we at Alconost make sure every translation is accurate, consistent, and on-brand across all languages — see the 5 key steps behind our quality process ⬇️

Wondering what it’s like to localize your game with Alconost? Here’s our 6-step process designed to make localization simple, transparent, and effective. Peek behind the process, from defining goals to continuous updates. 👀⬇️

Smart cities deserve smart storytelling. If you’re heading to Smart City Expo World Congress Barcelona, meet Olga Sapach from Alconost Video - she’ll show how animation can help innovators like you visualize complex ideas, technologies, and urban transformations.  📩 DM Olga to set up a meeting on-site.  📅 November 4–6, 2025 📍 Barcelona, Spain

Let’s talk about the elephant in the (localization) room: AI translation. It’s fast. It’s cheap. It’s... everywhere. So naturally, a lot of product teams are asking: Do we even need human translators anymore? Short answer: yes, but maybe not in every case. The real magic happens when you combine the best of both worlds: AI for speed, and human editors for quality. Read more about a combination called MTPE (machine translation + post-editing), which is something more teams are leaning into to scale localization without stretching the budget. ⬇️

Viewer discretion advised: not all horror stories involve ghosts. Some involve missed deadlines, mistranslations, and skipped quality testing. Luckily, we exorcise those daily. Get in touch for a free consultation on your localization strategy. 😉 👻🎥 Produced by Alconost Video

Localization isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s how to align your quality expectations with your budget — this chart breaks down when to use machine translation, post-editing, or full human QA. Find your perfect workflow ⬇️