So you want to be a games localizer

摘要

So you already work as a translator and want to localize video games. You love playing them, so why not? But are the skills you use now transferrable? It's not like the American Translators Association offers a certification for playing Mario Kart in Finnish, so what do you need to know in order to get the job? Well, for starters, which job? Just as translating and interpreting are two separate careers with their own required qualifications, multilingual gaming professionals can hold a myriad of roles. Let's take a look at the most popular ones and discuss the skill sets required for working in these roles.