Localization director Jennifer O’Donnell joins me to chat about game localization, the process of bringing a game from one region to another. What makes a great localization? What other skills do you need besides translation? We take a deep dive into this important industry. I also chat about a trio of big new updates: Splatoon 3’s Chill Season, Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports, and Mario Kart 8’s newest tracks!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:05) - Game localization w/ Jennifer O’Donnell

Games

(21:10) - Splatoon 3’s Chill Season

(27:25) - Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports

(29:29) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3

News

(31:36) - The Game Awards 2022

(37:15) - Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters coming to Switch

(37:56) - Mario Strikers Battle League’s final update

(38:45) - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection gets a date

(39:38) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (紙装甲 kami soukou)

(40:03) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/mariosfun1/status/1601540913406574592

(40:35) - Closing

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