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In:Reception Studies and Audiovisual Translation
Edited by Elena Di Giovanni and Yves Gambier
[Benjamins Translation Library 141] 2018
► pp. 277–296

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Chapter 13
Reception studies in game localisation

Taking stock

Published online: 15 June 2018
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Abstract
This chapter aims at providing an overview of the existing reception studies in the area of game localisation. After briefly describing the main characteristics of game localisation and its focus on users and their player experience (PX), the paper discusses the small number of reception studies in game localisation that have been carried out to date within the framework of Translation Studies, discussing their research objectives, methods and tools. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for further reception studies in the area of game localisation and presenting future paths for research in this area.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Game localisation as user-centered translation
  • 3.Studies on player experience
  • 4.Study on the quality of localised versions
  • 5.Studies on players’ preferences
  • 6.Study on the reception of game subtitles
  • 7.Conclusion and future research avenues
  • Games
  • Acknowledgement
  • Notes
  • References
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