Best MultiLingual Media Podcasts (2024)

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Forty years of the convention against torture: are we honouring it? 30:11

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Send us a text For 40 years, there has been an absolute ban on torture. But it still happens… “Horrific things can happen to you. Nobody is there to help you. Nobody is there to document it, etc. And I think sometimes we speak about torture without putting ourselves in the shoes of what this is,” says Gerald Staberock from the World Organisation Ag…

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Beyond AI: Diverse Perspectives on the Language Industry’s Future 37:59

5d ago37:59

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A conversation with Gabriel Karandyšovský about Argos Multilingual's most recent report, Global Ambitions 2024 "Windows into the Future," which explores potential industry trajectories with a focus on the balance between human and AI symbiosis. It reflects on how today's efforts shape tomorrow's realities, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity …

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Best Practices in Web Globalization, with John Yunker. 26:16

12d ago26:16

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A conversation with John Yunker, the co-founder of Byte Level Research, who has authored over 20 annual editions of the web Globalization Report Card. In this conversation, we are talking about his most recent article in MultiLingual magazine in the August issue of 2024, "Five web globalization best practices that have stood the test of time".…

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Can the UN's Summit for the Future tackle today’s toughest challenges? 34:42

14d ago34:42

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Send us a text This month the United Nations (UN) will host the ‘Summit of the Future’ in New York. What's the point of this high-level event? Inside Geneva investigates. “The UN is not an entity that does anything. I mean, we can all blame it, but what is the UN? It’s just the sum of its parts: the governments,” says Christiane Oelrich, journalist…

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Behind the Scenes of the 2024 Paris Olympics: A Conversation with the Head of Language Services 26:34

22d ago26:34

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A conversation with the head of language services at the Olympics and Paralympics Games in Paris, 2024. She is also the writer in the August issue of MultiLingual magazine of the article "Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together: Language Services at the Olympics"By MultiLingual Media

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Special episode: Can the WTO shape a fairer world economy? 35:24

21d ago35:24

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Send us a text The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum is underway in Geneva and its key theme is ‘re-globalisation’. Are we nervous of that word? Inside Geneva sat down with WTO officials to find out what it means. “Trade has been a very powerful force for reducing between-country inequality. Since 1995, for example, since the foundation o…

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Hidden Gems: Brilliant Language Professionals Operating Behind the Scenes 38:45

26d ago38:45

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Compiled by Eddie Arrieta and Cathy Martin. Here, we feature ten individuals from around the globe who were nominated by their colleagues in recognition of their exceptional talent and dedication. We asked them to discuss their career choices, skill development, and what drives them to make a difference every day.…

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Writing Joyfully: The Endangered Nepal Lipi Scripts 8:12

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By Tim Brookes. While the traditional Ranjana script is recognized and respected in Nepal, most people can’t read or write it due to centuries of restriction and oppression. Now, thanks to local efforts at teaching calligraphy, it’s making a comeback.By MultiLingual Media

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Developing Emotional Resilience in Translation and Interpretation 5:55

29d ago5:55

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By Pham Hoa Hiep. In the course of their work, translators and interpreters often encounter tragic situations that cause them emotional distress. Pham Hoa Hiep discusses adaptive coping strategies and calls for better support mechanisms for language professionals.By MultiLingual Media

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The Language of Diplomacy. Insights From Diplomatic Interpreter Lefteris Kafatos 15:38

26d ago15:38

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By Mimi Moore. We often think of international diplomacy during crises, but diplomats and their interpreters quietly work on a daily basis to maintain peaceful and productive international partnerships. To gain insight into this little-known field of interpreting, MultiLingual spoke with American diplomatic interpreter Lefteris Kafatos.…

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Writing Beyond Writing 7:55

29d ago7:55

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Reviewed by Erik Shonstrom Tim Brookes’ book, Writing Beyond Writing, is at once an historical overview of scripts, a memoir about carving endangered scripts, a manifesto that takes aim at the dominance of the Latin script, and — perhaps most vitally — a clarion call to save the scripts used by marginalized peoples around the world.…

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Summer profiles: Recognising and supporting survivors of sexual violence 27:42

28d ago27:42

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Send us a text Conflict-related sexual violence has existed for as long as war itself – forever. “It is a weapon of war. I would say it’s a weapon of mass destruction. It is really maximising harm,” says Esther Dingemans, Executive Director of the Global Survivors Fund. In Inside Geneva’s final summer profile, we talk to a woman working to support …

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How LLMs Are Changing the Language Industry 39:58

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Laszlo Varga discusses trends in language technology, including the shift from Nimdzi's Language Technology Atlas to the more dynamic Language Technology Radar and its launch. The senior research consultant at Nimdzi Insights explains how AI and large language models (LLMs) are reducing human effort while creating new job opportunities and driving …

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Driving Growth in the Language Industry 32:58

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A conversation with Alexandra Jarvis, Chief Strategy Officer of Toppan Digital Language, and Christophe Djaouani, President, about TDL's recent acquisition and its impact on the global language services industry. They discuss the challenges of navigating a multinational organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, the evolution of the language servi…

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Deep Dives: How NYC Is Preparing For This School Year 34:36

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**We want to hear from you! Please fill out this quick survey to provide feedback about our podcasts** As we head into a new school year, schools and families across the country are grappling with significant challenges, from teacher shortages to enrollment fluctuations and the integration of new technologies. Today, we're focusing on these key iss…

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Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP6 Sherry Wong ‘Living in a society where capital is strong and the welfare state is weak‘ 24:07

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Send us a text For artist and researcher Şerife (Sherry) Wong the popular image of visionary geniuses who change the world from their garages is an illusion. “We are idealising the myth of the inventor, the American dream of the man who, from nothing, becomes super rich and changes the world for the better, but...for whom?” asks Wong, who studies t…

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Summer profiles: Afghan women’s struggle against Taliban oppression 24:12

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Send us a text It’s three years since the Taliban took back control in Afghanistan. Inside Geneva talks to an Afghan human rights defender. “I was scared and I could see it coming. Yes, I mean, I think for the women of Afghanistan, we knew that the Taliban taking over would mean a dark future for women,” says Fereshta Abbasi from Human Rights Watch…

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Special episode: World Humanitarian Day stories from crisis zones 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Send us a text Join us for a special extra edition of Inside Geneva to mark World Humanitarian Day, with testimonies from aid workers who have given their all – and who have often lost a great deal. “So I had taken him to the airport together with our child, and, yes, it took me in fact many years to be able to use the same elevator in the airport …

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Cartoons as a Tool for Social Change 7:51

2M ago7:51

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman explores the significant role of cartoons in driving social change, highlighting their unique ability to distill complex issues into simple, powerful images that resonate with broad audiences. Titled "Cartoons as a Tool for Social Change," the episode examines historical examples like Thomas Nast…

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Cartoons vs. Censorship: A Historical Perspective 7:51

2M ago7:51

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman delves into the compelling history of "Cartoons vs. Censorship: A Historical Perspective." Arifur explores how cartoons have long served as a powerful medium for challenging authority and provoking thought, often placing cartoonists at odds with those in power. From the biting satire of James Gil…

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The Impact of Cartoons on Public Opinion 7:33

2M ago7:33

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman explores the profound influence of cartoons on public opinion. Titled "The Impact of Cartoons on Public Opinion," the episode delves into how these seemingly simple drawings wield significant power in shaping perceptions, influencing political discourse, and driving social change. Arifur highligh…

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Cartooning for Social Media: Tips and Tricks 8:44

2M ago8:44

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman explores "Cartooning for Social Media: Tips and Tricks," offering invaluable insights for both budding and experienced cartoonists navigating the digital landscape. As social media continues to reshape content creation, Arifur discusses how platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok …

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The Role of Editorial Cartoons in Modern Journalism 7:57

2M ago7:57

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman delves into "The Role of Editorial Cartoons in Modern Journalism." He explores how these visual commentaries have historically served as potent tools for expressing opinions, challenging authority, and igniting discussions. Despite the rapid evolution of the media landscape and the rise of digita…

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Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP5 Fred Turner ‘The dream of tech companies serving humanity has turned into a nightmare‘ 19:27

2M ago19:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Stanford University professor Fred Turner, who’s been studying the impact of new media technologies on American culture for decades. Turner is also among those most vocal in denouncing the injustices faced by people living and working in Silicon Valley. You can find more written content about this story on…

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Cartooning for Newspapers and Magazines: A Dying Art? 6:59

2M ago6:59

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman dives into a topic that's been sparking debate among cartoon enthusiasts and professionals alike: "Cartooning for Newspapers and Magazines: A Dying Art?" As the digital age continues to dominate, the traditional print media landscape has been shrinking, raising concerns about the future of editor…

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Talk Like a Bot 5:34

2M ago5:34

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By Ewandro Magalhães When it comes to adopting AI, Ewandro Magalhães advises a balanced approach: taking it slow to avoid overpromising, but also keeping an open mind to possibilities. He argues that, ultimately, speaking openly about our fears and hopes will help us determine ethical ways to move forward with AI.…

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Five Web Globalization Best Practices That Have Stood the Test of Time 9:53

2M ago9:53

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By John Yunker Lessons from 20 years of website dos and don’ts By John Yunker For 20 years, John Yunker has benchmarked the websites of the leading global brands in the annual Web Globalization Report Card. In this article, he highlights the best practices that resonate as strongly today as they did two decades ago.…

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Creating Value for Customers as a Specialized LSP 14:14

2M ago14:14

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By Domenico Lombardini How can a language service provider (LSP) create real value for customers, beyond just tailoring workflow tools or utilizing AI? Domenico Lombardini argues that offering synergistic services in specialized sectors can position an LSP as a go-to resource in the eyes of the customer.…

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Think Carefully, Then Do It The Globe-Trotting Journey of Translated 9 10:35

2M ago10:35

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The Globe-Trotting Journey of Translated 9 Interview by Cameron Rasmusson For eight months, an 18-member crew from Italian language service provider Translated competed in a sailing race around the world using only a sextant and stargazing as guides. Co-skipper Marco Trombetti describes the ups and downs of the voyage, the invaluable lessons learne…

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Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together 10:01

2M ago10:01

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Language Services at the Olympics By Nathalie Greff-Santamaria Translation and interpreting are central to the Olympic and Paralympic Games to facilitate communication among athletes, coaches, spectators, and journalists from around the world. Nathalie Greff-Santamaria, head of Paris 2024 Language Services, delves into the tools and techniques her …

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Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP4 Pamela Munster ‘From cancer doctor to cancer patient and back again’ 20:10

2M ago20:10

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Send us a text Pamela Munster, a world-renowned oncologist, has been working in San Francisco for 15 years. In this episode, she recounts her battle against breast cancer. You can find more written and video content about this story on SWI swissinfo.ch: in English in French (original) in German Journalist: Marc-André Miserez Host: Jo Fahy Audio edi…

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Summer profiles: using sport to unite refugees and host communities 22:15

2M ago22:15

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Send us a text In the fourth episode of our summer profile series on Inside Geneva, we talk to a Geneva career woman and a Geneva asylum-seeker about a project to unite communities through sport. Surely the world’s humanitarian capital is good at welcoming refugees and immigrants? “We have all these international organisations working on various gl…

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My Journey From Fear to Faith in the AI Era 5:27

2M ago5:27

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By Shirley Yeng In the months after ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, Shirley Yeng often woke up at night worrying about the relevance of her localization business. Here, she tells the story of how she overcame her fear of a changing industry and learned to embrace the promises of AI.By MultiLingual Media

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What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation 14:03

2M ago14:03

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Send us a text In this episode, SWI swissinfo.ch sat down with Claude Zellweger, Google's in-house design guru. We discussed the role of designers in tech innovation, AI, and the future of education. He also shared his thoughts on the challenges facing the tech industry and how we can overcome them by putting people first. You can find more written…

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LocWorld51: Paul Barth, Strategic Account Director, RWS 8:41

2M ago8:41

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We talk about his career path and RWS linguistic AI solution Evolve, which recently won the Machine Translation Innovation Award at the 2024 AI Breakthrough Awards.By MultiLingual Media

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What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP2 Swiss start-ups in California 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Send us a text More than 150 Swiss start-ups have received a boost from California entrepreneurship, and three of them are already worth $1 billion. This is a source of pride for Swissnex in San Francisco and its CEO, Emilia Pasquier. Hear what she has to say about Swiss innovation in this episode. You can find more written and video content about …

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Summer profiles: unlocking treatment for neglected diseases 28:42

2M ago28:42

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Send us a text On Inside Geneva, we bring you part three of our summer profile series. This week we talk to a doctor looking for treatments for some of the world’s most neglected diseases. “Neglect means that there are diseases that affect an important proportion of humanity but for which no new drugs have been developed because there is no money i…

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AI for Everyone: Staying Ahead of the Curve 28:57

3M ago28:57

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We chatted with Veronica Hylák, co-founder and co-CEO of Metalinguist, curator of the popular AI vlog, The AI Almanac. Veronica shares her secrets for staying informed in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, and her thoughts on the recent Apple Intelligence launch. You'll also learn about her favorite AI tools and how the future of the …

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Nicola Bardola zur Entwicklung der Sterbehilfe in Deutschland und der Schweiz (Nicola Bardola on the Development of Assisted Dying in Germany and Switzerland) 1:06:18

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Der in München lebende Schweizer Schriftsteller Nicola Bardola hatte mit seinem 2005 publizierten Roman Schlemm, in dem er das gemeinsame Sterben seiner Eltern verarbeitet, die bundesdeutsche Debatte um Sterbehilfe befeuert. Im März 2024 ist der Roman in erweiterter Form neu erschienen unter dem Titel Der größtmögliche Beweis für Liebe. Im Gespräch…

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The Evolution of Political and editorial Cartoons: From Past to Present 8:49

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman explores the evolution of political and editorial cartoons. Starting from the late 16th century with the advent of the printing press, the episode highlights pioneers like William Hogarth and James Gillray. The 19th century saw Thomas Nast's impactful work in America, while the 20th century featu…

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The Art of Satire: How Cartoons Influence Society 8:04

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In this episode of Cartoon Talks, host Arifur Rahman explores "The Art of Satire: How Cartoons Influence Society." He delves into the history of satirical cartoons, starting from ancient Egypt and Greece to the Renaissance, highlighting artists like Pieter Bruegel and Hieronymus Bosch. The episode discusses the evolution of satire through the 18th …

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What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley and Hippies: EP1 The potential of human beings 19:45

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Send us a text In his 50 years in the USA, St. Gallen psychologist and consultant Herman Gyr has never lost faith in human ingenuity, the ability to learn and adapt to even the most adverse circumstances. This is despite the fact that climate change is his biggest concern. In this exclusive interview with SWI swissinfo.ch, Gyr shared his insight in…

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The Future Of LLMs in Translation, with João Graça 39:09

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In this interview, João discusses his career path and the guiding principles behind Unbabel's innovative technology, including their recent launch of Tower LLM. We talked about the future of AI-powered language solutions, the unique collaboration between humans and AI at Unbabel, and the secret sauce that makes Tower LLM a multilingual translation …

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Summer profiles: challenges in humanitarian aid with MSF’s Secretary General 24:48

3M ago24:48

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Send us a text Here’s episode two of our summer profiles series on the Inside Geneva podcast. We talk to the head of one of the world’s leading humanitarian agencies. We start with his first assignment in Darfur, in western Sudan. “As I was one day building the shelter I realised for the first time in many years I hadn't thought of what’s next? I w…

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Allegorical Distance and Its Impact on World-Building 9:41

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By Kate Edwards “Allegorical distance” is the amount of effort required for a player to perceive the real-world inspiration behind an allegory in a game. Kate Edwards gives examples of short, medium, and large allegorical distances and urges game developers to intentionally determine the distance that best serves their narrative and players.…

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Translators Remain Unsung Heroes in the Global Success of Video Games 20:53

3M ago20:53

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By Diego Perez Video game translators were never meant to be ghostwriters. Diego Perez argues that the significant amount of uncredited work not only hinders translators’ bargaining power, but also undermines their moral rights as creators of derivative work. This article analyzes the current state of translator credits in gaming and suggests ways …

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Magic, Mayhem, and Mergers 14:23

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By Cameron Rasmusson Three decades ago, the work of translating popular Japanese video games for Western audiences often fell to just a few people using rudimentary technology. In this article, Rasmusson explores the ups and downs of game localization in the ‘90s and how this chaotic period influenced the industry moving forward.…

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The State of AI in Game Localization 1:49

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By Mimi Moore The integration of AI into video and computer game localization is transforming how developers approach their work and how players experience gaming. Mimi Moore explains AI’s impact on inclusivity, indie developers, real-time localization, and game quality across languages and cultures.…

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In Africa, Time Is Not Money 4:43

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Michelle Rabie considers the concept of “African time” and delves into the real reasons behind missed deadlines — from the challenges of working with low-resource languages to the lack of support from language service providers.By MultiLingual Media

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Kulitan and the Fight for Revival. 7:12

3M ago7:12

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Tim Brookes poses the question, “How can a script that serves a language spoken by millions be endangered?” At issue is the traditional Kulitan script, employed by the Kapampangan people of the Philippines. Brookes discusses its decline, efforts at revival, and what’s at stake.By MultiLingual Media

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