Perde Arkası: Türkiye’de Oyun Yerelleştirmenin Zorluklarını Anlamak

This paper emphasizes the fact that the game localization is a complicated process which is beyond being a linguistic translation only and involves various challenges in it. With this study, it is aimed to investigate the challenges in the game localization process that the translators in Türkiye have to deal with in a detailed way and to seek practical solutions for the translators to help them provide an enjoyable game experience to the local players in terms of fluency. The research was conducted by using a qualitative study method, and with a survey which was done with 15 translators who are either professionals or newcomers to the industry in the field. The data collected through the survey is categorized in 5 main categories: the cultural challenges, the technical challenges, the challenges in the game localization market, meeting the player expectations as well as the quality and the qualification. In addition, each category is described in a detailed way with the subcategories and the views of the participants. The purpose of this study is to make an important contribution to the field by providing practical solutions to be able to improve and to facilitate the localization process for the translators in Türkiye, and to provide an increased knowledge about the field.