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Terra Localizations

Terra Localizations specializes in video game localization.

Localizations out of this world 🎮

We are a boutique localization company that helps video game developers and publishers reach international markets by providing high-quality localization service.

We can adapt each game to a specific market, preserving the game's style and essence, and making sure the game feels local... EVERYWHERE!

12/09/2025

🎮 A well-localized game looks and feels different depending on the console.

Switch, PlayStation, Xbox—each one has its own interface logic, terminology, and rules. In today’s , we explore how localization teams tailor the experience to every platform, so nothing feels out of place.

12/05/2025

🌎 Earth to linguists! Are you ready to join the party?

Terra is assembling a team of talented freelance translators and editors from English into Thai to collaborate on an exciting, long-term localization project featuring a steady flow of in-game and marketing-related content.

Requirements

🕹️ Native in the target language
🕹️ Solid experience in memoQ
🕹️ Experience in video game localization

Are you passionate about video games and localization? Then, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the quest and be part of something big! To see the job description, additional requirements and how to apply, click the following link:

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17442066583380064349pET

If you’re interested in collaborating with us, we’d love to hear from you!

12/04/2025

⚙️ Players may never see the testing process, but they feel its impact every second. When done right, testing ensures that nothing pulls players out of the game world. Today's blog post explores the role of testing as the final layer between a developer’s vision and a player’s experience.

https://terralocalizations.com/2025/11/25/the-importance-of-testing-in-game-localization/

12/02/2025

🕹️ Every gaming session is a reminder of what great games should feel like: intuitive, smooth, and engaging.

But localization issues can turn that upside down. A mistranslated item or missing string can stop players in their tracks. This unpacks how linguistic QA plays a key role in delivering stable, polished experiences.

11/25/2025

🖥️ Localization doesn’t stop at translating words—it also entails adapting games to fit cultural contexts. In our latest , Alexis explores how games like Age of Empires and Crash Bandicoot became global hits thanks to a mix of localization and culturalization.

11/20/2025

🎮 A name that resonates, a cover that speaks the right visual language, a tagline that lands just right; these elements shape first impressions long before a game loads.

This is why global success often hinges on how well these pieces travel across cultures. In today's blog, we look at how games are rebranded, retitled, and redesigned to meet players where they are.

https://terralocalizations.com/2025/11/20/from-cover-art-to-branding-how-games-are-adapted-across-borders/

11/13/2025

🎲 Roguelikes are wild, unpredictable, and incredibly hard to put down. But localizing them? That’s a whole different challenge.

From randomized levels to mythological puns and high-stakes decisions, each run has to feel just right. Our latest blog explores how localization teams help roguelikes stay cohesive, immersive, and fun, run after run.

https://terralocalizations.com/2025/11/13/a-deep-dive-into-the-localization-of-roguelike-games/

11/11/2025

🕹️ Ever felt lost in a game menu because the layout didn’t match your language?

Menus, interfaces, and settings are part of every game, yet they’re often localized with little to no care. Other times, they’re even left unlocalized. In this , we spotlight how games that invest in UI localization deliver smoother, more inclusive experiences.

11/06/2025

🎮 Sometimes, feedback doesn’t wait for launch day.

Players often flag odd text, flat jokes, or awkward UI choices as soon as the first trailer drops. In today’s blog, we explore how paying attention to those early reactions helps teams craft localization that truly connects across languages.

https://terralocalizations.com/2025/11/06/listening-to-players-how-feedback-shapes-localization/

11/04/2025

🎯 Launching a game worldwide? The real challenge isn’t adaptation, it's coordination.

Project managers are the hidden link between chaos and clarity in the localization process. They build workflows, flag cultural needs, and keep quality on track. In this week’s , we spotlight the unsung heroes of global game launches.

10/30/2025

🎮 Localizing an RPG poses different challenges than a puzzle games, and that’s the point.

Each genre asks something different of translators. This blog explores how adapting to gameplay style, pacing, and tone helps localization feel natural, immersive, and fun.

https://terralocalizations.com/2025/10/30/crafting-localization-that-plays-to-each-games-strengths/

10/29/2025

🎃 Ghosts, ghouls, and jack-o’-lanterns aren’t as universal as you might think.

Halloween in games comes packed with cultural references, puns, and supernatural lore. But when those elements travel across languages, localization teams step in to preserve the fright and the fun. In this week’s , discover how spooky terms are adapted for global audiences.

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+13473208879

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