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International Business Times
International Business Times
Technology
Mathias CENA

REVEALED: From japan to the world how to translate a game | Rare Historical Photos

With the majority of sales for big games now outside Japan, the country's game developers must consider everything from slang words to characters' costumes for a global audience (Credit: AFP)

Behind the global success of Japanese video games lies a delicate task: appealing to overseas players whose expectations on issues such as sexism are increasingly influencing the content of major titles.

With the majority of sales for big games now outside Japan, everything from slang words to characters' costumes must be carefully considered for a global audience.

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