Category: Media & Gaming

The Surge in Demand for Korean Media Translation Services

3 months ago

Desi Tzoneva

Est. reading time: 4 min 00 sec

It’s undeniable that the Korean wave or “Hallyu” has taken the world by storm, resulting in the need for Korean media translation. But not just any translation will do. A…

Project Management & Technology Industry Related Media & Gaming

How Video Game Localization Works for Rare Language Pairs

5 months ago

Nikola Stoyanov

Est. reading time: 5 min 15 sec

In the localization industry, English is known as the lingua franca – the common language, the bridge between all rare language pairs. However, games are played all around the world…

Translation & Localization Industry Related Media & Gaming

Subtitling vs. Closed Captioning, what suits Korean Media?

9 months ago

Nikola Stoyanov

Est. reading time: 4 min 30 sec

Subtitling or closed captioning – most video content nowadays has either one of these, but what is the difference and which one is better? Originally, closed captions (CC) were used…

Japanese Industry Related Languages of Asia Media & Gaming

Dubbing & Voice-over Recording in Japan

9 months ago

Desi Tzoneva

Est. reading time: 6 min 10 sec

Have you heard of a seiyuu? It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that most of us have watched a creative video piece or listened to the radio where a…

Industry Related Korean Languages of Asia Media & Gaming

Korean Webtoons and Their Growing Popularity

1 year ago

Desi Tzoneva

Est. reading time: 4 min 40 sec

Western readers who grew up with comic books will surely remember the DC and Marvel superheroes that they grew up with, which have subsequently been turned into movies for all…

Industry Related Media & Gaming

Next Korean Drama Show: My Name

1 year ago

Desi Tzoneva

Est. reading time: 4 min 05 sec

There’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa to watch a series. And what’s even better is the fact that you can now watch or stream South Korean dramas…

Industry Related Thai Languages of Asia Media & Gaming

Thai Movie Scene: Subtitling vs. Dubbing

2 years ago

Desi Tzoneva

Est. reading time: 4 min 50 sec

Known for its majestic sights, rich cultural heritage, and divine food, Thailand takes a very special place in its corner of the earth. With a population of over 66 million…

Translation & Localization Japanese Industry Related Media & Gaming

The Challenges of Gaming Localization in Japan

3 years ago

Nikol Haytova

Est. reading time: 3 mins 20 sec

The interactive entertainment software industry, popularly known as the video game industry is reaching overwhelming numbers in net worth and profit from sales. Japan has the third-largest gaming market globally…

Chinese Culture & Traditions Culture of Asia Media & Gaming

Mulan – a true Chinese legend hitting the box offices in March 2020

3 years ago

Nikol Haytova

Est. reading time: 4 mins 15 sec

A Synopsis of Mulan Hua Mulan was a Chinese warrior woman who lived during the Northern and Southern dynasties (a period of time that took place between 420 and 589…

Culture & Traditions Media & Gaming Culture of Asia

The differences between Western and Eastern storytelling

3 years ago

Nikol Haytova

Est. reading time: 3 mins 30 sec

This might come across as a topic that people rarely think about, but if you happen to be a fan of books and novels and have a background that involves…

Translation & Localization Media & Gaming Culture of Asia

PARASITE – the translation work behind-the-scenes

3 years ago

Nikol Haytova

Est. reading time: 3 mins

With the Golden Globes stepping off the stage for this year, you have probably started coming across the name “Parasite” quite often. This is because of the 6-times-nominated and, consequently…

Translation & Localization Industry Related Media & Gaming

Localization in Disney songs and why they stay in our heads for a lifetime

4 years ago

Nikol Haytova

Est. reading time: 3 mins 30 sec

What is localization? A lot of people nowadays can’t tell the difference between translation and localization. It’s an understatement to say that those two things are not one and the…

Chinese Industry Related Media & Gaming

Netflix and chill in the realm of Chinese productions?

4 years ago

Nikol Haytova

Est. reading time: 3 mins

Netflix may be prohibited in China – where government regulation favors homegrown rivals like iQiyi, Tencent Video, and Alibaba’s Youku – but that hasn’t stopped the US-based streaming-video giant from…

Industry Related Media & Gaming

The comeback of audiobooks

4 years ago

Tissana Wateesatogkij

Est. reading time: 2 mins 30 sec

Nowadays, audiobooks are not only for the visually-challenged people anymore. It has become another means of self-improvement or entertaining for many people around the world who are on the go…

Culture & Traditions Industry Related Media & Gaming Culture of Asia

K-POP: How a culture gets translated without a translation company?

4 years ago

Gergana Toleva

Est. reading time: 3 mins

Anyone who has been in touch with Asian countries and culture has either by accident or by recommendation stumbled upon K-POP (in Korean 케이팝). It is a genre of popular…

Media & Gaming

The Rise and Popularity of Game of Thrones in Asia

4 years ago

Gergana Toleva

Est. reading time: 2 mins 50 sec

How did GoT become big in Asia? And what effect has it had on the overall success of the franchise? Let’s take a look! You would probably wonder what does…

Industry Related Media & Gaming

Translation companies & Media services

5 years ago

admin

Est. reading time: 4 mins 45 sec

“It is no secret that Asian languages have become an important part of the global cultural and economic landscape. Given China’s position as a dominant economic force, with its 1.411…