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Why it takes so long to localize a game by Atlus
Ever wonder why it takes forever for a sweet RPG or JRPG to be released in America or Europe? Here's why:
* Step 1: Familiarization (1-3 weeks) -- Play the game and understand context of written material.
* Step 2: Localization (1-8 weeks) -- Depends on amount of text and if voice acting is required.
* Step 3: Programming (4-6 weeks) -- All implemented by original developers.
* Step 4: Quality Assurance (5-8 weeks) -- Bugs are natural side effect of localization, along with "test issues."
* Step 5: Manufacturer Approval (3-8 weeks) -- "Internal testers go over the submitted master candidate."
* Step 6: Manufacturing (3-5 weeks) -- Print, box and ship.
Ever wonder why it takes forever for a sweet RPG or JRPG to be released in America or Europe? Here's why:
* Step 1: Familiarization (1-3 weeks) -- Play the game and understand context of written material.
* Step 2: Localization (1-8 weeks) -- Depends on amount of text and if voice acting is required.
* Step 3: Programming (4-6 weeks) -- All implemented by original developers.
* Step 4: Quality Assurance (5-8 weeks) -- Bugs are natural side effect of localization, along with "test issues."
* Step 5: Manufacturer Approval (3-8 weeks) -- "Internal testers go over the submitted master candidate."
* Step 6: Manufacturing (3-5 weeks) -- Print, box and ship.