GDC 2025 Session Viewer
Localization Roundtable (Presented by the IGDA)
Julia Gstoettner (Localization Producer & Writer, exp:lore / Co-Chair Localization SIG)
Location: Room 301, South Hall
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Track: Advocacy
Format: Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
The Localization Roundtable hosted by the IGDA Localization SIG is a gathering event for all people involved or interested in game localization, from developers to publishers, translators, and linguists. From translation trends to audio, from localization technology to testing and cultural impact, this roundtable will cover a wide range of topics with a brisk pace and a friendly atmosphere.
This year's focus:
How can localization bridge the gap to underserved gaming communities and markets, unlocking both cultural and economic growth? This roundtable will explore how localization can not only help global developers access emerging markets, but also empower creators from these regions—such as Southeast Asia, South America, and sub-Saharan Africa—to share their games with the world. Together, we'll address barriers such as infrastructure, language, and cultural adaptation, and discuss how localization can enrich the global gaming ecosystem, fostering diversity and connection. Whether you bring expertise or curiosity, this session invites diverse perspectives to explore how localization can catalyze transformative growth in the modern global gaming industry.
Takeaway
Attendees at each roundtable session will interact with colleagues facing similar issues through the whole localization process, learning how problems have been overcome by their peers and gaining specific knowledge in the localization area.
Intended Audience
Localization professionals from all departments and all areas of expertise; developers and publishers willing to understand how to plan and execute game localization and culturalization as a part of the development cycle; students approaching the game localization field.
