Localisation in video games

TV Tropes - Bowdlerise
Bowdlerization means altering existing programs, plays, etc. so they are less rude and/or offensive. Used in a very negative sense, by those who think the alterations are often done with a ridiculously high fear of lawsuits and/or need for political correctness.

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TV Tropes - General localisation examples

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Some great examples on there, some of them are serious and some you may think are a bit strange! But publishers will do what is necessary to cater for regional audiences.

Remember the task I set you at the end: Find out the name of the Free to Play Xbox 360 game launched by Microsoft that is going to be funded entirely by additional DLC microtransactions? Find out what it is and a bit of information about it. This shows that Microsoft is very interested in getting in on the Free to Play (or F2P) market - you might find it strange but companies can potentially earn a LOT more by releasing a free game than a £40 title. It's the future!

Trends of 2013 - the rise of the indie

By Martin Robinson Published 11/01/2013

2013, so we're told, is going to be the year of mass disruption in videogames.

Gaming in 2013

 

Gaming in 2013: Five Industry Trends to Watch

January 4, 2013   |   by Jeff Dunn

2012 was a chaotic year for the gaming industry.