Subs or Dubs? Which Does Japan Prefer For Western Games
By Spencer . February 22, 2010 . 12:56pmFrom April 2007 to December 2009, Spike has been polling website surfers and people who sent in survey cards to get an answer.
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From April 2007 to December 2009, Spike has been polling website surfers and people who sent in survey cards to get an answer.
The GLS at this year’s GDC will focus on the technical and managerial aspects of game localization, such as planning, minimizing bugs and maximizing return on investment.
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