Insights
Localizing into these 12 Languages Lets YOU Access 95% of Steam’s Players...
Picking your languages for Localization can be a chore. What markets do you want to target? How many players can you…
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Real Localization Results: How an Indie Prioritized Localization Languages for Maximum Impact
Is Localization a one-size-fits-all?
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Cultural Checkpoints
Cultural Checkpoints - Restrictions in German Games
What restrictions did German games face and how has this changed?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary: What does "Battle Royale" mean in Gaming?
Do you know the origin of "Battle Royale"?
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Insights
Real Localization Results: How an Indie Roguelike grew unit sales with CJK Localization
Localization vendors love talking about how localization gives you access to millions of new players...
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How To Avoid Poor Localization Quality Damaging Your Game's Launch
How can you reduce the chances of a poor localization damaging your next title's release?
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Localized Games Voiceover in 2025: Are You Reaching Your Players?
Localization has become a standard across the industry over the last two decades. In 2025, it’s rare to see any major…
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2025 Case Studies
2025 Case Study: How ECI Games Helped Launch Apex Legends in China
Learn more about how we assisted with Apex Legends' launch in the world's largest games market....
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Cultural Checkpoints
Cultural Checkpoints - China’s Censorship of Skeletons in Games
In China, is the censorship of skeletons in games a myth? Find out where this actually comes from.
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Cultural Checkpoints
Cultural Checkpoint - Hand Gestures
Hand gestures can differ in meaning across the globe. Localization will help you avoid awkward or offensive mistakes.
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News
August 2025 Changes to Steam’s User Review Scores
Steam announced changes to Steam User Review Scores that highlight the importance of localization...
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Insights
Where in The World are The Gamers?
Gaming is one of the fastest-growing industries, with 3.32 billion gamers worldwide. But where are these gamers located?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What is Couch Co-op?
Find out where 'Couch Co-Op' gaming comes from and when the term was coined.
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What are Non-Playable Characters (NPCs)?
Discover the origins of the term 'NPC' and how it's shaped gaming experiences.
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What is the Meaning of Permadeath in Games?
Where does the term 'Permadeath' come from?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What is “Strafing” in games?
Where does the game term "Strafing" come from?
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Insights
ECI Games' 2025 Steam Discoverability Guide
How do you improve your discoverability on Steam while avoiding wasted time and money on things that don’t work?
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Insights
Going Beyond the Chinese Market with Simplified Chinese Localization
Learn more about how Simplified Chinese gives you access to more than just the Chinese market....
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2025 Case Studies
2025 Case Study: How We Localized Manor Lords for Hooded Horse
Here's how we helped bring Manor Lords to players around the world
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What Are Quick Time Events (QTEs)?
What are QTEs, and where do they originate from? Discover the first games that used them and who coined the term.
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Insights
How Russian Gamers Purchase and Consume Video Games
In the past few years, Russia has undergone major changes due to political and military conflict. These shifts have…
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - The Origins of ‘Easter Eggs’ in Games
We all know what Easter Eggs are, but what about in games? Discover their origins.
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What is a Boss Fight?
Have you heard of the term 'Boss Fight'? Find out where it came from and how it is prevalent in gaming today.
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Insights
The Age of FIGS is Over - White Paper
When was the last time you looked at who's actually playing on Steam?
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News
Simplified Chinese Players make up over 50% of Steam Users - February 2025
Simplified Chinese has just made another massive impact.....
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Insights
Accessibility & Localization - Intrinsically Linked
How does Localization enhance your game's accessibility?
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2025 Case Studies
Case Study - Rapid Localization for Expanding Coverage: Passpartout 2
Ever wondered how to rapidly expand your localization to maximize on revenue and player excitement?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary – What’s a Soulslike Game?
Ever heard of a game being described as Soulslike? Find out where the genre came from.
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary: What is Speedrunning?
Have you ever tried to complete a game as fast as possible? Then you've already experienced the thrill of speedrunning.
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What is Cozy Gaming?
You may have come across the term 'cozy gaming' recently, but what does it actually mean, and where did it originate?
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Insights
How Have These Emerging Languages Performed in 2024?
How has 2024 been for the Turkish, Indonesian, and Malaysian Games Industries?
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Insights
What's the Value of Localizing?
We all know that Steam is a critically important platform. It’s the closest that PC gaming has ever came to having a…
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - Where Do "Cutscenes" Come From?
"Cutscenes" have a longer history in games than you might imagine....
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - Why Do We Call Them "AAA" Games?
Wondering where the term "AAA" comes from?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - What are Bullet Hell Games?
Ever wondered what "bullet hell" games are?
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Insights
What Happened to your Vendor's Localization Quality?
Why do some Localization vendors seem to drop their quality after 6 months? What can you do about it?
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Podcasts
IndieViews - Season 2
We're back with IndieViews Season 2! Check out our new 2024 episodes
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - Camping
Where does the term "camping" come from in games?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - Abandonware
Do you remember what "Abandonware" means?
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary - Buff and Debuff
Do you know where the term "Buff" comes from?
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Insights
Emerging Languages for Localization in 2024
Wondering what things to keep an eye on for Localization in 2024? Look no further
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Insights
Steam Discoverability and Localization in 2023 - Review
2023 was a big year for discoverability on Steam, here's why....
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Insights
Localization Support Changes From '06 to '22: Part 3
Have the "core" languages for localization changed?
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Monetizing Your Mobile Game for the Chinese Market
What are the best options for generating revenue from your mobile titles in the Chinese market?
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Insights
ECI Games Interviews Rick Gibson, Games Investor Consulting
Join us for the latest interview from ECI Games, interviewing Rick Gibson of Games Investor Consulting
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Podcasts
IndieViews Episode 7: Elena Höge - Yaldi Games - Out and About
We're speaking to Elena Höge, CEO, Founder, and Creative Director at Yaldi Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Podcasts
IndieViews : The Indie Game Showcase
An interview podcast focused on bringing more attention to upcoming Indie Titles.
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ECI Games Interviews Michael Shortt - Video Game Contract Law Specialist (Part 2)
ECI Games' concludes our interview with Michael Shortt about video game contract laws.
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Insights
ECI Games Interviews Michael Shortt - Video Game Contract Law Specialist (Part 1)
ECI Games' Interviews Michael Shortt about video game contract laws, with a focus on insights for Indie Developers.
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Insights
AI In Games Services: Art Production
What does a games industry powered by AI look like? How does that affect the way we create games and where does AI fit?
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Podcasts
APAC Games Weekly - All Episodes
Check out our podcast APAC Games Weekly! Every episode here, covering the latest news from Games industries in APAC
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Insights
Localization Support Changes From '06 to '22 : Part 2
How did Localization support change from 2006 to 2022? Part 2: Core APAC Text Support If you’ve read Part 1 of this…
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Insights
Localization Support Changes From '06 to '22 : Part 1
Localization is an ever-changing aspect of game development that many dont pay full attention to.
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Video Game Dictionary
Video Game Dictionary: Cheesing
Do you know what "cheesing" means in games?
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News
3 APAC Mobile Markets To Watch in 2023
2022 saw strong growth in many of APACs emerging mobile markets.
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Insights
Indie Publishing Reference Guide
We know that getting to your first publishing deal can be daunting.
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Insights
What Ruins a Localization? From Context to Quality
Every localization provider thats ever existed tells everyone what makes their localization the best.
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News
Looking at Localization for 2023
Looking at Localization for 2023 Every developer and publisher wants as many players as possible to enjoy their game,…
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