Translation Translation is defined as the process of transferring speech from one language of origin to another language, with the need to maintain the transmission of speech in a way that preserves the meaning. Moreover, each translator has a style of his/her own, but he/she is required to stay away from literal translation. Localization Localization (or, in the [...]
When the film adaptation of Barbarella, the French comic book by Jean-Claude Forrest, was released in 1968, America started to recognize European comics. It was not rapid widespread, though, but it began the translation of many other titles for American readers. Eventually, more French comics entered the American market, including the Tintin and Asterix series. The biggest challenge in [...]
Technology has made everything more convenient for everyone. However, it also made it impossible for the world to be able to live without it. It has become an essential part of human life on a daily basis from simple household chores to transportation. To keep up with the activity demands of human life, technology kept on evolving. Day by [...]
Should I choose to read the webtoon or to watch the K-drama first? This is a very common question not only for webtoon fans but also manga and anime ones. Some people are fond of reading and imagining the scenes in their heads, while others prefer to watch K-dramas and be enthralled by lovely actors and actresses. Like many [...]
ICv2, which is a geek culture website, has published an article about the top-ranking manga and comics in the USA in 2021. For April, starting from April 4th through May 1st, manga was dominating those tables. There is no single US graphic novel or comic book inside, at least not within the top 20. In the following discussion, we [...]
A brief description of the Middle East’s video game culture Arabic video game culture is highly influenced and dominated by '80s cartoons and anime such as: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Nu, pogodi!" "Captain Tsubasa," when they were first translated to Arabic and localized to fit the rich and diverse Arabic video game culture. It is understandable if [...]
As a professional multilingual translation company, CCC International operates across Europe, Asia, and the US. We deliver top-notch language services in up to 30 languages in almost all industries. Hence, top-level translators cover high in-demand language pairs such as English, Japanese, French, Russian, Arabic, German, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, among others. Our team of leaders and language experts specializes [...]
As of 2017, Australia's video gaming localization business was worth $2.96 billion, including both traditional retail and internet sales. According to a 2017 poll, 928 persons worked in game development in Australia. Australian game developers made around $118.5 million in income in fiscal year 2016–17, with eighty percent of that coming from overseas sales. EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, Gametraders, [...]
As an avid manga reader, you must have visited legal sites such as Shonen Jump, ComicWalker, and BookWalker. It is impossible to miss the best manga with translations of all time, too. One Piece (ワンピース), Naruto (ナルト), and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃)? You have heard of them all! These titles have even transcended into the anime world. [...]
Data is a collection of information collected and acquired through a specific process and approach. The latest technologies that we have at present, feed on data. Nowadays, data is being collected through various forms whether manual or using advanced tools. Data is everywhere. By the mere presence of information, data can be obtained and compiled. Data collection evolves with [...]
