Léo L.
@leowithanaccent.bsky.social
translator and human being 🌟 EN/ES›FR | Gameloc | he/him
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Merci à @killylog1.bsky.social de m'avoir longuement laissé la parole dans le nouveau @jvlemag.com pour décrire la dégradation des conditions de travail dans la traduction de jeu vidéo à cause des délires autour de l'IA. J'ai pu placer ma meilleure punchline 🥊
![Mais une manne pas encore à même de passer inaperçue, impliquant donc une étape supplémentaire, particulièrement cynique : « Les multinationales de la localisation ont trouvé la solution miracle, j’ai nommé la post-édition », explique Jérémie. « Au lieu de traduire, on nous demande de relire et corriger de la traduction automatique, en exigeant unefacturation deux à trois fois inférieure. Ça ne permet pas de vivre décemment, et qui plus est, c’est un pur cache-misère. Ici comme ailleurs, l’IA générative ne fonctionne que parce qu’il y a des petites mains sous-payées pour préserver les apparences. [...] C’est un travail abrutissant qui peut nécessiter des réécritures complètes. En gros, on retraduit souvent de zéro... au tarif de la correction. Au nom de quoi devrions-nous brader notre savoir-faire parce qu’un intermédiaire artificiel a une solution stupide à proposer ? »](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:umngo6aia4ktetas6h4hg5t6/bafkreidlmgnujjheqlffxx2ad6bz57ey6vxuyocjwfvqolmq2yjgxdlihe@jpeg)
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Merci à @killylog1.bsky.social de m'avoir longuement laissé la parole dans le nouveau @jvlemag.com pour décrire la dégradation des conditions de travail dans la traduction de jeu vidéo à cause des délires autour de l'IA. J'ai pu placer ma meilleure punchline 🥊
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Aspiring & seasoned translators, assemble!
A new #LocJam is about to begin and we're really excited about its theme: Art, Politics & Accessibility.
An opening conference will go live in 3 hours from now.
We're ready! 🤍💫
itch.io/jam/locjam-apa
A new #LocJam is about to begin and we're really excited about its theme: Art, Politics & Accessibility.
An opening conference will go live in 3 hours from now.
We're ready! 🤍💫
itch.io/jam/locjam-apa
LocJam – Art, Politics and Accessibility
A game jam from 2025-10-24 to 2025-11-16 hosted by LocJAM. Organized by Université Bourgogne Europe with the technical support of Alain Dellepiane / LocJAM An online game translation marathon focused ...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Aspiring & seasoned translators, assemble!
A new #LocJam is about to begin and we're really excited about its theme: Art, Politics & Accessibility.
An opening conference will go live in 3 hours from now.
We're ready! 🤍💫
itch.io/jam/locjam-apa
A new #LocJam is about to begin and we're really excited about its theme: Art, Politics & Accessibility.
An opening conference will go live in 3 hours from now.
We're ready! 🤍💫
itch.io/jam/locjam-apa
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Localization 101: someone being able to speak a language doesn't automatically become a translator.
Localization 201: dear @teamcherry.bsky.social, if you decide to hire a fan for your game, show respect to your players by at least adding a 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 proofreader to the mix 🤍💫
Localization 201: dear @teamcherry.bsky.social, if you decide to hire a fan for your game, show respect to your players by at least adding a 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 proofreader to the mix 🤍💫
I'm still in the first act of the game, but yes, the amount of errors I've seen that would've been caught just with basic proofreading is, unfortunately, quite high. More examples below (spoilers for very early-game content, mistakes explained in ALT)
September 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Localization 101: someone being able to speak a language doesn't automatically become a translator.
Localization 201: dear @teamcherry.bsky.social, if you decide to hire a fan for your game, show respect to your players by at least adding a 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 proofreader to the mix 🤍💫
Localization 201: dear @teamcherry.bsky.social, if you decide to hire a fan for your game, show respect to your players by at least adding a 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 proofreader to the mix 🤍💫
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. @teamcherry.bsky.social spent 7 years polishing Silksong to no end, yet so far we learned both the Chinese and French localizations have been botched.
Loc is an afterthought even in some of the most lovingly crafted titles. It's so fucking sad.
Whole audiences who can't enjoy your labor of love.
Loc is an afterthought even in some of the most lovingly crafted titles. It's so fucking sad.
Whole audiences who can't enjoy your labor of love.
September 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
. @teamcherry.bsky.social spent 7 years polishing Silksong to no end, yet so far we learned both the Chinese and French localizations have been botched.
Loc is an afterthought even in some of the most lovingly crafted titles. It's so fucking sad.
Whole audiences who can't enjoy your labor of love.
Loc is an afterthought even in some of the most lovingly crafted titles. It's so fucking sad.
Whole audiences who can't enjoy your labor of love.
To add to the fire: I spotted mistranslations, missing caps, a *lot* of grammar errors, and all kinds of mistakes. These screenshots are just a sample.
This could have been resolved by getting someone to proofread.
The game is amazing. I just wish the French loc had been as polished as the rest.
This could have been resolved by getting someone to proofread.
The game is amazing. I just wish the French loc had been as polished as the rest.
September 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
To add to the fire: I spotted mistranslations, missing caps, a *lot* of grammar errors, and all kinds of mistakes. These screenshots are just a sample.
This could have been resolved by getting someone to proofread.
The game is amazing. I just wish the French loc had been as polished as the rest.
This could have been resolved by getting someone to proofread.
The game is amazing. I just wish the French loc had been as polished as the rest.
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Congratulations on the launch of Silksong, @teamcherry.bsky.social!
However, it is a shame to see that the care with which the game was crafted does not extend to the French localization, which is riddled with errors.
(Descriptions of the mistakes provided in the ALT text.) (1/3) #Silksong
However, it is a shame to see that the care with which the game was crafted does not extend to the French localization, which is riddled with errors.
(Descriptions of the mistakes provided in the ALT text.) (1/3) #Silksong
September 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations on the launch of Silksong, @teamcherry.bsky.social!
However, it is a shame to see that the care with which the game was crafted does not extend to the French localization, which is riddled with errors.
(Descriptions of the mistakes provided in the ALT text.) (1/3) #Silksong
However, it is a shame to see that the care with which the game was crafted does not extend to the French localization, which is riddled with errors.
(Descriptions of the mistakes provided in the ALT text.) (1/3) #Silksong
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When someone aks what we think about the use of AI, the first question that comes to mind is always:
But why? Why would we, or anyone really, want to use it?
Here's @mittovac.bsky.social's piece about this very topic. Please share to anyone who needs to read this ⬇️
fromthevoid.net/blog/ai-in-g...
But why? Why would we, or anyone really, want to use it?
Here's @mittovac.bsky.social's piece about this very topic. Please share to anyone who needs to read this ⬇️
fromthevoid.net/blog/ai-in-g...
From the Void - Otherworldly Game Localization — The Fundamental Question of AI in Game Development: Why? - From the Void
"You were so preoccupied with whether or not you could, you didn't stop to think if you should"
fromthevoid.net
August 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
When someone aks what we think about the use of AI, the first question that comes to mind is always:
But why? Why would we, or anyone really, want to use it?
Here's @mittovac.bsky.social's piece about this very topic. Please share to anyone who needs to read this ⬇️
fromthevoid.net/blog/ai-in-g...
But why? Why would we, or anyone really, want to use it?
Here's @mittovac.bsky.social's piece about this very topic. Please share to anyone who needs to read this ⬇️
fromthevoid.net/blog/ai-in-g...
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Check out my upcoming game, Evenfall!
A visual novel about exploring a dying city and going on dates with cute robots.
Read more at niv.gay/evenfall
A visual novel about exploring a dying city and going on dates with cute robots.
Read more at niv.gay/evenfall
August 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Check out my upcoming game, Evenfall!
A visual novel about exploring a dying city and going on dates with cute robots.
Read more at niv.gay/evenfall
A visual novel about exploring a dying city and going on dates with cute robots.
Read more at niv.gay/evenfall
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Cultist Simulator est dispo en français depuis la semaine dernière, et il est en promo sur Steam en ce moment si vous avez envie de découvrir cet ovni vidéoludique.
J'ai traduit tous les DLC et une petite partie du jeu principal. C'était... une aventure 😅 et quelle équipe !
#translatorsinthecredits
J'ai traduit tous les DLC et une petite partie du jeu principal. C'était... une aventure 😅 et quelle équipe !
#translatorsinthecredits
June 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Cultist Simulator est dispo en français depuis la semaine dernière, et il est en promo sur Steam en ce moment si vous avez envie de découvrir cet ovni vidéoludique.
J'ai traduit tous les DLC et une petite partie du jeu principal. C'était... une aventure 😅 et quelle équipe !
#translatorsinthecredits
J'ai traduit tous les DLC et une petite partie du jeu principal. C'était... une aventure 😅 et quelle équipe !
#translatorsinthecredits
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𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 ~
Submissions for games are still open!
You made a free queer game and you want it translated for free? Our DMs are open!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #pridemonth
Submissions for games are still open!
You made a free queer game and you want it translated for free? Our DMs are open!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #pridemonth
June 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 ~
Submissions for games are still open!
You made a free queer game and you want it translated for free? Our DMs are open!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #pridemonth
Submissions for games are still open!
You made a free queer game and you want it translated for free? Our DMs are open!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #pridemonth
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In 2024, with the help of 70+ volunteers, we translated Psychroma by @rocketadrift.bsky.social and @gammaspace.bsky.social into 15 languages, and Confluence by @forsythiaprod.bsky.social into Japanese 🌈
This year, we're striking again!
Fill out our form: tinyurl.com/4zu5msak
#indiegame #gamedev
This year, we're striking again!
Fill out our form: tinyurl.com/4zu5msak
#indiegame #gamedev
June 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
In 2024, with the help of 70+ volunteers, we translated Psychroma by @rocketadrift.bsky.social and @gammaspace.bsky.social into 15 languages, and Confluence by @forsythiaprod.bsky.social into Japanese 🌈
This year, we're striking again!
Fill out our form: tinyurl.com/4zu5msak
#indiegame #gamedev
This year, we're striking again!
Fill out our form: tinyurl.com/4zu5msak
#indiegame #gamedev
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The european citizens' initiative to ban conversion therapies in the EU only has 250k signatures and needs to amass 1 million in the next 7 days... If you live in the EU, please sign it (you can't otherwise); if you don't, please share it around.
Si l'initiative citoyenne européenne visant à interdire les thérapies de conversion dans toute l'UE ne récolte pas 1 million de signatures d'ici 10 jours, elle échouera malheureusement...
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
May 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The european citizens' initiative to ban conversion therapies in the EU only has 250k signatures and needs to amass 1 million in the next 7 days... If you live in the EU, please sign it (you can't otherwise); if you don't, please share it around.
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Yo entiendo que la IA puede ayudar y todo lo que tú quieras pero por favor contratad gente para traducir los juegos porque no puede ser que traduzcas "resume" que es continuar o reanudar como "currículum" 🫠
May 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Yo entiendo que la IA puede ayudar y todo lo que tú quieras pero por favor contratad gente para traducir los juegos porque no puede ser que traduzcas "resume" que es continuar o reanudar como "currículum" 🫠
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TTRPGs for Trans Rights: Ohio is live on @itch.io! For as low as $5, get over $1700 worth of games, zines, digital accessories, and more!
All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio!
itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...
All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio!
itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...
March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
TTRPGs for Trans Rights: Ohio is live on @itch.io! For as low as $5, get over $1700 worth of games, zines, digital accessories, and more!
All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio!
itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...
All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio!
itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...
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“At Prime Video, we believe in improving customers’ experience with practical and useful AI innovation” 🚩🚩🚩
At AVÜ, we believe you are disrespecting voice actors, translators, dubbing scriptwriters and your own audience!
At AVÜ, we believe you are disrespecting voice actors, translators, dubbing scriptwriters and your own audience!
De momento doblajes con IA al español latino de obras que, dicen, no se habrían doblado si no.
He escuchado un trozo de Long Lost y, si alguien es capaz de «disfrutar» eso, que se lo haga mirar. Les doy semana y poco antes de que lo retiren como hace meses.
www.aboutamazon.com/news/enterta...
He escuchado un trozo de Long Lost y, si alguien es capaz de «disfrutar» eso, que se lo haga mirar. Les doy semana y poco antes de que lo retiren como hace meses.
www.aboutamazon.com/news/enterta...
Prime Video begins an AI dubbing pilot program on licensed movies and series
AI-aided dubbing will help you enjoy titles that previously did not have dubbing available in select countries and territories.
www.aboutamazon.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“At Prime Video, we believe in improving customers’ experience with practical and useful AI innovation” 🚩🚩🚩
At AVÜ, we believe you are disrespecting voice actors, translators, dubbing scriptwriters and your own audience!
At AVÜ, we believe you are disrespecting voice actors, translators, dubbing scriptwriters and your own audience!
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You've always got to ask localizers up front whether they will provide you with credits. We made this mistake before, also with localizedirect, which is reflected in the Hyper Gunsport credits from @necrosoftgames.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
You've always got to ask localizers up front whether they will provide you with credits. We made this mistake before, also with localizedirect, which is reflected in the Hyper Gunsport credits from @necrosoftgames.com
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Les comédien•ne•s français d'Apex Legends ont été invités à signer un nouvel accord pour céder l'utilisation de leurs voix pour entraîner une IA générative.
Les 32 comédien•ne•s ont refusée en bloc et perdent un précieux cachet en ces temps difficiles.
📰 www.instagram.com/p/DGhB5bnoCMk/
Les 32 comédien•ne•s ont refusée en bloc et perdent un précieux cachet en ces temps difficiles.
📰 www.instagram.com/p/DGhB5bnoCMk/
February 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Les comédien•ne•s français d'Apex Legends ont été invités à signer un nouvel accord pour céder l'utilisation de leurs voix pour entraîner une IA générative.
Les 32 comédien•ne•s ont refusée en bloc et perdent un précieux cachet en ces temps difficiles.
📰 www.instagram.com/p/DGhB5bnoCMk/
Les 32 comédien•ne•s ont refusée en bloc et perdent un précieux cachet en ces temps difficiles.
📰 www.instagram.com/p/DGhB5bnoCMk/
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🔴🌪️ LA LUTTE PAIE : ACCORD À DON’T NOD
Leur direction voulait les virer comme des malpropres, mais les travailleur·ses ont obtenu la réduction du nombre de licenciements, 13 000 € d’indemnité supra-légale et le paiement des jours de grève
www.stjv.fr/2025/02/...
Leur direction voulait les virer comme des malpropres, mais les travailleur·ses ont obtenu la réduction du nombre de licenciements, 13 000 € d’indemnité supra-légale et le paiement des jours de grève
www.stjv.fr/2025/02/...
La lutte paie : accord trouvé à Don’t Nod – STJV
Depuis novembre 2024, les travailleurs·ses de Don’t Nod sont en lutte pour sauvegarder leurs emplois et atténuer la catastrophe sociale qu’est le plan de licenc
www.stjv.fr
February 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🔴🌪️ LA LUTTE PAIE : ACCORD À DON’T NOD
Leur direction voulait les virer comme des malpropres, mais les travailleur·ses ont obtenu la réduction du nombre de licenciements, 13 000 € d’indemnité supra-légale et le paiement des jours de grève
www.stjv.fr/2025/02/...
Leur direction voulait les virer comme des malpropres, mais les travailleur·ses ont obtenu la réduction du nombre de licenciements, 13 000 € d’indemnité supra-légale et le paiement des jours de grève
www.stjv.fr/2025/02/...
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I took a quick peek at Star Ocean 2's two official translations to celebrate the release of Star Ocean The Second Story R! lizbushouse.com/examining-st...
Examining Star Ocean 2’s Two Official Translations – Elizabeth BushouseLinkedinExpandToggle Menu...
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November 2, 2023 at 4:47 PM
I took a quick peek at Star Ocean 2's two official translations to celebrate the release of Star Ocean The Second Story R! lizbushouse.com/examining-st...