Reception studies in game localisation : Taking Stock
Mangiron i Hevia, Carme (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

Imprint:	John Benjamins Publishing, 2018
Abstract:	This chapter aims at providing an overview of the existing reception studies in the area of game localisation. After briefly describing the main characteristics of game localisation and its focus on users and their player experience (PX), the paper discusses the small number of reception studies in game localisation that have been carried out to date within the framework of Translation Studies, discussing their research objectives, methods and tools. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for further reception studies in the area of game localisation and presenting future paths for research in this area.
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Language:	Anglès
Series:	Benjamins Translation Library ; 141
Document:	Capítol de llibre ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Game localisation ; Reception studies ; Player experience ; Quality in game localisation ; User-centered translation
Published in:	Reception Studies and Audiovisual Translation, 2018, p. 277-296, ISBN 9789027263933

DOI: 10.1075/btl.141.14man
DOI: 10.1075/btl.141.14man

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