As a longtime fan of Nintendo and a supporter of the hardworking individuals behind the localization of beloved games like Paper Mario and The Legend of Zelda, I find it disheartening to learn about the anonymous external translators who have contributed significantly to these titles yet remain uncredited and silenced by strict non-disclosure agreements.
External translators involved in bringing Japanese games like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to the international market are sharing their disappointment over being uncredited for their work. Despite Nintendo relying on these translators to fully localize each title, their names are conspicuously absent from the games’ credits.
Through GameDeveloper.com, an unidentified ex-Nintendo employee, now employed as a translator by Nintendo via an external company named Localsoft, has disclosed the stringent conditions faced by these translators. Besides being omitted from game credits, they are obliged to sign a 10-year confidentiality agreement that forbids them from acknowledging their involvement in these games or including them in their professional portfolios.
The anonymous translator expressed a desire to mention their experience with specific clients when promoting their services. They had invested significant time working exclusively for these clients. Unfortunately, in the translation field, challenging such requirements can lead to being blacklisted and losing out on future opportunities. It’s a sector where taking an extended break can result in missed assignments. Regrettably, our opinions don’t hold much weight, as there seems to be no practical solution for us to implement – not even if we were willing to sacrifice our income for the betterment of the industry.
Nintendo refuses to acknowledge external translators’ contributions to their games, keeping them uncredited. Most translators are reluctant to speak out due to financial concerns. The situation can only be changed if public pressure forces Nintendo to reconsider its stance. If not, the current practice will persist.
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2024-07-15 16:38