LRC SUMMER SCHOOL 2011 

Computer & Video Game Localisation

May 30 - June 02 2011
University of Limerick, Ireland

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The Localisation Research Centre is pleased to announce that the 2011 LRC Summer School will take place from May 30 to June 02 and will focus for the first time on the exciting area of computer and video game localisation.

This Summer School will provide a unique opportunity for anyone interested in the localisation of computer and video games to learn from experts in the field and see how the different elements of the localisation process are carried out at some of the most innovative and forward thinking companies in the business.

If you are interested in games and localisation and want to take your first steps into this area then this event is for you.

Over the four days of this intensive Summer School, workshops and talks will be given by speakers from Corncrow Games AB, Big Fish Games, Enzyme Testing Labs, Guerilla Translations, Language Automation, Inc., Microsoft, Mi'pu'mi Games, OnLegends, 

Some presentations are now online. Click on the title of the presentation that you are interested in to see the presentation slides.

Please note that this programme is subject to change.

Videos From the Summer School

Alexander Kornelsen - OnLegends -Publishing games online - The triumphal procession of Free2Play

Alexander Kornelsen - OnLegends - How Terminator got into gaming - Pros and Cons of using licenses in games.

Gianna Tarquini - University of Bologna - Fun, Immersion and Agency: the User Experience

Jason Shirley - Microsoft Product services and Localisation - Games Localisation Audio Production

Gary McLaughlin - Microsoft Product services and Localisation - Games Localisation Engineering

Alan Davis - Microsoft Product services and Localisation - Games Localisation Testing

Maosha Shi - Microsoft Product Services and Localisation - Games Localisation Careers

Lisa Daly - Big Fish Games - The Challenges of Localisation for Casual Games

Miguel Sepulveda - Enzyme Testing Labs - Localization Testing Introducing Your Games in a World Wide Market

Who Should Attend?

LRC Summer Schools are open to all and are priced to be as accessible as possible. Beyond this, we believe that this year's summer school would be ideal for translators, students and graduates that are interested in entering into this exciting and creative field. This event is also suitable for managers and decision makers thinking of entering into games localisation and who would like to get an overview of this constantly growing area of the market.

If you are still not sure if the course is for you, then email or call us (+353-61-202881)and we will do our best to answer any questions you have. 

For accommodation options click here

See you there!

LRC Summer School 2011 will feature contributions from: