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Member since Jun '09

Working languages:
English to German

Niels Stephan
I speak games.

Berlin, Berlin
Local time: 13:35 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: German Native in German
Willingness to Work Again info
2 Positive entries

Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 679, Questions answered: 316, Questions asked: 17
Glossaries Games terminology, General
Experience Years of translation experience: 8. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2007. Became a member: Jun 2009.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS, SDLX
CV/Resume English (DOC)
About me
I am a freelance translator with more than 8 years in English-to-German localization for the gaming industry. In the past I specialised on trading card games (TCGs), translating product, rulebooks, packaging materials, FAQs, websites, press releases, online demos and related software applications with manuals.
Starting early last year I expanded my field of work and added the translation of more than 20 video games in various genres including manuals, websites and press releases and the translation of 2 board games to my portfolio.

Currently I am broadening my client base to work for on a freelance basis. I am interested in further opportunities to work for the gaming and entertainment industry.

I'm a native German speaker with advanced English speaking and writing skills. I have experience in managing large projects with word counts up to 30k words and have successfully managed high work load under tight deadlines. I take a client-centered approach to translation and always strive for the highest possible quality.

For more information about me, references, or examples of my work please send me an email or call +49-30-80496325.




List of projects (incomplete)

Computer and console games:

- worked on more than 20 games across various genres, for all major systems (PC, next generation consoles, cell phones)
- in-game texts, manuals, VO scripts, packaging

- a soccer game (PC, PS2, PSP) – 30k words
- a pirate RPG (PC) – 42k words
- an adventure game (Nintendo DS) – 17k words
- a RPG for girls (Nintendo DS) – 12k words
- a simulation&strategy game (cell phones) – 17k words
- a cinematic action game (Xbox 360) – 27k words
- a racing game (PC, Xbox360, PS3) – 30k words
- an amusement park simulation game (Wii) – 16k words
- several smaller games
- contributions to other games

Trading card games:

- 9 different game systems
- more than 60 cards sets with several thousand cards, requiring consistently templated game text, game world specific card name and funny flavour text
- rulebooks, comprehensive and tournament rules
- websites and packaging materials for all the games

Board and card games:

- several small card games for kids and the whole family
- a strategy board game
- a funny role-playing card game
- a miniatures games

Other:

- a website about finger boards
- a website about game-themed steins
- game company press releases
- game company marketing DVDs
- game company websites
This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 690
PRO-level pts: 679


Language (PRO)
English to German679
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering306
Other170
Bus/Financial80
Marketing48
Science36
Pts in 3 more flds >
Top specific fields (PRO)
Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino156
Engineering (general)103
Electronics / Elect Eng31
Sports / Fitness / Recreation28
Computers: Software28
Investment / Securities26
IT (Information Technology)23
Pts in 38 more flds >

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Profile last updated
Jan 5



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