Freelance game localizers
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China
Donglai L.
A seasoned game translator since 2000.
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
- English Chinese
Native in:
- English
- Chinese
A seasoned game translator since 2000.
At least 30 titles localized each year since 2006.
4 out of top 10 games on App Store are my work and respectively, 3 Rovio series (Angry Birds) and Cut the Rope.
Other recent titles include Sniper Elite 4, Walking Dead and Hero Hunters.
Familiar with nearly all game genres with large RPGs preferred.
A guest lecturer in Chinese universities for game localization.
An ever ardent game player.
At least 30 titles localized each year since 2006.
4 out of top 10 games on App Store are my work and respectively, 3 Rovio series (Angry Birds) and Cut the Rope.
Other recent titles include Sniper Elite 4, Walking Dead and Hero Hunters.
Familiar with nearly all game genres with large RPGs preferred.
A guest lecturer in Chinese universities for game localization.
An ever ardent game player.

China
Billy B.
The Best Localization You Can Get
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
Rate per word
$22.00 USD
- English Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
Native in:
- Chinese
- English
2 times winner in the recent translation contests held by ProZ.com, 30 years’ experience in translation, accredited with a Ph.D. degree
Qualification Highlights
30 years' experience in translation
Ranked 1st twice and 3rd twice in four recent translation contests held by ProZ.com
Ph.D. degree
Satisfaction guaranteed
Skype Account: point.express
Availability: available
Email Response Time: between 1 and 10 minutes
CAT Tool: SDL Trados Studio 2014
Qualification Highlights
30 years' experience in translation
Ranked 1st twice and 3rd twice in four recent translation contests held by ProZ.com
Ph.D. degree
Satisfaction guaranteed
Skype Account: point.express
Availability: available
Email Response Time: between 1 and 10 minutes
CAT Tool: SDL Trados Studio 2014

China
Ivan N.
Solid IT and Game Translation Experience Since 2007
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.06 USD
- English Chinese (Simplified)
Native in:
- Chinese
I have translated & proofread over 150+ PC & mobile games for world-famous translation companies (such as SDL, Transperfect, Euro-com, etc.) and well-established game studios (such as LocalizeDirect, G5Entertainment, AllCorrect, Firefly Studios, etc.)
I started my IT, Marketing & Game translation career in a translation agency in 2007, and have been working as a freelance translator for international translation & localization agencies since 2010.
I started my IT, Marketing & Game translation career in a translation agency in 2007, and have been working as a freelance translator for international translation & localization agencies since 2010.

Austria
Huan-Yu H.
Best Quality Meets Tightest Deadline
Rate per hour
€35.00 EUR
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- English Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
Professional translator since 2003. I work on game localization on a daily basis with various CAT tools and platforms. My clients include 2 of the 3 largest gaming companies in the Americas and Europe. I adapt different tone and register for different genres to attract target players. Game industry is about releasing new content in a timely manner. I offer my clients best quality translation within the tightest deadline.

Hong Kong
Lincoln H.
Extensive experience in multiple genres
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
- Chinese English
- Japanese Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
- English
I have been involved in the localization of numerous titles and franchises, including a range of major and minor sports, action, RPG, strategy and simulation titles. I have also worked on numerous product information and marketing material for major video game accessory developer Razer Inc. As a gamer, my interests encompass virtually every genre. I particularly enjoy strategy games, role-playing games and first-person shooters, and I follow the latest developments in the gaming world closely.

China
Alex L.
Enthusiastic Gamer, Pro. Localizer
Rate per hour
$35.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.09 USD
- English (US, UK) Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
Native in:
- Chinese
I am a native speaker of Chinese (simplified, traditional and Cantonese), and a freelance bilingual translator and localizer between EN and ZHS/ZHT/Cantonese, with experience of almost 10 years and Proz.com certification. What's more important, I am an enthusiastic gamer with great passion for all kinds of games, and also, I have a pretty good knowledge of game lingo and background, with extensive experience of creative writing and transcreation, which will be very helpful to your projects.

Turkey
Emre E.
Gamer Translator
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.05 USD
- English Turkish
- Chinese Turkish
Native in:
- Turkish
I had worked on various AAA titles in leading gaming companies in China, as a localization expert as well as project coordinator until 2016. Since then, as a freelancer, I worked on different games, varying from puzzles to first-person shooters and so on, including AAA titles. I am also very familiar with localization and testing steps.

Taiwan
Szymon W.
Pro gamer/translator at your service (PL/EN/CH)
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
- English Polish
- Chinese English
- Chinese Polish
Native in:
- Polish
I have worked on many video game localization projects before, most current of which were Freaky Awesome and Niffelheim. I am a big video game fan, playing since I was a child. I know video game lingo perfectly and have high knowledge of all genres of video games. I am also an active member of the fighting game community. Currently working in different fields of translation, but am always looking forward to doing more video game projects. Hit me up if you need my help. May the adventure begin!

South Korea
Sungbae P.
Korean Game localizer
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.07 USD
- Japanese (Standard-Japan) Korean (South Korea)
- English (US, UK, Canadian) Korean (South Korea)
- English (US) Japanese (Standard-Japan)
- Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified, Traditional) Korean (South Korea)
- Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified, Traditional) Japanese (Standard-Japan)
- French (Standard-France, Canadian) Japanese (Standard-Japan)
- French (Standard-France) Korean (South Korea)
Native in:
- Korean
- Japanese
Three Kingdom
Uncharted Waters
Metal Gear Solid(Twin Snakes)
Space War
Uncharted Waters
Metal Gear Solid(Twin Snakes)
Space War

China
Scott L.
Localization for Video Games and Mobile Games
Rate per hour
$15.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.05 USD
- English (US) Chinese (Simplified)
Native in:
- Chinese
A game fan interested in various type of games.
Own many game consoles and mobile devices, including Xbox One, PS4, NS, iPhone X, iPad, Android phone, etc.
Attended the localization projects for many wel-known console games and mobile games, including PUBG, Mini Golf King, etc.
Own many game consoles and mobile devices, including Xbox One, PS4, NS, iPhone X, iPad, Android phone, etc.
Attended the localization projects for many wel-known console games and mobile games, including PUBG, Mini Golf King, etc.

Brazil
Jonatas B.
PTBR Localization Specialist
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
Rate per word
€0.05 EUR
- English Portuguese
- French Portuguese
- Chinese Portuguese
Native in:
- Portuguese
I have been working as an IT content translator, and localizing software and websites over the last five years. For the past two years, I have been focusing and working exclusively with game localization, because I believe it is an incredible area and it allows me to combine my experience as a translator and as a former programmer, in addition to an entire lifetime experience in gaming, RPGs, and literature.

China
Tianci H.
Gameplayer Experience with Pro Translator Bckgrd
Rate per hour
$25.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.05 USD
- English (US) Chinese (Simplified)
Native in:
- Chinese
- English
Small Strategy Games on Steam
Shooter Games
Large PC/Mac Strategy/Simulation Games
iOS/PC adventure games
Shooter Games
Large PC/Mac Strategy/Simulation Games
iOS/PC adventure games

Yu Z.
Game Localization Specialist - German/Englisch-Chinese
Rate per hour
€0.10 EUR
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- German Chinese
- English Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
- German
Project: Loong, ZH-DE, 1 Mio. words, RPG;
Project: Sword Master II, ZH-DE, 1 Mio. words, RPG;
Project: Toy Soldiers, DE-ZH, 70000 words, Tower Defense;
Project: KABAM game, EN-ZH, 7000 words, IOS game;
Project: Melesta game, EN-ZH, 20000 words, Video game;
Project: Eve Online, DE-ZH, 100000 words, Online game.
Project: Sword Master II, ZH-DE, 1 Mio. words, RPG;
Project: Toy Soldiers, DE-ZH, 70000 words, Tower Defense;
Project: KABAM game, EN-ZH, 7000 words, IOS game;
Project: Melesta game, EN-ZH, 20000 words, Video game;
Project: Eve Online, DE-ZH, 100000 words, Online game.

Spain
Andrea X.
Localize your games for Chinese players
- Spanish Chinese
- English Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
I have rich experience in game localizing. I have carried out translation and testing tasks for Casino games, educational games and role-play games.

China
ricky l.
never overdue
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
- English (US) Chinese (Simplified)
Native in:
- Chinese
Game of War - Fire Age
Mobile Strike
Clash of Clans
Royale Clash
Hayday
Boom Beach
Street Fighter V
The Sims Freeplay
...
Mobile Strike
Clash of Clans
Royale Clash
Hayday
Boom Beach
Street Fighter V
The Sims Freeplay
...

Mark C.
A game localizer who like playing games
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.08 USD
- English Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
1. I like playing games in my daily life.
2. I have more than 21-year experience in translation.
3. I have localized many games and APPs in the past few years, including Halo, War of Vikings...
2. I have more than 21-year experience in translation.
3. I have localized many games and APPs in the past few years, including Halo, War of Vikings...

Ronan S.
7 years of game localization experience
Rate per hour
$35.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.08 USD
- English Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
Native in:
- Chinese
I did a lot of game localization projects for several gaming media companies in the last seven years, covering genres of Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, RPG, Time Management and etc.

United States
Tim D.
Professional Chinese to English Game Localizer
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
- Chinese (Simplified, Traditional) English
Native in:
- English
Game localization expert with years of professional experience in Chinese gaming companies. I can localize any genre of game from Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) to English.

France
Perrine G.
Have your game crafted for the right audience!
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
Rate per word
€0.08 EUR
- English French (Standard-France)
- Chinese (Simplified) French (Standard-France)
Native in:
- French
I merge passion for languages & games with 9 years’ experience in the translation industry.
I feel at ease with all the aspects of game localization:
- Technical: length restrictions, tags, placeholders, consistency…
- Creative: ensure every line is targeted to the right audience, using the relevant speaking style.
I can handle the translation, editing and subtitling of style guides and glossaries, in-game contents, IU, scripts, marketing material…
Looking forward to collaborate with you!
I feel at ease with all the aspects of game localization:
- Technical: length restrictions, tags, placeholders, consistency…
- Creative: ensure every line is targeted to the right audience, using the relevant speaking style.
I can handle the translation, editing and subtitling of style guides and glossaries, in-game contents, IU, scripts, marketing material…
Looking forward to collaborate with you!

Germany
Yehua J.
Professional game localizer with 10+ year experience
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
Rate per word
€0.08 EUR
- English Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)
Native in:
- Chinese
Long time localizer especially professional on gaming field. I work for direct clients and agencies on various game localization projects, including UI, game text, dialogs, and marketing materials, from mobile games to MMORPG, in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
As a gamer myself, I'm familiar with (and own) most of the gaming platforms (including VR), but I'm also a board game fan and DnD lover. I also work in pop culture fields like superhero comics and fantasy/sci-fi.
As a gamer myself, I'm familiar with (and own) most of the gaming platforms (including VR), but I'm also a board game fan and DnD lover. I also work in pop culture fields like superhero comics and fantasy/sci-fi.

Australia
William G.
3 years of experience esp. MMORPGs, CAT tool proficient
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.06 USD
- Chinese English
Native in:
- English
Native English speaker fluent in Mandarin and with strong experience in translation. Focused on avoiding ‘Chinglish’ in Chinese-to-English translation. IT savvy, proficient with CAT tools (particularly MemSource and MemoQ) with some website creation and programming experience. I collaborate with various translation agencies.

China
Fisher D.
FPS, RPG and Action game lover!
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
Rate per word
$0.07 USD
- English Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
Hello, so my name is Fisher and I have been translating games since 2017 :)
My work includes several Steam games, such as some DLCs from theHunter: Call of the wild and World of Warships, as well as the Bethesda Launcher and Ubisoft Website.
Also, I have localized some contents of an Android game Pixel Survival 3, and an iOS forex trading education game :), familiarized myself to android strings and iOS localizable.strings.
Thank you very much and feel free to contact me!
My work includes several Steam games, such as some DLCs from theHunter: Call of the wild and World of Warships, as well as the Bethesda Launcher and Ubisoft Website.
Also, I have localized some contents of an Android game Pixel Survival 3, and an iOS forex trading education game :), familiarized myself to android strings and iOS localizable.strings.
Thank you very much and feel free to contact me!

Spain
Tianqi Z.
Not only a game
Rate per hour
€60.00 EUR
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- Spanish Chinese
- English Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
I am specialized in Translation and Technology and I am an expert in Game localization.

Netherlands
Lian P.
Max. Monetization through Best Localization
Rate per word
€0.05 EUR
- English Chinese (Simplified)
Native in:
- Chinese
Looking to reach a vast game market that is China ? Stagnant growth or losing users due to poor, awkward translation ? Want to maximize the monetization potential of your title ?
I am a trained M.A. linguist and an Associate Member (AITI) of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting(ITI). I am committed to the highest standards of this profession. I promise you a smooth, highly-readable localization that will boost your sales and retain users in the target audiences.
I am a trained M.A. linguist and an Associate Member (AITI) of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting(ITI). I am committed to the highest standards of this profession. I promise you a smooth, highly-readable localization that will boost your sales and retain users in the target audiences.

United States
Edward Z.
Nintendo, Full-time game localization editor, Pokemon
Rate per word
$0.12 USD
- English (US) Chinese (Simplified)
Native in:
- Chinese
- English
I am a professional full-time video game localization editor at The Pokemon Company International(Nintendo). Thanks to a Digital Media Master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technolgy, I am experienced with game localization from English to Chinese.

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Hong Kong
Lily S.
Proud gamer and diligent translator
Rate per hour
$0.07 USD
Rate per word
$0.07 USD
- English Chinese
- Japanese Chinese
Native in:
- Chinese
A Translator since 2015 and a devoted gamer for as long as I can remember. I spent so much time on games that I picked up Japanese during the course and passed JLPT level 1 at age15, without having taken any prior lessons. The love for games and linguistic talents are my greatest assets.
Experienced in the localization of game content, UI, marketing collateral and announcements, I am collaborating with Keywords Studio on a regular basis.
My Jap. blog: http://randomtranslator.hatenablog.com
Experienced in the localization of game content, UI, marketing collateral and announcements, I am collaborating with Keywords Studio on a regular basis.
My Jap. blog: http://randomtranslator.hatenablog.com
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