Exploring In-Game Text Quality through Fan Localisation: The Persian Version of Far Cry 3

Diplôme Master Exploring In-Game Text Quality through Fan Localisation: The Persian Version of Far Cry 3 eng 2025 author Rahimi Somaya 888440 director Starlander Marianne 133932 Département de traitement informatique multilingue (TINFM) <p>Video game localisation involves adapting games for different languages and cultures, while fan translation plays a significant role when professional localisation efforts are lacking. In Iran, limited commercial localisation has resulted in a surge of fan initiatives, especially for popular games like Far Cry 3. Fan translators encounter various challenges, including the directionality of Persian text, cursive script, and text orientation. This study examines the localisation of Far Cry 3 into Persian by the Fansub team, focusing on the strategies employed by non-professional translators to overcome these obstacles. It evaluates the quality of the in-game text using metrics such as TAUS DQF and QT21, identifying common errors and assessing the overall quality of the localised version. By analysing these grassroots efforts, the study emphasizes the potential of fan translation to provide high-quality localised content and highlights their crucial role in enhancing accessibility to globally popular video games.</p> Localisation Video game localisation Fan translation Far Cry 3 In-game text Persian TQ21 TQA Evaluation Dewey 410.2 Maîtrise universitaire en traitement informatique multilingue 112 Département de traitement informatique multilingue 92 false 9fdb5959-6a81-4d9e-9525-538ec07d5cc1 Master thesis Private Rahimi_Thesis_FarCry3.pdf 2244240 application/pdf 809617030ca08daf46b24f8d20b9828c9528bed124563b71cc9ff329bd6ee98f closedAccess Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation / Département de traitement informatique multilingue

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