[Ep538] Silksong's Chinese Translation and the Challenge of Sequels

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Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

Butterscotch Shenanigans

534 episodes

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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at https://podcast.bscotch.net

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[Ep538] Silksong's Chinese Translation and the Challenge of Sequels

Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

58 minutes

1 month ago

[Ep538] Silksong's Chinese Translation and the Challenge of Sequels

In episode 538 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers unpack the chaos of a rogue translator derailing Silksong’s Chinese localization, the rollercoaster of post-launch game reviews, and the uphill climb of making sequels. They also share tips for finding trustworthy news, and drop the Overflow Update for Crashlands 2, pack with fresh content.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:03 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:11 Silksong Hype and Indie Game Success

05:25 Localization Challenges and Translation Issues

12:15 Game Launch Challenges and Community Feedback

26:02 Review Scores and Post-Launch Adjustments

29:40 Navigating Player Reactions to Game Sequels

31:02 Balancing Expectations in Game Development

32:43 The Challenge of Innovating While Retaining Core Fans

35:08 Crashlands 2: Expanding and Innovating

36:07 The Overflow Update: New Features and Enhancements

38:27 Engaging with the Community and Gathering Feedback

39:22 (Listener Question) Finding Reliable News Sources in a Click-Driven World

46:48 The Importance of Expertise and Avoiding Misinformation

01:01:23 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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