XLOC

What XLOC is

XLOC is a web-based content management system from XLOC for managing video game localization and global text, audio, and art assets. Producers, developers, translators, and QA teams use a shared interface to coordinate work and follow asset status. The system synchronizes new assets with localized game resources and creates lists of current and changed assets. Teams can build prototypes before translation, generate localized game files, and check string assets for quality. Translation tools support centralized term reference, reuse, search, and fuzzy matching. XLOC supports localization in over 60 languages, including Western and Eastern source languages. The maker lists connectors for Google Sheets and memoQ, and names Unreal Engine, Perforce, Bitbucket, Unity, Jira, GitHub, and Mighty Games tools on its homepage. Its API can connect XLOC with game engines; automated hooks are described as coming soon. XLOC manages the localization process rather than providing translation services, so customers can use their own translators or providers. The custom license is a one-year license priced according to the number of game strings and games. It includes an AWS server and some complimentary support hours, with a client-side server also available as an option.

Who it suits

XLOC suits video game producers and localization managers coordinating assets and work across developers, translators, and QA teams. It is intended for teams that bring their own translators or translation providers and need localization process management, term tools, and game-engine connections.

Limits

The custom license is priced by the number of game strings and games. It includes an AWS server and some complimentary support hours; a client-side server may be used.

Getting started

1. Visit the XLOC website to request an interactive demo or introductory training session.
2. Discuss a custom one-year license based on the number of game strings and games.
3. Choose the included AWS server or discuss using a client-side server.
4. Connect XLOC with game engines through its available API.
5. Coordinate localization work through the web interface with your producers, developers, translators, and QA team.

Verdict

Choose XLOC if your game team needs a shared system to manage localization assets, status, and checks while working with its own translators. Look elsewhere if you need the software maker to provide translation services; XLOC describes itself as process management software.