Game Localization Services in Ontario
Studios send us interface strings, dialogue and store copy. We work in your string files, keep placeholders and tags intact, and respect length limits so nothing breaks the layout on screen.
How business work is priced
Business documents are charged by the word, not by the page, because that is what the work actually depends on. Certification is a separate service and only some documents need it.
Per-word translation
- Price depends on the language pair, volume, file format and deadline
- Exact figure quoted from your actual file before work starts
- Glossary kept and reused across your projects
- Delivered in the format you sent, layout preserved
Certified translation
- For documents submitted to authorities, courts or registries
- Signed certification statement with a copy of the original attached
- Priced per document, not per word
- Most orders in 1-2 business days
Transcription and voice
- Transcription of recordings, interviews and meetings
- Subtitles and voice-over available with the translation
- Desktop publishing when the layout has to be rebuilt
- Quoted from the recording length and language
Prices do not include HST. Business enquiries go to b2b@taontario.ca; certified documents can be ordered through the order form.
What is in every project
The same working rules apply whether the job is two pages or two hundred.
- String keys, placeholders and markup left untouched
- Length limits respected so text fits the screen
- Character names and in-game terms kept in one glossary
- Tone matched to the audience the game is written for
- Delivery in your string format: JSON, XML, CSV, spreadsheet or plain text
- Voice-over and subtitle services available for the same project
How we work
Send the files
Email them to b2b@taontario.ca with the language pair and your deadline. Confidentiality terms are signed first if you prefer.
Get a fixed quote
We count the actual words and quote a total, not a range, together with a delivery date.
We translate and check
One glossary for the project, and a separate check of numbers, names and references.
Delivery and follow-up
Same format, layout preserved. The glossary stays with your account for later work.
Gaming documents we handle
Send the whole set at once: one quote, one glossary, consistent terminology across every file. We work with clients in Toronto, Ottawa and the rest of Ontario.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Business translation | $0.10-0.20 per word |
| Minimum per translation | $99 |
| Certified translation, first page | $59 |
| Each additional page | $49 |
| Transcription | from $3 per minute |
Prices do not include HST. The exact total is confirmed from your files before the work starts.
What costs time and money
Four patterns that turn a straightforward project into a slow one.
- Strings sent as screenshotsSend the string file. Screenshots lose keys and placeholders, and the result has to be reassembled by hand.
- No context for short strings"Fire" is a verb, a noun and a button label. A comment column or a screenshot reference removes the guesswork.
- Length limits mentioned after deliveryTell us the character limit per key up front and the text is written to fit.
- Terms changing between buildsOne glossary per project, reused in every update, keeps names and items stable across patches.
Questions about gaming translation
How is localization priced?
Per word, from $0.10 to $0.20 depending on the language pair, volume, format and deadline, with a minimum of $99 per translation.
Which file formats do you accept?
JSON, XML, CSV, spreadsheets and plain text. You get the same structure back, with keys and placeholders intact.
Can you handle regular updates?
Yes. The project glossary is reused, so terms stay consistent from patch to patch.
Do you provide voice-over?
Yes, voice-over and subtitles are available alongside the text work.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, before files are shared, and we can work under your own agreement.
Do game documents need certification?
No. Certification applies to official documents submitted to authorities, not to product content.
Send the files, get a fixed price
Email the documents with your language pair and deadline. You get an exact total and a delivery date before any work begins.