Peng Zhou
Freelance Game Localization Specialist
Kawasaki City,Kanagawa
Summary
Passionate, Professional, and Experienced Game Localizer. Have long experience in quality-oriented Chinese/English to Japanese and English/Japanese to Chinese translation or transcreation for the gaming industry. I have lived in Japan for over a decade and achieved Master's Degree studying the history of game design and player community. With these experiences, I can provide an accurate and native-level translation, also adjust the target text to the best form that gamers can easily understand. I am fortunate to have many opportunities to work with some prominent publishers such as NetEase, Tencent, Bilibili on a large variety of notable titles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Game Localization Specialist
Freelance
11.2017 - Current
- Starting from 2017, I have participated in multiple localization projects for various games, from the top hit mobile games to innovational indie marbles. Helping companies in both China and Japan bring their games to the desired audience.
- Used creative thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in localization.
- Always delivered projects to clients within specific timeframes.
- Put projects above other priorities. Always willing to help wherever needed.
- Experience on multiple CTA tools, such as MemoQ, Trados, Memosource, SmarCat, Ali Translation, etc.
- Some examples of localization projects:
- 『陰陽師』（Original Title: 阴阳师）
- 『食物語』（Original Title: 食物语）
- 『オルタンシア R』
- 『Master Topia』
- 『グランドファンタジア』（Original Title: GrandFantasia－精霊物語－）
- 『百鬼異聞録∼妖怪カードバトル~』（Original Title: 阴阳师百闻牌）
- 『マーベル スーパーウォー』（Original Title: Marvel Super War）
- 『大三国志』（Original Title: 率土之滨）
- 『シャイニング ビヨンド』（Original Title: Shining Beyond）
- 『アーテリーギア-機動戦姫』（Original Title: 机动战姬：聚变）
- 『ドラゴンとガールズ交響曲』（Original Title: 龙与少女的交响曲）
- 『Conqueror's Blade』（Original Title: Conqueror's Blade）
- 『アート・オブ・コンクエスト』（Original Title: 剑与家园）
- 『乱世の夢』（Original Title: 一梦江湖）
- 『エクリプスサーガ』（Original Title: 解神者）
- 『キャッスルハッスル』（Original Title: Castle Hustle）
- 『コード：ドラゴンブラッド』（Original Title: 龙族幻想）
- 『アンノウン フューチャー』（Original Title: 黑潮之上）
- 『人狼はウソ月』（Original Title: 狼人杀）
- 『Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活 Lost in Memories 』
- 『逐光：启航』
- 『醉铁拳VR』
- 『斩妖行VR』
- 『星座英雄』
- 『蜀山戦紀』
- 『Soda Crisis』（Original Title: 碳酸危机）
- Many other Casual and Mini Games
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Mordern Literature
Yokohama National University
Yokohama, Japan 04.2009 - 03.2013
Master of Arts - Gaming Design, E-Sports Industry
Yokohama National University
Yokohama, Japan 04.2013 - 03.2015
Doctoral Course - History of Game Design.
The Graduate School of Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan 04.2015 - 03.2018
Skills
MemoQ, TradosPhotoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premier ProBlender, Unity
Game rules understanding
Localization Quality Assurance
Timeline
Game Localization Specialist
Freelance
11.2017 - Current
Doctoral Course - History of Game Design.
The Graduate School of Ritsumeikan University
04.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Gaming Design, E-Sports Industry
Yokohama National University
04.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Mordern Literature
Yokohama National University
04.2009 - 03.2013