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Literature, Linguistics & Criticism

Crossing borders: localization and paratext in Arabic mobile video games

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Article: 2307645 | Received 06 Oct 2023, Accepted 16 Jan 2024, Published online: 31 Jan 2024

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Figure 1. Clash of Kings Arabic description screenshot taken by the researcher.

Figure 1. Clash of Kings Arabic description screenshot taken by the researcher.

Figure 2. Arabic in-game texts.

Figure 2. Arabic in-game texts.

Figure 3. Arabic and English in-game texts.

Figure 3. Arabic and English in-game texts.

Figure 4. English in-game texts.

Figure 4. English in-game texts.

Figure 5. Captain Tsubasa notices changing the game icon screenshot taken by the researcher.

Figure 5. Captain Tsubasa notices changing the game icon screenshot taken by the researcher.

Figure 6. Marvel contest of Champions what’s new not localized.

Figure 6. Marvel contest of Champions what’s new not localized.

Figure 7. Duels-PVP of Knighthood what’s new not localized.

Figure 7. Duels-PVP of Knighthood what’s new not localized.

Figure 8. Guns of Glory nudity instance.

Figure 8. Guns of Glory nudity instance.

Figure 9. Rise of Kingdom disconnected letters.

Figure 9. Rise of Kingdom disconnected letters.

Figure 10. New State Mobile has no rating and review options available for gamers.

Figure 10. New State Mobile has no rating and review options available for gamers.

Figure 11. Project makeover no rating and review options available for gamers.

Figure 11. Project makeover no rating and review options available for gamers.

Figure 12. Age rating categories in Arabic screenshot taken by the researcher.

Figure 12. Age rating categories in Arabic screenshot taken by the researcher.