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What is Flow 2? ​

Flow 2 is a comprehensive platform dedicated to game localization, designed to streamline the entire localization process for game developers and publishers. The platform consists of two major modules: Localization CMS and TMS.

Localization CMS ​

The Localization CMS serves as the central hub for managing all aspects of localization content. It offers the following key features:

  • Data Source Integration: Seamlessly connects with various game development environments to extract localizable content directly from source files.
  • Online Content Management: Provides a robust interface for organizing, editing, and maintaining localization assets across multiple projects.
  • Project Management: Offers tools for planning, tracking, and monitoring localization projects from inception to completion.
  • Localization Order Management: Simplifies the process of creating, assigning, and monitoring localization orders across different languages and vendors.
  • Version Control: Maintains comprehensive history of all changes, allowing for easy rollback and comparison between different versions.
  • Asset Management: Centralizes the storage and organization of localized assets including text, audio, images, and videos.

TMS ​

The TMS component is specifically tailored for professional localization service providers, offering sophisticated tools to deliver high-quality translations efficiently:

  • Workflow Automation: Streamlines the translation process with customizable workflows that match specific project requirements.
  • Collaboration Tools: Facilitates seamless communication between translators, editors, and project managers.
  • Quality Assurance: Incorporates comprehensive QA tools to ensure consistency and accuracy across all localized content.
  • Terminology Management: Maintains project-specific glossaries and terminology databases to ensure consistency.
  • Translation Memory: Leverages previously translated content to improve efficiency and maintain consistency across projects.
  • Performance Analytics: Provides detailed metrics on productivity, quality, and turnaround times.

Query Hub (Coming Soon) ​

Query Hub is an innovative communication platform designed to bridge the gap between linguists, game producers, and game developers. This upcoming feature aims to revolutionize how localization-related issues are addressed through:

  • Centralized Communication: Creates a unified space where all stakeholders can discuss localization challenges without switching between different communication tools.
  • Real-time Problem Solving: Enables quick resolution of localization queries and requirements through direct interaction between technical and linguistic teams.
  • Information Barrier Breakdown: Eliminates siloed communication by connecting all parties involved in the localization process.
  • Comprehensive History Tracking: Maintains a complete record of all discussions and resolutions for future reference and knowledge sharing.
  • Pattern Recognition: Identifies recurring localization issues through historical data analysis, allowing for proactive problem-solving.
  • Contextual Linking: Associates queries directly with relevant game assets and localization strings for clear, unambiguous communication.
  • Notification System: Alerts appropriate team members when their input is needed, reducing response times and project delays.
  • Knowledge Base Integration: Automatically builds a searchable repository of resolved issues, turning past solutions into valuable resources.

Query Hub represents Flow 2's commitment to not just managing localization content, but also optimizing the human collaboration essential to creating culturally authentic gaming experiences.

Super Glossary (Coming Soon) ​

Super Glossary redefines the traditional terminology management experience, offering linguists a comprehensive contextual reference system during the localization process:

  • Contextual References: Provides instant access to critical game elements such as quests, items, characters, and storylines directly within the translation interface.
  • Visual Context: Integrates screenshots, concept art, and in-game imagery alongside terminology to clarify visual representation.
  • Narrative Flow Awareness: Enables linguists to understand how specific terms fit within the broader game narrative and player experience.
  • Cross-Reference System: Links related game elements to ensure consistent treatment across the entire localization project.
  • Dynamic Updates: Automatically synchronizes with game development changes to ensure terminology remains current throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Hierarchical Organization: Structures game-specific terminology in intuitive categories that reflect the game's own internal logic and design.
  • Consistency Enforcement: Alerts translators when terminology usage deviates from established guidelines.
  • Collaborative Annotations: Allows team members to add notes and clarifications to glossary entries, building a richer resource over time.

By providing this enhanced contextual understanding, Super Glossary significantly improves localization accuracy and consistency, ensuring that translated content seamlessly integrates with the game experience and maintains the developer's creative vision across all languages.

Why Choose Flow 2? ​

Flow 2 distinguishes itself through its game-specific approach to localization. Unlike general-purpose localization tools, Flow 2 is built from the ground up to address the unique challenges of game localization:

  • Game-Specific Workflows: Tailored to handle the iterative nature of game development.
  • Context Awareness: Provides translators with crucial contextual information specific to gaming environments.
  • Scalability: Capable of handling projects of any size, from indie games to AAA titles with millions of words.
  • Integration Capabilities: Connects seamlessly with game engines and development environments.
  • End-to-End Solution: Covers the entire localization pipeline from content extraction to final implementation.

By bridging the gap between game development and professional localization services, Flow 2 helps gaming companies deliver culturally authentic experiences to players worldwide, ultimately expanding their global reach and enhancing player engagement across different markets.