Game Localization and Internationalization

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## TL;DR

Game localization adapts text, assets, formatting, and cultural presentation for players in different locales.

## Core Explanation

Localization is broader than translation. Games also need locale-aware formatting, asset variants, pseudo-localization tests, and content structures that keep localizable material separate from code.

## Further Reading

- [W3C: Localization vs. Internationalization](https://www.w3.org/International/questions/qa-i18n)
- [Unity Localization Package Manual](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/[email protected]/manual/index.html)
- [Unicode UTS #35: Locale Data Markup Language](https://www.unicode.org/reports/tr35/)