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Accelerating Workflows in Video Game Translation: A Recommender System for Review and Post-Edit Assignments

Mukande, Tendai orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-0654-7141, Dinkov, Dimiter orcid logoORCID: 0009-0008-3038-9658, Superbo, Riccardo orcid logoORCID: 0009-0007-5122-0440 and O'Connor, Noel E. orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-4033-9135 (2025) Accelerating Workflows in Video Game Translation: A Recommender System for Review and Post-Edit Assignments. ACM Transactions on Recommender Systems . ISSN 2770-6699

Abstract
The advancement in Neural Machine Translation (NMT) has significantly improved the localisation of content across multiple languages, offering fluency and efficiency. However, in complex applications, such as the translation of video games, where there is a need to preserve original player experiences, NMT alone cannot capture subtleties such as humour. As a result, human oversight remains essential to ensure that audio and text translations retain their original intent and appeal. In batch workflows that involve millions of words, the assignment of post-editing/review jobs to the rightful personnel is tedious to complete manually. We present the progress and challenges encountered during the development of a recommender system (RS) designed to enhance video game translation workflows. The main goal of this work is to improve time and cost efficiency in real-time localisation workflows and ensure that unique aspects of game narratives are preserved while meeting the demands of global audiences. The results of the online A/B evaluation in more than 292,000 video game translation workflows demonstrate that the recommender system achieves more than 90% time savings and up to 76% cost reduction compared to manual assignment.
Metadata
Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Neural Machine Translation, Recommender Systems, Editorial Workflow, Machine Learning, Automated Decision Engines, Resource Allocation
Subjects:Computer Science > Artificial intelligence
Computer Science > Information retrieval
Computer Science > Machine learning
Computer Science > Machine translating
Computer Science > World Wide Web
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing
DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing > School of Computing
Publisher:ACM
Official URL:https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3778861
Copyright Information:Authors
Funders:Research Ireland ML-LABS - Grant number 18/CRT/6183
ID Code:32651
Deposited On:18 May 2026 10:28 by Tendai Mukande . Last Modified 18 May 2026 10:28
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