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Sonia Yazmadjian

aka: Sam Yazmadjian, Sam Yazmadian, Sam Yazmadijan
Moby ID: 15201

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Sonia Yazmadjian joined Electronic Arts in 1995 as a translator, and then evolved to the role of Software Localisation Manager for Europe until 2003. With a team of 5 project managers and 1 audio manager, Sonia's team were the interface between developers (EARS, EAC, EAUK, Westwood, Maxis, plus affiliated labels like Fox, ), marketing and translation people.

Because it's easier for gamers to enjoy action in their own language, especially when instructions or tips are spoken, the team's role was to deliver, throughout European countries, games that are well translated and dubbed. This process is called "localisation" because occasionally assets have to be adapted to local regulations.

However, one has to be careful not to change the spirit of the game: localisation is here not to alter but to promote the experience that developers want to deliver.

Sonia is now working in other industries. However, she keeps a soft spot for creators!

Credited on 47 games

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Command & Conquer: Generals (2003, Windows) Localisation
SimCity 4 (2003, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Battlefield 1942: Deluxe Edition (2003, Windows) Software Localization Manager
007: Nightfire (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Total Club Manager 2003 (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
007: Nightfire (2002, GameCube) French
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002, Game Boy Advance) Software Localisation Manager
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002, PlayStation 2) Software Localisation Manager
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002, Windows) European Localization Management
NHL 2003 (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Battlefield 1942 (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Medal of Honor: Frontline (2002, PlayStation 2) Software Localisation Manager
Global Operations (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Command & Conquer: Renegade (2002, Windows) Software Localization Manager (Europe)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 (2002, PlayStation 2) Software Localisation Manager
Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat (2002, PlayStation 2) Software Localisation Manager
Sid Meier's SimGolf (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
The Sims: Unleashed (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead (2002, Windows) Software Localisation Manager
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (2002, Windows) Software Localization Manager

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