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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Frequent Collaborators
People- 28 games with Linda Walker
- 28 games with David Fielding
- 27 games with Andy Chung
- 26 games with James Featherstone
- 26 games with Ben Jackson
- 26 games with Jean-Yves Duret
- 26 games with Phil Jones
- 26 games with Paul Richards
- 25 games with Dave Knudson
- 25 games with Anne Miller
Companies
- 45 games with Electronic Arts, Inc.
- 28 games with Electronic Arts GmbH
- 26 games with Electronic Arts Ltd.
- 26 games with Electronic Arts Publishing SARL
- 24 games with EA Games
- 17 games with TiVo Corporation
- 17 games with Electronic Arts K.K.
- 8 games with Electronic Arts Czech...
- 7 games with GameSpy Industries Inc.
- 7 games with Electronic Arts Nederland B.V.
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