Localization
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Hi, I'm Federica.

I’m an EN→IT game localization specialist with over a decade of experience in translation, linguistic QA and content review, including eight years as a professional freelance.

Over the years I’ve contributed to 300+ projects across indie and commercial titles, on PC, console and mobile, working closely with developers, publishers and localization teams. My work ranges from full localization to in-context review, terminology management and quality control.

In recent years I’ve also worked with MTPE and AI-assisted localization workflows, focusing on output evaluation, error classification and consistency checks.

To me, a translated version should feel deliberate — not just accurate to the source, but coherent in tone, aligned with the game’s identity, and respectful of both developers’ work and players’ experience. Localization has to keep that balance intact.

Games are systems as much as they are text: rhythm, mechanics, characters, atmosphere. A localized version should feel natural and internally consistent, without losing the nuances that shape the original work.

If you’re looking for an experienced EN→IT linguist for your project, feel free to get in touch.

A few stats

Native Italian speaker

10 years localization experience

30+ years gaming experience

2 international game loc contests won

3+ million words translated/proofread

1000+ review hours performed

300+ projects handled

Selected projects

What people say about my work

“The quality and speed of her work has been outstanding and it has been a pleasure working with someone as professional as Federica. This project has been complex and the localization was left until last. Thankfully Federica completed the task in record time enabling me to meet the deadline. I am definitely going to use Federica for all my future projects.”
Patricia Curtis
Game Developer at Lucky Red Fish
“Federica worked quickly, efficiently, and responded well to our feedback. The result was an excellent localization that we are proud to be featuring in our game. Her attitude toward localizations and her clear passion for gaming made her a pleasure to work with and gave us confidence in her abilities. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for excellent Italian localization.”​
Vladislav Tsopljak​
PR & Community Manager at Another Indie
“I am very happy with the quality of Federica’s work. Not only she translated the script but also adapted names and jokes, especially important in a game with a lot of dialogue and a comedy mood. The task was done quickly and she always kept me informed about the status of the work. I’m looking forward to our next collaboration.”​
Miguel Navio
Game Designer
“Federica was very professional and we felt very secure letting her handle the Italian translation of our game Alwa’s Awakening. All communications with her were smooth and she was always quick to deliver. We’d love to work with her again for our future projects.”
Mikael Forslind
Game Designer at Elden Pixels
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"Even the Italian translation of the texts is excellent, and I cannot but applaud the translation choices regarding the names of places, which were able to preserve the meanings of each name and location."
IGN Italia on Hollow Knight
"You may have noticed it by now, but so far we've talked about Nidosacro and Pulveria: this means that yes, even on Nintendo Switch, Hollow Knight brings with it an excellent translation of its texts, and is therefore available in Italian."
Multiplayer.it on Hollow Knight
"The simple but effective accompaniment offered by the soundrack is also excellent, and so are the dubbing (only in English) and the Italian localization."
Everyeye.it on Cris Tales

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Please note: I’m not an agency, so job applications will not be considered.