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For the sake of completeness (and often interesting trivia), localization differences in continuity can be mentioned in appropriate articles using a "Regional differences" section. However, only pertinent differences should be mentioned. Generally, this boils down to Japanese text (the original language) and the English localizations (the language the wiki uses). The Korean and Chinese localizations tend to follow the Japanese text, while all other languages tend to follow the English localizations. These other languages do not need to be mentioned if this is the case, but may be mentioned if they have unique differences. | For the sake of completeness (and often interesting trivia), localization differences in continuity can be mentioned in appropriate articles using a "Regional differences" section. However, only pertinent differences should be mentioned. Generally, this boils down to Japanese text (the original language) and the English localizations (the language the wiki uses). The Korean and Chinese localizations tend to follow the Japanese text, while all other languages tend to follow the English localizations. These other languages do not need to be mentioned if this is the case, but may be mentioned if they have unique differences. | ||
Likewise, article names should reflect the American English localization whenever possible; British English localization differences may be | Likewise, article names should reflect the American English localization whenever possible; British English localization differences may be used as redirect titles. For more information on this subject, see [[Help:Redirects]] and the [[WiKirby:Naming policy|Naming policy]]. | ||
==Referring to regions== | ==Referring to regions== | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 3 May 2024
localization policy rework for proposal
Being based in Japan, the Kirby series requires a degree of interpretation in order to be localized into other languages for other regions. Since WiKirby is an English-language wiki based in the United States, the official American English localization is the one that takes priority in all articles.
Differences in continuities
In many cases, not only is the language changed during a localization, but the content is as well. As a result, the continuity of various Kirby media can and does differ between languages. When discussing an article whose details are different depending on region, the American English localization should be used first and foremost. In cases where the British English localization differs, these differences may be noted separately.
For the sake of completeness (and often interesting trivia), localization differences in continuity can be mentioned in appropriate articles using a "Regional differences" section. However, only pertinent differences should be mentioned. Generally, this boils down to Japanese text (the original language) and the English localizations (the language the wiki uses). The Korean and Chinese localizations tend to follow the Japanese text, while all other languages tend to follow the English localizations. These other languages do not need to be mentioned if this is the case, but may be mentioned if they have unique differences.
Likewise, article names should reflect the American English localization whenever possible; British English localization differences may be used as redirect titles. For more information on this subject, see Help:Redirects and the Naming policy.
Referring to regions
In the past, analog televisions used different encoding standards depending on the region, and consequently, video games were redesigned to accommodate for these different standards. As such, when referring to older home consoles designed for analog televisions (the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, and Wii), it is acceptable to use the encoding standards "NTSC" and "PAL" to refer to different regional versions. This is because different versions of the games for these consoles are designed to be used with televisions of the respective standards, and is commonly used both in official labeling and unofficial parlance. This terminology should not be used for the Wii U or the Nintendo Switch, nor for any of Nintendo's handheld consoles.
In addition, the phrase "in _ languages" (i.e. "in European languages") should be avoided when talking about regional differences. This is because different regions often use multiple languages, and there may be overlap between them. It is instead better to directly refer to the region (i.e. "in PAL regions" or "in Europe and Oceania") or the language (i.e. "in the British English version").
