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Harald B · 07/16/2007, 03:39 am

http://www.gamestar.de/news/pc/spiel...5/sam_max.html
Apparantly JoWooD has enlisted not only the original voice actress for Max but also the original voice actor for Sam and a bunch of experienced voice actors for the supporting cast (see here as well), in what is the most expensive localisation JoWooD has ever done. And gamestar likes the result.
You'll also be interested to know that the european version will have the same extras as the TAC version and will have all the dubs (and the english version) put together in the same box.

Diduz · 07/16/2007, 03:54 am

Yeah, I've read the article. They are doing an incredible job with the release, but unfortunately they decided not to include Italian voice-overs too. It's a shame, considering that Sam & Max Hit The Road was the first Lucasarts adventure game featuring a complete Italian voice-over work.

They are including Italian subtitles though.

Apart from all that, I'm particularly exicted by the idea of having a box sitting on my shelf instead of the usual dvd-case (unless they manage to cram the poster in a dvd-case, I certainly hope not!!!!).

Agent Calavera · 07/16/2007, 04:14 am

Sounds good..

But what I'm worrying about is THAT

Wenn sich Sam und Max etwa über einen hierzulande unbekannten US-Politiker mokieren, legen die Übersetzer dem Duo eine fiese Anspielung auf Angela Merkel in den Mund.

That means: When Sam and Max deride US-Politicians, the translators will let them deride angela merkel instead.. (I DON'T think that's a good idea, everyone knows sam and max are american, why should they mock angela merkel??)

btw i think the gamestar-article is quite.. superficial!
They got a picture with the headline "the german version of sam and max", which shows the cover of the telltale-dvd you get when you bought the season.. They also got a picture with "Dave Grossman worked on Day of the Tentacle", but the screenshot does not show dott... well, however.. at least this is gonna increase the number of selled copies..

Laserschwert · 07/16/2007, 06:34 am

Sadly this makes me buy the German version of Season 1 as well... ah, well, it's just money, right?

Harald B · 07/16/2007, 06:43 am

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm sorely tempted myself, and I'm not even german!

LuigiHann · 07/16/2007, 08:51 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Calavera

That means: When Sam and Max deride US-Politicians, the translators will let them deride angela merkel instead.. (I DON'T think that's a good idea, everyone knows sam and max are american, why should they mock angela merkel??)

Interesting thought. I don't think they really reference real-world polititions by name (except Lincoln, of course, and a few other past presidents) so I doubt this would be a big deal. I do wonder if they'll replace some of the politics-related lines ("I didn't inhale," "I did not have sex with that woman," etc.) with cliches that would be more familiar with Europeans. The again, Sam & Max is all about spoofing American culture, and I know Europeans love having a good laugh at America's expense, probably even more than Americans do

Emily · 07/16/2007, 08:53 pm

Who's Angela Merkel?

I'll be interested to hear what German fans think of the translation. (And French and Italian fans, too!) I think they have a real challenge in front of them, to translate the humor in a way that not only stays true to the original, but is also funny in the translated language, and that can be really hard with the type of satire in Sam & Max (especially in episode 4). I hope you guys will tell us what you think.

Mel · 07/16/2007, 08:58 pm

I think she's Germany's president (or the head of the EU). I'm not sure which although I could be wrong on both counts. I've heard her name in the news but I can't remember exactly what she does.

LuigiHann · 07/16/2007, 09:20 pm

I hope the European version has some Tarja Halonen jokes

Harald B · 07/17/2007, 12:38 am

Ahem. Angela Merkel is the Bundeskanzlerin (Federal Chancellor) of Germany, the highest german political position. With Germany having been president of the EU Council for the past half year and still being president of the G8 in 2007, she has had a lot of opportunities for brokering political deals and has been in the spotlight a lot, at least on this side of the atlantic.

Emily · 07/17/2007, 08:59 am

Thank you. I am a politics reject (I don't know who most of our government officials are either, if it makes you feel any better...

)

AdamG · 07/17/2007, 09:05 am

Oh boy, don't get me started.

mothra · 07/17/2007, 09:51 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emily

Thank you. I am a politics reject (I don't know who most of our government officials are either, if it makes you feel any better...

)

no, that makes me shudder in fear......

AdamG · 07/17/2007, 03:43 pm

Perhaps ignorance would be good in this case. I don't think it would be good for Emily to have to endure politics as well as doing customer support, ect. The human mind can only handle so much at once. : I

07/16/2007, 03:39 am	#1
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,449	gamestar.de special on the german dub http://www.gamestar.de/news/pc/spiel...5/sam_max.html Apparantly JoWooD has enlisted not only the original voice actress for Max but also the original voice actor for Sam and a bunch of experienced voice actors for the supporting cast (see here as well), in what is the most expensive localisation JoWooD has ever done. And gamestar likes the result. You'll also be interested to know that the european version will have the same extras as the TAC version and will have all the dubs (and the english version) put together in the same box. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki! Last edited by Harald B; 07/16/2007 at 03:44 am.

07/16/2007, 04:14 am	#3
Agent Calavera Grim Reaper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paderborn, Germany Posts: 19	Sounds good.. But what I'm worrying about is THAT Wenn sich Sam und Max etwa über einen hierzulande unbekannten US-Politiker mokieren, legen die Übersetzer dem Duo eine fiese Anspielung auf Angela Merkel in den Mund. That means: When Sam and Max deride US-Politicians, the translators will let them deride angela merkel instead.. (I DON'T think that's a good idea, everyone knows sam and max are american, why should they mock angela merkel??) btw i think the gamestar-article is quite.. superficial! They got a picture with the headline "the german version of sam and max", which shows the cover of the telltale-dvd you get when you bought the season.. They also got a picture with "Dave Grossman worked on Day of the Tentacle", but the screenshot does not show dott... well, however.. at least this is gonna increase the number of selled copies.. __________________ Dada wins!

07/16/2007, 06:43 am	#5
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,449	Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm sorely tempted myself, and I'm not even german! __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

07/16/2007, 09:20 pm	#9
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,660	I hope the European version has some Tarja Halonen jokes __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

07/17/2007, 12:38 am	#10
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,449	Ahem. Angela Merkel is the Bundeskanzlerin (Federal Chancellor) of Germany, the highest german political position. With Germany having been president of the EU Council for the past half year and still being president of the G8 in 2007, she has had a lot of opportunities for brokering political deals and has been in the spotlight a lot, at least on this side of the atlantic. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki! Last edited by Harald B; 07/17/2007 at 01:42 am.

07/16/2007, 03:54 am	#2
Diduz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 321	Yeah, I've read the article. They are doing an incredible job with the release, but unfortunately they decided not to include Italian voice-overs too. It's a shame, considering that Sam & Max Hit The Road was the first Lucasarts adventure game featuring a complete Italian voice-over work. They are including Italian subtitles though. Apart from all that, I'm particularly exicted by the idea of having a box sitting on my shelf instead of the usual dvd-case (unless they manage to cram the poster in a dvd-case, I certainly hope not!!!!).

07/16/2007, 06:34 am	#4
Laserschwert The F*ckest Uppest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,851	Sadly this makes me buy the German version of Season 1 as well... ah, well, it's just money, right?

07/16/2007, 08:53 pm	#7
Emily Formerly of the Telltale Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,549	Who's Angela Merkel? I'll be interested to hear what German fans think of the translation. (And French and Italian fans, too!) I think they have a real challenge in front of them, to translate the humor in a way that not only stays true to the original, but is also funny in the translated language, and that can be really hard with the type of satire in Sam & Max (especially in episode 4). I hope you guys will tell us what you think.

07/16/2007, 08:58 pm	#8
Mel Rowr! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 834	I think she's Germany's president (or the head of the EU). I'm not sure which although I could be wrong on both counts. I've heard her name in the news but I can't remember exactly what she does.

07/17/2007, 08:59 am	#11
Emily Formerly of the Telltale Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,549	Thank you. I am a politics reject (I don't know who most of our government officials are either, if it makes you feel any better... )

07/17/2007, 09:05 am	#12
AdamG The Maybe Friend for Life Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,054	Oh boy, don't get me started. __________________ "Stay frosty America!" - Max

07/17/2007, 03:43 pm	#14
AdamG The Maybe Friend for Life Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,054	Perhaps ignorance would be good in this case. I don't think it would be good for Emily to have to endure politics as well as doing customer support, ect. The human mind can only handle so much at once. : I __________________ "Stay frosty America!" - Max Last edited by AdamG; 07/17/2007 at 03:46 pm.

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