Rockstar Translations | English to Italian Game Localisation Specialist

Upgrade your Italian videogames
and audiovisual content with my skills
and expertise!

About Me

Hi, I’m Valentina Ambrogio! I am an English to Italian game localiser and subtitler based in Italy. I merged my all-time favourite pastimes – videogames and TV shows – and my studies into a powerful professional combo.

I hold a BA in Translation (University of Messina), an MA in Audiovisual Translation (UNINT), a Certificate in Software and Video Game Localisation (UCL), and a Certificate in Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (UCL).

In 2013, I founded Rockstar Translations to provide exclusively game localisation and subtitling services, but I have been working professionally as a translator since 2010. I translate videogames, apps and subtitles daily, and I love it!

My Services

Game Localisation

I transcreate your in-game texts, scripts, manuals, press releases, store texts into Italian. My mission: translations for the gamers by a gamer.

App Localisation

By localising your app into Italian, I will help you tap into the Italian market, boost your app store searchability, and improve overall user experience.

Subtitling

I provide EN to IT subtitles, QC, time-cueing, and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) that meet the subtitling requirements for your target audience.

Proofreading & QC

Poorly written texts affect negatively the reading experience. I can help you get rid of grammar and spelling mistakes, and ensure linguistic quality, fluency, accuracy, and style.

Fair Game

Cultural faux pas are common when translation is involved. My quest is to produce inclusive translations, considerate of all genders, cultures, and beliefs.

Tools & Devices

My CAT tool of choice is MemoQ. My subtitling software is WinCAPS Qu4ntum. I can test games on: iPhone 16, iPad 8th gen, PS5, Windows PC, Nox, Steam.

My achievements

15+ years

as Professional Translator

5.6M

In-game Words Localised

50.3k min

Subtitled/QCed

29+ years

of Gaming XP

Project Showcase

Here's an NDA-compliant showcase of titles I have worked on and/or on which I am credited

Testimonials

Alina Kolesnikova

Localization Project Manager at GameState

I’ve been working with Valentina for several years now on various projects, services, and text types. She is an outstanding specialist who consistently meets requirements and deadlines, always delivering high-quality work. I’m grateful for her valuable comments, suggestions, and insights regarding the games we’ve collaborated on (whether related to text, terms, or processes), and I’m truly glad to work with someone so attentive and professional. Valentina’s dedication to quality and detail makes a difference in every project she takes on. Besides that, she is a wonderful person to work with — approachable, positive, and understanding. Her commitment and expertise have become invaluable to our team, and I hope to continue collaborating with her for many more years to come 💜 I highly recommend Valentina to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable Italian localization expert!

Vadim Panas

Localisation PM at Big Way Games

“We've been working with Valentina for more than three years now and I have nothing but good things to say about her professional qualities. She is very reliable, always on-call and committed to producing high quality translation. We cannot recommend her enough as a video game localiser and transcreator and we look forward to working with her in the future.”

Localisation Project Manager

US governance company

“Valentina is an outstanding linguist and it has been a pleasure working with her. She is very reliable for both quality and delivery, responsive with all communications, and effective in helping us find solutions to the linguistic challenges and issues we are trying to solve, all while demonstrating her knowledge in the subject matter and skills with the tools we are using.”

Vicky Lee

Localisation PM at Keywords Studios

“I worked with Valentina on few mobile game localization projects and she was always very responsible, passionate, and diligent. She was extremely easy to work with and I could see that she treated every single project with respect - she would never hesitate to go extra mile to deliver high quality translations. She is indeed a ‘rockstar’!”

Wendy Matson Bergonse

COO at Feature Subtitling

“We started working with Valentina a few years ago. She quickly became our go-to translator for Italian, and we have complete faith in the quality of her work. She is a consummate professional who takes great care in the work she does, and she never misses a deadline. We are very happy to have her on our trusted team of translators!”

Cinzia Barrella

Professional Italian game localiser

“In many years working in videogame localisation I have met very few translators like Valentina. She is attentive, knowledgeable, and extraordinarily quick to take action. Her diligence translates also into the linguistic aspect, as her work is always spotless and outstanding.“

Renata Mliczak

SDH Online Tutor at UCL

“Valentina is a very dedicated translator and subtitler. Her subtitles were very polished and prepared according to the specific brief. She always paid attention to the technical restrictions of the modality, at the same time focusing on maintaining appropriate style and register of the text. She always concentrated on grammar and punctuation, so important in subtitling. She never missed a deadline, often sending the files earlier than expected.”

GET IN TOUCH

Looking for an Italian localiser or subtitler?

If you’re looking for a professional Italian game localiser or subtitler with hands-on insights into your target audience, and a friendly no-fuss approach, get in touch! We can discuss your project and find the best way to achieve your goals!

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English to Italian
Game Localisation and
Subtitling Specialist

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