Meta fails to localize Horizon Worlds before launching in Spain and France

Episode 198 August 24, 2022 00:03:29
Meta fails to localize Horizon Worlds before launching in Spain and France
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Meta fails to localize Horizon Worlds before launching in Spain and France

Aug 24 2022 | 00:03:29

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Meta received some harsh words from frustrated Spanish speakers after a shaky international rollout of its game Horizon Worlds.

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