![]() To learn more about XLOC, please visit their website. ALL members of the various teams have access to this data, including translators, PMs, reviewers, and developers (though access may vary depending on role). In a nutshell, XLOC serves as a central repository for all strings and related assets involved in a given project. Two members of Keyword Studios, Jenny McKearny and Rebecca Guttentag graciously gave us a demo of the ins and outs of XLOC so we could see is integral role at the center of the game localization process. However, when it comes to video game localization, its like playing Operation, where you have to surgically remove the strings for translation, being careful not to touch the sides (the code that your strings are housed in) or otherwise you might just break your build.Īt which point we were introduced to XLOC, a content management system (CMS) specifically tailored to game localization. When it comes to getting a document translated, or even an entire book for that matter, it’s as simple as sending the file over to the translator/LSP, who might use a CAT tool to break apart the strings, but that’s about as technical as it usually gets. Well, when it comes to XLOC and game localization, that’s exactly what you should do.Īfter a visit from Keyword Studios, one of the leading game localization companies in the world, at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies to give a talk about the game localization, our team wanted to dig a little deeper. Reviewed by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.Throughout life, we’re told to not put all our eggs in one basket. A great looking stem, that’s very nicely finished.įor more information check out Australia specific information:Įlite Cycle Imports are the distributor for Tangent products in Australia.Stiff, strong and clamps securely to the bars and fork steerer tube.It’s actually a pretty heavy top loader by today’s standards, but if weight isn’t an issue you will love this stem.This stem is in the same price range as many lighter stems.These stems are a little shorter than most standard sizes and the fork clamp extends out into the rider area, it’s up to the individual to decide if that’s a problem, but I didn’t have any issues with the rider area.Īlthough polished silver and gold have been available in the past it looks like Black seems to be the only colour option these days. If you are looking for a stem that’s stiff, strong, clamps well and looks great then the Tangent X Loc stem is for you. I know I would prefer to spend 100% of my spare time riding than wasting time having to work on my. Once this stem is on your bike it’s set and forget, which is perfect for any BMXer. It’s as stiff as you would expect your stem to be, which means that you won’t be losing any power winding up down the start hill our out of corners (that’s right folks not all your power comes through your cranks).Īfter a whole bunch of gates, dirt jumping and just everyday track riding I didn’t have any problem with handlebars moving or even the stem moving on the fork. ![]() That said I would certainly have to rate the looks of the X Loc up amongst the better looking stems in the bunch, and stiff? Well I haven’t been able to make it budge, not one bit. Since this is a 4 year old design it’s hard to compare it to other products designed more recently to reduce weight to an absolute minimum, but if you are looking for the lightest stem on the market and like the looks of they Tangent X Loc stem you will either need to compromise on the weight gain or look else where. It has some nice CNC’d styling that not only makes the stem look good but shaves some weight as well. The Tangent X Loc stem is high quality race stem machined from 6061 aluminium. When I first saw this 4 bolt top loader stem I had no idea that Tangent even made stems, but soon found the X Loc made it’s first appearance in 2003. ![]() Tangent have been making fine BMX products for many years now, they are probably best known for their pads and plates than their other offerings.
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