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Digital Hearts Holdings and GameScribes Form Strategic Partnership

Digital Hearts Holdings, a leading provider of game quality assurance and localization services based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has officially announced a capital and business partnership with GameScribes, a localization firm based in California, USA. This partnership is set to commence in February 2026, following the approval of the board of directors on January 23, 2026.

Reason for Partnership

As the gaming industry continues to expand globally, the demand for simultaneous multi-language localization and releases has become increasingly critical. Digital Hearts, renowned for its comprehensive quality improvement support services, is leveraging its vast resources and expertise honed through years of game debugging. By actively pursuing mergers and alliances, the company aims to create a robust system that provides one-stop support, including translation, Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA), multilingual voice recordings, and marketing tailored to regional customs.

With a team of over 350 native staff, Digital Hearts has developed a unique AI translation engine called 'ella', capable of handling translations in 17 language pairs, including European and Asian languages. This focus on quality and speed enables them to meet the growing demand in the localization market effectively.

On the other hand, GameScribes, established in 2009, has positioned itself as a dominant player in the localization landscape by utilizing its network of more than 900 freelance professionals worldwide. Their advantage lies not just in their capabilities with European languages but also in their ability to localize content in Russian, Arabic, and various Latin American languages. They utilize a four-tiered system of professionals based on their skills and experience in game translation, ensuring top-notch quality that receives acclaim from their clients.

Through this partnership, Digital Hearts will combine its strengths in Asian languages with GameScribes' expertise in European languages, thereby offering a one-stop service for comprehensive translation and LQA that ensures top-tier quality standards.

Details of the Partnership

The capital agreement includes the issuance of 250 new shares by GameScribes which Digital Hearts intends to purchase for a total of $1 million. This investment will allow Digital Hearts to hold 20% of GameScribes' total shares as of February 6, 2026. If GameScribes meets its performance targets by the end of 2028, Digital Hearts will have the option to acquire the remaining 1,000 shares, effectively making GameScribes a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Both companies recognize that this merger will expand their global reach and enhance service deliveries. The collaboration aims to integrate GameScribes’ localization resources in European languages with Digital Hearts’ debugging, game development support, and services in Asian languages to strengthen the global business of both entities.

Timeline

• - Board Resolution Date: January 23, 2026
• - Partnership Contract Date: January 23, 2026 (expected)
• - Partnership Commencement Date: February 6, 2026 (expected)

Conclusion

This partnership not only represents a strategic move for Digital Hearts but also exemplifies their commitment to becoming a formidable player in the global entertainment market as a quality partner. From debugging game faults to localization and marketing support, Digital Hearts continues its mission of supporting the growth of the gaming and entertainment industry under their motto, “SAVE the DIGITAL WORLD.”

For more information, visit Digital Hearts Group.