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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I was a translator on FFT - The Ivalice Chronicles! Worked on the new/previously unreleased material. ‘Twas a sincere joy.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Oh no. Clair Obscur is great and I can’t put it down. But WTF? Why does every track have to be a banger??? It’s unholy.

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Chris @chrispaget1.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Resident Evil logic

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

For a game that’s all about “unaliving” thousands of soldiers in 10 minute bursts, Dynasty Warriors Origins is boring as hell. Gameplay is fab, but my god, these story segments… Po-faced people flapping their gums as they stand perfectly still in beige rooms does not make for an engaging story…

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Oh, it’s 11AM at the airport? Better order a margarita.

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Bill Prady @billprady.com · 01/01/2025

Because it's come up recently, a reminder that the Y2K bug wasn't overhyped. It was a huge problem and an huge number of people worked fast and hard and fixed it. Like the ozone hole. It's not a lesson in overhype. It's a lesson in humankind's ability to cooperatively solve problems.

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Dave McMahon @daveemcee.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Nosferatu (2024)

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Finally read Notes on an Execution, and this quote is still ringing in my skull: “This was getting to her: Men like him, who believed their very existences afforded them lawlessness. Men who had been handed the world, trashed it, and still demanded more.”

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Barring FFVII REBIRTH (for obvious reasons), the DQ3 remake is hands down my favorite RPG of the year. I cannot wait for the 1 & 2 remake. I suppose I’ll have to tide myself over with another round of DQ11!

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I’ve been a DQ dabbler for most of my life, but this DQ3 remake threatens to make me an obsessive. I want more more more.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Vote! (And make sure it’s for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH) thegameawards.com/nominees/gam...

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

At 100 hours, that’s a wrap on Metaphor. I thoroughly enjoyed it, much more than any Persona or MegaTen (both of which I’ve either struggled to get through/given up on entirely), and while the story-telling felt kinda “huh?” to me, the ultimate message was so powerful and so resonant.

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Roosa Jokiaho @rjokami.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

日本でのゲーム開発者向けのスターターパックを用意しました！🎮 リストに入りたい（もしくは出たい）場合、私に声をかけてくださいねー！✨ go.bsky.app/GjiMJSE

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Jenn Odd @jentranslations.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

AI (LLMs) is TERRIBLE at translation. It should never be used for client/audience facing work, especially entertainment translation like manga and games. And I'm tired of misinformed people trying to cut corners with it instead. #l10n #translation #localization

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Really, really enjoying Metaphor, but—and I just have to get this off my chest—goddamn is this game ugly. Its style and art direction largely hide the yucky bits, but this would make a first-Gen PS3 game blush…

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

Been a very hard day, so treated myself to a PS5 Pro (and also because I have more money than sense)

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

Skinamarink fucked me up. That was way too intense for a chill night in.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 01/07/2024

Dumb opinion, but Shadow of the Erdtree was too short. I just want more Elden Ring, like an insane amount of it. I want an endless supply. I want to explore, die, and triumph in FromSoft’s entropy until my brain leaks out my ears. I fucking love this game. Please don’t let it end.

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鋼のStephen Meyerink @sjmtaelus.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

I don't think it's possible to overstate my excitement at FINALLY being able to share that I worked on the localization of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH alongside a team of lovely, talented folks (@lizbushouse.bsky.social @ryanosaurz.bsky.social, and many others!)

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

It’s upon us—the release date! I worked on the English localization of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH! Calling this a labor of love would be an understatement. We worked so hard on this for a very VERY long time, and I think it came together beautifully. The acting, the writing—all of it is top notch.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 24/02/2024

In a “having trouble enjoying video games” slump lately. So many things I want to play/continue playing, but I just can’t find the motivation. Anyone else experience this? Got tips or tricks to overcome it??

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

I know a score shouldn’t make me this happy, but FUCK IT! I AM LEANING IN! I could cryyyyy

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Pleased to report that I *love* Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a game so good that after 45 hours I'm still not close to done because I'm compulsively doing every side activity. The acting, the writing, the MUSIC — this game nails everything it sets out to do www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

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‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Is a Stunning Recreation of a Classic

On Feb. 29 for PlayStation 5, Square Enix is releasing the second part of what will be a three-game series remaking the original from 1997

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 10/02/2024

If you tell me that a game is “over complicated and under explained” and I find out you skip every tutorial???????? I absolutely judge you.

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Jenn Odd @jentranslations.bsky.social · 06/01/2024

Interesting in finding out more about media localization? Got possibly way too much time on your hands? Here are almost 50 articles on localization and translation that I've collected over the last few years! j-entranslations.com/interesting-...

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Interesting Localization Articles from the Last Year (and more) - J-En Translations

Here's a long list of interesting localization articles I've collected over the last few years, covering a wide variety of topics.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

The beauty of Kyoto never dulls

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Dino || 鬼ディノ @onidino.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

No spicy posts from me here on bsky! Only celebrating Silent Hope's release! One of the first projects I led as loc producer at XSEED. :) t.co/fL9cj82Aq1 I'm really proud to say that the voice cast is majority POC actors, too. And the art is super cute.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

“SMILE-UP.”??? Good lord.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

I can imagine Gen V and The Boys being crass and unwatchable a decade from now, but in this media landscape lousy with super hero banality, they’re incredibly refreshing.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Saw a man wearing a shirt that says “He calls me “CHAMP”!” As a gay man, I would like to inform the people of the world that this is the gayest thing a person can wear.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Omfg there is no AC in makuhari messe. Everyone is melting. This is hell.

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Ryan @ryanosaurz.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

TGS on three hours of sleep. Time to struggle-bus my way through the day.

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Jenn Odd @jentranslations.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

New / aspiring translators should be aware of translation scams. They're often vague job posts, might use a non-business email (like gmail), and/or are too good to be true. Trust your instincts, double check new clients, and check with others if you're not sure. youtu.be/E4efxRY6YNI?...

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How to Avoid Translation Scams ⚠️ - The Definitive Guide

★☆★Whenever you're ready, here is how I can help you:1. If you're just starting out as a Freelance Translator, I recommend the✅ → Guide to ProZ: https://tran...

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