Mato
@clydemandelin.bsky.social
Professional translator, game programmer, Legends of Localization, EarthBound/MOTHER 3 guy, etc.
https://legendsoflocalization.com/
http://halito.tomato.game/about/
https://www.twitch.tv/clydemandelin
https://tomatogame.itch.io/
https://legendsoflocalization.com/
http://halito.tomato.game/about/
https://www.twitch.tv/clydemandelin
https://tomatogame.itch.io/
I think about this line sometimes
January 26, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I think about this line sometimes
This bad-yet-strangely-funky song from James Bond Jr. #SuperNES is like rediscovering that old Cheetahman song again, plus it's definitely a day-brightener
In my younger times I would've held a music remix contest or something 🍅
youtu.be/WRp6FozSamw?...
In my younger times I would've held a music remix contest or something 🍅
youtu.be/WRp6FozSamw?...
James Bond Jr. (SNES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete
YouTube video by NintendoComplete
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
This bad-yet-strangely-funky song from James Bond Jr. #SuperNES is like rediscovering that old Cheetahman song again, plus it's definitely a day-brightener
In my younger times I would've held a music remix contest or something 🍅
youtu.be/WRp6FozSamw?...
In my younger times I would've held a music remix contest or something 🍅
youtu.be/WRp6FozSamw?...
Frustration: I'm trying to find the Koasati #NativeAmerican word for "sweat" but...
1. Google AI snippets are CLEARLY unreliable
2. The dictionaries I want to check only have PDFs on major piracy sites, which is a sad state of affairs
3. The Internet Archive only offers like 1 page out of 600
1. Google AI snippets are CLEARLY unreliable
2. The dictionaries I want to check only have PDFs on major piracy sites, which is a sad state of affairs
3. The Internet Archive only offers like 1 page out of 600
January 20, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Frustration: I'm trying to find the Koasati #NativeAmerican word for "sweat" but...
1. Google AI snippets are CLEARLY unreliable
2. The dictionaries I want to check only have PDFs on major piracy sites, which is a sad state of affairs
3. The Internet Archive only offers like 1 page out of 600
1. Google AI snippets are CLEARLY unreliable
2. The dictionaries I want to check only have PDFs on major piracy sites, which is a sad state of affairs
3. The Internet Archive only offers like 1 page out of 600
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The kiosk demo of Mario Kart DS contained "Flesh Trucks" due to a spelling error. While the error was fixed in the final version, looking at the preview image for GCN Mushroom Bridge very closely shows that the truck still has an L. As such, the memory of the Flesh Truck remains.
January 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The kiosk demo of Mario Kart DS contained "Flesh Trucks" due to a spelling error. While the error was fixed in the final version, looking at the preview image for GCN Mushroom Bridge very closely shows that the truck still has an L. As such, the memory of the Flesh Truck remains.
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📣 Big news: Shinra Archaeology Cut is now available for the PS1 version of FFVII! With this patch developed by HitByBricks, you can update your existing ROMs and enjoy FFVII with the SAC retranslation applied. (Note: this is Vanilla Mode only, with no restored content.) www.romhacking.net/hacks/9352
January 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
📣 Big news: Shinra Archaeology Cut is now available for the PS1 version of FFVII! With this patch developed by HitByBricks, you can update your existing ROMs and enjoy FFVII with the SAC retranslation applied. (Note: this is Vanilla Mode only, with no restored content.) www.romhacking.net/hacks/9352
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it is done
almost a year later Paper Chrono Trigger is done
proper photo session this weekend
made from bristol paper, cardstock, sketchbook paper, toilet paper, & matboard
(Also bit of clear resin, colored gel, LED strip, & microLEDs)
almost a year later Paper Chrono Trigger is done
proper photo session this weekend
made from bristol paper, cardstock, sketchbook paper, toilet paper, & matboard
(Also bit of clear resin, colored gel, LED strip, & microLEDs)
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
it is done
almost a year later Paper Chrono Trigger is done
proper photo session this weekend
made from bristol paper, cardstock, sketchbook paper, toilet paper, & matboard
(Also bit of clear resin, colored gel, LED strip, & microLEDs)
almost a year later Paper Chrono Trigger is done
proper photo session this weekend
made from bristol paper, cardstock, sketchbook paper, toilet paper, & matboard
(Also bit of clear resin, colored gel, LED strip, & microLEDs)
I made this video very long ago and forgot about it, but now it seems to be the most viewed video I've ever made 🍅
Thank you, Giygas and Pokey! I will serve you forever and ever
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmyo... #earthbound
Thank you, Giygas and Pokey! I will serve you forever and ever
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmyo... #earthbound
EarthBound Anti-Piracy Measure (spoilers!)
YouTube video by Starmen.Net Youtube
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
I made this video very long ago and forgot about it, but now it seems to be the most viewed video I've ever made 🍅
Thank you, Giygas and Pokey! I will serve you forever and ever
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmyo... #earthbound
Thank you, Giygas and Pokey! I will serve you forever and ever
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmyo... #earthbound
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It’s CES week! Perfect time to share some Earthbound footage from the show floor (31 years ago) youtu.be/NFG1FcnFTKI?...
Earthbound Footage from WCES '95
YouTube video by John Ricciardi
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
It’s CES week! Perfect time to share some Earthbound footage from the show floor (31 years ago) youtu.be/NFG1FcnFTKI?...
Still working on this #FFIV translation thing to stream someday
Originally, I wanted to study the old fan translations and get screenshots, but after some tests, it seems like it'd make more sense for me to play & read the original Japanese aloud
Not sure anyone would find that entertaining though
Originally, I wanted to study the old fan translations and get screenshots, but after some tests, it seems like it'd make more sense for me to play & read the original Japanese aloud
Not sure anyone would find that entertaining though
January 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Still working on this #FFIV translation thing to stream someday
Originally, I wanted to study the old fan translations and get screenshots, but after some tests, it seems like it'd make more sense for me to play & read the original Japanese aloud
Not sure anyone would find that entertaining though
Originally, I wanted to study the old fan translations and get screenshots, but after some tests, it seems like it'd make more sense for me to play & read the original Japanese aloud
Not sure anyone would find that entertaining though
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One of the save slots in the WCES ‘95 Earthbound demo was called “EVENT HIGHLIGHTS” (the other three were empty for attendees to use). Sadly the guy who was playing when I was taking video got as far as highlighting it but he never selected it… @obscuremother.bsky.social @clydemandelin.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
One of the save slots in the WCES ‘95 Earthbound demo was called “EVENT HIGHLIGHTS” (the other three were empty for attendees to use). Sadly the guy who was playing when I was taking video got as far as highlighting it but he never selected it… @obscuremother.bsky.social @clydemandelin.bsky.social
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Just digitizing some old videos. Did you know SNES Earthbound used to have a different title screen? (Did anyone know this?)
January 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Just digitizing some old videos. Did you know SNES Earthbound used to have a different title screen? (Did anyone know this?)
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Liquid, Solid and Gas.
December 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Liquid, Solid and Gas.
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"Due to the crisis, the Defending-The-Earth-From-The-Outside Organization never found the time to come up with a better name for themselves."
December 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Due to the crisis, the Defending-The-Earth-From-The-Outside Organization never found the time to come up with a better name for themselves."
It's sad seeing Nintendo give up on EarthBound literally just *months* after release
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13t...
but at least it makes some cameos in some background shots
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13t...
but at least it makes some cameos in some background shots
Nintendo 1995 Holiday Demonstration Program VHS
YouTube video by Project Space World
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's sad seeing Nintendo give up on EarthBound literally just *months* after release
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13t...
but at least it makes some cameos in some background shots
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13t...
but at least it makes some cameos in some background shots
Slowly but surely, my latest FFIV project is starting to come together
I hope to stream it on Twitch in the near future, similar to my past ones with FFVI, FFA, Zelda LttP, etc.
I hope to stream it on Twitch in the near future, similar to my past ones with FFVI, FFA, Zelda LttP, etc.
December 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Slowly but surely, my latest FFIV project is starting to come together
I hope to stream it on Twitch in the near future, similar to my past ones with FFVI, FFA, Zelda LttP, etc.
I hope to stream it on Twitch in the near future, similar to my past ones with FFVI, FFA, Zelda LttP, etc.
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A breeze went by, and then I remembered the feeling
20 years ago, around this season, Shigesato Itoi finally began talking about MOTHER 3's development in public, those were such super-exciting times for fans
starmen.net/mother3/hist...
20 years ago, around this season, Shigesato Itoi finally began talking about MOTHER 3's development in public, those were such super-exciting times for fans
starmen.net/mother3/hist...
STARMEN.NET - MOTHER 3 - Shigesato Itoi's Blog
starmen.net
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A breeze went by, and then I remembered the feeling
20 years ago, around this season, Shigesato Itoi finally began talking about MOTHER 3's development in public, those were such super-exciting times for fans
starmen.net/mother3/hist...
20 years ago, around this season, Shigesato Itoi finally began talking about MOTHER 3's development in public, those were such super-exciting times for fans
starmen.net/mother3/hist...
Speedrunners keep getting more and more superhuman, I love it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c3o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c3o...
Mike Tyson: The Quest For 1:59
YouTube video by Summoning Salt
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Speedrunners keep getting more and more superhuman, I love it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c3o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c3o...
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Started listening to this, recognized the melody and thought to myself 'no way they're going to add Ericb...' and then I smiled like crazy
The Sky Runner (OST Version) - EarthBound
YouTube video by SiIvaGunner
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Started listening to this, recognized the melody and thought to myself 'no way they're going to add Ericb...' and then I smiled like crazy
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I like whatever is wrong with my algorithm over there
December 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I like whatever is wrong with my algorithm over there
Checking in on how Google translates Final Fantasy IV stuff in 2025
It's pretty good, much better than 2016: legendsoflocalization.com/research/fun...
But it's still hilarious in places it seems, so that's good to know
It's pretty good, much better than 2016: legendsoflocalization.com/research/fun...
But it's still hilarious in places it seems, so that's good to know
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Checking in on how Google translates Final Fantasy IV stuff in 2025
It's pretty good, much better than 2016: legendsoflocalization.com/research/fun...
But it's still hilarious in places it seems, so that's good to know
It's pretty good, much better than 2016: legendsoflocalization.com/research/fun...
But it's still hilarious in places it seems, so that's good to know
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AGTP Major Release Update for Project splatterworld ~ They're heeeere~ Splatterworld is done!
Link: https://aeongenesis.net/news?date=2025-12-03T10:10:49-08:00
Link: https://aeongenesis.net/news?date=2025-12-03T10:10:49-08:00
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
AGTP Major Release Update for Project splatterworld ~ They're heeeere~ Splatterworld is done!
Link: https://aeongenesis.net/news?date=2025-12-03T10:10:49-08:00
Link: https://aeongenesis.net/news?date=2025-12-03T10:10:49-08:00
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I got my copy of Famitsu no. 1914! (a while ago actually, but I forgot to post about it) With my art so nice they printed it thrice
December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I got my copy of Famitsu no. 1914! (a while ago actually, but I forgot to post about it) With my art so nice they printed it thrice
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Red Letter Media if it were a Japanese variety show
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Red Letter Media if it were a Japanese variety show