Lucile Danilov
@locdandloaded.net
Freelance Translator 🇺🇸 - 🇫🇷 (KonoSuba, Rune Factory, WitchSpring, Mouthwashing), Game Localization Consultant and overall menace. Author of https://locdandloaded.net/
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Lucile Danilov
@locdandloaded.net
· Mar 30
Bluesky friends! I'm not very active 'round these parts, but since we never know when That Other Website might implode, thought I'd at least get a presentation thread going. Name's Lucile, and I've been working in the games industry for 18+ years. Here are some of my credited titles:
Since it's time for the Yearly Localization Discourse ™️ on the other app, let's not forget about this TL from My Hero Academia that everyone called "cringe" and "unfaithful to the source" until someone pulled out the original JP
January 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Since it's time for the Yearly Localization Discourse ™️ on the other app, let's not forget about this TL from My Hero Academia that everyone called "cringe" and "unfaithful to the source" until someone pulled out the original JP
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January 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here I hate it here
Don't bother learning languages they said, it's useless they said
January 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Don't bother learning languages they said, it's useless they said
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
It's true: language service providers offering machine translation post-editing and companies hiring them KNOW they are delivering subpar translations, but don't care.
Sometimes they will require human translation for "high visibility content" but it's just painting a fancy facade on a ruin.
Sometimes they will require human translation for "high visibility content" but it's just painting a fancy facade on a ruin.
actual quote from a language company executive: “Why should we pay for higher quality translations when people will happily pay us for poorer quality translations?”
"ai is going to take your job" was just the capitalists admitting they can give us trash and we have to take it
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
It's true: language service providers offering machine translation post-editing and companies hiring them KNOW they are delivering subpar translations, but don't care.
Sometimes they will require human translation for "high visibility content" but it's just painting a fancy facade on a ruin.
Sometimes they will require human translation for "high visibility content" but it's just painting a fancy facade on a ruin.
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
To everyone in this crazy industry: happy new year! 🥳
Fellow translators, any resolutions for 2026? ... and any advice on how to maintain them? 📝
Fellow translators, any resolutions for 2026? ... and any advice on how to maintain them? 📝
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
To everyone in this crazy industry: happy new year! 🥳
Fellow translators, any resolutions for 2026? ... and any advice on how to maintain them? 📝
Fellow translators, any resolutions for 2026? ... and any advice on how to maintain them? 📝
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
Deadlock's recent(ish) UI and specifically the character selector refresh is probably one of my favorites in recent history.
The subtle animations. The unique typeface choices per character (Mo and Krill both have one!)
So much flair and style oozing from this design, freaking love it
The subtle animations. The unique typeface choices per character (Mo and Krill both have one!)
So much flair and style oozing from this design, freaking love it
December 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Deadlock's recent(ish) UI and specifically the character selector refresh is probably one of my favorites in recent history.
The subtle animations. The unique typeface choices per character (Mo and Krill both have one!)
So much flair and style oozing from this design, freaking love it
The subtle animations. The unique typeface choices per character (Mo and Krill both have one!)
So much flair and style oozing from this design, freaking love it
Hard mode: When the JP source also uses English "typography" without understanding the "implications"
(Source: Spy Family S3 E1)
(Source: Spy Family S3 E1)
December 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Hard mode: When the JP source also uses English "typography" without understanding the "implications"
(Source: Spy Family S3 E1)
(Source: Spy Family S3 E1)
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
💼 Game job info for JP-pair bilingual professionals:
Cygames (Umamusume, Granblue Fantasy, etc) has several loc-related positions open for various JP-based bilingual pairs (JP to EN, FR, IT, DE, ES, or zh-CN).
More info:
recruit.cygames.co.jp/career/?sear...
Cygames (Umamusume, Granblue Fantasy, etc) has several loc-related positions open for various JP-based bilingual pairs (JP to EN, FR, IT, DE, ES, or zh-CN).
More info:
recruit.cygames.co.jp/career/?sear...
キャリア採用 | 募集職種一覧 | 株式会社Cygames
株式会社Cygamesの採用情報ページです。キャリア採用情報に加えて、社員インタビュー、オフィスツアー、福利厚生などの情報も掲載しています。
recruit.cygames.co.jp
December 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
💼 Game job info for JP-pair bilingual professionals:
Cygames (Umamusume, Granblue Fantasy, etc) has several loc-related positions open for various JP-based bilingual pairs (JP to EN, FR, IT, DE, ES, or zh-CN).
More info:
recruit.cygames.co.jp/career/?sear...
Cygames (Umamusume, Granblue Fantasy, etc) has several loc-related positions open for various JP-based bilingual pairs (JP to EN, FR, IT, DE, ES, or zh-CN).
More info:
recruit.cygames.co.jp/career/?sear...
Just in case Uncle Bob decides it's time to talk politics tonight and you want to dip out for a bit...
Looking for some reading material over the holidays? Introducing LocRewind 2025, a recap of all the news, YouTube essays, Reddit threads, banger tweets and assorted localization drama that made headlines this year!
Loc Rewind 2025
The end of the year draws near, and it was a tumultuous one for the gaming industry - seemingly never-ending waves of layoffs and studios collapsing like houses of cards had severe repercussions on em...
locdandloaded.net
December 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just in case Uncle Bob decides it's time to talk politics tonight and you want to dip out for a bit...
'Tis the season of giving, so we're sharing the joy of gaming (in many languages 👀)! What was your GOTY this year?
PS: If you wish to participate, make sure you reply to From the Void's post, not this one!
PS: If you wish to participate, make sure you reply to From the Void's post, not this one!
🎁 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 🎁
Offered by @locdandloaded.net, 2 Steam gift cards for you or your loved ones 💝
To participate:
🤍 Follow both accounts
💬 Tell us your fav game of 2025 & in which language you played! (bonus if you share a screenshot of your fav line)
🔄 Repost this
Results for Xmas, on the 24th 🎄
Offered by @locdandloaded.net, 2 Steam gift cards for you or your loved ones 💝
To participate:
🤍 Follow both accounts
💬 Tell us your fav game of 2025 & in which language you played! (bonus if you share a screenshot of your fav line)
🔄 Repost this
Results for Xmas, on the 24th 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
'Tis the season of giving, so we're sharing the joy of gaming (in many languages 👀)! What was your GOTY this year?
PS: If you wish to participate, make sure you reply to From the Void's post, not this one!
PS: If you wish to participate, make sure you reply to From the Void's post, not this one!
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
Our Discorders answered the question, 'what if the games of 2025 were Simpsons stills?' Judge the results for yourself.
December 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Our Discorders answered the question, 'what if the games of 2025 were Simpsons stills?' Judge the results for yourself.
Fun fact: Some titles have funny premade taglines, here's how the E33 one looks like in English and in French
December 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Fun fact: Some titles have funny premade taglines, here's how the E33 one looks like in English and in French
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
Looking for some reading material over the holidays? Introducing LocRewind 2025, a recap of all the news, YouTube essays, Reddit threads, banger tweets and assorted localization drama that made headlines this year!
Loc Rewind 2025
The end of the year draws near, and it was a tumultuous one for the gaming industry - seemingly never-ending waves of layoffs and studios collapsing like houses of cards had severe repercussions on em...
locdandloaded.net
December 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Looking for some reading material over the holidays? Introducing LocRewind 2025, a recap of all the news, YouTube essays, Reddit threads, banger tweets and assorted localization drama that made headlines this year!
Seriously, localization teams going from actively barred from appearing in credits to being thanked during the biggest show of the year... It means the world, and shows how much we've grown as an industry.
Un immense merci à Guillaume et Jennifer !
Un immense merci à Guillaume et Jennifer !
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Seriously, localization teams going from actively barred from appearing in credits to being thanked during the biggest show of the year... It means the world, and shows how much we've grown as an industry.
Un immense merci à Guillaume et Jennifer !
Un immense merci à Guillaume et Jennifer !
Ahead of the holidays, @aleksdanilov.com and I have started a new challenge: Take games from each other's collection (usually genres we're not at all into) and try to play them for at least 2-3 hours. What should we start with? 👀
December 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ahead of the holidays, @aleksdanilov.com and I have started a new challenge: Take games from each other's collection (usually genres we're not at all into) and try to play them for at least 2-3 hours. What should we start with? 👀
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
......I'm back?
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
thanks, AI hate it
YouTube video by Sarah Moon
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
......I'm back?
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
Le saviez-vous ? Pour la première fois, tous les jeux nommés aux Game Awards citent dans leurs crédits leurs équipes de traduction. Une petite victoire au cœur d'un long combat, articulé notamment autour du hashtag #TranslatorsInTheCredits. #TheGameAwards www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Longtemps maintenues dans l'ombre, les équipes de traduction de jeux vidéo gagnent petit à petit en visibilité
C'est une première : tous les nominés aux Game Awards 2025 (dont la cérémonie aura lieu le 11/12) citent dans leurs crédits l'intégralité de leurs équipes de traduction. L'aboutissement d'un long comb...
www.radiofrance.fr
December 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Le saviez-vous ? Pour la première fois, tous les jeux nommés aux Game Awards citent dans leurs crédits leurs équipes de traduction. Une petite victoire au cœur d'un long combat, articulé notamment autour du hashtag #TranslatorsInTheCredits. #TheGameAwards www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
To my fellow translators: what do you wish someone had taught you about translation (whether the act or translation or having a freelance job) that you had to learn by yourself?
December 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
To my fellow translators: what do you wish someone had taught you about translation (whether the act or translation or having a freelance job) that you had to learn by yourself?
Reposted by Lucile Danilov
Je poste ce message dans l'espoir que peut-être je m'apercevrai que je connais un ou une traducteur/traductrice assermenté·e de l'allemand vers le français ; auquel cas, je souhaite donner de l'argent à cette personne en échange de ses services sur un document de 4 pages. L'épine, le pied, tmtc.
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Je poste ce message dans l'espoir que peut-être je m'apercevrai que je connais un ou une traducteur/traductrice assermenté·e de l'allemand vers le français ; auquel cas, je souhaite donner de l'argent à cette personne en échange de ses services sur un document de 4 pages. L'épine, le pied, tmtc.
Looking at the full credit list (www.mobygames.com/game/245425/...), most of the people in the Contractors category are not even credited under "real" role names, simply "Contractor", "Embark Team" or "Special Thanks".
No mention of voice acting or localization either.
No mention of voice acting or localization either.
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Looking at the full credit list (www.mobygames.com/game/245425/...), most of the people in the Contractors category are not even credited under "real" role names, simply "Contractor", "Embark Team" or "Special Thanks".
No mention of voice acting or localization either.
No mention of voice acting or localization either.
I was recently interviewed by Eleanor Warnock regarding the exploitation of passion, the devastating impact of machine translation/AI on the localization industry, and how collective action can bring about positive change. www.eleanot.es/p/the-human-...
The human cost of gaming's AI push
How game translators are fighting back against the exploitation of passion
www.eleanot.es
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I was recently interviewed by Eleanor Warnock regarding the exploitation of passion, the devastating impact of machine translation/AI on the localization industry, and how collective action can bring about positive change. www.eleanot.es/p/the-human-...
My first career (community manager), I was constantly posting on Aion forums to complain about this or that feature/bug, so NCsoft's CM team brought me on board to shut me up (they were super nice about it tho) 👍
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My first career (community manager), I was constantly posting on Aion forums to complain about this or that feature/bug, so NCsoft's CM team brought me on board to shut me up (they were super nice about it tho) 👍