Richard Bendall
@richardbendall.bsky.social
Game localisation specialist, editor, and writer by day. By night – gamer, guitarist, professional pedant, MtG brewer, photographer of distant animals that don't stay still, and a spoiled dog's slave.
He/him. Englishman in the lovely Czech countryside.
He/him. Englishman in the lovely Czech countryside.
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Richard Bendall
Freelance editor and writer
www.richardbendall.com
Professional website now online at www.richardbendall.com
Currently looking for editing and LQA work in game localisation. Experience and pricing on my site. Creative writing editing rates and a portfolio of my writing work coming Soon™.
#editing #localisation #localization #lqa #gamedev
Currently looking for editing and LQA work in game localisation. Experience and pricing on my site. Creative writing editing rates and a portfolio of my writing work coming Soon™.
#editing #localisation #localization #lqa #gamedev
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Well. There's a thing.
NEW: Keir Starmer has admitted that he knew Peter Mandelson had carried on a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after his paedophilia conviction when he made him US ambassador
The admission came as Starmer confirmed a criminal investigation is taking place at Prime Minister's Questions
The admission came as Starmer confirmed a criminal investigation is taking place at Prime Minister's Questions
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Well. There's a thing.
What started as plumbers looking for and fixing a leak has spiralled out of control, and is now them redoing ALL pipework in the house, and will lead to two rooms being remodelled since they look like they've been attacked by the world's most terrifying woodpecker.
February 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
What started as plumbers looking for and fixing a leak has spiralled out of control, and is now them redoing ALL pipework in the house, and will lead to two rooms being remodelled since they look like they've been attacked by the world's most terrifying woodpecker.
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Seems 💯 accurate.
February 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Seems 💯 accurate.
Fuck racism and all the hate about Lupita's casting, of course. With that said, below is an excellent idea. Makes me think a Mel Brooks or Airplane style spoof of The Odyssey with Jason Mantzoukas would be amazing (no script – just let him improv everything)
#jasonmantzoukas #odyssey #derek
#jasonmantzoukas #odyssey #derek
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Fuck racism and all the hate about Lupita's casting, of course. With that said, below is an excellent idea. Makes me think a Mel Brooks or Airplane style spoof of The Odyssey with Jason Mantzoukas would be amazing (no script – just let him improv everything)
#jasonmantzoukas #odyssey #derek
#jasonmantzoukas #odyssey #derek
We have some plumbers working here this week that were clearly sent by the cenobites. They're hacking into the walls with powertools to get to all the pipes, and it really is genuine euphoric bliss when they stop.
#clivebarker #hellboundheart #hellrasier
#clivebarker #hellboundheart #hellrasier
February 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM
We have some plumbers working here this week that were clearly sent by the cenobites. They're hacking into the walls with powertools to get to all the pipes, and it really is genuine euphoric bliss when they stop.
#clivebarker #hellboundheart #hellrasier
#clivebarker #hellboundheart #hellrasier
I've been following the development of this one for a while, and I'm pleased to see it has a release date at last. Congrats on the milestone, and fingers crossed for a smooth launch!
Early Access Trailer
A hardcore single-player survival game set in a post-apocalyptic border zone between Finland and Russia.
Launch date: April 7, 2026
Launch price: 14,99€ (after 25% launch discount)
Wishlist now on Steam!
Made with @godotengine.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTFg...
A hardcore single-player survival game set in a post-apocalyptic border zone between Finland and Russia.
Launch date: April 7, 2026
Launch price: 14,99€ (after 25% launch discount)
Wishlist now on Steam!
Made with @godotengine.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTFg...
Early Access Trailer | Road to Vostok
YouTube video by Road to Vostok
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I've been following the development of this one for a while, and I'm pleased to see it has a release date at last. Congrats on the milestone, and fingers crossed for a smooth launch!
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Second test also came back negative. So put humidifier on my work desk all day, and allergy symptoms, itchiness and nasal drip, finally stopped. It's the hot, dry air from heater running constantly in -5 degree weather. I used to get awful sinus infections in winter until I figured this issue out
Took the 3-in-one test, since I've had the allergy symptoms for a few days now, and all came back negative. 🤷♀️
I'm seeing a few reports of similar bugs that "don't show up for anything we test for" even in a PCR this year, tho, so who knows. I'll test again tomorrow, like a responsible person
I'm seeing a few reports of similar bugs that "don't show up for anything we test for" even in a PCR this year, tho, so who knows. I'll test again tomorrow, like a responsible person
Been wondering "allergies or COVID?" last few days. I last left house on Friday, so timing could work. But I think I'm actually allergic to the wonderful citrus face cream I got from Trader Joe's the same day. It's all sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. Heat pump running full blast doesn't help
January 28, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Second test also came back negative. So put humidifier on my work desk all day, and allergy symptoms, itchiness and nasal drip, finally stopped. It's the hot, dry air from heater running constantly in -5 degree weather. I used to get awful sinus infections in winter until I figured this issue out
We've got more snow here, so the lovely forest scenes are back again for a while.
Chilli doesn't care about the snow as much as I do, and is mostly just confused (offended?) at having to stand still for more than a few seconds while I take photos.
#dogs #pet #snowscene #winter
Chilli doesn't care about the snow as much as I do, and is mostly just confused (offended?) at having to stand still for more than a few seconds while I take photos.
#dogs #pet #snowscene #winter
January 29, 2026 at 9:42 AM
We've got more snow here, so the lovely forest scenes are back again for a while.
Chilli doesn't care about the snow as much as I do, and is mostly just confused (offended?) at having to stand still for more than a few seconds while I take photos.
#dogs #pet #snowscene #winter
Chilli doesn't care about the snow as much as I do, and is mostly just confused (offended?) at having to stand still for more than a few seconds while I take photos.
#dogs #pet #snowscene #winter
Kids like these need encouraging. This also sounds like the sort of thing I'd expect to see on Doctor Who.
I clearly need to up my game, though, as any ideas I have are barely mediocre in comparison.
#writing #doctorwho
I clearly need to up my game, though, as any ideas I have are barely mediocre in comparison.
#writing #doctorwho
January 28, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Kids like these need encouraging. This also sounds like the sort of thing I'd expect to see on Doctor Who.
I clearly need to up my game, though, as any ideas I have are barely mediocre in comparison.
#writing #doctorwho
I clearly need to up my game, though, as any ideas I have are barely mediocre in comparison.
#writing #doctorwho
"You can also commit injustice by doing nothing." – Marcus Aurelius
A nice reminder by @daily-stoic.bsky.social (though this one was posted on their Facebook).
A nice reminder by @daily-stoic.bsky.social (though this one was posted on their Facebook).
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
"You can also commit injustice by doing nothing." – Marcus Aurelius
A nice reminder by @daily-stoic.bsky.social (though this one was posted on their Facebook).
A nice reminder by @daily-stoic.bsky.social (though this one was posted on their Facebook).
Before moving to the countryside, I could never have imagined how cathartic chopping logs with an axe was. I can highly recommend it (safely).
As a bonus, I also figured out how where in the plot to start the new story that I definitely shouldn't be writing yet.
#writing #wip #countrylife
As a bonus, I also figured out how where in the plot to start the new story that I definitely shouldn't be writing yet.
#writing #wip #countrylife
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Before moving to the countryside, I could never have imagined how cathartic chopping logs with an axe was. I can highly recommend it (safely).
As a bonus, I also figured out how where in the plot to start the new story that I definitely shouldn't be writing yet.
#writing #wip #countrylife
As a bonus, I also figured out how where in the plot to start the new story that I definitely shouldn't be writing yet.
#writing #wip #countrylife
Whether you draw, or paint, or compose, or mix - whatever form of art you choose to create, make it exist. Bring it to life. Create it in a tangible form that can be enjoyed.
It need not be perfect. It might need work. It might serve as practice. It might even remain unfinished.
Just create. 😁
It need not be perfect. It might need work. It might serve as practice. It might even remain unfinished.
Just create. 😁
January 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Trump's evil reign of white supremacy.
February 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Trump's evil reign of white supremacy.
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If that's what they're willing to do in public, while being filmed, what do they do behind closed doors?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Video shows moments around fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Bystander footage has captured the seconds before the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM
If that's what they're willing to do in public, while being filmed, what do they do behind closed doors?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Raise your hand if you are with the dog 👋🏼
January 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Raise your hand if you are with the dog 👋🏼
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Transphobia is a cancer of the heart and mind.
It is a useless fear, based on ignorance and cruelty.
Trans people are not responsible for a single one of the problems we face.
Do the world a favor and grow the fuck up.
It is a useless fear, based on ignorance and cruelty.
Trans people are not responsible for a single one of the problems we face.
Do the world a favor and grow the fuck up.
January 24, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Transphobia is a cancer of the heart and mind.
It is a useless fear, based on ignorance and cruelty.
Trans people are not responsible for a single one of the problems we face.
Do the world a favor and grow the fuck up.
It is a useless fear, based on ignorance and cruelty.
Trans people are not responsible for a single one of the problems we face.
Do the world a favor and grow the fuck up.
I keep thinking about the Munich Agreement lately, for obvious reasons. I just can't tell if it's 2.0 version relates to Donbas, even more of Ukraine, or anything related to Greenland.
I only know that if a new Agreement is made, in the long run, it'll be as meaningful as the last one.
I only know that if a new Agreement is made, in the long run, it'll be as meaningful as the last one.
January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I keep thinking about the Munich Agreement lately, for obvious reasons. I just can't tell if it's 2.0 version relates to Donbas, even more of Ukraine, or anything related to Greenland.
I only know that if a new Agreement is made, in the long run, it'll be as meaningful as the last one.
I only know that if a new Agreement is made, in the long run, it'll be as meaningful as the last one.
I'm a little sick of political speeches being grandiose statements, empty nothings, and general placating. Carney's and Zelenskyy's were both a refreshing boot up the arse. More of that please!
Fingers crossed some leaders take it to heart and actually DO something that matters – and soon.
Fingers crossed some leaders take it to heart and actually DO something that matters – and soon.
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I'm a little sick of political speeches being grandiose statements, empty nothings, and general placating. Carney's and Zelenskyy's were both a refreshing boot up the arse. More of that please!
Fingers crossed some leaders take it to heart and actually DO something that matters – and soon.
Fingers crossed some leaders take it to heart and actually DO something that matters – and soon.
Yup.
And most of the things I was planning to do this month appear to have taken a different slide...
#writing #downwardspiral #dontlookatathenews
And most of the things I was planning to do this month appear to have taken a different slide...
#writing #downwardspiral #dontlookatathenews
January 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Yup.
And most of the things I was planning to do this month appear to have taken a different slide...
#writing #downwardspiral #dontlookatathenews
And most of the things I was planning to do this month appear to have taken a different slide...
#writing #downwardspiral #dontlookatathenews
Getting a blood test before Xmas, my dad specifically asked the doc to run a PSA test. He'd seen on the news it was recommended for guys his age. He's now being treated for early-stage prostate cancer, with a best-case scenario of beating it.
Get yourself checked.
#health #cancer #lucky #writing
Get yourself checked.
#health #cancer #lucky #writing
January 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM
What do you mean I haven't shared a photo of our dog?
Meet Chilli – bag of anxiety, bottomless pit, and professional consistent barker. Don't buy anything she tries to sell you.
#pets #dogs #writing #barkbarkwoofwoof #icantplaynoimworkingohgoonthen
Meet Chilli – bag of anxiety, bottomless pit, and professional consistent barker. Don't buy anything she tries to sell you.
#pets #dogs #writing #barkbarkwoofwoof #icantplaynoimworkingohgoonthen
January 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
What do you mean I haven't shared a photo of our dog?
Meet Chilli – bag of anxiety, bottomless pit, and professional consistent barker. Don't buy anything she tries to sell you.
#pets #dogs #writing #barkbarkwoofwoof #icantplaynoimworkingohgoonthen
Meet Chilli – bag of anxiety, bottomless pit, and professional consistent barker. Don't buy anything she tries to sell you.
#pets #dogs #writing #barkbarkwoofwoof #icantplaynoimworkingohgoonthen
Professional website now online at www.richardbendall.com
Currently looking for editing and LQA work in game localisation. Experience and pricing on my site. Creative writing editing rates and a portfolio of my writing work coming Soon™.
#editing #localisation #localization #lqa #gamedev
Currently looking for editing and LQA work in game localisation. Experience and pricing on my site. Creative writing editing rates and a portfolio of my writing work coming Soon™.
#editing #localisation #localization #lqa #gamedev
Richard Bendall
Freelance editor and writer
www.richardbendall.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Professional website now online at www.richardbendall.com
Currently looking for editing and LQA work in game localisation. Experience and pricing on my site. Creative writing editing rates and a portfolio of my writing work coming Soon™.
#editing #localisation #localization #lqa #gamedev
Currently looking for editing and LQA work in game localisation. Experience and pricing on my site. Creative writing editing rates and a portfolio of my writing work coming Soon™.
#editing #localisation #localization #lqa #gamedev