Ryan
@ryanosaurz.bsky.social
J→E translator at Square Enix. Resident of Tokyo. Former 早大生. Opinions are nobody’s, probably not even mine. he/him. Also🌈🌈🌈
I was a translator on FFT - The Ivalice Chronicles!
Worked on the new/previously unreleased material. ‘Twas a sincere joy.
Worked on the new/previously unreleased material. ‘Twas a sincere joy.
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is out today!
Learn all about the game and read new messages from Director Kazutoyo Maehiro and Co-Director Ayako Yokoyama: sqex.link/FFTIClb
Learn all about the game and read new messages from Director Kazutoyo Maehiro and Co-Director Ayako Yokoyama: sqex.link/FFTIClb
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I was a translator on FFT - The Ivalice Chronicles!
Worked on the new/previously unreleased material. ‘Twas a sincere joy.
Worked on the new/previously unreleased material. ‘Twas a sincere joy.
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.
April 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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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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…
January 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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…
Oh, it’s 11AM at the airport? Better order a margarita.
January 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Oh, it’s 11AM at the airport? Better order a margarita.
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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.
It's not a lesson in overhype. It's a lesson in humankind's ability to cooperatively solve problems.
January 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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.
It's not a lesson in overhype. It's a lesson in humankind's ability to cooperatively solve problems.
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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.”
December 7, 2024 at 3:18 AM
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.”
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!
November 27, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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!
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.
November 19, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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.
Vote! (And make sure it’s for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH)
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November 19, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Vote! (And make sure it’s for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH)
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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.
November 5, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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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October 21, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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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
And I'm tired of misinformed people trying to cut corners with it instead.
#l10n #translation #localization
October 22, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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
And I'm tired of misinformed people trying to cut corners with it instead.
#l10n #translation #localization
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…
October 23, 2024 at 3:29 AM
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…
Been a very hard day, so treated myself to a PS5 Pro (and also because I have more money than sense)
October 11, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Been a very hard day, so treated myself to a PS5 Pro (and also because I have more money than sense)
Skinamarink fucked me up. That was way too intense for a chill night in.
August 17, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Skinamarink fucked me up. That was way too intense for a chill night in.
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.
July 1, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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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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!)
February 29, 2024 at 5:56 AM
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!)
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.
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.
February 29, 2024 at 4:51 AM
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.
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.
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??
February 24, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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??
I know a score shouldn’t make me this happy, but FUCK IT! I AM LEANING IN! I could cryyyyy
February 22, 2024 at 3:40 PM
I know a score shouldn’t make me this happy, but FUCK IT! I AM LEANING IN! I could cryyyyy
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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...
‘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
www.bloomberg.com
February 22, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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...
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.
I absolutely judge you.
February 10, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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.
I absolutely judge you.