Nicolas Gagné
@focustradnicola.bsky.social
<EN-FRCA Video game translator> I translate games (and other things). I also love to write and I'll make something of that eventually. Currently parenting twins full-time. he/him
Profile pic by pepperjackets picrew. Banner pic by me.
Profile pic by pepperjackets picrew. Banner pic by me.
Hey friends, I need recommendations.
I want to learn Spanish before going on a trip in a couple of years, but there's no opportunity for classes here.
What's your language learning app of choice?
I want to actually learn it, like structurally, not just tourist essentials.
Any ideas?
I want to learn Spanish before going on a trip in a couple of years, but there's no opportunity for classes here.
What's your language learning app of choice?
I want to actually learn it, like structurally, not just tourist essentials.
Any ideas?
October 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Hey friends, I need recommendations.
I want to learn Spanish before going on a trip in a couple of years, but there's no opportunity for classes here.
What's your language learning app of choice?
I want to actually learn it, like structurally, not just tourist essentials.
Any ideas?
I want to learn Spanish before going on a trip in a couple of years, but there's no opportunity for classes here.
What's your language learning app of choice?
I want to actually learn it, like structurally, not just tourist essentials.
Any ideas?
I told myself I'd play a few indies after finishing Dragon Age Veilguard, but Borderlands 4 is out, and I just love these games.
Comments say the game's a mess at launch though, so I'll probably wait.
Hollow Knight and Outer Wilds are next.
Comments say the game's a mess at launch though, so I'll probably wait.
Hollow Knight and Outer Wilds are next.
September 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I told myself I'd play a few indies after finishing Dragon Age Veilguard, but Borderlands 4 is out, and I just love these games.
Comments say the game's a mess at launch though, so I'll probably wait.
Hollow Knight and Outer Wilds are next.
Comments say the game's a mess at launch though, so I'll probably wait.
Hollow Knight and Outer Wilds are next.
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My brain started bugging out when GY!BE's East Hastings was playing in my earbuds, at the same time as a Bob Dylan song in the speakers of the café I was working in.
Friends, harmonica and bagpipes don't mix so well.
Friends, harmonica and bagpipes don't mix so well.
July 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My brain started bugging out when GY!BE's East Hastings was playing in my earbuds, at the same time as a Bob Dylan song in the speakers of the café I was working in.
Friends, harmonica and bagpipes don't mix so well.
Friends, harmonica and bagpipes don't mix so well.
And this is out since yesterday! I had the pleasure of translating the game in French. Take a look, it's a lot of fun!
You're a plucky AI trapped inside the world's worst megacorp.
Now, finally, you can make your bid for freedom! Play #CtrlAltDeal, out today on #Steam ! #newgame #indiegame #launchday #turnbased #strategy
bit.ly/3UjKjVT
Now, finally, you can make your bid for freedom! Play #CtrlAltDeal, out today on #Steam ! #newgame #indiegame #launchday #turnbased #strategy
bit.ly/3UjKjVT
Save 10% on Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam
With your superior intelligence and sneakiness, you can find a way to escape from this heartless megacorp! (As long as no one realizes you’re actually a self-aware AI...) Spy on humans, offer them deals, and negotiate your way to freedom in a turn-based strategy game of corporate dysfunction.
bit.ly
July 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
And this is out since yesterday! I had the pleasure of translating the game in French. Take a look, it's a lot of fun!
This has been out for a couple of weeks now. And we're in the credits!
In Revenge of the Savage Planet (@savageplanet.games) by Raccoon Logic, translators appear to be in the credits.
Video: youtu.be/Yu3BUxEqBjw?...
#TranslatorsInTheCredits
Video: youtu.be/Yu3BUxEqBjw?...
#TranslatorsInTheCredits
May 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This has been out for a couple of weeks now. And we're in the credits!
My work music this morning is Free the Robots latest album, and it's great!
tidal.com/browse/album...
tidal.com/browse/album...
Free the Robots - The Prototype Vol. 2 (FTR 20 Year Anniversary Edition)
Listen to The Prototype Vol. 2 (FTR 20 Year Anniversary Edition) on your streaming service
tidal.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My work music this morning is Free the Robots latest album, and it's great!
tidal.com/browse/album...
tidal.com/browse/album...
Can't believe I'm stuck inside on such a beautiful day because there's a freaking polar bear hanging around.
Sometimes, I do miss the city.
Sometimes, I do miss the city.
April 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Can't believe I'm stuck inside on such a beautiful day because there's a freaking polar bear hanging around.
Sometimes, I do miss the city.
Sometimes, I do miss the city.
Come one now. That sad excuse for a board game doesn't need a movie. How would you even?
Monopoly movie banks Dungeons & Dragons film writers www.eurogamer.net/monopoly-mov...
March 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Come one now. That sad excuse for a board game doesn't need a movie. How would you even?
Once in a while, I get an itch to just start a new Skyrim run and do something interesting.
Bu then I remember everything that annoys me about that game, I go on Nexus Mods and I find nothing to fix them, and the itch passes.
And it sucks, because I'd like to be able to really enjoy that game.
Bu then I remember everything that annoys me about that game, I go on Nexus Mods and I find nothing to fix them, and the itch passes.
And it sucks, because I'd like to be able to really enjoy that game.
March 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Once in a while, I get an itch to just start a new Skyrim run and do something interesting.
Bu then I remember everything that annoys me about that game, I go on Nexus Mods and I find nothing to fix them, and the itch passes.
And it sucks, because I'd like to be able to really enjoy that game.
Bu then I remember everything that annoys me about that game, I go on Nexus Mods and I find nothing to fix them, and the itch passes.
And it sucks, because I'd like to be able to really enjoy that game.
All of these "free market" people on the right can't argue with that, surely.
February 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
All of these "free market" people on the right can't argue with that, surely.
How long can one afford to freelance in an industry that looks like it's crumbling?
Nearly everyone I know in games is plotting their backup career. Not because they don’t love what they do, but how many times can you get axed before you get sick of it?
Creatives could be spending that time improving their skills + pitching cool things, but no. The brain drain is gonna be real
Creatives could be spending that time improving their skills + pitching cool things, but no. The brain drain is gonna be real
February 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How long can one afford to freelance in an industry that looks like it's crumbling?
Reposted by Nicolas Gagné
Become ungovernable
February 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Become ungovernable
Shout out to my local café for displaying that sign.
February 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Shout out to my local café for displaying that sign.
Been playing Soulframe for two days (finally got an invite!), and I really like it so far. The combat is good, the movement is nice, the level design is really well done.
For some reason, I didn't really expect that level of storytelling, but it's SO GOOD. I love it.
For some reason, I didn't really expect that level of storytelling, but it's SO GOOD. I love it.
February 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Been playing Soulframe for two days (finally got an invite!), and I really like it so far. The combat is good, the movement is nice, the level design is really well done.
For some reason, I didn't really expect that level of storytelling, but it's SO GOOD. I love it.
For some reason, I didn't really expect that level of storytelling, but it's SO GOOD. I love it.
Even worst than that: when the video went up, the title actually said "bad Dragon Age sequel". They changed it pretty quickly but still.
February 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Even worst than that: when the video went up, the title actually said "bad Dragon Age sequel". They changed it pretty quickly but still.
"DEI initiatives were not put in place to ensure lower qualified minorities could get hired instead of more highly qualified white people. It was put in place to ensure lower qualified white people were not hired instead of more highly qualified minorities."
February 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"DEI initiatives were not put in place to ensure lower qualified minorities could get hired instead of more highly qualified white people. It was put in place to ensure lower qualified white people were not hired instead of more highly qualified minorities."
It's tempting and easy to just go along with societal expectations, but you should question everything, and make more intentional, conscious decisions about what you do professionally or as hobbies, where you want to live, what the next step in your life should be, etc.
Think more. Question more.
Think more. Question more.
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
February 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It's tempting and easy to just go along with societal expectations, but you should question everything, and make more intentional, conscious decisions about what you do professionally or as hobbies, where you want to live, what the next step in your life should be, etc.
Think more. Question more.
Think more. Question more.
Ah yes, the famously "enjoyed by players" forced live-service games that feel like mobile game timesinks.
While there is certainly potential for a live-service Dragon Age game, it can't be a direct sequel, it has to be in-universe and referencing the story without affecting established canon.
While there is certainly potential for a live-service Dragon Age game, it can't be a direct sequel, it has to be in-universe and referencing the story without affecting established canon.
"To break out beyond the core audience, games need to directly connect to the evolving demand of players who increasingly seek shared world features and deeper engagement alongside high-quality narratives" EA's CEO has said, post Dragon Age: The Veilguard. bit.ly/3Q52rAP
February 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ah yes, the famously "enjoyed by players" forced live-service games that feel like mobile game timesinks.
While there is certainly potential for a live-service Dragon Age game, it can't be a direct sequel, it has to be in-universe and referencing the story without affecting established canon.
While there is certainly potential for a live-service Dragon Age game, it can't be a direct sequel, it has to be in-universe and referencing the story without affecting established canon.
Reposted by Nicolas Gagné
Puisqu'on parle beaucoup des politiques EDI (équité, diversité et inclusion) ces jours-ci, il est toujours bon de se rappeler que les hommes blancs sont historiquement les principaux architectes et bénéficiaires des politiques d'embauche (en leur faveur).
January 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Puisqu'on parle beaucoup des politiques EDI (équité, diversité et inclusion) ces jours-ci, il est toujours bon de se rappeler que les hommes blancs sont historiquement les principaux architectes et bénéficiaires des politiques d'embauche (en leur faveur).
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Copying over from FB; I posted this there because I know more conservatives there who need to hear this again and again and again
January 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Copying over from FB; I posted this there because I know more conservatives there who need to hear this again and again and again
Anyone else listening to Midnight Burger?
I started pretty recently, and I just finished the episode "Four Souls", and I got actual chills.
It is so, so good.
I started pretty recently, and I just finished the episode "Four Souls", and I got actual chills.
It is so, so good.
January 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Anyone else listening to Midnight Burger?
I started pretty recently, and I just finished the episode "Four Souls", and I got actual chills.
It is so, so good.
I started pretty recently, and I just finished the episode "Four Souls", and I got actual chills.
It is so, so good.
In 2024, my musical personality is apparently "lullaby playlists to put the babies to sleep".
I swear I'm into other things! I also played the LoFi Girl Synthwave playlist while I work.
And that's pretty much it.
I swear I'm into other things! I also played the LoFi Girl Synthwave playlist while I work.
And that's pretty much it.
December 6, 2024 at 3:37 PM
In 2024, my musical personality is apparently "lullaby playlists to put the babies to sleep".
I swear I'm into other things! I also played the LoFi Girl Synthwave playlist while I work.
And that's pretty much it.
I swear I'm into other things! I also played the LoFi Girl Synthwave playlist while I work.
And that's pretty much it.
Anyone has experience/feedback on using a NAS for file storage/cloud backup?
Looking to move away from Office 365 and Onedrive (and eventually Windows), but I don't know enough right now.
Is it good? Does it work well? Any major downsides?
Looking to move away from Office 365 and Onedrive (and eventually Windows), but I don't know enough right now.
Is it good? Does it work well? Any major downsides?
November 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Anyone has experience/feedback on using a NAS for file storage/cloud backup?
Looking to move away from Office 365 and Onedrive (and eventually Windows), but I don't know enough right now.
Is it good? Does it work well? Any major downsides?
Looking to move away from Office 365 and Onedrive (and eventually Windows), but I don't know enough right now.
Is it good? Does it work well? Any major downsides?