Katch, Purveyor of Mashed Potatoes 🦃
@katch.bsky.social
🇯🇵→🇺🇸 Translator & Editor; Writer
和米翻訳家・修正者
Currently, Tokyo. Kagawa is always in my ❤️
I enjoy reading, cooking, & long walks.
和米翻訳家・修正者
Currently, Tokyo. Kagawa is always in my ❤️
I enjoy reading, cooking, & long walks.
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❦ The Great Japan Instant Curry Review Thread Part 3🧵
(Curries 81-110)
The curries go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah! 80 curries in, & I think I've only scratched the surface!
☞ Ratings out of 10. A ⁵⁄₁₀ is a solid curry. There are better & worse, but 5s are meant to be average yet good.
(Curries 81-110)
The curries go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah! 80 curries in, & I think I've only scratched the surface!
☞ Ratings out of 10. A ⁵⁄₁₀ is a solid curry. There are better & worse, but 5s are meant to be average yet good.
Met my girlfriend's parents' cats. They are very pretty & very sweet. They hissed occasionally but were never aggressive; it was a "not now" or "I'm a bit uncomfortable," and later they'd come over & say "hi" again when they were ready. Their names are Mei-chan and Sora.
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Met my girlfriend's parents' cats. They are very pretty & very sweet. They hissed occasionally but were never aggressive; it was a "not now" or "I'm a bit uncomfortable," and later they'd come over & say "hi" again when they were ready. Their names are Mei-chan and Sora.
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new post: Wednesdays is a game for survivors of sexual abuse and those who want to listen to them.
mimidoshima.neocities.org/main/posts/2...
i tried to write as honestly as i could about the whole experience because it made me rethink how to listen to survivors. i hope more people play this game.
mimidoshima.neocities.org/main/posts/2...
i tried to write as honestly as i could about the whole experience because it made me rethink how to listen to survivors. i hope more people play this game.
Mimidoshima
Wednesdays is a game for survivors of sexual abuse and those who want to listen to them.
mimidoshima.neocities.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
new post: Wednesdays is a game for survivors of sexual abuse and those who want to listen to them.
mimidoshima.neocities.org/main/posts/2...
i tried to write as honestly as i could about the whole experience because it made me rethink how to listen to survivors. i hope more people play this game.
mimidoshima.neocities.org/main/posts/2...
i tried to write as honestly as i could about the whole experience because it made me rethink how to listen to survivors. i hope more people play this game.
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re: tutorials and early game friction, here's a blog post I wrote in 2021 on why I like the social practice of game wiki'ing, and the "ludic mystery" that motivates it mixedinitiatives.net/blog/apologi...
Apologia for Game Wikis | Mixed Initiatives
mixedinitiatives.net
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
re: tutorials and early game friction, here's a blog post I wrote in 2021 on why I like the social practice of game wiki'ing, and the "ludic mystery" that motivates it mixedinitiatives.net/blog/apologi...
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the new metroid prime is like alice in wonderland, i think 🐰 i spent my time with it in a fantasy forest, but not alone…
www.gamesradar.com/games/metroi...
www.gamesradar.com/games/metroi...
After 18 years, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a surprisingly magical return to Nintendo’s legendary series, and I’m all in on psychic abilities and the power of friendship
Hands-on | My 80 minutes blasting away on the Nintendo Switch 2 left me feeling one thing: good for her
www.gamesradar.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
the new metroid prime is like alice in wonderland, i think 🐰 i spent my time with it in a fantasy forest, but not alone…
www.gamesradar.com/games/metroi...
www.gamesradar.com/games/metroi...
An art high school has an exhibit up in Sapporo Station, and the work is fantastic. These are all pretty big, & the subject matter is hilarious 😆 This giant electric bear attacking Sapporo as animals & people flee in terror was my favorite, though a runner-up was deer aliens invading & taking over.
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
An art high school has an exhibit up in Sapporo Station, and the work is fantastic. These are all pretty big, & the subject matter is hilarious 😆 This giant electric bear attacking Sapporo as animals & people flee in terror was my favorite, though a runner-up was deer aliens invading & taking over.
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Unreal Tournament can now be played IN A BROWSER
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
Multiplayer Hub | DOS.Zone
Multiplayer Portal - is a best place to play classic DOS and Windows games online with your friends. No registration needed, no advertisment, just play! Quake, Half-Life, Heroes of Might and Magic, Wo...
dos.zone
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Unreal Tournament can now be played IN A BROWSER
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
Went to Royce Cacao & Chocolate Town in Hokkaido today. It was interesting learning about the harvesting & processing, along with the company's history. And we did a thing where we got to make our own chocolate bar. A good trip with a date or friends! Great for omiyage.
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Went to Royce Cacao & Chocolate Town in Hokkaido today. It was interesting learning about the harvesting & processing, along with the company's history. And we did a thing where we got to make our own chocolate bar. A good trip with a date or friends! Great for omiyage.
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This was a very good competition feature, and I see why Japanese audiences picked it out as their favorite considering how it relates to a changing Japan in the face of diversification and challenges to long-standing 'black rules'
Out soon in Japanese theaters, here's my review
Out soon in Japanese theaters, here's my review
Blonde is a sharp critique of Japan’s strict school rules, conformity, and social change kicked off by a student hair-color protest.
@aliciahaddick.com shares their thoughts on Yuichiro Sakashita's Tokyo International Film Fest Audience Award winning film.
@aliciahaddick.com shares their thoughts on Yuichiro Sakashita's Tokyo International Film Fest Audience Award winning film.
“Blonde” offers sharp commentary on justice for the next generation | scrmbl
People think Japan is simply a country strict about rules and behav...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This was a very good competition feature, and I see why Japanese audiences picked it out as their favorite considering how it relates to a changing Japan in the face of diversification and challenges to long-standing 'black rules'
Out soon in Japanese theaters, here's my review
Out soon in Japanese theaters, here's my review
First time going to Sapporo & also my first time on a plane since 2019.
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
First time going to Sapporo & also my first time on a plane since 2019.
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I'm in a bit of an emergency atm, could take in a couple more
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I'm in a bit of an emergency atm, could take in a couple more
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Some games were believed to be lost media, but were eventually found. The #MortalKombat Legacy Kollection had a game like that. Here are 3 other games that were like that. www.xda-developers.com/these-3-vide...
Check out my article on XDA. Share your thoughts in the comments! #gaming
Check out my article on XDA. Share your thoughts in the comments! #gaming
These 3 video games were once lost media, but are now found
Some games were believed to have been lost forever to time. But were found again for everyone to enjoy. Here are 3 games that were once lost media.
www.xda-developers.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Some games were believed to be lost media, but were eventually found. The #MortalKombat Legacy Kollection had a game like that. Here are 3 other games that were like that. www.xda-developers.com/these-3-vide...
Check out my article on XDA. Share your thoughts in the comments! #gaming
Check out my article on XDA. Share your thoughts in the comments! #gaming
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Singlets and Secrets is now on audio! Celebrate this new release with me, and get your copy today please ❤️🏳️🌈😊 @tantoraudio.bsky.social @
#lgbtbooks #readwithpride #lgbtreads
#lgbtbooks #readwithpride #lgbtreads
November 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Singlets and Secrets is now on audio! Celebrate this new release with me, and get your copy today please ❤️🏳️🌈😊 @tantoraudio.bsky.social @
#lgbtbooks #readwithpride #lgbtreads
#lgbtbooks #readwithpride #lgbtreads
Good customer service means so much. I am moving, so I have to cancel my current internet contract. The customer service rep who called me was so nice, helpful, and quick that I immediately regretted anytime I'd ever badmouthed my connection in the middle of an online game.
November 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Good customer service means so much. I am moving, so I have to cancel my current internet contract. The customer service rep who called me was so nice, helpful, and quick that I immediately regretted anytime I'd ever badmouthed my connection in the middle of an online game.
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I wrote more words about how it feels to be a translator watching the games press report on AI and labor, coming from a field that's fought these battles for decades. It may look like I'm beating up on one outlet, but it's not about them; I've been trying to write this for me and my peers all year.
You Can't Report on Hunger While Taking Bread Off the Table
On the proliferation of machine translation in video game outlets covering the effects of AI on labor.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I wrote more words about how it feels to be a translator watching the games press report on AI and labor, coming from a field that's fought these battles for decades. It may look like I'm beating up on one outlet, but it's not about them; I've been trying to write this for me and my peers all year.
A pile of New Year's cards should be called a ジェンガ状.
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
A pile of New Year's cards should be called a ジェンガ状.
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okay, seriously: if we were to corral this, would anyone be interested in contributing? Here is the google form:
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
okay, seriously: if we were to corral this, would anyone be interested in contributing? Here is the google form:
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
I just rewatched the Bojack video, and dear lord, it's one of the best videos on subs, dubs, & translation out there. You get a 101 course, along with detailed analysis, and plenty of elaboration that treats its audience respectfully regardless of your Japanese ability. youtu.be/p3mXrC4sv1Y?...
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I just rewatched the Bojack video, and dear lord, it's one of the best videos on subs, dubs, & translation out there. You get a 101 course, along with detailed analysis, and plenty of elaboration that treats its audience respectfully regardless of your Japanese ability. youtu.be/p3mXrC4sv1Y?...
I think we need to chuck Schumer.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I think we need to chuck Schumer.
I've been drawing more lately, and weird art challenges have started entering my brain: centaur on an escalator.
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I've been drawing more lately, and weird art challenges have started entering my brain: centaur on an escalator.
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
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Senior illustrator, with 20 years of experience and a specialty in game art.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Senior illustrator, with 20 years of experience and a specialty in game art.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
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IT. IS. DONE! At 40 years old, I've finally fulfilled my dream of making and releasing my own game. Never forget that there is nothing you can't do. No matter what you dream, the power to make it real is yours to command!
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #Steam #Gaming #2DGames #PitchYaGame
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #Steam #Gaming #2DGames #PitchYaGame
Curtains The Clown on Steam
Meet Curtains. An exiled alien clown in search of a home. While passing through a distant galaxy, he was forced to land when his ship's fuel cells ran dry. Now stranded in a far away world, Curtains m...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
IT. IS. DONE! At 40 years old, I've finally fulfilled my dream of making and releasing my own game. Never forget that there is nothing you can't do. No matter what you dream, the power to make it real is yours to command!
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #Steam #Gaming #2DGames #PitchYaGame
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #Steam #Gaming #2DGames #PitchYaGame