Marcus Shauer @ The Protomen Act III
@meshauer.bsky.social
JP>EN translator
(The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy; ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess)
Part-time origamist, Karlach stan
(The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy; ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess)
Part-time origamist, Karlach stan
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For Reasons™, I am looking for freelance or in-house JP loc editorial, proofreading, and QA work. I have 6 years of experience in manga and light novels, but I'm open to working with anime and games. DM if you have any questions or leads.
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
For Reasons™, I am looking for freelance or in-house JP loc editorial, proofreading, and QA work. I have 6 years of experience in manga and light novels, but I'm open to working with anime and games. DM if you have any questions or leads.
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I can’t stress enough how utterly embarrassing it is to see experienced artists suddenly use AI
I can never have a shred of respect for someone who used to be a peer & who decided to embrace something that’s the opposite of any craft & any human endeavour
I can never have a shred of respect for someone who used to be a peer & who decided to embrace something that’s the opposite of any craft & any human endeavour
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I can’t stress enough how utterly embarrassing it is to see experienced artists suddenly use AI
I can never have a shred of respect for someone who used to be a peer & who decided to embrace something that’s the opposite of any craft & any human endeavour
I can never have a shred of respect for someone who used to be a peer & who decided to embrace something that’s the opposite of any craft & any human endeavour
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A while ago I posted this "What is Localization?" PDF thing
It's a full chapter from my Undertale localization book if you're interested!
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00... #translation #localization #undertale
It's a full chapter from my Undertale localization book if you're interested!
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00... #translation #localization #undertale
August 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A while ago I posted this "What is Localization?" PDF thing
It's a full chapter from my Undertale localization book if you're interested!
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00... #translation #localization #undertale
It's a full chapter from my Undertale localization book if you're interested!
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00... #translation #localization #undertale
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komm susser tod on slap bass
gigantic newman lying dead in an ocean of coffee
gigantic newman lying dead in an ocean of coffee
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
komm susser tod on slap bass
gigantic newman lying dead in an ocean of coffee
gigantic newman lying dead in an ocean of coffee
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I wish I could post full videos here but I can't because they are usually over 3 minutes long, so watch on YouTube! If all my followers here subscribe 20000 times each, I get a silver play button.
This (from @scriptingjapan.bsky.social) is a fun term and I kinda think hits a very specific thing that there’s not a great shorthand for in game design discourse. Let’s make takoshia happen in English too lol
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mQc7...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mQc7...
Japanese Slang Explanation: たこシあ
YouTube video by Scripting Japan
m.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I wish I could post full videos here but I can't because they are usually over 3 minutes long, so watch on YouTube! If all my followers here subscribe 20000 times each, I get a silver play button.
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Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Nikkei Asia is conducting a survey to see what foreign residents of Japan think about the rise of the anti-immigration party Sanseito. If you live in Japan, please consider filling it out if you have an opinion on this matter: s.nikkei.com/3UnwBBl
https://s.nikkei.com/3UnwBBl
t.co
July 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nikkei Asia is conducting a survey to see what foreign residents of Japan think about the rise of the anti-immigration party Sanseito. If you live in Japan, please consider filling it out if you have an opinion on this matter: s.nikkei.com/3UnwBBl
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The cat's out of the bag and yearning for the mines...! ⛏️🙀
Help pixel kitty find her mom and explore a wonderful world of weird in Everdeep Aurora from @nautilusdev.bsky.social and @ysbryd.net in a whole bunch of languages thanks to our Dragons!
Go! ...The Everdeep awaits! 🕳️
Help pixel kitty find her mom and explore a wonderful world of weird in Everdeep Aurora from @nautilusdev.bsky.social and @ysbryd.net in a whole bunch of languages thanks to our Dragons!
Go! ...The Everdeep awaits! 🕳️
July 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The cat's out of the bag and yearning for the mines...! ⛏️🙀
Help pixel kitty find her mom and explore a wonderful world of weird in Everdeep Aurora from @nautilusdev.bsky.social and @ysbryd.net in a whole bunch of languages thanks to our Dragons!
Go! ...The Everdeep awaits! 🕳️
Help pixel kitty find her mom and explore a wonderful world of weird in Everdeep Aurora from @nautilusdev.bsky.social and @ysbryd.net in a whole bunch of languages thanks to our Dragons!
Go! ...The Everdeep awaits! 🕳️
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The other day, I was telling friends and family how a housewife originated these Tokyo Metro transfer and exit guides, and they thought I was kidding. It used to be a well-known story. If you don't know it, here's a quick summary.
July 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The other day, I was telling friends and family how a housewife originated these Tokyo Metro transfer and exit guides, and they thought I was kidding. It used to be a well-known story. If you don't know it, here's a quick summary.
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Keith David’s reaction to receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
So deserved! Thank you for your work and impact! 👏
So deserved! Thank you for your work and impact! 👏
July 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Keith David’s reaction to receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
So deserved! Thank you for your work and impact! 👏
So deserved! Thank you for your work and impact! 👏
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BitSummit, Japan’s leading indie game festival, has unveiled the first round of stage programming for this year’s event, including Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, and Clovers designer Hideki Kamiya.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bitsumm...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bitsumm...
BitSummit to feature stage appearances from Uematsu, Kamiya, and more | VGC
Japan’s biggest indie game expo reveals its programming…
www.videogameschronicle.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
BitSummit, Japan’s leading indie game festival, has unveiled the first round of stage programming for this year’s event, including Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, and Clovers designer Hideki Kamiya.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bitsumm...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bitsumm...
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Alpha 3 players about to clean up in final jeopardy
June 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Alpha 3 players about to clean up in final jeopardy
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Who is attending #BitSummit this year? Reply to this post if you’re attending so people know how to connect with you. Repost for extra cool person points.
今年の #BitSummit には誰が参加しますか？ 参加される方はこの投稿に返信してください。 リポストすると、さらにクールな人ポイントが増えます。
#BitSummitIntensifies #Yokai #妖怪
今年の #BitSummit には誰が参加しますか？ 参加される方はこの投稿に返信してください。 リポストすると、さらにクールな人ポイントが増えます。
#BitSummitIntensifies #Yokai #妖怪
June 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Who is attending #BitSummit this year? Reply to this post if you’re attending so people know how to connect with you. Repost for extra cool person points.
今年の #BitSummit には誰が参加しますか？ 参加される方はこの投稿に返信してください。 リポストすると、さらにクールな人ポイントが増えます。
#BitSummitIntensifies #Yokai #妖怪
今年の #BitSummit には誰が参加しますか？ 参加される方はこの投稿に返信してください。 リポストすると、さらにクールな人ポイントが増えます。
#BitSummitIntensifies #Yokai #妖怪
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looking for CHN to EN translators for a video game. please link your portfolio below if you're interested. paid opp.
June 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
looking for CHN to EN translators for a video game. please link your portfolio below if you're interested. paid opp.
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I think AI is going to eventually tank in the longterm, but...
the only real way to combat this is single-interest communities. Forums, user comms, etc, with a barrier to entry. They become trustable knowledgebases. It's really the only way forward is to return to what worked best the first time
the only real way to combat this is single-interest communities. Forums, user comms, etc, with a barrier to entry. They become trustable knowledgebases. It's really the only way forward is to return to what worked best the first time
June 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I think AI is going to eventually tank in the longterm, but...
the only real way to combat this is single-interest communities. Forums, user comms, etc, with a barrier to entry. They become trustable knowledgebases. It's really the only way forward is to return to what worked best the first time
the only real way to combat this is single-interest communities. Forums, user comms, etc, with a barrier to entry. They become trustable knowledgebases. It's really the only way forward is to return to what worked best the first time
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AEROMACHINA: Test-Flight – the low poly, high altitude 3D Platformer Metroidvania – is available to play for free RIGHT NOW on Steam and Itch!
Links in the reply and in our profile! Check out our launch trailer and start the virtual mission today!
#aeromachina | #gamedev | #GodotEngine
Links in the reply and in our profile! Check out our launch trailer and start the virtual mission today!
#aeromachina | #gamedev | #GodotEngine
June 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
AEROMACHINA: Test-Flight – the low poly, high altitude 3D Platformer Metroidvania – is available to play for free RIGHT NOW on Steam and Itch!
Links in the reply and in our profile! Check out our launch trailer and start the virtual mission today!
#aeromachina | #gamedev | #GodotEngine
Links in the reply and in our profile! Check out our launch trailer and start the virtual mission today!
#aeromachina | #gamedev | #GodotEngine
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"What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?"
As a game translator, most of the time I do not have access to the game itself—sometimes not even to pictures, background lore or the ID of the characters in a dialogue.
It's just a girl with her two column Excel file, and a dream.
As a game translator, most of the time I do not have access to the game itself—sometimes not even to pictures, background lore or the ID of the characters in a dialogue.
It's just a girl with her two column Excel file, and a dream.
“What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?”
Ideas are the easy bit. Great ideas are - well - great, but some of the best books come from a perfectly ordinary idea executed with rigour and flare.
Ideas are the easy bit. Great ideas are - well - great, but some of the best books come from a perfectly ordinary idea executed with rigour and flare.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
You absolutely can lie via data & math & everything about how you present data is an argument for how to interpret/understand it
Everything we know is founded on best guesses & analogies
All technoscience is enmeshed with human values
You absolutely can lie via data & math & everything about how you present data is an argument for how to interpret/understand it
Everything we know is founded on best guesses & analogies
All technoscience is enmeshed with human values
June 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
"What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?"
As a game translator, most of the time I do not have access to the game itself—sometimes not even to pictures, background lore or the ID of the characters in a dialogue.
It's just a girl with her two column Excel file, and a dream.
As a game translator, most of the time I do not have access to the game itself—sometimes not even to pictures, background lore or the ID of the characters in a dialogue.
It's just a girl with her two column Excel file, and a dream.
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Want to know where to read manga online LEGALLY? Then look no more! Here's the ultimate guide with 60+ options to help you find a convenient manga reading site you can actually use.
Guide: Where to read manga online LEGALLY?
Want to know where to read manga online LEGALLY? Then look no more! Here's the ultimate guide with 60+ options to help you find a convenient manga reading site you can actually use.
www.comicsbeat.com
June 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Want to know where to read manga online LEGALLY? Then look no more! Here's the ultimate guide with 60+ options to help you find a convenient manga reading site you can actually use.
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Kitamura’s Blueprints is now live!
I’m the creator of Mega Man, and I’d like to share my thoughts on the production of Mega Man 1 & 2 for the first time, in addition to other game dev topics.
Please start by reading “About This Site.” Thank you for your support.
www.patreon.com/ak_blueprints
I’m the creator of Mega Man, and I’d like to share my thoughts on the production of Mega Man 1 & 2 for the first time, in addition to other game dev topics.
Please start by reading “About This Site.” Thank you for your support.
www.patreon.com/ak_blueprints
Get more from Kitamura’s Blueprints on Patreon
former game planner
www.patreon.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Kitamura’s Blueprints is now live!
I’m the creator of Mega Man, and I’d like to share my thoughts on the production of Mega Man 1 & 2 for the first time, in addition to other game dev topics.
Please start by reading “About This Site.” Thank you for your support.
www.patreon.com/ak_blueprints
I’m the creator of Mega Man, and I’d like to share my thoughts on the production of Mega Man 1 & 2 for the first time, in addition to other game dev topics.
Please start by reading “About This Site.” Thank you for your support.
www.patreon.com/ak_blueprints
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It’s HERE!! The incredibly talented and passionate team here @17-bit.bsky.social have been working for years on the ultimate physics-based dungeon brawler, inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese action-RPG classics of yesteryear. An amazing partnership with CULT too!
Watch the trailer for our brand new action-RPG Awaysis!
💥 Master momentum to beat your foes as you jump, slide and collide around this ancient relic.
Adventure awaits those who seek it on Xbox Series X, PS5, and Steam.
💥 Master momentum to beat your foes as you jump, slide and collide around this ancient relic.
Adventure awaits those who seek it on Xbox Series X, PS5, and Steam.
June 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
It’s HERE!! The incredibly talented and passionate team here @17-bit.bsky.social have been working for years on the ultimate physics-based dungeon brawler, inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese action-RPG classics of yesteryear. An amazing partnership with CULT too!
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Our next game, Dosa Divas. Battle an evil fast food empire in this spicy narrative turn-based RPG. Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones. youtu.be/jzOKSPSVYwY?...
Dosa Divas Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Outerloop Games
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Our next game, Dosa Divas. Battle an evil fast food empire in this spicy narrative turn-based RPG. Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones. youtu.be/jzOKSPSVYwY?...
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if you want to watch a stream that offers an antidote to the bleakness of the current game landscape and celebrates and alternative, please check out our Unearthed Treasure Room stream today at 7pm ET/4pm PST
here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2E...
or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPP...
here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2E...
or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPP...
June 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
if you want to watch a stream that offers an antidote to the bleakness of the current game landscape and celebrates and alternative, please check out our Unearthed Treasure Room stream today at 7pm ET/4pm PST
here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2E...
or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPP...
here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2E...
or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPP...