lete lyre@『働く喜び』
@letelyre.bsky.social
J→E・E→J translator & interpreter, occasional writing+design for indie projects.
Hobby blog @ https://betterletethannever.blogspot.com/
Games, anime, & a love for the obscure/obsolete.
Current obsession: prep for Comiket 107
FF外リプ歓迎
sfw but 🔞
Hobby blog @ https://betterletethannever.blogspot.com/
Games, anime, & a love for the obscure/obsolete.
Current obsession: prep for Comiket 107
FF外リプ歓迎
sfw but 🔞
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lete lyre@『働く喜び』
@letelyre.bsky.social
· Oct 25
Letely... October 25th, 2025
GRID 2 ! Resident Evil ! Sound Voltex ! And a return to my casual what-I've-been-playing segment Letely... after a break since June. For...
betterletethannever.blogspot.com
Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
The next #blog entry isn't a strict article, but the return of the journal-style Letely series where I talk about what I've been enjoying in recent days.
Weeks. Months. It's been a little while since the last one.
betterletethannever.blogspot.com/2025/10/lete...
The next #blog entry isn't a strict article, but the return of the journal-style Letely series where I talk about what I've been enjoying in recent days.
Weeks. Months. It's been a little while since the last one.
betterletethannever.blogspot.com/2025/10/lete...
ChainDive is an excellent 2000s house/trance music visualizer that also happens to have an entire video game included with it.
My personal favorite track is this absolute banger from the tutorial.
youtu.be/UPL0dFxMdBQ?...
My personal favorite track is this absolute banger from the tutorial.
youtu.be/UPL0dFxMdBQ?...
November 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
ChainDive is an excellent 2000s house/trance music visualizer that also happens to have an entire video game included with it.
My personal favorite track is this absolute banger from the tutorial.
youtu.be/UPL0dFxMdBQ?...
My personal favorite track is this absolute banger from the tutorial.
youtu.be/UPL0dFxMdBQ?...
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
things got pretty busy today but it was worth it. felt lucky to get this complete and like new condition
November 29, 2025 at 5:39 AM
things got pretty busy today but it was worth it. felt lucky to get this complete and like new condition
"Yeah, I can do a couple hours of thrifting in Akihabara," I say to myself, sleep-deprived, as I ignore the radiating soreness from my legs and smash a beer at 2 PM
【満喫義務】：How's that for a yojijukugo?
【満喫義務】：How's that for a yojijukugo?
November 29, 2025 at 5:39 AM
"Yeah, I can do a couple hours of thrifting in Akihabara," I say to myself, sleep-deprived, as I ignore the radiating soreness from my legs and smash a beer at 2 PM
【満喫義務】：How's that for a yojijukugo?
【満喫義務】：How's that for a yojijukugo?
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Important #arcade news update from straight out of Tokyo:
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Important #arcade news update from straight out of Tokyo:
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
LRP: who wants to time-travel back to the 90s to break the news that the word アニメ perhaps might not be wholly French in origin
November 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
LRP: who wants to time-travel back to the 90s to break the news that the word アニメ perhaps might not be wholly French in origin
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"What is Anime?" asks and explains one of the anime fan sites of the late 90s, earnestly enthusing and educating.
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"What is Anime?" asks and explains one of the anime fan sites of the late 90s, earnestly enthusing and educating.
Important #arcade news update from straight out of Tokyo:
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Important #arcade news update from straight out of Tokyo:
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
As of 6 days ago, the legendary Club Sega Akihabara reopened its doors after its latest change in ownership.
Now managed by Matahari Entertainment, the game center goes by a new name: SILK HAT TOKYO.
Tonight I visited it in person.
🧵
(1/4)
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Some quick comparison shots:
Kakyuusei (PC-98) vs Kakyuusei Remake (PC)
Kakyuusei (PC-98) vs Kakyuusei Remake (PC)
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Some quick comparison shots:
Kakyuusei (PC-98) vs Kakyuusei Remake (PC)
Kakyuusei (PC-98) vs Kakyuusei Remake (PC)
Filing this under ♯off-topic
I'm full-throttle in Busy Season: my non-work time is divided between standing in awe at how time seems to pass by so quickly & enjoying moments of much-needed rest.
I'll be quieter as things pick up further.
Meanwhile, do take good care of yourself over the holidays!
I'm full-throttle in Busy Season: my non-work time is divided between standing in awe at how time seems to pass by so quickly & enjoying moments of much-needed rest.
I'll be quieter as things pick up further.
Meanwhile, do take good care of yourself over the holidays!
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Filing this under ♯off-topic
I'm full-throttle in Busy Season: my non-work time is divided between standing in awe at how time seems to pass by so quickly & enjoying moments of much-needed rest.
I'll be quieter as things pick up further.
Meanwhile, do take good care of yourself over the holidays!
I'm full-throttle in Busy Season: my non-work time is divided between standing in awe at how time seems to pass by so quickly & enjoying moments of much-needed rest.
I'll be quieter as things pick up further.
Meanwhile, do take good care of yourself over the holidays!
As a Person Who Doesn't Really Play Much Metroid, I ascribe to the "number of suits" school of thought because I think it's funny.
If normal One-Suit Samus (aka Flush Samus for the Balatro players) puts on power armor, I hope we can accept the name Two-Suit Samus.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
If normal One-Suit Samus (aka Flush Samus for the Balatro players) puts on power armor, I hope we can accept the name Two-Suit Samus.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
I wonder if Zero Suit Samus is called that because she first appeared in Zero Mission or because it's Samus with No (Zero) Suit of armor on
I wonder if that technically makes regular Samus "One Suit Samus"
I wonder if that technically makes regular Samus "One Suit Samus"
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
As a Person Who Doesn't Really Play Much Metroid, I ascribe to the "number of suits" school of thought because I think it's funny.
If normal One-Suit Samus (aka Flush Samus for the Balatro players) puts on power armor, I hope we can accept the name Two-Suit Samus.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
If normal One-Suit Samus (aka Flush Samus for the Balatro players) puts on power armor, I hope we can accept the name Two-Suit Samus.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
It's the time of the year when we have to pay the server and domain name costs of the site, so we ask for your help.
As you probably know it's hard to keep the site alive without ads so please consider making a donation in our PayPal or becoming a Patreon.
Thank you.
As you probably know it's hard to keep the site alive without ads so please consider making a donation in our PayPal or becoming a Patreon.
Thank you.
November 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
It's the time of the year when we have to pay the server and domain name costs of the site, so we ask for your help.
As you probably know it's hard to keep the site alive without ads so please consider making a donation in our PayPal or becoming a Patreon.
Thank you.
As you probably know it's hard to keep the site alive without ads so please consider making a donation in our PayPal or becoming a Patreon.
Thank you.
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R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) (1998)
1/2
1/2
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) (1998)
1/2
1/2
🈹おっと、『FA●ZA同人ゲームエキスポ』もうすぐ終わってしまうみたい（12月1日まで）
溜まったポイントをシャキッと一気に利用するチャンスだぞ
私のイチオシは――もちろん “100円キャンペーン”。
私、ケチだから
溜まったポイントをシャキッと一気に利用するチャンスだぞ
私のイチオシは――もちろん “100円キャンペーン”。
私、ケチだから
November 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🈹おっと、『FA●ZA同人ゲームエキスポ』もうすぐ終わってしまうみたい（12月1日まで）
溜まったポイントをシャキッと一気に利用するチャンスだぞ
私のイチオシは――もちろん “100円キャンペーン”。
私、ケチだから
溜まったポイントをシャキッと一気に利用するチャンスだぞ
私のイチオシは――もちろん “100円キャンペーン”。
私、ケチだから
I'm curious as to how extensively the Digital Comics reader on the PSP was actually used.
In theory it's really neat: you could purchase and read official Marvel and IDW comics, back in an era when doing so on a portable device was relatively novel (e.g. the first iPhone was only 2 years prior)
In theory it's really neat: you could purchase and read official Marvel and IDW comics, back in an era when doing so on a portable device was relatively novel (e.g. the first iPhone was only 2 years prior)
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'm curious as to how extensively the Digital Comics reader on the PSP was actually used.
In theory it's really neat: you could purchase and read official Marvel and IDW comics, back in an era when doing so on a portable device was relatively novel (e.g. the first iPhone was only 2 years prior)
In theory it's really neat: you could purchase and read official Marvel and IDW comics, back in an era when doing so on a portable device was relatively novel (e.g. the first iPhone was only 2 years prior)
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
No aspirations of becoming chicken feed, but no chance of smoothing ruffled feathers, either.
To battle! ⚔️
Still some of the loveliest pixel artwork on DS 💜
📺: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, Square-Enix, 2007 (NDS)
To battle! ⚔️
Still some of the loveliest pixel artwork on DS 💜
📺: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, Square-Enix, 2007 (NDS)
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
No aspirations of becoming chicken feed, but no chance of smoothing ruffled feathers, either.
To battle! ⚔️
Still some of the loveliest pixel artwork on DS 💜
📺: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, Square-Enix, 2007 (NDS)
To battle! ⚔️
Still some of the loveliest pixel artwork on DS 💜
📺: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, Square-Enix, 2007 (NDS)
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
the shop's also in pso1 and 2 infinity! both of which are also in caves ^^
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
the shop's also in pso1 and 2 infinity! both of which are also in caves ^^
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They also reference the shop in Phantasy Star 4. It's said it being in the basement in PS4 is because the conditions are ideal for baking. Chaz questions why the storefront also needs to be in the basement, and will quip about it being too dark to see well, but that he assumes the kitchen is clean.
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
They also reference the shop in Phantasy Star 4. It's said it being in the basement in PS4 is because the conditions are ideal for baking. Chaz questions why the storefront also needs to be in the basement, and will quip about it being too dark to see well, but that he assumes the kitchen is clean.
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今年最後の祝日が終了しました。
The last Japanese national holiday of the year has come to an end.
#logo #logodesign #graphicdesign #PortfolioDay #Art
The last Japanese national holiday of the year has come to an end.
#logo #logodesign #graphicdesign #PortfolioDay #Art
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
今年最後の祝日が終了しました。
The last Japanese national holiday of the year has come to an end.
#logo #logodesign #graphicdesign #PortfolioDay #Art
The last Japanese national holiday of the year has come to an end.
#logo #logodesign #graphicdesign #PortfolioDay #Art
In the original Phantasy Star, there is, bizarrely, a cake shop located in the middle of the Naula Cave dungeon.
This cake shop is referenced in Phantasy Star Online 2, but is so ridiculously rare that it can take hundreds of hours for its event to ever occur.
As in PS1, the shop sells Shortcake.
This cake shop is referenced in Phantasy Star Online 2, but is so ridiculously rare that it can take hundreds of hours for its event to ever occur.
As in PS1, the shop sells Shortcake.
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
In the original Phantasy Star, there is, bizarrely, a cake shop located in the middle of the Naula Cave dungeon.
This cake shop is referenced in Phantasy Star Online 2, but is so ridiculously rare that it can take hundreds of hours for its event to ever occur.
As in PS1, the shop sells Shortcake.
This cake shop is referenced in Phantasy Star Online 2, but is so ridiculously rare that it can take hundreds of hours for its event to ever occur.
As in PS1, the shop sells Shortcake.
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
There are 1500 rules in the scripts governing NPC behaviour in a mostly forgotten open-world Amiga/ST/DOS game called The Adventures of Robin Hood. All affected in real-time by 32 characteristics, what you're doing in the game, your reputation, and the changing of the seasons.
i was going through my X archives and found this by @superpodsaga.com, which I qrt'd at some point years ago
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
There are 1500 rules in the scripts governing NPC behaviour in a mostly forgotten open-world Amiga/ST/DOS game called The Adventures of Robin Hood. All affected in real-time by 32 characteristics, what you're doing in the game, your reputation, and the changing of the seasons.
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Psst, hey! It's a late night on #ScanlineSunday when a stranger on the street calls you over. Without a word, they hand you a disc labeled Bootleg Sampler for Sega Saturn 🪐
This demo disc came with the console and included Sega Rally, World Series Baseball, Clockwork Knight 2, and later on Bug!
This demo disc came with the console and included Sega Rally, World Series Baseball, Clockwork Knight 2, and later on Bug!
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Psst, hey! It's a late night on #ScanlineSunday when a stranger on the street calls you over. Without a word, they hand you a disc labeled Bootleg Sampler for Sega Saturn 🪐
This demo disc came with the console and included Sega Rally, World Series Baseball, Clockwork Knight 2, and later on Bug!
This demo disc came with the console and included Sega Rally, World Series Baseball, Clockwork Knight 2, and later on Bug!
When I moved to Japan, I had to leave a lot of my things behind: including my trusty RAP 4 Kai.
It was my first full size arcade stick, and my companion through countless hours across fighters and shmups alike.
I've missed it a lot!
So, say hello to my new RAP V Hayabusa (the V stands for Vewlix!)
It was my first full size arcade stick, and my companion through countless hours across fighters and shmups alike.
I've missed it a lot!
So, say hello to my new RAP V Hayabusa (the V stands for Vewlix!)
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
When I moved to Japan, I had to leave a lot of my things behind: including my trusty RAP 4 Kai.
It was my first full size arcade stick, and my companion through countless hours across fighters and shmups alike.
I've missed it a lot!
So, say hello to my new RAP V Hayabusa (the V stands for Vewlix!)
It was my first full size arcade stick, and my companion through countless hours across fighters and shmups alike.
I've missed it a lot!
So, say hello to my new RAP V Hayabusa (the V stands for Vewlix!)
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
Credit where it's due, WRC 4's modeling for different track types (gravel, dirt, tarmac) makes a noticeable difference. Especially when driving the more aggressive WRC class vehicles.
The simcade feel of the physics is actually part of why I'm sticking with the game. Course diversity is a big plus.
The simcade feel of the physics is actually part of why I'm sticking with the game. Course diversity is a big plus.
December 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Credit where it's due, WRC 4's modeling for different track types (gravel, dirt, tarmac) makes a noticeable difference. Especially when driving the more aggressive WRC class vehicles.
The simcade feel of the physics is actually part of why I'm sticking with the game. Course diversity is a big plus.
The simcade feel of the physics is actually part of why I'm sticking with the game. Course diversity is a big plus.
Reposted by lete lyre@『働く喜び』
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM