Alicja Kaniecka
@alkapibara.bsky.social
Translator witch from Poland. Works in various combinations of 🇵🇱, 🇬🇧 and 🇯🇵. If you need somebody to discuss Japanese murder mystery novels for hours, you're in luck.
Proud member of @thewarlocs.bsky.social ✨
Proud member of @thewarlocs.bsky.social ✨
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In case you missed it this ⬇️ It is still going on. Weirdly in a era where people are asking if a machine can be a person whilst simultaneously treating people like machines. Having to ask questions about both.
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘It’s destroyed me completely’: Kenyan moderators decry toll of training of AI models
Employees describe the psychological trauma of reading and viewing graphic content, low pay and abrupt dismissals
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
In case you missed it this ⬇️ It is still going on. Weirdly in a era where people are asking if a machine can be a person whilst simultaneously treating people like machines. Having to ask questions about both.
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"I'll just use AI to translate my game, what could go wrong"? Well, you might end up with a Steam page that uses 3 different translations for your very simple game title, 2 of which are complete gibberish. If you think the game itself will look any better, I have a bridge to sell you.
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
"I'll just use AI to translate my game, what could go wrong"? Well, you might end up with a Steam page that uses 3 different translations for your very simple game title, 2 of which are complete gibberish. If you think the game itself will look any better, I have a bridge to sell you.
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German gaming site PC Gamers praising the German translation of Mewgenics, made by Simon Dehne for @thewarlocs www.pcgames.de/Mewgenics-Sp...
Mewgenics im Test: Das bisher beste Spiel des Jahres
The Binding of Isaac trifft auf unsittliche Miezekatzen: Kann das gut gehen? Wir verraten euch im Test zu Mewgenics, warum diese Mischung funktioniert.
www.pcgames.de
February 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM
German gaming site PC Gamers praising the German translation of Mewgenics, made by Simon Dehne for @thewarlocs www.pcgames.de/Mewgenics-Sp...
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In Spain, The Witcher books are no longer edited since years ago because Sapkowski's agents wanted new translations made by AI
Let this be known. This is an insult to translators and Sapkowski novels
Spanish readers need some support. Please make noise.
#QueremosTheWitcher
Let this be known. This is an insult to translators and Sapkowski novels
Spanish readers need some support. Please make noise.
#QueremosTheWitcher
February 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
In Spain, The Witcher books are no longer edited since years ago because Sapkowski's agents wanted new translations made by AI
Let this be known. This is an insult to translators and Sapkowski novels
Spanish readers need some support. Please make noise.
#QueremosTheWitcher
Let this be known. This is an insult to translators and Sapkowski novels
Spanish readers need some support. Please make noise.
#QueremosTheWitcher
Please note our French team looming over the rest of us in their cute matching outfits.
Hope this is what @on-together.bsky.social and @futurefriendsgames.com had in mind when they launched 😅
Here’s a handful of our talented localizers, taking a class picture together 📸
(Very important work)
Remote work is far from lonely.
And we're happy that we can give our folks a space to hang 🤗
Here’s a handful of our talented localizers, taking a class picture together 📸
(Very important work)
Remote work is far from lonely.
And we're happy that we can give our folks a space to hang 🤗
February 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Please note our French team looming over the rest of us in their cute matching outfits.
Today we're running an experiment: how long can a translator work with a broken laptop fan making industrial drill noises before she goes INSANE. Early results suggest the answer is 30 minutes.
a cartoon dog is sitting in front of a fire with the words " everything is fine " below him
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting in front of a fire with the words " everything is fine " below him
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Today we're running an experiment: how long can a translator work with a broken laptop fan making industrial drill noises before she goes INSANE. Early results suggest the answer is 30 minutes.
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🚀🐀 It’s a rat race!
This one sure had us cheesin’. 😊
LocQuest worked with solo dev Gagonfe to localize Rocket Rats into 6 languages.
We’ve been smelling some rats in gaming recently. Luckily, there are still devs out there that care about fair, ethical localization. 🛡️
This one sure had us cheesin’. 😊
LocQuest worked with solo dev Gagonfe to localize Rocket Rats into 6 languages.
We’ve been smelling some rats in gaming recently. Luckily, there are still devs out there that care about fair, ethical localization. 🛡️
February 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
🚀🐀 It’s a rat race!
This one sure had us cheesin’. 😊
LocQuest worked with solo dev Gagonfe to localize Rocket Rats into 6 languages.
We’ve been smelling some rats in gaming recently. Luckily, there are still devs out there that care about fair, ethical localization. 🛡️
This one sure had us cheesin’. 😊
LocQuest worked with solo dev Gagonfe to localize Rocket Rats into 6 languages.
We’ve been smelling some rats in gaming recently. Luckily, there are still devs out there that care about fair, ethical localization. 🛡️
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So, if you're going to do business with localization agencies, please enforce crediting clauses in your contracts. Often, the freelancers working for these companies hold 0 bargaining power, and risk everything just by asking to be credited.
January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
So, if you're going to do business with localization agencies, please enforce crediting clauses in your contracts. Often, the freelancers working for these companies hold 0 bargaining power, and risk everything just by asking to be credited.
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Work's been a little dry this month, so if anyone is in the need of an experienced J>E translator/reviewer with 6.5 years in game localization, send a message my way! ✨ (boosts greatly appreciated! 🙏)
January 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Work's been a little dry this month, so if anyone is in the need of an experienced J>E translator/reviewer with 6.5 years in game localization, send a message my way! ✨ (boosts greatly appreciated! 🙏)
My sincere apologies for putting this orange dick on your timeline, but this is such a great example of an interpreter being a true artist and master of their craft. It's not just the voice, the choice of words is top-notch as well.
#1nt
#1nt
lmao listen to Trump's Polish interpreter at Davos (Magda Fitas-Czuchnowska apparently) mimicking his voice
January 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM
My sincere apologies for putting this orange dick on your timeline, but this is such a great example of an interpreter being a true artist and master of their craft. It's not just the voice, the choice of words is top-notch as well.
#1nt
#1nt
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⭐️ Our 2025 Collaborators of the Year ⭐️
THANK YOU to the talented professionals we get to work with on a day-to-day basis, who live and breathe these games and believe in the human aspect of localization just as much as we do.
Here’s to many more exciting projects in 2026 🥂
THANK YOU to the talented professionals we get to work with on a day-to-day basis, who live and breathe these games and believe in the human aspect of localization just as much as we do.
Here’s to many more exciting projects in 2026 🥂
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
⭐️ Our 2025 Collaborators of the Year ⭐️
THANK YOU to the talented professionals we get to work with on a day-to-day basis, who live and breathe these games and believe in the human aspect of localization just as much as we do.
Here’s to many more exciting projects in 2026 🥂
THANK YOU to the talented professionals we get to work with on a day-to-day basis, who live and breathe these games and believe in the human aspect of localization just as much as we do.
Here’s to many more exciting projects in 2026 🥂
I've spent the last few years surrounded by absolutely wonderful people, both in my personal and in my professional life. Today was the first day in a very long time when a man was talking down to me and let me tell you: I forgot how annoying that is.
a poster that says we have stability and ability to stab
ALT: a poster that says we have stability and ability to stab
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I've spent the last few years surrounded by absolutely wonderful people, both in my personal and in my professional life. Today was the first day in a very long time when a man was talking down to me and let me tell you: I forgot how annoying that is.
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i know it's 90% off but a warning to potential customers not to buy the steam version of heavy rain. it is not safe. it installs heavy rain on your computer
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
i know it's 90% off but a warning to potential customers not to buy the steam version of heavy rain. it is not safe. it installs heavy rain on your computer
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🏆 LOCQUEST 2025 GAMES OF THE YEAR 🏆
We’re looking back on 2025 and the amazing games that we helped release this year.
Our small agency localized over 18 games last year. Each one with its own unique needs, and done ethically – by humans, for humans.
Tons more releases expected for 2026!
We’re looking back on 2025 and the amazing games that we helped release this year.
Our small agency localized over 18 games last year. Each one with its own unique needs, and done ethically – by humans, for humans.
Tons more releases expected for 2026!
January 13, 2026 at 9:42 AM
🏆 LOCQUEST 2025 GAMES OF THE YEAR 🏆
We’re looking back on 2025 and the amazing games that we helped release this year.
Our small agency localized over 18 games last year. Each one with its own unique needs, and done ethically – by humans, for humans.
Tons more releases expected for 2026!
We’re looking back on 2025 and the amazing games that we helped release this year.
Our small agency localized over 18 games last year. Each one with its own unique needs, and done ethically – by humans, for humans.
Tons more releases expected for 2026!
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Hey! Me and @rafaelaoverflow.bsky.social made an experimental idle/incremental + submarine sim game for the eighth 1-Bit gamejam!
Feel free to check it out!
The controls are mouse only, and the game is short.
Reposts appreciated!
abyssal-novelist.itch.io/lost-fathoms
#indiedev #gamedev #gamejam
Feel free to check it out!
The controls are mouse only, and the game is short.
Reposts appreciated!
abyssal-novelist.itch.io/lost-fathoms
#indiedev #gamedev #gamejam
Lost Fathoms by Abyssal Novelist, Rabbit_Speaks, RafaelaOverflow
Discover and retrieve anomalies in your submarine, build up your lab, and reach rock bottom. Made for 1-Bit gamejam.
abyssal-novelist.itch.io
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Hey! Me and @rafaelaoverflow.bsky.social made an experimental idle/incremental + submarine sim game for the eighth 1-Bit gamejam!
Feel free to check it out!
The controls are mouse only, and the game is short.
Reposts appreciated!
abyssal-novelist.itch.io/lost-fathoms
#indiedev #gamedev #gamejam
Feel free to check it out!
The controls are mouse only, and the game is short.
Reposts appreciated!
abyssal-novelist.itch.io/lost-fathoms
#indiedev #gamedev #gamejam
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Are you a gamedev who's not using any GenAI in your pipeline? I'm currently compiling a list of such statements, either in the press, social media, or directly through your credit roll. Feel free to add more examples below.
January 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Are you a gamedev who's not using any GenAI in your pipeline? I'm currently compiling a list of such statements, either in the press, social media, or directly through your credit roll. Feel free to add more examples below.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
This is a fun thread, let me add something small to it: a few years back I commissioned an avatar and this is what I sent to the artist (@pixelmima.bsky.social) and what I got. Artists know what they're doing! Just let them do their job and have some faith.
December 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is a fun thread, let me add something small to it: a few years back I commissioned an avatar and this is what I sent to the artist (@pixelmima.bsky.social) and what I got. Artists know what they're doing! Just let them do their job and have some faith.
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always feel so insane when an article/comments describe Ai as taking "jobs nobody wants to do" and then goes on to describe the exact job I have and love lol
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
always feel so insane when an article/comments describe Ai as taking "jobs nobody wants to do" and then goes on to describe the exact job I have and love lol
Ok, cool, Slack, I know it and you know it... then why did you have it turned on by default?!
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Ok, cool, Slack, I know it and you know it... then why did you have it turned on by default?!
I just saw a paid online course on how to get jobs as a freelance translator. I was half tempted to buy it just to see if it contains any actual, actionable advice or if it's just a cynical attempt to wring money out of desperate people hoping to make a living... but I think I know the answer.
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I just saw a paid online course on how to get jobs as a freelance translator. I was half tempted to buy it just to see if it contains any actual, actionable advice or if it's just a cynical attempt to wring money out of desperate people hoping to make a living... but I think I know the answer.
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Roboto Global isn't paying its translators.
AAA studios working with them need to realize what's going on - Blizzard, CD Projekt Red, Riot...
This needs to stop: translators should be treated as precious & skilled professionals, not random disposable assets.
www.linkedin.com/posts/adrian...
AAA studios working with them need to realize what's going on - Blizzard, CD Projekt Red, Riot...
This needs to stop: translators should be treated as precious & skilled professionals, not random disposable assets.
www.linkedin.com/posts/adrian...
So many translators are unfairly treated right now. Some have seen their work dry up completely, others have to accept lower rates for a more frustrating and less rewarding way of working.
But… | Ad...
So many translators are unfairly treated right now. Some have seen their work dry up completely, others have to accept lower rates for a more frustrating and less rewarding way of working.
But to no...
www.linkedin.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Roboto Global isn't paying its translators.
AAA studios working with them need to realize what's going on - Blizzard, CD Projekt Red, Riot...
This needs to stop: translators should be treated as precious & skilled professionals, not random disposable assets.
www.linkedin.com/posts/adrian...
AAA studios working with them need to realize what's going on - Blizzard, CD Projekt Red, Riot...
This needs to stop: translators should be treated as precious & skilled professionals, not random disposable assets.
www.linkedin.com/posts/adrian...
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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[NEW VIDEO]
AI dubbing and translation are bad on their own, but it's so much worse when they're forced down our throats. Have a short, angry essay about how "language accessibility" isn't as great as it sounds.
youtu.be/w7Cwt77B5ZM
AI dubbing and translation are bad on their own, but it's so much worse when they're forced down our throats. Have a short, angry essay about how "language accessibility" isn't as great as it sounds.
youtu.be/w7Cwt77B5ZM
Don't Let YouTube's AI Treat You like a Fool
YouTube video by Nil Nilgiree
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
[NEW VIDEO]
AI dubbing and translation are bad on their own, but it's so much worse when they're forced down our throats. Have a short, angry essay about how "language accessibility" isn't as great as it sounds.
youtu.be/w7Cwt77B5ZM
AI dubbing and translation are bad on their own, but it's so much worse when they're forced down our throats. Have a short, angry essay about how "language accessibility" isn't as great as it sounds.
youtu.be/w7Cwt77B5ZM
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If anyone is looking, I am on the hunt for freelance or permanent part-time or full-time work in localization! I mainly work and have been trained in print and film media.
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If anyone is looking, I am on the hunt for freelance or permanent part-time or full-time work in localization! I mainly work and have been trained in print and film media.