Liz Bushouse
@lizbushouse.bsky.social
She/Her
JP > EN Freelance Translator
May your heart be your guiding interrobang.
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JP > EN Freelance Translator
May your heart be your guiding interrobang.
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Liz Bushouse
@lizbushouse.bsky.social
· Apr 25
"I didn’t understand why audiovisual translators & literary translators had their names on everything, but video game translators couldn’t say anything at all."
One of our most important articles to date: why #TranslatorsintheCredits matter by @tamslator.bsky.social✊
fromthevoid.net/blog/2025/4/...
One of our most important articles to date: why #TranslatorsintheCredits matter by @tamslator.bsky.social✊
fromthevoid.net/blog/2025/4/...
Did you know that as of 2014, the "Tales of" RPG series actively stopped crediting their English localizers, with the sole exception of Tales of Berseria (2017)? That's pretty sad for a genre that supposedly lives or dies based on the quality of its writing! #TranslatorsintheCredits
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Since Polygon is leaving it out of the headline: Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to put money into the pocket of a bigot who uses her wealth to further the genocide of trans people through lawsuits and legislation. Every 'free' game gives money directly to JKR, and they are complicit.
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
Hogwarts Legacy is now at the right price: $0
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
www.polygon.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Since Polygon is leaving it out of the headline: Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to put money into the pocket of a bigot who uses her wealth to further the genocide of trans people through lawsuits and legislation. Every 'free' game gives money directly to JKR, and they are complicit.
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198 people have stepped up to contribute to our annual Winter Fundraiser! Who will be lucky number 200??
As a reminder, @cyan.com is DOUBLING donations right now! there's about $500 left before that donation challenge has been met!
givebutter.com/vghf-winter-...
As a reminder, @cyan.com is DOUBLING donations right now! there's about $500 left before that donation challenge has been met!
givebutter.com/vghf-winter-...
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
198 people have stepped up to contribute to our annual Winter Fundraiser! Who will be lucky number 200??
As a reminder, @cyan.com is DOUBLING donations right now! there's about $500 left before that donation challenge has been met!
givebutter.com/vghf-winter-...
As a reminder, @cyan.com is DOUBLING donations right now! there's about $500 left before that donation challenge has been met!
givebutter.com/vghf-winter-...
Games I played this year.
If I were to give out my own awards, I'd say...
Best Art: Neva
Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur
Best Localization: Metaphor (Runners up: DQ3 HD, Trails from Zero, Fantasian)
Game(s) of the Year: Grand Bazaar + Metaphor (Runners up: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokemon Legends Z-A)
If I were to give out my own awards, I'd say...
Best Art: Neva
Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur
Best Localization: Metaphor (Runners up: DQ3 HD, Trails from Zero, Fantasian)
Game(s) of the Year: Grand Bazaar + Metaphor (Runners up: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokemon Legends Z-A)
December 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Games I played this year.
If I were to give out my own awards, I'd say...
Best Art: Neva
Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur
Best Localization: Metaphor (Runners up: DQ3 HD, Trails from Zero, Fantasian)
Game(s) of the Year: Grand Bazaar + Metaphor (Runners up: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokemon Legends Z-A)
If I were to give out my own awards, I'd say...
Best Art: Neva
Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur
Best Localization: Metaphor (Runners up: DQ3 HD, Trails from Zero, Fantasian)
Game(s) of the Year: Grand Bazaar + Metaphor (Runners up: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokemon Legends Z-A)
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Really great piece and I appreciate its big picture analyses, which amateur analyses almost always lack. In my experience, on games like that with characters who have non-Japanese backgrounds like Leon, dev teams are often self-aware that their own native scripts can only be so culturally authentic.
I first played RE4 in 2023 and instantly fell in love with Leon's character. But apparently, when the OG came out, some fans blamed the EN translation for changing his character. In this month's blog, I set out to uncover if this was truly the case.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/d...
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/d...
Did Resident Evil 4’s English Translation Really Butcher Leon’s Character?
A huge part of the original Resident Evil 4’s charm lies in its dialogue. Its script is chock-full of corny one-liners and cheesy comebacks, courtesy of its wisecracking protagonist, Leon S. Kenned…
annacairistiona.wordpress.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Really great piece and I appreciate its big picture analyses, which amateur analyses almost always lack. In my experience, on games like that with characters who have non-Japanese backgrounds like Leon, dev teams are often self-aware that their own native scripts can only be so culturally authentic.
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Yes it's true! Instead of the Game Awards I recommend watching my GDC lecture on the state of video game preservation. I put my entire ass into this and it would mean a lot if you watched. youtu.be/_00AjQNjgDk
December 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Yes it's true! Instead of the Game Awards I recommend watching my GDC lecture on the state of video game preservation. I put my entire ass into this and it would mean a lot if you watched. youtu.be/_00AjQNjgDk
Reposted by Liz Bushouse
I first played RE4 in 2023 and instantly fell in love with Leon's character. But apparently, when the OG came out, some fans blamed the EN translation for changing his character. In this month's blog, I set out to uncover if this was truly the case.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/d...
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/d...
Did Resident Evil 4’s English Translation Really Butcher Leon’s Character?
A huge part of the original Resident Evil 4’s charm lies in its dialogue. Its script is chock-full of corny one-liners and cheesy comebacks, courtesy of its wisecracking protagonist, Leon S. Kenned…
annacairistiona.wordpress.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I first played RE4 in 2023 and instantly fell in love with Leon's character. But apparently, when the OG came out, some fans blamed the EN translation for changing his character. In this month's blog, I set out to uncover if this was truly the case.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/d...
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/d...
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Epic pays for licensing fees for the games they give away for free as promotions. Which means even if YOU aren't paying for it, you're giving money to JK Rowling to harm transgender people AND elevating her stature by giving her franchise higher numbers.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games Store. Mystery game is the next title buff.ly/HE94Ti2
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Epic pays for licensing fees for the games they give away for free as promotions. Which means even if YOU aren't paying for it, you're giving money to JK Rowling to harm transgender people AND elevating her stature by giving her franchise higher numbers.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
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studios using AI for voice acting sucks
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
studios using AI for voice acting sucks
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I cannot recommend this highly enough. Morgan and Oli deserve to be legends. Their insistence on producing a quality product is inspiring and a beacon of light in this industry. Good bit of loc history here too, touching on DQ8, Ni no Kuni, DQ5, FF14, FF16, FFT Ivalice Chronicles, and more.
On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social
chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!
chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Morgan and Oli deserve to be legends. Their insistence on producing a quality product is inspiring and a beacon of light in this industry. Good bit of loc history here too, touching on DQ8, Ni no Kuni, DQ5, FF14, FF16, FFT Ivalice Chronicles, and more.
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I’m just under halfway to what I need to get everything I need to last me into the new year; any support including RTs means a lot to my
It’s difficult to have to do this again but I’m still waiting on the state to move forward with my case for getting state medical insurance while disabled to get and I need ASAP mutual aid get this month’s meds this Thursday
Pay Cypress Catwell using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/cycatwell and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
paypal.me
December 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I’m just under halfway to what I need to get everything I need to last me into the new year; any support including RTs means a lot to my
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Morgan and Oli deserve to be legends. Their insistence on producing a quality product is inspiring and a beacon of light in this industry. Good bit of loc history here too, touching on DQ8, Ni no Kuni, DQ5, FF14, FF16, FFT Ivalice Chronicles, and more.
On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social
chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!
chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Morgan and Oli deserve to be legends. Their insistence on producing a quality product is inspiring and a beacon of light in this industry. Good bit of loc history here too, touching on DQ8, Ni no Kuni, DQ5, FF14, FF16, FFT Ivalice Chronicles, and more.
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The Monster Hunter Showcase previously planned for December 8 will now release on December 11 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET (in just under six hours) as a full video-on-demand (not a live stream).
twitter.com/monsterhunte...
twitter.com/monsterhunte...
December 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Monster Hunter Showcase previously planned for December 8 will now release on December 11 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET (in just under six hours) as a full video-on-demand (not a live stream).
twitter.com/monsterhunte...
twitter.com/monsterhunte...
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......I'm back?
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
thanks, AI hate it
YouTube video by Sarah Moon
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
......I'm back?
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
Just a quick one summarizing the anime enshiffitifaction we've been experiencing the past 6 months (AI-subs, shitty typesetting, AI-cc, and AI dubs.)
I'll be back to my deep-dives on animanga localization next year, TBD.
Reposted by Liz Bushouse
It’s difficult to have to do this again but I’m still waiting on the state to move forward with my case for getting state medical insurance while disabled to get and I need ASAP mutual aid get this month’s meds this Thursday
Pay Cypress Catwell using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/cycatwell and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
paypal.me
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It’s difficult to have to do this again but I’m still waiting on the state to move forward with my case for getting state medical insurance while disabled to get and I need ASAP mutual aid get this month’s meds this Thursday
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"Machine translation would handle the heavy lifting, and we’d add the expert polish. Except the machine made a mess. And we’re doing expert-level cognitive labour to clean it up for cleaning wages.
We’re not mops. We’re translators."
#translation #xl8
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We’re not mops. We’re translators."
#translation #xl8
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An open letter to colleagues: we are not mops
After more than two decades working in legal translation across four languages and multiple jurisdictions, I’ve watched our profession reshaped by forces that claim efficiency as a path to our expenda...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Machine translation would handle the heavy lifting, and we’d add the expert polish. Except the machine made a mess. And we’re doing expert-level cognitive labour to clean it up for cleaning wages.
We’re not mops. We’re translators."
#translation #xl8
www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-l...
We’re not mops. We’re translators."
#translation #xl8
www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-l...
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I need to hear a fan take on what this would sound like haha
December 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I need to hear a fan take on what this would sound like haha
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As a huge fan of the Ace Attorney soundtrack myself, it was an honor to help out with this interview.
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score.
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score
Masakazu Sugimori created many of the game's most iconic tracks
www.timeextension.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
As a huge fan of the Ace Attorney soundtrack myself, it was an honor to help out with this interview.
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Folks like Oli and Morgan are often unsung heroes in our industry so I was so excited to get them on GMNB! Fascinating chat here with both of them on writing, performance, and localization!
On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social
chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!
chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Folks like Oli and Morgan are often unsung heroes in our industry so I was so excited to get them on GMNB! Fascinating chat here with both of them on writing, performance, and localization!
As a huge fan of the Ace Attorney soundtrack myself, it was an honor to help out with this interview.
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score.
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score
Masakazu Sugimori created many of the game's most iconic tracks
www.timeextension.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
As a huge fan of the Ace Attorney soundtrack myself, it was an honor to help out with this interview.
Reposted by Liz Bushouse
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score.
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score
Masakazu Sugimori created many of the game's most iconic tracks
www.timeextension.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"I Was Really Close To Dying" - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's Original Composer On The Hidden Struggles Behind Its Iconic Score.
Freelancing: Everything. What rates are acceptable. How to create an invoice. That it's okay to negotiate when presented with an unreasonable deadline. That you need to give yourself time off. Etc.
Translating: Best practices/standard wording for system text. How to time voiced lines.
Translating: Best practices/standard wording for system text. How to time voiced lines.
To my fellow translators: what do you wish someone had taught you about translation (whether the act or translation or having a freelance job) that you had to learn by yourself?
December 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Freelancing: Everything. What rates are acceptable. How to create an invoice. That it's okay to negotiate when presented with an unreasonable deadline. That you need to give yourself time off. Etc.
Translating: Best practices/standard wording for system text. How to time voiced lines.
Translating: Best practices/standard wording for system text. How to time voiced lines.
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this bandcamp friday, i want to give a special thank you to everyone that has supported my album EARTHBLADE ~ Across the Bounds of Fate
50% of all sales have gone towards Trans Lifeline, and to-date we have donated over $8,300 usd towards the charity with your support. Thank you so, so much 🤍
50% of all sales have gone towards Trans Lifeline, and to-date we have donated over $8,300 usd towards the charity with your support. Thank you so, so much 🤍
EARTHBLADE ~ Across the Bounds of Fate, by Lena Raine
9 track album
radicaldreamland.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
this bandcamp friday, i want to give a special thank you to everyone that has supported my album EARTHBLADE ~ Across the Bounds of Fate
50% of all sales have gone towards Trans Lifeline, and to-date we have donated over $8,300 usd towards the charity with your support. Thank you so, so much 🤍
50% of all sales have gone towards Trans Lifeline, and to-date we have donated over $8,300 usd towards the charity with your support. Thank you so, so much 🤍
Extremely proud to announce I was a translator on Octopath Traveler 0! 🎉 So glad this game got a second life on consoles, and heartened to see reviewers say the story brought them to tears. Guess that means we did our job. 😊
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Extremely proud to announce I was a translator on Octopath Traveler 0! 🎉 So glad this game got a second life on consoles, and heartened to see reviewers say the story brought them to tears. Guess that means we did our job. 😊
Reposted by Liz Bushouse
Monster Hunter Showcase set for December 9
Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / December 9 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese). The broadcast, hosted by Monster Hunter series producer…
Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / December 9 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese). The broadcast, hosted by Monster Hunter series producer…
Monster Hunter Showcase set for December 9
Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / December 9 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese). The broadcast, hosted by Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, will feature the latest information on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection…
www.gematsu.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Monster Hunter Showcase set for December 9
Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / December 9 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese). The broadcast, hosted by Monster Hunter series producer…
Capcom will host a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / December 9 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese). The broadcast, hosted by Monster Hunter series producer…
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new video is out now! it's my birthday so you have to watch it and also agree with everything thanks
www.youtube.com/@Acerola_t
www.youtube.com/@Acerola_t
November 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
new video is out now! it's my birthday so you have to watch it and also agree with everything thanks
www.youtube.com/@Acerola_t
www.youtube.com/@Acerola_t