Bowl of Lentils
@bowloflentils.bsky.social
An occasional YouTuber that enjoys talking about video game history and Japanese adventure games. I was also a lead editor on the Sakura Wars 1 and 2 fan patches.
https://www.youtube.com/@bowloflentils
https://www.youtube.com/@bowloflentils
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This time I cover Chunsoft’s Sound Novel franchise, a hugely important series in the history of Japanese video games that served as the progenitor to the visual novel genre and was a source of inspiration for all kinds of developers.
WATCH - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9BT...
This time I cover Chunsoft’s Sound Novel franchise, a hugely important series in the history of Japanese video games that served as the progenitor to the visual novel genre and was a source of inspiration for all kinds of developers.
WATCH - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9BT...
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A few days ago I posted an end-of-the-year recap on my YouTube channel. Give it a read if you want a summary of all the stuff I got up to this year (at least online).
www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx5pV...
www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx5pV...
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Hello everyone! It’s December so that means it’s time for another end of the year post! 2025 felt pretty eventful for me. After working on several big projec...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A few days ago I posted an end-of-the-year recap on my YouTube channel. Give it a read if you want a summary of all the stuff I got up to this year (at least online).
www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx5pV...
www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx5pV...
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“Now I have to buy this on day one.” Resident Evil Requiem’s aged-up Leon Kennedy crowned “hot uncle” in Japan
Leon's brand-new aged-up design earned him the title of "イケおじ" (ikeoji, hot uncle) among Japanese fans
automaton-media.com/en/news/now-...
Leon's brand-new aged-up design earned him the title of "イケおじ" (ikeoji, hot uncle) among Japanese fans
automaton-media.com/en/news/now-...
“Now I have to buy this on day one.” Resident Evil Requiem’s aged-up Leon Kennedy crowned “hot uncle” in Japan - AUTOMATON WEST
Capcom just announced Leon Kennedy's return to the Resident Evil series, but fans cant stop talking about how hot his new aged-up look is.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
“Now I have to buy this on day one.” Resident Evil Requiem’s aged-up Leon Kennedy crowned “hot uncle” in Japan
Leon's brand-new aged-up design earned him the title of "イケおじ" (ikeoji, hot uncle) among Japanese fans
automaton-media.com/en/news/now-...
Leon's brand-new aged-up design earned him the title of "イケおじ" (ikeoji, hot uncle) among Japanese fans
automaton-media.com/en/news/now-...
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Happy Friday! We're thrilled to announce the full run of Marukatsu PC Engine is now available to download/view. We believe we have now scanned every Japanese PC Engine focused magazine completely. Enjoy and please spread the word by liking/RT'ing. www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/12/m...
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy Friday! We're thrilled to announce the full run of Marukatsu PC Engine is now available to download/view. We believe we have now scanned every Japanese PC Engine focused magazine completely. Enjoy and please spread the word by liking/RT'ing. www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/12/m...
Pretty cool to see the Expedition 33's director thanking Sakaguchi during his acceptance speech and Sakaguchi also congratulating the team in turn.
December 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pretty cool to see the Expedition 33's director thanking Sakaguchi during his acceptance speech and Sakaguchi also congratulating the team in turn.
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pragmata announced deluxe edition outfits and there's a kitty cat one 🥹💕
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
pragmata announced deluxe edition outfits and there's a kitty cat one 🥹💕
Thank you again @cutemonster.bsky.social and @jmanvelez.bsky.social for inviting me to be on this episode of Brain Lords. I had a great time talking about fan translations and sharing our hot takes on video game dubs :)
New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Thank you again @cutemonster.bsky.social and @jmanvelez.bsky.social for inviting me to be on this episode of Brain Lords. I had a great time talking about fan translations and sharing our hot takes on video game dubs :)
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Had alot of fun with this one discussing some all timers. Mother 3, Cave Story, and blowing some minds showing the connection between Homestuck and the Danganronpa fan translation.
New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Had alot of fun with this one discussing some all timers. Mother 3, Cave Story, and blowing some minds showing the connection between Homestuck and the Danganronpa fan translation.
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New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New episode! This week Special Guest @bowloflentils.bsky.social helps us discuss our most influential fan translations. Some games defined entire careers, others crashed as a petty squabble for clout. Find out more in this super high school level episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
open.spotify.com/episode/1Gae...
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RE9 leon kennedy
December 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
RE9 leon kennedy
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Wow! There is so much unsourced information, and a lot of misinformation about Hudson and NEC's follow up to the PC Engine, the PC-FX. But, what if you did original research, in Japanese, what story would you uncover about this fated machine - this video is what! #retrogaming #pcfx #pcengine
This NEVER had 3D. The real story of the PC-FX - Bye Bye Hudson Episode 4
YouTube video by Vix in Japan
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December 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wow! There is so much unsourced information, and a lot of misinformation about Hudson and NEC's follow up to the PC Engine, the PC-FX. But, what if you did original research, in Japanese, what story would you uncover about this fated machine - this video is what! #retrogaming #pcfx #pcengine
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You will be visited by three spirits
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
You will be visited by three spirits
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Milano's Odd Job Collection, our revival of a gorgeous pixel art PS1 game from 1999, is now out on all platforms!
December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Milano's Odd Job Collection, our revival of a gorgeous pixel art PS1 game from 1999, is now out on all platforms!
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The Detective Instinct OST is NOW AVAILABLE on Bandcamp and Steam!
This release includes:
- All 31 tracks from the game
- 9 bonus tracks/demos
- A liner notes booklet (English only)
- 4 pieces of sheet music
The 31 game tracks are also streaming on my YouTube channel! Links ⬇️
This release includes:
- All 31 tracks from the game
- 9 bonus tracks/demos
- A liner notes booklet (English only)
- 4 pieces of sheet music
The 31 game tracks are also streaming on my YouTube channel! Links ⬇️
December 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Detective Instinct OST is NOW AVAILABLE on Bandcamp and Steam!
This release includes:
- All 31 tracks from the game
- 9 bonus tracks/demos
- A liner notes booklet (English only)
- 4 pieces of sheet music
The 31 game tracks are also streaming on my YouTube channel! Links ⬇️
This release includes:
- All 31 tracks from the game
- 9 bonus tracks/demos
- A liner notes booklet (English only)
- 4 pieces of sheet music
The 31 game tracks are also streaming on my YouTube channel! Links ⬇️
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This beautiful, funny & thoughtful #adventure game by
@traindetective.bsky.social unexpectedly revealed a personal connection to my childhood past in the Cold War era ...
Here's my review! 🙋♀️
Guaranteed spoiler-free.
youtu.be/P5Ms8lZiPR4
@traindetective.bsky.social unexpectedly revealed a personal connection to my childhood past in the Cold War era ...
Here's my review! 🙋♀️
Guaranteed spoiler-free.
youtu.be/P5Ms8lZiPR4
December 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This beautiful, funny & thoughtful #adventure game by
@traindetective.bsky.social unexpectedly revealed a personal connection to my childhood past in the Cold War era ...
Here's my review! 🙋♀️
Guaranteed spoiler-free.
youtu.be/P5Ms8lZiPR4
@traindetective.bsky.social unexpectedly revealed a personal connection to my childhood past in the Cold War era ...
Here's my review! 🙋♀️
Guaranteed spoiler-free.
youtu.be/P5Ms8lZiPR4
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fan art (洞窟物語, Cave Story)
December 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
fan art (洞窟物語, Cave Story)
Please, Capcom. Please, release a brand new Ace Attorney game. It's been 8 years since the last entry. At least let us know that Shu Takumi is okay.
December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Please, Capcom. Please, release a brand new Ace Attorney game. It's been 8 years since the last entry. At least let us know that Shu Takumi is okay.
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This game is a tribute to RPGs that came before, the action RPG to END ALL action RPG's, the game that reminds me why I play video games, and a celebration of gaming! This time I'm finally doing the original PC-88 version of Falcom's classic, Popful Mail!
youtu.be/spMcKsh1R-4
youtu.be/spMcKsh1R-4
December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This game is a tribute to RPGs that came before, the action RPG to END ALL action RPG's, the game that reminds me why I play video games, and a celebration of gaming! This time I'm finally doing the original PC-88 version of Falcom's classic, Popful Mail!
youtu.be/spMcKsh1R-4
youtu.be/spMcKsh1R-4
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youtu.be/z_fKA548aCQ NEW VIDEO, folks! Join me in taking a look at one of the best untranslated PS1 horror games, a game that really surprised me with its depth, earnestness and interesting gameplay! Yuuyami Doori Tankentai, the ambitious swansong of the PS1 Syndrome games.
The Best Untranslated PS1 Horror | Yuuyami Doori Tankentai
YouTube video by Punchy
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December 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
youtu.be/z_fKA548aCQ NEW VIDEO, folks! Join me in taking a look at one of the best untranslated PS1 horror games, a game that really surprised me with its depth, earnestness and interesting gameplay! Yuuyami Doori Tankentai, the ambitious swansong of the PS1 Syndrome games.
Last night I finished Detective Instinct! Despite playtesting the game multiple times, I'm still left speechless whenever I reach the credits. My opinion is certainly biased, but I think Detective Instinct is a special game made with a lot of heart and love for the genre. I highly recommend it!
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last night I finished Detective Instinct! Despite playtesting the game multiple times, I'm still left speechless whenever I reach the credits. My opinion is certainly biased, but I think Detective Instinct is a special game made with a lot of heart and love for the genre. I highly recommend it!
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Check out this amazing documentary by @gamesack.net & @mylifeingaming.bsky.social all about the creation and story behind the classic Electronic Gaming Monthly Magazine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E010...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E010...
Pixels to Pages - The Story of Electronic Gaming Monthly
YouTube video by Game Sack
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December 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Check out this amazing documentary by @gamesack.net & @mylifeingaming.bsky.social all about the creation and story behind the classic Electronic Gaming Monthly Magazine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E010...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E010...
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For those loving 428: Shibuya Scramble (yes, all three of you), there are a variety of interesting video features that may help a bit with the wait. The first of these is obviously the game's making of documentary, in which the actors talk about the filming process and other trivia.
(428 〜封鎖された渋谷で〜) 428: Shibuya Scramble Documentary: Shibuya 60 Days -Making of 428- (raw)
YouTube video by Foreign Perspectives
youtu.be
April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For those loving 428: Shibuya Scramble (yes, all three of you), there are a variety of interesting video features that may help a bit with the wait. The first of these is obviously the game's making of documentary, in which the actors talk about the filming process and other trivia.
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Segagaga has long been one of the white whales of fan translation. This is huge.
SEGAGAGA translation to be released soon
www.resetera.com/threads/13...
www.resetera.com/threads/13...
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Segagaga has long been one of the white whales of fan translation. This is huge.