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...
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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)
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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!)
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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.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
[Eat the hose attack] is such a silly in-game choice, made all the better because you have no alternative
In general, I'm doing a lot of eating attacks this session, huh
Now that I've moved on to cleaning up the completionist achievements on Super Bullet Break, I can fool around much more.
In general, I'm doing a lot of eating attacks this session, huh
Now that I've moved on to cleaning up the completionist achievements on Super Bullet Break, I can fool around much more.
![Bird-girl Naru, armed with dual water pistols, announces: "Captain! Eat my hose attack!"
The one and only response given to the player is: "[Eat the hose attack] Lose 15HP."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:har5lftry7xhqjr533zod2wq/bafkreibhfowskjeywwnybuhygvbydptguzdhompkgc4ne3uqdle6nlfqla@jpeg)
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
[Eat the hose attack] is such a silly in-game choice, made all the better because you have no alternative
In general, I'm doing a lot of eating attacks this session, huh
Now that I've moved on to cleaning up the completionist achievements on Super Bullet Break, I can fool around much more.
In general, I'm doing a lot of eating attacks this session, huh
Now that I've moved on to cleaning up the completionist achievements on Super Bullet Break, I can fool around much more.
ぅっし、期間限定グッズ、購入完了だー！
だいぶ前から『つかれた犬アニメ』のつかれた犬と、あるうらら先生の両方のファンだったんだから、このタイミングはちょうどいい
作者さんにこれくらい支援できるのも嬉しい
だいぶ前から『つかれた犬アニメ』のつかれた犬と、あるうらら先生の両方のファンだったんだから、このタイミングはちょうどいい
作者さんにこれくらい支援できるのも嬉しい
November 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
ぅっし、期間限定グッズ、購入完了だー！
だいぶ前から『つかれた犬アニメ』のつかれた犬と、あるうらら先生の両方のファンだったんだから、このタイミングはちょうどいい
作者さんにこれくらい支援できるのも嬉しい
だいぶ前から『つかれた犬アニメ』のつかれた犬と、あるうらら先生の両方のファンだったんだから、このタイミングはちょうどいい
作者さんにこれくらい支援できるのも嬉しい
Happy Birthday to the Technology Brick that Plays Mushihimesama and DoDonPachi
True story: I've only ever purchased 4 Xbox 360 games; Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun account for 2 of them.
True story: I've only ever purchased 4 Xbox 360 games; Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun account for 2 of them.
American Xbox 360: multiplayer FPS beast
Japanese Xbox 360: home to the best shmup and fighter arcade ports you've ever seen
www.trueachievements.com/publisher/Ca...
Japanese Xbox 360: home to the best shmup and fighter arcade ports you've ever seen
www.trueachievements.com/publisher/Ca...
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Happy Birthday to the Technology Brick that Plays Mushihimesama and DoDonPachi
True story: I've only ever purchased 4 Xbox 360 games; Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun account for 2 of them.
True story: I've only ever purchased 4 Xbox 360 games; Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun account for 2 of them.
I know that objectively, "LSB" and "RSB" are completely sensible names for clicking the analog sticks of a gamepad.
But I grew up with L3/R3, and that's what I'll continue to call them out of habit.
Same goes for those wacky central buttons--they'll always be "Select" and "Start" in my heart.
But I grew up with L3/R3, and that's what I'll continue to call them out of habit.
Same goes for those wacky central buttons--they'll always be "Select" and "Start" in my heart.
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I know that objectively, "LSB" and "RSB" are completely sensible names for clicking the analog sticks of a gamepad.
But I grew up with L3/R3, and that's what I'll continue to call them out of habit.
Same goes for those wacky central buttons--they'll always be "Select" and "Start" in my heart.
But I grew up with L3/R3, and that's what I'll continue to call them out of habit.
Same goes for those wacky central buttons--they'll always be "Select" and "Start" in my heart.
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it's quite a shame that games stopped including hardbound manuals
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
it's quite a shame that games stopped including hardbound manuals
This is probably my 4th-5th rewrite of this post.
I've seen so many friends / peers get burnt out on learning Japanese.
It's a big undertaking: you're learning an entirely new language /and/ the culture that's inseparable from it.
I wish I could give one-size-fits-all advice or encouragement.
I've seen so many friends / peers get burnt out on learning Japanese.
It's a big undertaking: you're learning an entirely new language /and/ the culture that's inseparable from it.
I wish I could give one-size-fits-all advice or encouragement.
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This is probably my 4th-5th rewrite of this post.
I've seen so many friends / peers get burnt out on learning Japanese.
It's a big undertaking: you're learning an entirely new language /and/ the culture that's inseparable from it.
I wish I could give one-size-fits-all advice or encouragement.
I've seen so many friends / peers get burnt out on learning Japanese.
It's a big undertaking: you're learning an entirely new language /and/ the culture that's inseparable from it.
I wish I could give one-size-fits-all advice or encouragement.
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I nominate Nim as 1901 Game of the Year
(and it is videogame related 😁)
Nim is an ancient matchstick game; the modern form had a complete mathematical theory published by C.L. Bouton of Harvard University in 1901... which later was used in the first electromechanical and computer games!
(and it is videogame related 😁)
Nim is an ancient matchstick game; the modern form had a complete mathematical theory published by C.L. Bouton of Harvard University in 1901... which later was used in the first electromechanical and computer games!
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I nominate Nim as 1901 Game of the Year
(and it is videogame related 😁)
Nim is an ancient matchstick game; the modern form had a complete mathematical theory published by C.L. Bouton of Harvard University in 1901... which later was used in the first electromechanical and computer games!
(and it is videogame related 😁)
Nim is an ancient matchstick game; the modern form had a complete mathematical theory published by C.L. Bouton of Harvard University in 1901... which later was used in the first electromechanical and computer games!
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I am excited to announce that my local arcade accepts Docomo dPOINT as payment.
Do you know what this means?
It means Taiko no Tatsujin, Sound Voltex, and freaking TEKKEN are all technically "free with ads"...
At the exchange rate of THREE HUNDRED 30~60 second ads per single credit.
Do you know what this means?
It means Taiko no Tatsujin, Sound Voltex, and freaking TEKKEN are all technically "free with ads"...
At the exchange rate of THREE HUNDRED 30~60 second ads per single credit.
November 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I am excited to announce that my local arcade accepts Docomo dPOINT as payment.
Do you know what this means?
It means Taiko no Tatsujin, Sound Voltex, and freaking TEKKEN are all technically "free with ads"...
At the exchange rate of THREE HUNDRED 30~60 second ads per single credit.
Do you know what this means?
It means Taiko no Tatsujin, Sound Voltex, and freaking TEKKEN are all technically "free with ads"...
At the exchange rate of THREE HUNDRED 30~60 second ads per single credit.
ヤバいって思うくらいのクソデカニンニクマシマシラーメンを食べて、アイカツの藤堂ユリカ様に一歩でも近づいた気がする
実はさ、アイカツを観たあと、ああいうラーメンにずっと憧れてたんだ
つーわけで目標達成ってこと
実はさ、アイカツを観たあと、ああいうラーメンにずっと憧れてたんだ
つーわけで目標達成ってこと
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
ヤバいって思うくらいのクソデカニンニクマシマシラーメンを食べて、アイカツの藤堂ユリカ様に一歩でも近づいた気がする
実はさ、アイカツを観たあと、ああいうラーメンにずっと憧れてたんだ
つーわけで目標達成ってこと
実はさ、アイカツを観たあと、ああいうラーメンにずっと憧れてたんだ
つーわけで目標達成ってこと
It's a small thing, but I like to play games with weather opposite of whatever's currently going on outside.
In the middle of summer, I was playing Xmas Doom. And now since it's freezing outside, I need a warm, summery game to match.
Good time to resume the Blue Reflection: Second Light new game+.
In the middle of summer, I was playing Xmas Doom. And now since it's freezing outside, I need a warm, summery game to match.
Good time to resume the Blue Reflection: Second Light new game+.
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's a small thing, but I like to play games with weather opposite of whatever's currently going on outside.
In the middle of summer, I was playing Xmas Doom. And now since it's freezing outside, I need a warm, summery game to match.
Good time to resume the Blue Reflection: Second Light new game+.
In the middle of summer, I was playing Xmas Doom. And now since it's freezing outside, I need a warm, summery game to match.
Good time to resume the Blue Reflection: Second Light new game+.
The cold, lifeless term "UGC" will never truly capture the rebellious, indomitable spirit that drove the revival of Chef Kawasaki's Microbikini
Chef Kawasaki’s cursed “micro bikini” look from banned Kirby fangame sees revival in Air Rider’s custom Machine Market
automaton-media.com/en/news/chef...
automaton-media.com/en/news/chef...
Chef Kawasaki's cursed "micro bikini" look from banned Kirby fangame sees revival in Air Rider's custom Machine Market - AUTOMATON WEST
A custom ride in Kirby Air Riders referencing Chef Kawasaki's infamous "micro bikini" look has risen to the top of the game's Machine Market.
automaton-media.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The cold, lifeless term "UGC" will never truly capture the rebellious, indomitable spirit that drove the revival of Chef Kawasaki's Microbikini