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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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. 😊
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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
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❄️ Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and Season's Greetings! ❄️
I'm Alissa, and I make illustrations for children and the young at heart!
🦊 alissastaples.com
🐻 instagram.com/alistaps
☃️ Seeking a picture book or board book project for 2026!
#kidlitart #illustration #イラスト
I'm Alissa, and I make illustrations for children and the young at heart!
🦊 alissastaples.com
🐻 instagram.com/alistaps
☃️ Seeking a picture book or board book project for 2026!
#kidlitart #illustration #イラスト
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
❄️ Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and Season's Greetings! ❄️
I'm Alissa, and I make illustrations for children and the young at heart!
🦊 alissastaples.com
🐻 instagram.com/alistaps
☃️ Seeking a picture book or board book project for 2026!
#kidlitart #illustration #イラスト
I'm Alissa, and I make illustrations for children and the young at heart!
🦊 alissastaples.com
🐻 instagram.com/alistaps
☃️ Seeking a picture book or board book project for 2026!
#kidlitart #illustration #イラスト
Once more, in case you missed it... Crunchyroll's feedback form is here, if you would like to fight back against this. And for the record, you can submit feedback even if you don't have an active account: help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/req...
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Once more, in case you missed it... Crunchyroll's feedback form is here, if you would like to fight back against this. And for the record, you can submit feedback even if you don't have an active account: help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/req...
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Octopath Traveler 0 changes scenery from a mobile world to a single player one. It's not a perfect move, but overall fans of the series have another impressive title in this classic-styled series. Adventure, and town building, awaits! ⛰️
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/octop...
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/octop...
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Octopath Traveler 0 changes scenery from a mobile world to a single player one. It's not a perfect move, but overall fans of the series have another impressive title in this classic-styled series. Adventure, and town building, awaits! ⛰️
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/octop...
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/octop...
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My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review - Stay For The Story
Scattered gameplay issues aside, Octopath Traveler 0's bold storytelling and surprisingly decent town-building combine to forge a fantastic RPG.
www.thegamer.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
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My final(?) bit of writing for the year and in an interesting twist of fate it's at Kotaku! I reviewed Octopath Traveler 0.
I truly loved this game and it gave me a great deal to this about re: earnest story-telling and giving oneself permission *to love* something.
kotaku.com/octopath-tra...
I truly loved this game and it gave me a great deal to this about re: earnest story-telling and giving oneself permission *to love* something.
kotaku.com/octopath-tra...
Octopath Traveler 0: The Kotaku Review - Kotaku
A mobile spin-off transforms into the best game in the RPG series
kotaku.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
My final(?) bit of writing for the year and in an interesting twist of fate it's at Kotaku! I reviewed Octopath Traveler 0.
I truly loved this game and it gave me a great deal to this about re: earnest story-telling and giving oneself permission *to love* something.
kotaku.com/octopath-tra...
I truly loved this game and it gave me a great deal to this about re: earnest story-telling and giving oneself permission *to love* something.
kotaku.com/octopath-tra...
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Octopath Traveler 0 is a hefty RPG length-wise and I'm still working my way through it—so my review will be up when it's ready! Until then: I think this the best Octopath yet and that a reworked mobile version shouldn't scare off anyone who hasn't played Champions of the Continent.
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Octopath Traveler 0 is a hefty RPG length-wise and I'm still working my way through it—so my review will be up when it's ready! Until then: I think this the best Octopath yet and that a reworked mobile version shouldn't scare off anyone who hasn't played Champions of the Continent.
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i literally just talked about this exact thing and why you absolutely shouldn't do it without a very good reason in translated text, why are you hurting me personally, nintendo
i haven't been in this much physical pain since your marketers called famicom detective club a visual novel
i haven't been in this much physical pain since your marketers called famicom detective club a visual novel
I don't know which of my kouhais need to hear this, but because I'm seeing this in a ton of commercial J>E game locs: you really shouldn't retain quotation marks in the same places as the Japanese source text 9 times of 10, especially outside dialogue. Punctuation parity in general is often sloppy.
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM
i literally just talked about this exact thing and why you absolutely shouldn't do it without a very good reason in translated text, why are you hurting me personally, nintendo
i haven't been in this much physical pain since your marketers called famicom detective club a visual novel
i haven't been in this much physical pain since your marketers called famicom detective club a visual novel
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Square Enix shares Octopath Traveler 0 release date countdown illustrations by:
8 • Yasushi Hasegawa (Harvestella)
7 • Shinya Horiki (SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered)
6 • Sachi Hiruta (Romancing SaGa RotS)
5 • Masahiko Dairaku (SaGa Emerald Beyond)
8 • Yasushi Hasegawa (Harvestella)
7 • Shinya Horiki (SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered)
6 • Sachi Hiruta (Romancing SaGa RotS)
5 • Masahiko Dairaku (SaGa Emerald Beyond)
November 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Square Enix shares Octopath Traveler 0 release date countdown illustrations by:
8 • Yasushi Hasegawa (Harvestella)
7 • Shinya Horiki (SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered)
6 • Sachi Hiruta (Romancing SaGa RotS)
5 • Masahiko Dairaku (SaGa Emerald Beyond)
8 • Yasushi Hasegawa (Harvestella)
7 • Shinya Horiki (SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered)
6 • Sachi Hiruta (Romancing SaGa RotS)
5 • Masahiko Dairaku (SaGa Emerald Beyond)
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I can't believe it's already December...! To celebrate the holidays, I have a special deal going on for my Localize Video Games Like a Pro: Linguist Edition. Use the link below to get $10 off the course!
www.udemy.com/course/local...
www.udemy.com/course/local...
Localize Video Games Like a Pro: Linguist Edition
Learn about video game localization from Japanese to English that beginner linguists are dying to know!
www.udemy.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I can't believe it's already December...! To celebrate the holidays, I have a special deal going on for my Localize Video Games Like a Pro: Linguist Edition. Use the link below to get $10 off the course!
www.udemy.com/course/local...
www.udemy.com/course/local...
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🎉We made it halfway in less than 8 hours! Thank you so so much for joining us in keeping video game history alive. We've still got a ways to go but getting this far on day one is a huge relief. Still plenty of time to help! gamehistory.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
🎉We made it halfway in less than 8 hours! Thank you so so much for joining us in keeping video game history alive. We've still got a ways to go but getting this far on day one is a huge relief. Still plenty of time to help! gamehistory.org/donate
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It's Giving Tuesday at the VGHF! We've had an incredible 2025, but we need your help to make sure we can continue doing our charitable work in 2026 and beyond. We just launched our annual Winter Fundraiser campaign, please give if you're able (and share this post!). http://gamehistory.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's Giving Tuesday at the VGHF! We've had an incredible 2025, but we need your help to make sure we can continue doing our charitable work in 2026 and beyond. We just launched our annual Winter Fundraiser campaign, please give if you're able (and share this post!). http://gamehistory.org/donate
~2006? - self study using free online resources, then Rosetta Stone
2012 - BA in Japanese, with a semester abroad
2015 - MA in Japanese, began a year-long program at IUC Yokohama, passed N2 late that year
2016 - passed N1 after spending the summer cramming kanji
2012 - BA in Japanese, with a semester abroad
2015 - MA in Japanese, began a year-long program at IUC Yokohama, passed N2 late that year
2016 - passed N1 after spending the summer cramming kanji
I'm curious what others' JLPT journey was.
I'll start:
2016 - started studying Japanese at uni
2019 - passed N2
2021 - failed N1
2024 - passed N1
I'll start:
2016 - started studying Japanese at uni
2019 - passed N2
2021 - failed N1
2024 - passed N1
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
~2006? - self study using free online resources, then Rosetta Stone
2012 - BA in Japanese, with a semester abroad
2015 - MA in Japanese, began a year-long program at IUC Yokohama, passed N2 late that year
2016 - passed N1 after spending the summer cramming kanji
2012 - BA in Japanese, with a semester abroad
2015 - MA in Japanese, began a year-long program at IUC Yokohama, passed N2 late that year
2016 - passed N1 after spending the summer cramming kanji
Ah, the dream of having the devs annotate all the text in the game... 🥺
Now that's Winter, I'm thinking about NEWSLETTER. But I haven't written anything for one yet...
Right now, my energy is going towards preparing Chapter 5 for localization. The translation process begins next week. We have extracted all the English text and we are now annotating it.
Right now, my energy is going towards preparing Chapter 5 for localization. The translation process begins next week. We have extracted all the English text and we are now annotating it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Ah, the dream of having the devs annotate all the text in the game... 🥺
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"I can see translation communities being more and more vocal about unethical practices in localization in general (...). Just a few years ago, almost nobody was talking about this."
@locdandloaded.net talking about #TranslatorsintheCredits, just what we needed 💯
@locdandloaded.net talking about #TranslatorsintheCredits, just what we needed 💯
The human cost of gaming's AI push
How game translators are fighting back against the exploitation of passion
www.eleanot.es
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"I can see translation communities being more and more vocal about unethical practices in localization in general (...). Just a few years ago, almost nobody was talking about this."
@locdandloaded.net talking about #TranslatorsintheCredits, just what we needed 💯
@locdandloaded.net talking about #TranslatorsintheCredits, just what we needed 💯