Matthew Finch
@mrcoolmanist.bsky.social
Freelance Localization Editor | Worked on Tokyo Xanadu eX+ & Trails through Daybreak | Part of The Geofront | Working on Neo Neon Tribe | My opinions are my own.
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Matthew Finch
@mrcoolmanist.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Hi, I'm Matt. You might've seen my name in games like Trails through Daybreak or even Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (and maybe Trails to Azure.) I'm a freelance localization editor with a passion for so many different pieces of media that I'd be here all day listing them all.
Hope we can be friends!
Hope we can be friends!
The writing was kind of on the wall with Pirate Yakuza. I didn't talk about it very much but while I found it at least moderately entertaining, I do think it + Infinite Wealth raised a few red flags to me about the series. I wanna play Dark Ties for myself before I truly know if we're sinking.
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 AM
The writing was kind of on the wall with Pirate Yakuza. I didn't talk about it very much but while I found it at least moderately entertaining, I do think it + Infinite Wealth raised a few red flags to me about the series. I wanna play Dark Ties for myself before I truly know if we're sinking.
I don't really have anything unique to say about Kiwami 3 other than I think it's disappointing. Yakuza 3 has a vibe none of the other games in the series has and to see them seemingly throw it all away is just depressing. I'll probably play it myself still just to see it first-hand but, man...
February 10, 2026 at 6:03 AM
I don't really have anything unique to say about Kiwami 3 other than I think it's disappointing. Yakuza 3 has a vibe none of the other games in the series has and to see them seemingly throw it all away is just depressing. I'll probably play it myself still just to see it first-hand but, man...
#8 - My Hero Academia: You're Next
dude, deku straight up kills, no actually he more or less ATOMIZES a man in this film and it's just glossed over. really fun film with great visuals, probably my favorite of the lot outside of maybe the ending of Two Heroes?
dude, deku straight up kills, no actually he more or less ATOMIZES a man in this film and it's just glossed over. really fun film with great visuals, probably my favorite of the lot outside of maybe the ending of Two Heroes?
February 7, 2026 at 6:22 AM
#8 - My Hero Academia: You're Next
dude, deku straight up kills, no actually he more or less ATOMIZES a man in this film and it's just glossed over. really fun film with great visuals, probably my favorite of the lot outside of maybe the ending of Two Heroes?
dude, deku straight up kills, no actually he more or less ATOMIZES a man in this film and it's just glossed over. really fun film with great visuals, probably my favorite of the lot outside of maybe the ending of Two Heroes?
#7 - I AM YOUR BEAST
Very cool with extremely satisfying gameplay. Loved how the story was told. Could see myself coming back to this for a while to try to get faster times and complete challenges.
Very cool with extremely satisfying gameplay. Loved how the story was told. Could see myself coming back to this for a while to try to get faster times and complete challenges.
February 7, 2026 at 6:20 AM
#7 - I AM YOUR BEAST
Very cool with extremely satisfying gameplay. Loved how the story was told. Could see myself coming back to this for a while to try to get faster times and complete challenges.
Very cool with extremely satisfying gameplay. Loved how the story was told. Could see myself coming back to this for a while to try to get faster times and complete challenges.
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Quaver and Beat from and Unbeatable.
There are times when I come across a game that fascinates me so much that after it's finished, I just want to drop everything and start drawing – it's at those moments that I feel truly alive. It's just a part of my life.
There are times when I come across a game that fascinates me so much that after it's finished, I just want to drop everything and start drawing – it's at those moments that I feel truly alive. It's just a part of my life.
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Quaver and Beat from and Unbeatable.
There are times when I come across a game that fascinates me so much that after it's finished, I just want to drop everything and start drawing – it's at those moments that I feel truly alive. It's just a part of my life.
There are times when I come across a game that fascinates me so much that after it's finished, I just want to drop everything and start drawing – it's at those moments that I feel truly alive. It's just a part of my life.
Kyoto Xanadu looks really cool visually, but I'm not sold on the localization quiiiite yet based on some of the brief snippets. Curious to know who's handling it and wishing them the best though!
February 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Kyoto Xanadu looks really cool visually, but I'm not sold on the localization quiiiite yet based on some of the brief snippets. Curious to know who's handling it and wishing them the best though!
Crawling out of bed at the crack of dawn in hopes the Nintendo Direct has some cool stuff for a freak like me...
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Crawling out of bed at the crack of dawn in hopes the Nintendo Direct has some cool stuff for a freak like me...
Please help out Livi and her family!! She's one of the best people I know in the world. I love working with her and chatting with her, and to hear her and her family are struggling really sucks!!
I don't love having to do this, but my family has been going through some financial hardships lately and my mom, who I live and share bills with, recently fell and broke her leg and is in need of surgery. I urgently need help to help pay for her care.
Anything helps. 🙏
ko-fi.com/anonymusaxol...
Anything helps. 🙏
ko-fi.com/anonymusaxol...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Please help out Livi and her family!! She's one of the best people I know in the world. I love working with her and chatting with her, and to hear her and her family are struggling really sucks!!
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I don't love having to do this, but my family has been going through some financial hardships lately and my mom, who I live and share bills with, recently fell and broke her leg and is in need of surgery. I urgently need help to help pay for her care.
Anything helps. 🙏
ko-fi.com/anonymusaxol...
Anything helps. 🙏
ko-fi.com/anonymusaxol...
Buy AnonymusAxolotl a Coffee
Become a supporter of AnonymusAxolotl today!
ko-fi.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I don't love having to do this, but my family has been going through some financial hardships lately and my mom, who I live and share bills with, recently fell and broke her leg and is in need of surgery. I urgently need help to help pay for her care.
Anything helps. 🙏
ko-fi.com/anonymusaxol...
Anything helps. 🙏
ko-fi.com/anonymusaxol...
#6 - BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT
0/10, Quaver from UNBEATABLE was not in it. Jokes aside, it was fun. Very strange. But fun.
0/10, Quaver from UNBEATABLE was not in it. Jokes aside, it was fun. Very strange. But fun.
January 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM
#6 - BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT
0/10, Quaver from UNBEATABLE was not in it. Jokes aside, it was fun. Very strange. But fun.
0/10, Quaver from UNBEATABLE was not in it. Jokes aside, it was fun. Very strange. But fun.
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Coming back from the shadows once more to tell everyone PLAY UNBEATABLE RIGHT NOW
Words cannot describe how much I love that fucking game, felt like the dev's soul reached out from the screen and slapped mine awake. The music, the visuals, the story ALL RAW AF
GIVE A SHIT YALL NEVER STOP FEELING
Words cannot describe how much I love that fucking game, felt like the dev's soul reached out from the screen and slapped mine awake. The music, the visuals, the story ALL RAW AF
GIVE A SHIT YALL NEVER STOP FEELING
January 23, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Coming back from the shadows once more to tell everyone PLAY UNBEATABLE RIGHT NOW
Words cannot describe how much I love that fucking game, felt like the dev's soul reached out from the screen and slapped mine awake. The music, the visuals, the story ALL RAW AF
GIVE A SHIT YALL NEVER STOP FEELING
Words cannot describe how much I love that fucking game, felt like the dev's soul reached out from the screen and slapped mine awake. The music, the visuals, the story ALL RAW AF
GIVE A SHIT YALL NEVER STOP FEELING
First match of the patch with the homies but oh my god.
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 AM
First match of the patch with the homies but oh my god.
#5 - UNBEATABLE
Really shifted my perspective a bit, which I wasn't expecting going into it. That last act alone made me realize the game and its story aren't ever going to leave me.
Really shifted my perspective a bit, which I wasn't expecting going into it. That last act alone made me realize the game and its story aren't ever going to leave me.
January 20, 2026 at 7:24 PM
#5 - UNBEATABLE
Really shifted my perspective a bit, which I wasn't expecting going into it. That last act alone made me realize the game and its story aren't ever going to leave me.
Really shifted my perspective a bit, which I wasn't expecting going into it. That last act alone made me realize the game and its story aren't ever going to leave me.
#4 - Umamusume: Beginning of a New Era (Rewatch)
agnes tachyon my beloved. tm opera o my beloved.
agnes tachyon my beloved. tm opera o my beloved.
January 20, 2026 at 3:27 AM
#4 - Umamusume: Beginning of a New Era (Rewatch)
agnes tachyon my beloved. tm opera o my beloved.
agnes tachyon my beloved. tm opera o my beloved.
#3 - Resident Evil Village
It was a'ight. I enjoyed the story and a few of the sections well enough. Not enough to blow me away or anything but I liked it. I'd appreciate if they follow up on the Chris plot towards the end but we might be waiting a while (or ever) for that lol.
It was a'ight. I enjoyed the story and a few of the sections well enough. Not enough to blow me away or anything but I liked it. I'd appreciate if they follow up on the Chris plot towards the end but we might be waiting a while (or ever) for that lol.
January 20, 2026 at 3:26 AM
#3 - Resident Evil Village
It was a'ight. I enjoyed the story and a few of the sections well enough. Not enough to blow me away or anything but I liked it. I'd appreciate if they follow up on the Chris plot towards the end but we might be waiting a while (or ever) for that lol.
It was a'ight. I enjoyed the story and a few of the sections well enough. Not enough to blow me away or anything but I liked it. I'd appreciate if they follow up on the Chris plot towards the end but we might be waiting a while (or ever) for that lol.
Yeah, Unbeatable is pretty peak.
January 16, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Yeah, Unbeatable is pretty peak.
you might wanna get that checked out if you're having iron-blooded shits.
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 AM
you might wanna get that checked out if you're having iron-blooded shits.
Crazy to think we're finally all caught up on Trails after so long. From being a Falcom fan to working on some of the games, it's been one amazing journey. Looking forward to playing Beyond the Horizon myself.
January 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Crazy to think we're finally all caught up on Trails after so long. From being a Falcom fan to working on some of the games, it's been one amazing journey. Looking forward to playing Beyond the Horizon myself.
#2 - Ace Combat 7 DLC Missions
I've uh... I've owned these since 2019, I just never beat 'em. I forgor. Gave me a good reason to return to the game and finish it up. Really fun missions, that first one was especially cool but they're all great.
I've uh... I've owned these since 2019, I just never beat 'em. I forgor. Gave me a good reason to return to the game and finish it up. Really fun missions, that first one was especially cool but they're all great.
January 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM
#2 - Ace Combat 7 DLC Missions
I've uh... I've owned these since 2019, I just never beat 'em. I forgor. Gave me a good reason to return to the game and finish it up. Really fun missions, that first one was especially cool but they're all great.
I've uh... I've owned these since 2019, I just never beat 'em. I forgor. Gave me a good reason to return to the game and finish it up. Really fun missions, that first one was especially cool but they're all great.
That's not too bad, that's as long as it took me to clear M2S through PF!
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
That's not too bad, that's as long as it took me to clear M2S through PF!
#1 - Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
The only PS2 title I hadn't played yet. Felt like wrapping it up before Ace Combat 8 finally drops this year. It's really good. I think it's got my favorite wingman in the series and some really strong characters.
The only PS2 title I hadn't played yet. Felt like wrapping it up before Ace Combat 8 finally drops this year. It's really good. I think it's got my favorite wingman in the series and some really strong characters.
January 10, 2026 at 8:38 AM
#1 - Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
The only PS2 title I hadn't played yet. Felt like wrapping it up before Ace Combat 8 finally drops this year. It's really good. I think it's got my favorite wingman in the series and some really strong characters.
The only PS2 title I hadn't played yet. Felt like wrapping it up before Ace Combat 8 finally drops this year. It's really good. I think it's got my favorite wingman in the series and some really strong characters.
Media Thread for 2026. Gonna try to keep up with it this time since I actually didn't keep up with my 2025 one due to everything that happened in life.
January 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Media Thread for 2026. Gonna try to keep up with it this time since I actually didn't keep up with my 2025 one due to everything that happened in life.
Deadlock is gonna kill me, why my ass gettin' paired with Oracles when I'm Emissary I. Plus playing on my own is gonna drive me further up the wall 'cause some of my teammates ain't ever heard of buying Greens in their life.
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Deadlock is gonna kill me, why my ass gettin' paired with Oracles when I'm Emissary I. Plus playing on my own is gonna drive me further up the wall 'cause some of my teammates ain't ever heard of buying Greens in their life.
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For sure!! We also share a lot of similar interests seemingly so I'd imagine we'd get along well.
December 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
For sure!! We also share a lot of similar interests seemingly so I'd imagine we'd get along well.