Wyrdwad in Japan
@wyrdwad.bsky.social
Translator/localizer, MSX collector, and PopoloCrois enthusiast. Former XSEED Games localization producer. Hololive fan (kamioshi Korone, other oshis Kaela, Bijou, AZKi, and Bae). Always happy to make new friends, so please reach out to me!
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Wyrdwad in Japan
@wyrdwad.bsky.social
· Nov 6
Also, since it seems my posts are being shown to people of like interest, I figure I should introduce myself. Hi! My name is Tom, and I'm a translator based out of Tokyo, Japan. I'm a bit of a hipster gamer obsessed with collecting for the MSX microcomputer standard, and will post a LOT about that!
With apologies to those who can't read Japanese -- though you may be able to figure it out anyway. It's a HUGE reach -- just the way I likes it! ;)
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
With apologies to those who can't read Japanese -- though you may be able to figure it out anyway. It's a HUGE reach -- just the way I likes it! ;)
Bringing some old multilingual puns of mine to life for the traditional Friday pun in my work chat tomorrow. I'm particularly proud of the second image here, as yes, there are actually 10,000 faceless Barts in that image. ;)
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Bringing some old multilingual puns of mine to life for the traditional Friday pun in my work chat tomorrow. I'm particularly proud of the second image here, as yes, there are actually 10,000 faceless Barts in that image. ;)
As promised (albeit much later than intended!), here's a full 600dpi scan of the 26-page handwritten "Making of Gray Grofa" manual/manifesto that came packaged with the game, beautifully cleaned up by @mp83.bsky.social. Makes the game that little bit more special! drive.google.com/file/d/1gyGA...
Gray Grofa Spirits - Making of Gray Grofa.pdf
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November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
As promised (albeit much later than intended!), here's a full 600dpi scan of the 26-page handwritten "Making of Gray Grofa" manual/manifesto that came packaged with the game, beautifully cleaned up by @mp83.bsky.social. Makes the game that little bit more special! drive.google.com/file/d/1gyGA...
It begins! This oughtta be interesting. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xru7...
Let's Play Pumpkin Adventure I - The Quest for the Holy Grail [ Vtuber ] Jorunna van de Zee
YouTube video by Jorunna Ch. じょるな
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It begins! This oughtta be interesting. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xru7...
So, I may or may not have convinced independent Dutch vtuber @joru.vtubers.social to dedicate a whole Halloween stream (YT & Twitch simulcast) this Thursday to paging through MSX Computer & Club Magazine issue 66 and playing Pumpkin Adventure I. ;) Maybe tune in? Click her name above for the links!
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
So, I may or may not have convinced independent Dutch vtuber @joru.vtubers.social to dedicate a whole Halloween stream (YT & Twitch simulcast) this Thursday to paging through MSX Computer & Club Magazine issue 66 and playing Pumpkin Adventure I. ;) Maybe tune in? Click her name above for the links!
The internet do taketh, but every now and again, it giveth like it used to as well, and you love to see it. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFw4...
oa-ha - Hark on Me ♪
YouTube video by NPCarlsson
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October 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The internet do taketh, but every now and again, it giveth like it used to as well, and you love to see it. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFw4...
OK, major shout-out to this person, who literally just dropped the soundtrack to Japan itself on YouTube a little under two weeks ago, complete with very detailed liner notes. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=npTK...
Upbeat Japanese Store BGM for Study & Work - Don Quijote, Muji, Daiso & More (Japan Trip Vibe)
YouTube video by Catherine’s Life in Japan
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October 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
OK, major shout-out to this person, who literally just dropped the soundtrack to Japan itself on YouTube a little under two weeks ago, complete with very detailed liner notes. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=npTK...
Calling all hackers/crackers! I recently won T&E Magazine Disk Special 1 and 2 for MSX2, which seem to be undumped -- and after acquiring them, I can see why, as these Takeru disks are AGGRESSIVELY copy-protected. Please expand this thread for details, and LMK if you think you can help crack them!
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Calling all hackers/crackers! I recently won T&E Magazine Disk Special 1 and 2 for MSX2, which seem to be undumped -- and after acquiring them, I can see why, as these Takeru disks are AGGRESSIVELY copy-protected. Please expand this thread for details, and LMK if you think you can help crack them!
On another note, I often pass by this place on my walks -- it's literally just a residential house, but it was converted into an art gallery, gift shop, and dessert cafe for a while before sadly being downsized and moved into the Coppice department store, with the cafe space here closing entirely.
October 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
On another note, I often pass by this place on my walks -- it's literally just a residential house, but it was converted into an art gallery, gift shop, and dessert cafe for a while before sadly being downsized and moved into the Coppice department store, with the cafe space here closing entirely.
Today for lunch, I suddenly remembered October is already over halfway done, and I still hadn't partaken of the monthly special pumpkin pepperoni pizza with cardamom from Pizza-ism yet! Had to immediately remedy that, and grabbed a slice of Mexican pizza while I was at it. Superb as ever!
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today for lunch, I suddenly remembered October is already over halfway done, and I still hadn't partaken of the monthly special pumpkin pepperoni pizza with cardamom from Pizza-ism yet! Had to immediately remedy that, and grabbed a slice of Mexican pizza while I was at it. Superb as ever!
When I think it, I must make it, no matter how stupid it may be. I can't help myself. Please enjoy. ;)
October 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
When I think it, I must make it, no matter how stupid it may be. I can't help myself. Please enjoy. ;)
Yes, that's right, folks: I actually got my hands on Gray Grofa, by the Tarotica Voo Doo guy! And it is... a short, frustrating, janky shmup that borrows as much from Lemmings as it does from Gradius or R-Type. But damn if it ain't original! And kind of addictive. Here's what the packing looks like:
October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yes, that's right, folks: I actually got my hands on Gray Grofa, by the Tarotica Voo Doo guy! And it is... a short, frustrating, janky shmup that borrows as much from Lemmings as it does from Gradius or R-Type. But damn if it ain't original! And kind of addictive. Here's what the packing looks like:
Reposting this again, because... the cool thing I said I was going to be getting my hands on soon? How I went to MyCom Infinite to buy a thing to exchange for another thing? Yeah, I got that other thing today. And it's another game by this guy. Complete with hand-written technical manual... again!
So, it's times like this that I wish Bluesky didn't have text limits, because I have SO MUCH TO SAY about this. But yeah... the game I got is Tarotica Voo Doo. Not the 2-disk version wrapped in an MSX emulator that you can play on Steam. And not the public demo. The original 1998 Comiket(?) release.
October 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Reposting this again, because... the cool thing I said I was going to be getting my hands on soon? How I went to MyCom Infinite to buy a thing to exchange for another thing? Yeah, I got that other thing today. And it's another game by this guy. Complete with hand-written technical manual... again!
Tested a theory last night, and confirmed something I've long suspected: despite all the variance in map layout, item placement, and item usage among all the different versions of Drasle Family/Legacy of the Wizard, passwords from one version are valid in EVERY version. Including English NES!
October 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Tested a theory last night, and confirmed something I've long suspected: despite all the variance in map layout, item placement, and item usage among all the different versions of Drasle Family/Legacy of the Wizard, passwords from one version are valid in EVERY version. Including English NES!
Was checking out some crane games for a friend today, and decided to try for some Hololive merch while I was at it. I didn't expect to actually win anything, much less something this big/kickass, but you know what? I will ABSOLUTELY take it! Feels good to actually conquer one of those machines!
October 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Was checking out some crane games for a friend today, and decided to try for some Hololive merch while I was at it. I didn't expect to actually win anything, much less something this big/kickass, but you know what? I will ABSOLUTELY take it! Feels good to actually conquer one of those machines!
In line for MyCom Infinite #15, in hopes of getting something I don’t even want so I can trade it with somebody for something super-cool that I REALLY want. ;) Fingers crossed I can get the thing so I can get the thing! Heheh.
October 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
In line for MyCom Infinite #15, in hopes of getting something I don’t even want so I can trade it with somebody for something super-cool that I REALLY want. ;) Fingers crossed I can get the thing so I can get the thing! Heheh.
Spotted on a pillar earlier today, just outside the Atre department store at Kichijoji Station. I had to do a double-take -- I was like, wait, isn't that frigging KODOCHA?!
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
October 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Spotted on a pillar earlier today, just outside the Atre department store at Kichijoji Station. I had to do a double-take -- I was like, wait, isn't that frigging KODOCHA?!
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
Reposted by Wyrdwad in Japan
Had a dream a while back in which I discovered the existence of the "Grave of the Fireflies/Super Mario World 2-in-1" for the Wii. It basically functioned as a DVD except for a "special features" section that literally only had an SNES emulator playing Mario World. It went for absurd prices on eBay
October 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Had a dream a while back in which I discovered the existence of the "Grave of the Fireflies/Super Mario World 2-in-1" for the Wii. It basically functioned as a DVD except for a "special features" section that literally only had an SNES emulator playing Mario World. It went for absurd prices on eBay
Took a nice long walk up north through Nerima into Nishi-Tokyo, and now enjoying a picture-perfect bowl of salt ramen with a side of butameshi from Ramen Kagetsu Arashi just by Musashi-Seki Station. Missed these sorts of food trips during the sweltering summer!
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Took a nice long walk up north through Nerima into Nishi-Tokyo, and now enjoying a picture-perfect bowl of salt ramen with a side of butameshi from Ramen Kagetsu Arashi just by Musashi-Seki Station. Missed these sorts of food trips during the sweltering summer!
One of my holy grails has just popped up for sale on Mercari, but it's over $500, which is way more than I can possibly justify spending on it. However, if you're rich and enjoy the STRANGEST THINGS IN THE WORLD, you should absolutely buy this. jp.mercari.com/item/m992696...
THE FLYING LUNA CLIPPER LD msx by メルカリ
THE FLYING LUNA CLIPPER LD msxをメルカリでお得に通販、誰でも安心して簡単に売り買いが楽しめるフリマサービスです。新品/未使用品も多数、支払いはクレジットカード・キャリア決済・コンビニ・銀行ATMが利用可能で、品物が届いてから出品者に入金される独自システムのため安心です。
jp.mercari.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
One of my holy grails has just popped up for sale on Mercari, but it's over $500, which is way more than I can possibly justify spending on it. However, if you're rich and enjoy the STRANGEST THINGS IN THE WORLD, you should absolutely buy this. jp.mercari.com/item/m992696...
PSA: I just learned from an acquaintance of mine that Brandish: The Dark Revenant -- the last PSP game I worked on during my time at XSEED, released over 10 years ago now -- is apparently STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE on at least the UK PSN if accessed with a PS Vita! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amec...
Brandish: The Dark Revenant - Launch Trailer
YouTube video by GameSpot Mobile
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September 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
PSA: I just learned from an acquaintance of mine that Brandish: The Dark Revenant -- the last PSP game I worked on during my time at XSEED, released over 10 years ago now -- is apparently STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE on at least the UK PSN if accessed with a PS Vita! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amec...
Returned to Punk Doily today for the first time in a year and a half -- an Australian sausage roll and meat pie stand with an attached covered seating area on the roof deck of a Christian church in the middle of a random residential Tokyo suburb, operated solo by an Aussie expat named Kif.
September 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Returned to Punk Doily today for the first time in a year and a half -- an Australian sausage roll and meat pie stand with an attached covered seating area on the roof deck of a Christian church in the middle of a random residential Tokyo suburb, operated solo by an Aussie expat named Kif.
I know it's immature, but every time I see this game come up for sale, I snicker to myself a bit. It's really the perfect example of how important font choice is when designing your logo. ;)
September 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I know it's immature, but every time I see this game come up for sale, I snicker to myself a bit. It's really the perfect example of how important font choice is when designing your logo. ;)