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Ross Brierley

@ghostlightross.bsky.social

Gamer, JP learner & Anime geek Used to work in video games, bringing Japanese games to the west, now I'm outside the industry. Ghostlight_Ross on the other site

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It's now a year since I left the games industry, well was made redundant. Still feels kind of strange, and I do miss it some times, but I'm very happy with my new job, and the music industry is a pretty interesting place too. Also it's nice to feel like I'm helping artists.

01.03.2026 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kyotoโ€™s outskirts beneath a veil of snowโ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ

Shrines, temples, roads, and treesโ€”all wrapped in white.

๐Ÿ“Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City

#snow #japan #kyoto

24.02.2026 05:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Wrestle Queendom graphic with SOLD OUT written across it.

Wrestle Queendom graphic with SOLD OUT written across it.

THANK YOU.

You can still be a part of #WrestleQueendom 8 by watching LIVE or anytime on YouTube by becoming a Champion Tier member at watchEVEwrestling.com

You can also be a part of Women Behaving Badly on Friday March 6 feat: MIYU YAMASHITA vs JAMIE HAYTER
Get your tickets now at EVEwrestling.com

16.02.2026 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 99    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Match graphic announcing Safire Reed vs AZM (pronounced AZUMI) - bith of whom seem to really like illuminated style green and pink colours going by their gear here. Maybe they have the same gear maker as well as both really liking to wrestle particularly fast?

Anyway - this will be a bloody good match !

Match graphic announcing Safire Reed vs AZM (pronounced AZUMI) - bith of whom seem to really like illuminated style green and pink colours going by their gear here. Maybe they have the same gear maker as well as both really liking to wrestle particularly fast? Anyway - this will be a bloody good match !

๐Ÿšจ #WrestleQueendom Announcement ๐Ÿšจ

Sunday March 8
Indigo at The O2 , London

Be there LIVE
EVEwrestling.com/tickets

Watch Wrestle Queendom and all EVE events LIVE or ANYTIME on YouTube by becoming a Champion Tier Channel Member for just ยฃ8.99 a month - join now at watchEVEwrestling.com
#WrestleSky

01.02.2026 12:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I kind of miss japan.

14.02.2026 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
watercolour of a battle between british and french sailing ships.

watercolour of a battle between british and french sailing ships.

1804. Oceans are now Battlefields.

In the South China Sea a British convoy worth almost ยฃ1bn today is spotted by the French.

It should be a massacre.

Instead, Commodore Nathanial Dance is about to defeat a French battle squadron using some paint and the most overplayed hand in #navalHistory. /1 ๐Ÿงต

02.05.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1180    ๐Ÿ” 458    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 88

Honestly the only thing that makes Japan a bit pricy for me is the cost of getting there from the UK. My first trip there I was kind of shocked how cheap it was, and it's only got cheaper since 2017.

13.02.2026 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just saw a Japanese travel YouTuber starting a video with "so Japan's not a budget travel destination", andโ€ฆ what?!

As a person earning in any Western currency, Japan is *incredibly* inexpensive if you want and need it to be. Tokyo is the cheapest international city I visit regularly.

13.02.2026 08:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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If you're going to Japan this year, I made this video for you!

All the updates and what's changed recently, to keep you up to date: youtu.be/bHlTMwGUI_E

09.02.2026 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Went to #EveWrestling #Multiverse rumble last night. @evewrestling.bsky.social is always a fantastic night out.

07.02.2026 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's been a long time since I've seen Korpiklaani and I'm not as into them and I used to be, but Korpiklaani are always an absolute blast live, so much fun.

03.02.2026 23:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finntroll are probably the band I've been looking forward to most, Trollhammeren is a great live song and Jaktens Tid is one of my favourite folk metal songs.

03.02.2026 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heidevolk are probably the most traditional folk metal band so far, and my favourite so far as well. Fantastic show, next up are Finntroll and Korpiklaani the two I came to see.

03.02.2026 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trollfest were one of the weirder metal bands I've come across. Definitely the first flamingo themed one. Fun at first, but kinda felt like I'd had enough by the end of the set.

03.02.2026 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At Heidenfest for a night of #folkmetal first band were The Dread Crew of Oddwood which were fun. Maybe not a band I'd go out of my way to see, but a pretty good support band

03.02.2026 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Going to Heidenfest in Islington tonight. I haven't been in years, because Tuesday gigs always clash with my Japanese classes, but Finntroll and Korpiklaani together were a bit too good not to go.

03.02.2026 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kondo: As for the other project besides Sky 2nd Chapter, weโ€™re planning a major announcement in February.

This year marks Nihon Falcom's 45th anniversary, and we hope to build excitement for this milestone by releasing major news in stages.

Stay tuned.

GNN- gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...

01.02.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

I hang out with so many game devs and marketeers that I always (mistakenly) assume this is common knowledge. If you want to do a gamedev a gigantic favor that costs you literally nothing but 3min of your time, write them a Steam review. ESPECIALLY if they have less than 500 or so.

31.01.2026 10:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 123    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Miyu Yamashita responds to Jamie Hayter's call out at December's EVE events stating she doesn't want to wait for Queendom to fight - she wishes to kick the head of Jamie Hayter in on Friday March 6.

The image is accompanied by a graphic officially announcing the match for Women Behaving Badly on Friday March 6 in Walthamstow, London

Miyu Yamashita responds to Jamie Hayter's call out at December's EVE events stating she doesn't want to wait for Queendom to fight - she wishes to kick the head of Jamie Hayter in on Friday March 6. The image is accompanied by a graphic officially announcing the match for Women Behaving Badly on Friday March 6 in Walthamstow, London

Oh hai #WrestleSky

The most dominant EVE Champion in history had a response for Jamie Hayter

Jamie Hayter vs Miyu Yamashita - Friday March 6 at Women Behaving Badly

Tickets at EVEwrestling.com/tickets

Watch live or anytime on YouTube by being a Champion Tier member at youtube.com/prowrestlingeve

29.01.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Had my first Japanese class in ages tonight, while I didn't do particularly well on the grammar, my speaking wasn't rusty. I managed to get quite a bit of speaking practise in on my trip to Japan.

27.01.2026 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A smiling Willow Nightingale in red & gold stands behind the Wrestle Queendom logo revealing her EVE return on March 8

A smiling Willow Nightingale in red & gold stands behind the Wrestle Queendom logo revealing her EVE return on March 8

Oh hai #wrestlesky

#WRESTLEQUEENDOM 8
๐ŸšจANNOUNCEMENT๐Ÿšจ

Sunday March 8
Live from The Indigo @ The o2 Arena, London

๐ŸŽซ EVEwrestling.com

Watch EVE events LIVE or ANYTIME on YouTube by becoming a Champion Tier Channel Member for just ยฃ8.99 a month - join now at YouTube.com/ProWrestlingEVE

27.01.2026 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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This is the official TJPW account on Bluesky.

We share TJPW news and updates daily in English.

If youโ€™re not following us yet, please give us a follow!

With our Texas tour this March coming up, we want even more wrestling fans around the world to discover TJPW.

#tjpw

23.01.2026 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 106    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Back home in England now, the trip to Japan was incredible. Visited some beautiful places, ate delicious food, saw some great shows, and went to my first Livehouse in Japan. Best of all, I caught up with some old friends and made some new ones.

19.01.2026 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They're so much fun, and it's a really welcoming atmosphere

18.01.2026 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yesterday I went to Chocopro, it's always a good time there, such a fun atmosphere.

18.01.2026 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Then I took a short train ride to Enoshima. I'd never been there before, but it's a really cool place.

18.01.2026 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The day before yesterday I took a tour of Kamakura, which was lovely.

18.01.2026 22:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last night hanging out with Nozomi in Golden Gai. At least on this trip.

17.01.2026 00:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After that I went out with Nozomi and her friends for dinner and drinks. Brilliant night, I had so much fun.

16.01.2026 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yesterday I took a tour of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, which is something I've been wanting to do for years now. Very pretty and interesting, even if the historical information was a touch dodgy. #JapanTravel

16.01.2026 02:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0