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未だに少しでもコンテンツに触れたことのある人が亡くなったときの、この胸のざわめきを抑える方法がわからない。みんな、頼むから健康に生きてほしい。病んで飛ぶくらいなら、全力で逃げてほしい

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Back to Hearth, boasting over 150 reviews and a perfect 100% approval rating, is now 25% off. It feels great to see it reaching the right people (I'm the translator, not the developer). #indiegame

“GORE”
A first-person horror game that begins with an eerie situation: you're hiking, but there are no other hikers or animals around... It was a great experience, offering quiet, grotesque, and cosmic horror as the landscape gradually transforms into something abnormal. #indiegame

『A Twisted Place』
A side-scrolling low-poly horror game. Its classic, tasteful art direction and gore effects are great . While there are complaints like long moving times and unclear save points upon game over, the lame font is the most noticeable flaw in this otherwise solid title. #indiegame

"A Butterfly"
A horror or poetic work where you become a butterfly and flit through the world's ruins. Its solemn atmosphere, reaching the realm of virtual transcendence, is a must-see. A story about terror, overcoming it, and resignation. #indiegame

実態は「古き良き(極右、カルト、ヤカラ)」なので

もう自民党はいい加減やめましょう。他の政党になっても政治はガタガタになるでしょうが、それは育ててこなかったツケです。甘んじて受け入れるしかない。「古き良き」にしがみついて一緒に沈むよりはマシです

日本のCounter Strike界隈とeスポーツ界隈の人がみんなしょんぼりしていて、自分もつられて気分が落ち込んでいます。それだけNOPPOさんの影響力は大きかったのだと思います。謹んでご冥福をお祈りします。

My portfolio has been updated!
I offer a translation service, which includes not only Japanese in-game translation but also store page translation and sending press releases to game media. #indiegame #gamedev
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4. This applies specifically to Japanese media: translate your store page even if Japanese localization isn't finalized yet. However, poor machine translation tends to leave a bad impression.

3. Upload trailer to your official YouTube channel. Low view counts are acceptable. Media outlets prefer official content whenever possible.

2. Provide Steam keys for media outlets. Having these keys increases the likelihood of gaining media coverage. At the media outlets I write for, having these makes us consider writing a hands-on review.

As a game translator who recently started working as a game writer, I'm posting advices here for game developers issuing press releases.

1. Prepare a press kit containing high-resolution title images. These are often used at the very top of articles or for thumbnails.

#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev

Unto the Aurora is available now on Steam and itch.io! 🌊⚓

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The protagonist, targeted in a witch hunt, sets sail alone to escape the death penalty. Despite its simple gameplay, the game offers tasteful visuals and text brimming with excitement for the unknown—a truly enjoyable experience. #indiegame

Save 20% on Back to Hearth on Steam Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and h...

The Ukrainian game I translated into Japanese has been released. It's a cozy game where you restore a village devastated by “calamity” and bring back its residents. I hope this game reaches many people. #indiegame
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Landmine Princess on Steam Meet Mina! She's a landmine girl! That means she's cute on the outside, but dangerous on the inside! But maybe she's the kind of danger you've always been looking for. This is a rogue fast-love dating...

As a game translator, I worked on translating "Landmine Princess." Aside from the translation, I sent out press releases to Japanese game media outlets. I was happy that most of the media outlets I sent them to covered it. #indiegame
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あなたは人間？独善的な裁きでカルマを積み続ける『No, I'm not a Human』は、疑心暗鬼が渦巻く居心地の悪いホラー【プレイレポ】 | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト 不気味な来訪者に疑心暗鬼が加速する人間選別ホラー。あなたは人間？

I wrote a gameplay report for "No, I'm not a Human." It's one of the indie games that's been getting a lot of attention this year. CRITICAL REFLEX has a huge presence. #indiegame
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Game*Sparkレビュー：『Cronos: The New Dawn』サバイバルホラーの新たな夜明け。レトロフューチャーと溢れんばかりの血肉が描く有無を言わさぬ美しさ | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト 鉄と血肉、レトロフューチャーと終末、冷徹と激情 二項対立の世界へようこそ。

I wrote a review of Cronos: The New Dawn. It was fun playing a AAA game after a long time. I'm sure there will be a sequel. #horrorgame
www.gamespark.jp/article/2025...

“隅々まで見てくれ！”という気概感じる『キングスフィールド』ライクなクセ強ローポリホラー『Caput Mortum』プレイレポ | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト 錬金術師の塔に挑む……メチャクチャあわあわしながら。

I wrote a playthrough of Caput Mortum, released by the notable publisher Black Lantern Collective. It was a really good game. #indiegame
www.gamespark.jp/article/2025...

Game*Sparkレビュー：『禁足地 - 青鬼の窟 -』青鬼の再定義。これは「スローバーンホラー」だ | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト 静かな緊張感と深まる謎が新鮮なホラー体験です。

I wrote a review of the latest Ao Oni game. Perhaps because of the difference in playing environment, I was a little shocked to see that my review was far different from the general public's. #indiegame
www.gamespark.jp/article/2025...

まさかの花王から放たれた“お掃除ホラーゲーム” 『しずかなおそうじ』！担当者にSteam展開のワケを訊いてみた | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト ホラーの緊張と掃除による緩和、というユニークな作品。

Actually, I've been working as a game writer since August. In this post, I'd like to introduce the work I've done so far.

I wrote a gameplay report article for a game being promoted by a Japanese household goods manufacturer for cleaning products. #indiegame
www.gamespark.jp/article/2025...

fiction.colors on Steam Endless subway rides, void probes, cosmic gardens and the fate of a planet, fiction.colors is a series of short atmospheric experiences to explore at leisure.

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"fiction.colors"
This is a collection of 8 small exploration games. The overall low-poly and colorful aesthetic was very enjoyable. There's no set objective, much like a VRChat world, but that's what makes it great. #indiegame

"Japan Stigmatized Property"
The locations have a fantastic atmosphere. It doesn't have the punch of a horror game that would "curse you through the lens," so it's perfect for beginners who want a chill horror experience. It's a great little game you can play casually. #indiegame

I also highly recommend collaborating with your translators on promotional efforts.

For instance, in a title where I handled the translation and press releases, 80% of players were Japanese two months after the Japanese language implementation, and it garnered over 1,900 reviews.

You never know which country your game will resonate with most. That's why you should never neglect press releases, providing keys to streamers, and updating your social media.

I know youre probably exhausted by the time your game launches, but that little extra effort can make all the difference.

a kitten is sitting on a table with a remote control in the background . ALT: a kitten is sitting on a table with a remote control in the background .

From my experience sending press releases as a translator, I want to tell all indie game developers to consider the day you implement languages as a "second launch day"

For non-English speaking gamers, the addition of their native language can feel just a new game release. #indiegame #indiegamedev

Now available in Japanese! Butterfly Soup 2 is now available in Japanese! Thank you to Itsuki Horiuchi, Lina Mitsufuji, and Reilly Westende for translating, and also to Firststrike for helping out! If anyone is interested in tr...

『Butterfly Soup2（バタフライ・スープ２）』日本語版が本日リリースされました！！！！！（無料ダウンロードできます）
時系列的には前作からプレイするのがスムーズですが、今作から遡ってプレイするのも全然アリだと思います。
多くのクィアたちが（もちろん、そうでない方々も）本作を通じて、ますます生きづらいこの世界で少しでも元気になりますように。本作翻訳者の１人として、Butterfly Soupファンの１人として、心からそう願っています。本当に素晴らしいビジュアルノベルです。
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