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Writing/ranting about games and anime. News writer/editor at @GameRant 🎌JP-EN Translator at @asobisystem. FFXIV. Japanese Culture Obsessed for 25 years™

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Carley Garcia’s Biography

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I've worked as a Japanese-to-English translator for over a decade, and have viewed myself as a writer since I was young. Language is something most people have, but being able to use it effectively is a lifetime pursuit.

Starting to learn Japanese as a young child, I was self-taught until attending Florida State University. After graduating with a B.A. in Japanese, I moved to Japan, and found myself on the JET program, teaching English to the most adorable Japanese children you'd ever see.

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Carley Garcia’s Journalist Portfolio

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Wanderstop Hands-On Preview

Wanderstop Hands-On Preview

There’s no pressure to complete a single action in Wanderstop. Missions don’t expire, NPCs don’t bother you t…

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The Stone of Madness Review

The Stone of Madness Review

As far as real-time tactical stealth games go, The Stone of Madness is an artistically singular entity, uniqu…

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9 Most Heartbreaking Bosses from Final Fantasy - VGKAMI

9 Most Heartbreaking Bosses from Final Fantasy - VGKAMI

Written by Carley Garcia Carley is a professional JP-EN translator and writer currently based in Philadelphia…

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Triangle Strategy Gets New Character and Story Trailer

Triangle Strategy Gets New Character and Story Trailer

Square Enix has released the first in a series of Triangle Strategy trailers, as well as more information on …

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It's a miracle that Palworld exists, according to the studio founder: 'It was the antithesis of p...

It's a miracle that Palworld exists, according to the studio founder: 'It was the antithesis of p...

Pocketpair's CEO explained just how little experience the team had before making the smash hit.

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Stardew Valley Board Game Review: Fun Yet Finicky

Stardew Valley Board Game Review: Fun Yet Finicky

In our review of the Stardew Valley board game, we found that fans have a new way to enjoy the game, but rest…

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Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 21 Release Date

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The anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm is gearing up for one explosive finale, with only a handful of episodes left to neatly tie up Yuru and Asa's exciting and treacherous journey. In recent installments, characters once thought to be immortal and untouchable have been put to the test, and the siblings are getting closer to working side by side, something that many viewers have been eager to see.
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New Ghibli Shirt Collection Pays Homage to Studio’s Most Emotional Film

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A new collection of T-shirts inspired by the 1988 Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies is now on sale, featuring soft watercolor illustrations perfect for summer. One of the most powerful and emotionally devastating works by the studio, Grave of the Fireflies explores the impact of war, with many viewers dubbing it one of the saddest movies ever made.
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Massive One Piece Luffy Gear 4 Figure Is a Must-Have for Fans

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One Piece fans won't want to miss their chance to snag one of the most vivid and impactful figures to hit the market, with Luffy's Gear 4 Boundman transformation taking center stage this time around. Fans of One Piece have had a busy few months, with the anime's return causing waves with a new release schedule and a handful of exciting crossovers being announced. Now, those wanting yet another unique item to add to their shelf are in serious luck.
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Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Carrie Bradshaw. Not because I think she was a great writer, but because she could afford unlimited Manolo Blahnik pumps on her salary.

What's your favorite social network?

None of them. I see the networking merit, but when looking at pros and cons, there's no question: social networks are wrecking relationships

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was in the aptly-named 'go-home-right-after-school-club.' Being a solo member meant just writing for myself on my lounger.