Name: Realms of Arkania: Star Trail - Soundtrack (CD Audio) @JisengSo
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Realms of Arkania: Star Trail - Soundtrack (CD Audio)

Jiseng So 2026-09-26 | Realms of Arkania: Star Trail - Soundtrack (CD Audio)

GIR Review - XCOM 2

Jiseng So 2021-12-31 | Repel the aliens in XCOM2
Guerillas, renegades, proud and few
Chosen sighted!
Commander slighted!
Let's tear them another one anew

Most text is available in Russian. Weapons, armor, and expendibles are all named and described. Goals appear in short sentences. Research screens gush with galleons of lore, enough to quench any thirst for literature. XCOM2 is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, unless you mod it in. Most mods are available in English.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
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GIR Review - Skyrim

Jiseng So 2021-12-15 | The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
A huge open world for admirin'
You're on the run
Criminal scum!
Silver-Bloods have been conspirin'

Most text is available in Russian. Items, their stats, and abilities provide short, necessary snippets about their function. Quests tell you exactly what to do. Written materials provide copious quantities of optional verbose verbosity. Skyrim is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

Most speech is available in Russian. Most characters have something to say, either in side conversations to each other or in telling you the details of another quest. Skyrim is excellent for listening to Russian speech.

Skyrim also supports mods. Most of them are in English. Some of them, such as Russian Textures and Console Font Fix, further enhance linguistic immersion by Russifying all the street signs.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Audacity
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

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GIR Review - Riftbreaker

Jiseng So 2021-11-23 | Grow some trees in The Riftbreaker
Grind some bugs with the rocket launcher
Brace for typhoons
Smash all mushrooms
Be the biggest titanium miner

Most text is available in Russian. The main action screen has tooltips for buildings and actions. Dense statistics populate the crafting screen. The database conveys reams of text to describe plants and animals. There are some inaccuracies, like the words for ore mines and explody mines. Still, The Riftbreaker is fine for beginners in reading Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Audacity
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

Original file information:
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GIR Review - Jurassic World Evolution 2

Jiseng So 2021-11-13 | Jurassic World Evolution 2
Lizards, lizards our efforts grew
No expense spared
Still not prepared
For disaster about to ensue

Most text is available in Russian. Menus display copious text informing you of the functions of buildings, consequences of your actions, the needs of your dinosaurs, and so forth. An abundance of text awaits in the descriptions of dinosaurs, buildings, and your scientists' biographies. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is plenty of Russian speech. Plot dialogue, event notifications, and even the tour guide are all in Russian!

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Ravioli Game Tools
Audacity
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

Commandline:
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Washington Driver Guide (2021)

Jiseng So 2021-10-22 | Read by Jiseng So. Includes revisions from February 2021. Original edition from 2020. Jiseng So is not affiliated with the Department of Licensing.

Download audio (259MB):
dropbox.com/s/cnaafatnblbg1ps/Washington%20Driver%20Guide%20AAC%202021.zip?dl=0

Index:
0:00:00 01 Introduction
0:00:13 02 Messages from Governor and Director
0:02:49 03 License Express
0:05:54 04 Table of Contents
0:06:01 05 Disclaimer
0:07:03 06 The Driver License
0:11:13 07 Types of Driver Licenses
0:15:41 08 To be issued an intermediate driver license
0:19:33 09 Proof of Identity and Residency
0:23:51 10 Your Photograph
0:27:42 11 Replacement License
0:31:56 12 Failure to Appear
0:36:44 13 Abstract of driving record
0:37:38 14 Before You Drive
0:42:13 15 Braking system
0:46:47 16 Secure Your Load
0:50:47 17 Clean Glass Surfaces
0:55:13 18 Restraining Children
0:59:19 19 Additional requirements
1:02:54 20 Rules of the Road
1:08:19 21 Warning signs
1:10:49 22 Safety at Railroad Crossings
1:14:36 23 Lanes use control signs
1:18:23 24 Service signs
1:22:02 25 Bicycle lanes
1:25:04 26 Reversible Lanes
1:27:49 27 HOT Lanes
1:32:20 28 Passing
1:36:03 29 Ferries
1:38:39 30 Left Turns
1:42:39 31 Right of Way
1:44:59 32 More right of way
1:48:45 33 Parking
1:52:37 34 Parallel Parking
1:53:28 35 Safe Driving Tips
1:56:45 36 Stopping
2:00:56 37 Personal Electronic Devices
2:04:50 38 Scanning
2:08:06 39 Look to the sides
2:13:29 40 Railroad crossings
2:17:31 41 Slowing down
2:21:23 42 Use Headlights
2:25:13 43 Stay out of the blind spot
2:27:59 44 Signal when you slow down
2:32:47 45 Water on the roadway
2:37:35 46 Narrow bridges and tunnels
2:42:54 47 Speed limits
2:46:43 48 When following drivers who cannot see you
2:51:19 49 Space to Merge
2:55:05 50 Space to pass
2:59:05 51 Space for Bicyclists
3:04:17 52 Bicyclist Responsibilities
3:09:29 53 Enhance your visibility
3:13:33 54 Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than cars
3:18:06 55 Blind spots
3:22:48 56 Drivers in trouble
3:25:24 57 In Shape To Drive
3:29:59 58 Hearing
3:34:19 59 Judgement
3:39:10 60 Other Drugs
3:44:04 61 Implied Consent Law
3:48:52 62 Open Container Law
3:52:51 63 Epilepsy
3:55:50 64 Emergencies
3:59:07 65 Turning Quickly
4:02:54 66 Protecting Yourself in Collisions
4:06:53 67 If Someone Is Injured
4:10:28 68 Vehicle Licensing
4:14:37 69 Report of Sale
4:17:09 70 Young People

Department of Licensing website:
dol.wa.gov

More links:
targetzero.com
wtsc.wa.gov
id2023wa.com
mygoodtogo.com
wsdot.wa.gov

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Software:
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Python scripts
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sox
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Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos - Soundtrack (Adlib)

Jiseng So 2021-08-08 | Music by Frank Klepacki.

FLAC (1.1GB):
dropbox.com/s/udrudapagy98wro/Lands.zip?dl=0

Tracks:
0:00:00 Westwood
0:00:15 Introduction
0:03:36 The Hero
0:05:40 Gladstone Keep
0:06:54 Meeting Richard
0:08:27 Geron's Office
0:09:16 Victor's Armory
0:10:51 Nathaniel's Herborium
0:11:59 Northland Forest
0:15:37 Thugs Hideout, Catwalk Caverns
0:19:38 Scotia First Encounter
0:19:52 The Marina
0:20:16 The Boat
0:20:47 Southland Forest, Opinwood
0:25:56 Grey Eagle Inn
0:27:48 Buck's Skins
0:28:22 Roland's Yard
0:28:44 Roland's Manor
0:30:43 Farewell, Friends
0:31:41 Scotia's Attack
0:32:22 Dawn's Magic
0:33:06 Dawn's Shield
0:34:41 Gladstone's Grief
0:38:32 Draracle Caves, Urbish Mines 2
0:44:14 Lora
0:44:37 Draracle Caves 2, Urbish Mines 3
0:48:53 The Draracle
0:53:32 Lake Dread
0:53:48 Beggar
0:54:01 Droek's Wagon
0:54:48 Gorkha Swamp
0:59:27 Gorkha Chief
1:00:30 Gorkha Fletcher
1:01:42 Gorkha Sorcerer
1:03:09 Urbish Mines
1:05:53 The Last Miner
1:06:07 Orin's Ghost
1:06:23 Upper Opinwood, Yvel Woods
1:10:52 Scotia Second Encounter
1:11:51 Scotia's Barrier
1:12:02 Cimmeria's Broken Bridge
1:12:09 Yvel
1:17:36 Sadie's Shop
1:19:21 Yvel's Council
1:19:33 Bruno's Lodge
1:20:40 White Tower 1
1:23:47 Lyle
1:24:01 Queen Jana
1:24:17 Warning Spirit
1:24:32 White Tower 2
1:31:08 Blanca Altar
1:31:47 Elixir of Tybal
1:31:59 Scotia Third Encounter
1:32:11 Droek's Death
1:32:32 Invasion of Yvel
1:37:16 Commander Frendor
1:40:12 Knowles and Xeobs
1:40:58 Dungeons and Cimmeria
1:48:02 Dawn Trapped
1:48:11 Dawn Freed
1:48:22 The Dark Shroud
1:54:30 Healing Richard
1:54:55 Last Encounter with Scotia
1:55:24 Final Fight Against Scotia
1:59:11 Scotia's Demise
1:59:31 Victory
2:00:45 End Credits
2:05:15 Unknown1
2:06:24 Unknown2
2:06:30 Unknown3
2:07:03 Unknown4
2:08:00 Unknown5
2:08:11 Yvel Victory
2:08:24 Game Over
2:08:44 Lands of Lore Theme

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Software:
DOSBox
Scotia (save editor)
Adplug
Adplay
Audacity
sox
GIMP
Python scripts
MEncoder

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GIR Review - Grand Theft Auto Online

Jiseng So 2021-07-08 | Stealing cars in Grand Theft Auto Online
Just open a door, this one becomes mine
Oh the police
They just don't cease
Sports car, it is your time to shine

Much text is available in Russian. Accomplishing goals yields rewards. Shopping for clothes, weapons, and property yields lots of item names and descriptions. Subtitles quickly flash across the screen when folks speak. The in-game internet is partially in Russian, so one can find more verbose texts. Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto V are good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 1,624,958,419 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Cooking Simulator

Jiseng So 2021-06-30 | Prepare food in Cooking Simulator
Transcend the skill of a microwaver
Grill some beef
Upon it, a leaf
Create meals that everyone can savor

Most text is available in Russian. All items, mostly ingredients and cooking appliances, are accompanied with tooltips displaying their names. Fulfilling orders by following recipes is vital for advancing. Cooking Simulator is good for beginners in learning to read Russian, especially if you like pizza and cakes.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 1,982,134,126 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Jiseng So 2021-06-23 | Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Adversaries, conquer them all
Unify
Pacify
War or peace, you make the call

Most text is available in Russian. Menus and tooltips display statistics and short descriptions for buildings, units, and abilities. Listed goals chart many paths to victory. Many technologies and units have verbose lore. There's also an encyclopedia which thoroughly details everything. Age of Wonders: Planetfall is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
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Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Civilization 6

Jiseng So 2021-06-15 | You rule in Civilization 6
Culture, religion, and tech in the mix
Colonize
Proselytize
A-bomb your neighbor just for kicks

Text is available in Russian. Statistics and descriptions abound for all buildings, units, and research items. Icons make it easy to know which game mechanic a description is referring to. Quotes from famous folks accompany technology and great cultural works. The encyclopedia also provides voluminous reams to pore over the mechanics. Civilization 6 is good for beginners in reading Russian.

Most speech is available in Russian. Faction leaders speak their native language, including Peter the Great. All famous quotes are narrated. Age and faction descriptions are read at the beginning of the game. Civilization 6 is good for listening to Russian speech.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 704,871,257 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Parkitect

Jiseng So 2021-06-09 | Thrill your guests in Parkitect
Accumulate G's 'til they genuflect
Take a turn
Feel the burn
Be careful not to get rekt!

Most text is available in Russian. Buildings abound with statistics and descriptions. Guests give commentary and reviews. Coasters provide loads of feedback in how they determined their final ratings. Parkitect is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg
Mod: CoasterCam

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 1,635,950,770 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Oxygen Not Included

Jiseng So 2021-05-31 | Create a habitat well suited
In Oxygen Not Included
Not so easy
They're all queasy
Now the water is all polluted!

Most text is available in Russian. Menus, items, and tooltips display statistics and short descriptions. A huge selection of materials, both real and fictional, demands a good understanding of their properties to make them do your bidding. Machines and conduits require learning inputs, outputs, and ideal conditions for their operation. Oxygen Not Included is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, only vocal expressions of emotion, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 1,043,205,103 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Planet Zoo

Jiseng So 2021-05-26 | Caring for animals in Planet Zoo
The huge variety you can accrue
Look, a bear!
Oh, how rare!
Run! It's chasing after you!

Most text is available in Russian. Short notifications pop up frequently. Statistics and descriptions are shown for most items in the game, including animals, buildings, visitors, and employees. The Zoopedia shows you even more thorough descriptions of the animals. Planet Zoo is good for beginners in learning to read Russian, especially if you love animals.

How much Russian speech you hear will depend on which mode you play in. There is speech in the career mode, but not in sandbox mode.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg
Python (audio deduplication)

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 2,120,798,223 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Horizon Zero Dawn

Jiseng So 2021-05-17 | Horizon Zero Dawn
Where the wildlife turns on
Hunt all machines
Make all new memes
Robots, get off my lawn

Most text is available in Russian. Short messages pop up to tell you when you pick up items or achieve new levels. Examining equipment and modifications reveals statistics and brief descriptions. Goals are shown in short sentences. Subtitles display when folks speak, providing a time-limited reading challenge. The most verbose text can be found in text logs and transcripts. Horizon Zero Dawn is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

All speech is available in Russian. Eloy often makes remarks about her environment. Full conversations abound when accomplishing quests. Audio recordings also provide greater understanding of the lore. Horizon Zero Dawn is excellent for listening to Russian speech.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 2,043,442,690 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Evil Genius 2

Jiseng So 2021-05-11 | Build and defend in Evil Genius 2
Grab hostile agents, the futile and few
Interrogate!
Incinerate!
Scheming, conniving, the real brain is you

Most text is available in Russian. Building, scheming, and commanding minions yields statistics and short sentences. Missions often have dialogues and exposition. Events are accompanied by commentary with speech bubbles, which disappear quickly. Evil Genius 2 is good for beginners in reading Russian.

There is the tiniest bit of Russian speech, so it really won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 956,790,194 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Per Aspera

Jiseng So 2021-05-03 | Colonize Mars in Per Aspera
Colder and drier than the Sahara
Make it more green
So it would seem
A better place to live than Terra

Most text is available in Russian. Building information, research effects, and charts display text in short phrases and sentences. As points of interest are researched, lengthier explanations of the lore can be found. The database also contains more verbose descriptions of buildings, history, and the plan to terraform Mars. Per Aspera is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg (deduplication)
Python scripts (deduplication audio sync)

Original file information:
MKV, 2,569,856,993 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Jiseng So 2021-04-27 | Yakuza: Like a Dragon
More variety than a wagon
Beat up some guys
Become more wise
It's fun to watch Ichiban imagine

Most text is available in Russian. Managing equipment, abilities, and character stats uses text in short phrases and sentences. Many character dialogues are not voiced, making reading longer sentences important. There is also a trivia portion, which asks questions as a timer ticks menacingly, demanding swift comprehension of what they're asking. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is excellent for beginners in reading Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6 -frame-parallel 1 -row-mt 1 -tile-columns 2

Original file information:
MKV, 1,012,651,732 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Mortal Kombat 11

Jiseng So 2021-04-22 | Mortal Kombat 11
Has blood and guts, I reckon
Put them to bed
Knock off their head
Maybe even bash their neck in

Most text is available in Russian. When fighting, text is sparse. Technical notes on strikes appear briefly to the side. When dragon challenges appear, they demand quick reading and execution to fulfill. Choosing equipment, upgrades, and items requires reading short phrases and sentences. Mortal Kombat 11 is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,548,570,270 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Return of the Obra Dinn

Jiseng So 2021-04-16 | Return of the Obra Dinn, intriguing
Facets to each story, deceiving
Ponder away
Then you can say
Why that poor man had been bleeding

Most text is available in Russian. Advancing in the game requires broad vocabulary about causes of death, nationalities, and occupations. Subtitles accompany most speech and transcripts are easily accessible after encountering the dialogue the first time. Poring over the transcripts and matching details to form a cohesive picture makes Return of the Obra Dinn an excellent challenge in reading Russian.

There is a tiny bit of Russian speech, and recognizing it can help a little bit.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 183,186,100 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

Review - Else Heart.Break()

Jiseng So 2021-04-05 | This is a spoiler-filled review of Else Heart.Break() from the perspective of someone who likes computery things. "How computery", you ask? You can take a look at my GitHub page:
github.com/jisengso/JSScripts

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
GIMP
Kdenlive
ffmpeg

ffmpeg options:
-c:a flac -compression_level 12 -deadline best -cpu-used 5 -c:v libvpx-vp9 -strict experimental -lossless 1 -threads 6

Original file information:
MKV, 5,787,634,406 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Brigador

Jiseng So 2021-03-28 | An isometric shooter, Brigador
Has more boom boom than an ammo store
Look out behind
You can't rewind
Being blown up, I come back for more

Most text is available in Russian. Preparation screens ooze with statistical information, scenario descriptions, and flavor text. During the actions in missions, text is very sparse, indicating the completion status of goals. Brigador is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,341,818,716 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Monster Hunter: World

Jiseng So 2021-03-28 | Monster Hunter: World is a game
Hunting, gathering, and gaining fame
Felling a beast
Having a feast
Could never be called lame!

Most text is available in Russian. Items are shown with icons, names, and descriptions. Plenty of menus show you copious options and statistics. Goals for quests are expressed in short phrases. Character dialogue comes in longer sentences. More verbosity can be found in creature references and controls manual. Monster Hunter: World is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening. You can try playing it in French or Japanese!

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,924,341,074 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Assassins Creed Odyssey

Jiseng So 2021-03-21 | Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a stealth action RPG with a side of historical tours in ancient Greece. You can run around, cause fires, steal things, kill things, gather iron, and so forth.

Most text is available in Russian. Goals are summarized in short phrases and are overlaid with icons, making them easy to achieve without knowing the language. Items and abilities are described with statistics and sentences. For more challenging reading, the historical tours provide lengthy descriptions of Greek life. Assassin's Creed Odyssey is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

All speech is available in Russian. Dialogue abounds as a part of main quests and as NPC commentary. During the historical tours, most points of interest are accompanied with a voice description. At the ends of tours, they even give you a quiz to see how well you absorbed the information. Try answering correctly on the first try! Assassin's Creed Odyssey is good for listening to Russian speech.

With Ubisoft, it's good to ensure that the desired language is available in your region. Luckily, Russian is available in the regions I checked, including Russia, the European Union, and the United States.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 5,505,708,400 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Dont Starve Together

Jiseng So 2021-03-20 | Don't Starve Together is a gathering, crafting, RPG. Pick one of these weirdos and leverage your skills to plant things, extract meat from animals, struggle against the darkness!

Much text is available in Russian through mods. I happen to be using Official Translation Unlocker. Names of items, creatures, and actions are often labelled. Some of the characters have short dialogues. Slightly more lengthy text can be found in the descriptions of characters and crafting items. The game keeps moving, providing incentive to read little bits of text quickly. Don't Starve Together is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
FMOD Designer

Original file information:
MKV, 2,646,293,408 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - No Mans Sky

Jiseng So 2021-03-14 | No Man's Sky is an open-worlds exploration sandbox. One can fly a spacecraft from planet to planet, then jump out and catalogue plants, animals, and minerals. You can buy and upgrade different ships. Each planet is littered with settlements, cave systems, and artifacts just waiting to be discovered. After all that, take a break and cook in your ice base.

Most text is available in Russian. Items are represented with icons and have tooltips which describe them and how to use them. Many of the items are real chemical elements and molecules. Analyzing plants, animals, and minerals on the planets also yields illustrative details. Once you learn the languages of the other galactic denizens, there are also dialogues. No Man's Sky does not require great reading ability to play competently, making it good for beginners.

The exosuit's notifications are spoken in Russian, informing you of filled inventories and dangerous weather. No Man's Sky is good for light exposure to spoken Russian.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,999,535,362 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Monster Sanctuary

Jiseng So 2021-03-14 | Monster Sanctuary is a platforming, monster-collecting RPG. You can fight monsters, hatch them, use their abilities to navigate obstacles, and watch them grow stronger.

Most text is available in Russian. Menus display names of actions and items, which are all accompanied with additional descriptions. Speaking to various NPCs yields dialogues with exposition, advice, and objectives. Monster Sanctuary is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 297,488,552 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Soulcalibur VI

Jiseng So 2021-03-09 | Soulcalibur VI is a speedy synchronous striking simulator. Run across the whole of Eurasia in search of the ultimate weapon, dress up your custom character, beat up a lot of folks along the way, and become stronger!

Most text is available in Russian. Within fights, text is very sparse, appearing only when special conditions happen. Customizing characters and choosing items yields more text in short phrases. Narrative moments in the campaign modes display in full sentences, which are narrated in the main campaign. Reading about the lore in the library provides the most verbose text. Soulcalibur VI is good for beginners in learning to read Russian, providing a wide variety of challenge.

I don't think any of the characters speak Russian, so there's no Russian speech.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,468,484,196 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - EVE Online

Jiseng So 2021-02-27 | EVE Online is a massive multiplayer economics simulator that is set in space. You can mine, complete missions, find microorganisms, trade, outfit ships, run corporations, gank, get ganked, and so forth. Some might argue that creating applications using the EVE Swagger API also counts as playing.

Most text is available in Russian. Cargo and equipment often have Russian names and tables of statistics to further describe them. Accomplishing missions requires a little bit of comprehension and their descriptions are accompanied with more verbose text. There are plenty of Russian-speaking players, so many player-named objects also have Russian text. There's even a dedicated Russian-language help channel! EVE Online can be good for beginners in learning to read Russian, but it may be advisable to first learn how to play since there may be real money involved.

Some speech is in Russian. The cinematics are narrated in English, but the ship's notification systems are available in Russian. EVE Online is alright for listening to a bit of Russian.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,465,886,425 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Rimworld

Jiseng So 2021-02-24 | Rimworld is a futuristic sci-fi colony builder. You can grow crops, mine for metals and stone, build rooms, do quests, destroy hordes of enemies, and so on. Managing materials and morale is vital to survival.

Most text is available in Russian. Menus abound with single words and short phrases. Descriptions of items provide statistics and verbose explanations. Quests give detailed instructions on how to achieve them and rewards for their completion. Rimworld is excellent for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Rimworld supports mods. A significant number of them are localised in Russian. Otherwise, they will be in English.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
ffmpeg (video deduplication with mpdecimate)
Python scripts (audio synchronization)
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,526,415,665 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Sims 4

Jiseng So 2021-02-07 | Sims 4 is a Western life simulator. You create and customize your people, build a house, and engage in all sorts of social shenaniganerry. The variety of shenanigannery expands commensurately with the number of expansion packs one owns. You could have an alien college student, an immortal that harvests the dreams of others, a kleptoscientist mermaid, or a vampiric social network star with a penchant for public peckishness.

Much of the text is available in Russian. Clicking various objects pops up a menu with mostly single verbs and nouns, making it easy to figure out their corresponding actions. All items have icons, descriptions of their effects and additional flavor text. Notifications of all sorts appear in the upper right corner, usually spanning a few sentences. Sims 4 is excellent for beginners in learning the Russian language, since most consequences are immediately apparent and generally not game-endingly dire, and the required literacy level is low while still providing more challenging text for flavor.

All speech is in Simlish, so it won't exercise listening in Russian. Play enough Sims, and even the Simlish will start to make sense.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,715,168,181 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Divinity Original Sin 2

Jiseng So 2021-01-26 | Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a turn-based, tactical RPG with loads of moral quandries involving animals and dead people. You can also manipulate elements, sneak around, or telekinetically throw flower towers at people!

Most text is available in Russian. Items and spells have loads of descriptions and statistics. Dialogues verbosely describe interactions with NPCs, vividly illustrating facial expressions, gestures, and visions. Choosing meaningful responses will require some skill in reading comprehension. Books abound, providing additional optional reading. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is good for learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening. The narrator and voice acting are delightful though!

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 5,560,197,321 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Cyberpunk 2077

Jiseng So 2020-12-18 | Cyberpunk 2077 is an RPG with shooting, cars, and hacking. You get a dead guy stuck in your head and you can do all sorts of things to try to get him out.

Most text is available in Russian. Item and equipment descriptions provide some light reading and dialogue choices may require some thought. Text messages and data chips provide voluminous reams of mostly optional text. Cyberpunk 2077 is excellent for exposure to varied levels of challenge in reading Russian text.

Most speech is available in Russian. Quest dialogue is copious and much of the background dialogue is plentiful as well. Even most of the news programs on the random screens are localized. Cyberpunk 2077 is excellent for listening to Russian speech.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 4,057,302,244 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Anno 1800

Jiseng So 2020-11-17 | Anno 1800 is a city-builder with a heavy dose of logistics and an adjustable shot of naval combat. Build some cities, watch them get the plague, put out fires and fake news, send expeditions, take over some islands, go treasure hunting, and other things.

Most text is available in Russian. The interface displays most things in single words and short phrases. NPC comments, queries, and status updates appear with short paragraphs. Quest descriptions may have several paragraphs of text and sometimes even riddles! Expeditions present the most verbose text, but the effects of choices that matter most are summarized succinctly. Anno 1800 is good for beginners in reading Russian, presenting the occasional comprehension challenge when NPCs ask questions.

All speech is available in Russian. NPCs react to many of your actions, including how you go about your business on your own islands. The narrator updates you with all the bad news. Anno 1800 is good for exposure to Russian speech.

Before buying the game, check to make sure your desired language is available in your region. If you are in Russia and you want to play in a language other than Russian, очень жаль. The interface is definitely available in Russian, despite this labelling. Also, this is an EU page, so why is the month first?

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 6,222,794,608 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Project Highrise

Jiseng So 2020-10-31 | Project Highrise is a tower-building simulator in the vein of SimTower and Yoot Tower. You can build offices, shops, apartments, and hotels. Manage connections to water, internet, and other basic pipeable and wireable resources. Make sure your infrastructure and services can support your tenants!

Most text is available in Russian. Information about tenants, construction menus, and charts display short sentences. The ever helpful advisor occasionally explains concepts with longer paragraphs. Comprehension is most important in determining the required conditions to build more advanced tenants and booking the more prestigious celebrities. Project Highrise is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 1,324,467,517 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Outer Worlds

Jiseng So 2020-10-28 | The Outer Worlds is a story driven RPG with first-person shooter elements. Talk to people, do as they ask, double-cross, find a middle ground, or just observe scorched earth policies.

Most text is available in Russian. The interface shows the names of NPCs, locations, and items in single words and short phrases. Quest descriptions and dialogue have copious quantities of verbose verbosity, demanding close attention and careful reading. The Outer Worlds is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,205,093,923 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Jiseng So 2020-10-22 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is an action-RPG where you do quests, run around, kill things to death, break their things for parts, and maybe make better things.

Most text is available in Russian. The interface mostly displays text in single words and short sentences. Details about items, abilities, and quests appear in brief descriptions. More verbosity exists in documents and the in-game manual. Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,273,363,521 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Anno 2205

Jiseng So 2020-10-15 | TLDR: Not available in your country.

Anno 2205 is a futuristic city-builder. Manage production chains, make your citizens happy, build a space station, initiate hostile takeovers by buying your competitors' shares!

If you live in the United States, Anno 2205 is not available in Russian. I attempted to obtain the game in Russian by contacting Ubisoft Support, but learned that the language was region-locked to just Russia. If you live in Russia, you have only the Russian language available to you. Anno 2205 is not suitable for learning Russian, due to region restrictions.

I never learned the reason for the region restriction. Most of my other Ubisoft titles within the last decade are in Russian.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 556,505,739 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Elite: Dangerous

Jiseng So 2020-10-07 | Elite: Dangerous is a spaceflight simulator with an economy and 400 billion stars to explore. You can trade, explore planets, shoot other ships, scoop fuel from stars, and make friends with large organizations.

Much text is available in Russian. Ship controls, station interfaces, and map details display most text in single words and short phrases. More verbose text is available in the codex and Galnet. Elite: Dangerous is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

Some speech is available in Russian. Ship notifications can be set to Russian if you choose the Maxim voice set. Many of the Galnet articles and encyclopedia entries have text-to-speech, which you can also enable while flying. Elite: Dangerous is good for exposure to Russian speech.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,288,885,247 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Star Renegades

Jiseng So 2020-10-01 | Star Renegades is a turn-based combat RPG with node-based travel and a variation of the nemesis system. Destroy enemies, make friends, manage time, become dead, do better next time!

Most text is available in Russian. Gameplay-relevant text appears in menus as single words and short sentences. Character dialogue contains more verbose text. Star Renegades is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,000,746,409 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Fallout 4

Jiseng So 2020-09-27 | Fallout 4 is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter with RPG elements with settlement building. Celebrate the discovery of some old glue! Watch out for the ghouls! Suppress some local raiders! There is a main goal, but it's an open world, so you can ignore it.

Most text is available in Russian. Navigate inventory, get to know your enemies, read subtitles, peruse the backstory through terminals. Most gameplay-relevant text is shown with single words and short phrases in menus and the HUD. Quest descriptions come with short sentences. More verbose text can be found in computer terminals. Fallout 4 is a good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Fallout 4 supports mods, which are mostly in English. They also tend to replace Russian text with English.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,599,427,402 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - X⁴: Foundations

Jiseng So 2020-09-21 | X⁴: Foundations is a spaceflight and organization simulator. You can fight, trade, explore, build stations, and manage, manage, manage! You can even take a ride in someone else's ship, and they don't mind. Try attacking a station with some carriers!

Most text is available in Russian. Menus and tooltips convey most information in a few words and short phrases. Spacecraft and station statistics abound, letting you know what it is, what it's selling, and what faction it belongs to. The encyclopedia contains additional verbosity. X⁴: Foundations is good for beginners in learning to read Russian.

All speech is available in Russian. Pilots and stations talk to each other, allowing one to listen in. Hear folks request docking, insult each other in combat, or get pulled over! Many quests are also accompanied with an explanation of why and how. Your own ship will also notify you of various things like the activation of autopilot, arrival in a new sector, or the designation of a targeted ship. X⁴: Foundations is a good way to listen to Russian speech.

X⁴ supports mods. Most mods will be in English.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,481,886,050 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Stellaris

Jiseng So 2020-09-10 | Stellaris is an interstellar civilization simulator. You can select your core beliefs, make political decisions, slay great space beasts, and build structures even bigger than stars.

Much of the text is available in Russian. Buildings, resources, populations, and many other things are represented with icons and are explained with helpful tooltips. Learning the effects of edicts, ethics, traditions, and Senate decisions may require greater skill in reading. Explanations of anomalies, archaeological digs, and unique situations are accompanied with extensive exposition. Stellaris demands a more advanced vocabulary to learn to play in Russian. It is advisable to play in one's native language first to learn the basic mechanics.

There is no Russian speech in the base game. There are mods which add Russian voices for the advisor. Russian speech can be helpful for immersion and learning basic phrases regarding resource shortfalls, scientific discoveries, and souring diplomatic relations.

Translation mods:
Russian Names RE by Rindera
Russian Voice Advisor ( Русский советник ) by Blood INQUISITOR

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 2,968,655,355 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Crusader Kings 3

Jiseng So 2020-09-07 | Crusader Kings 3 is a grand strategy RPG with a huge emphasis on interpersonal relations. You can wage war, blackmail, kidnap, create your own religion, create huge family trees, go on pilgrimages, hold feasts, build cities, give gifts, be a bully, and many more things.

Most text is available in Russian. The game explains mechanics through helpful tooltips, explaining the modifiers and consequences of your actions. Paragraphs abound in events and diplomatic messages. Crusader Kings 3 is chock full of challengingly verbose verbiage which can expand one's vocabulary in all matters medieval. It may be best to learn to play in your native language before attempting to play in Russian.

Crusader Kings 3 has no speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Crusader Kings 3 supports mods. Most of them will be in English.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,542,981,255 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Total War: Warhammer 2

Jiseng So 2020-08-30 | Total War: Warhammer 2 is a real-time tactics and turn-based grand strategy game. You can be vampires, lizardmen, elves, or mundane. March huge throngs of zombies at your enemies, or just pelt them with cannonballs. Don't forget the economy! Giant enemy crab!

Most text is available in Russian. Informative charts with simple words and phrases about unit statistics abound. Mousing over units, terrain, and buildings often yields tooltips with several contextual sentences. Occasional paragraphs appear on loading screens and strategic decisions. Total War: Warhammer 2 is a good way to ease into reading Russian.

Most characters will speak their native languages, which is mostly English. Some demographics may speak Slann. Only the advisor can speak Russian. Total War: Warhammer 2 can provide occasional exposure to spoken Russian.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 6,275,594,442 bytes
Video: VP9, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Red Dead Online

Jiseng So 2020-08-17 | Red Dead Online is a multiplayer experience in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. You can hunt, pick herbs, visit the locals, mix tonics, and more!

Most text is available in Russian. Action prompts, notifications, and items are accompanied with short segments of text. Tasks and item descriptions display with simple sentences. Longer paragraphs can be found by seeking descriptions of animals and reading documents. Subtitles accompany all cutscenes. Red Dead Online and Red Dead Redemption 2 are good for beginners in reading the Russian language.

There is no Russian speech unless you find Russian players, so it won't reliably exercise listening.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
Original file information:
MKV, 3,322,117,120 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Factorio

Jiseng So 2020-08-16 | Factorio is a game where you harvest resources, refine them into products, advance technology, then launch fish into space. Along the way, you sieze the world from the hapless folks who were squatting on your land.

Most text is available in Russian. It appears in tooltips and charts to indicate names of items and categories. For more verbose reading, one can examine the gameplay tips and tutorials. Factorio is good for beginners in learning Russian.

There is no Russian speech, so it won't exercise listening.

Factorio supports mods. Most mods are available in English.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,390,998,329 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR Review - Death Stranding

Jiseng So 2020-07-25 | Death Stranding is an experiment in encouraging prosocial behavior through overcoming a shared struggle. You start with a daunting task and few tools in a world of deadly, invisible horrors. As you reconnect humanity throughout America, you gather the good will of scientists, engineers, and artists to take back the world.

Most text is available in Russian. Action prompts and object indicators pop up with a few words at a time. Orders and tasks are conveyed in short sentences. E-mails contain the most verbose sentences to express gratitude for keeping people connected. Death Stranding is good for beginners in learning Russian, providing varied difficulty in different contexts for reading.

Most speech is available in Russian. Announcements and Sam's mutterings provide the occasional small dose of the spoken language. Thankful recipients of your deliveries will declare their appreciation throughout your journey. Cinematic cutscenes and missions for the main story will provide the bulk of the dialogue. Death Stranding is good for listening to the Russian language.

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive

Original file information:
MKV, 3,295,900,138 bytes
Video: FFV1, 1080p60
Audio: FLAC, 48Khz, 16-bit, stereo

GIR - Detroit: Become Human: Partners

Jiseng So 2020-07-23 | In this Games In Russian video, I track down a murderous deviant. Russian text, English audio.

Kuplinov Play:
youtu.be/bG97GHeSjMc?t=1504

Alina Rin:
youtu.be/QvyXjV8pMS0?t=6912

Vocabulary:
разыскать - search
просканировать - scan
несовпадение - incompatibility
дата рождения - date of birth
сведения о судимости - criminal record
безработный - unemployed
вождение в нетрезвом состоянии - driving in non-sharp state(drink driving)
частный предприниматель - self employed
водитель экспедитор - driver dispatcher
бытовое насилие - domestic violence
портовый рабочий - port worker
бухгалтер - accountant
торговля наркотиками - drug trade
никто - no one
манекена из пластмассы - plastic mannequin
убедить - convince
пригрозить - threaten
выразить понимание - express understanding
настоять - insist
пролить - spill
купить - buy
подожду - wait
напиток - drink
убийство - a killing (murder or homicide)
терпеливо - patiently
твердо - hard
тактично - tactfully
противоречие - contradiction
бесит - infuriate
трогаешь - touch
говнюк - shithead
жертвы - victim
изучить улики - study clues
прослушать брифинг - listen to briefing
кухонный нож - kitchen knife
оружие - weapon
воздух - air
букве - letter
кровь - blood
красный лед - red ice
ацетон - acetone
литии - lithium
толуол - toluene
соляная кислота - hydrochloric acid
предполагаемое время смерти - estimated time of death
ножевых ранений - knife wounds
внутреннее кровотечение - internal bleeding
колотых ран - stabbed
отпечатки пальцев - fingerprints
грабеж и нападение - robbery and assault
упала - fell
разозлился - angry
шрифт - font
образец - sample
следы борьбы - signs of struggle
почве - soil
вмятина - dent
подношение - offering
чердак - attic
обнаружен - discovered

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg
Google Translate

ffmpeg options:
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Square Enix, You Lost a Fan

Jiseng So 2020-07-15 | 20 years is a long time to love. Now, only emptiness remains.

Did you know that you could disown games on Steam? I had many of your games, including Hitman, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Final Fantasy, Romancing SaGa, even Gyromancer. Now, I have none.

I tried to stay positive, but my emotions overwhelmed me. Deleting and destroying promised satisfaction, but left a hollow void.

By taking down the videos without warning, without even an e-mail or a message, you forgot the fan behind them. Now, he does not exist.

youtube.com/post/Ugynm30xZf4PkQywsMJ4AaABCQ

GIR - Detroit: Become Human: The Hostage

Jiseng So 2020-07-13 | In this Games in Russian video, I rescue a child. Russian audio English text.

Kuplinov Play: youtube.com/watch?v=Yr6kv8DYXGA
Alina Rin: youtube.com/watch?v=QvyXjV8pMS0

Vocabulary:
переговорщик - negotiator
умоляю - I beg
настоящий - real
готов - ready
приказ - order (command)
стреляет - shoot
заказ - order (shopping)
покупку - purchase
выручит - help
ярости - angry
довер - trust
поможет - help
закончились - finish
кровь - blood
какая разница - what's the difference?
трогает - touch
не живой - not alive
вооружон - armed
заменить - replace
оскорблён - offended
игрушка - toy
предали - betrayed
виноват - be responsible
звук - sound, noise
под контролем - under control
желание - desire
отпусти - release
невозможно - impossible
обещаю - I promise
поговорить - discuss
поверю - I trust
солгал - lied

Software:
Open Broadcaster Software
Kdenlive
ffmpeg
Google Translate

ffmpeg options:
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