I'm Phi!
I make videogame narratives
Current:
Localiation Editor
Kabam / Netmarble
Games
Games I've Worked On
Netmarble Games
At Kabam, I work as localization editor and localization quality assurance (LQA) tester on most of Netmarble's English releases. I edit all of a game's text -- from dialog and story to UI and item descriptions to marketing copy. As an LQA tester, I'm the last set of eyes on a game's English localization, and am responsible for catching any errors that occur in the localization process. I also work alongside the rest of the localization team to ensure every localization is culturally sensitive and appropriate for an English-speaking market.I've contributed editing and LQA work to many Netmarble titles, including including Solo Leveling: ARISE, Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds, and Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. I've also acted as the lead editor on the titles Seven Knights 2, Lineage 2: Revolution, Seven Knights: Idle Adventure, Seven Knights Re:Birth, and MonGil: Star Dive, some of which you can read more about below.
More Detail About Specific Projects
MonGil: Star Dive
MonGil: Star Dive is an upcoming action RPG from Netmarble continuing the Monster Taming franchise.I am the lead editor of this title, and work alongside other members of the localization team to create compelling story and emphasize keeping all text consistent with the game's light, comedic tone.
Seven Knights Re:Birth
Seven Knights Re:Birth is an upcoming remake of the original mobile hero collector Seven Knights.I have edited over 100,000 words of text for this game and have been the lead localization editor since the start of the localization process. I'm responsible for creating and maintaining the style guide for this title, and have kept a consistent understanding of the Seven Knights IP to ensure the game receives a high-quality English localization.
Seven Knights: Idle Adventure
Seven Knights: Idle Adventure is an idle RPG spin-off of the original mobile game Seven Knights.I inherited this title from the editor responsible for seeing it to launch, and have edited each of the updates to this live service since. I've been responsible for numerous updates throughout the past year (including large story updates), and have worked to maintain the style and tone the game has had since launch.
Himbo Harem Homicide
Himbo Harem Homicide is an infinitely replayable comedic murder-mystery visual novel.I wrote hundreds of lines of dialogue ranging in tone from comedic one-liners, to romantic confessions, to mystery clues, each designed to appear randomly to players.Listed as one of Rock Paper Shotgun's 101 most anticipated games of 2023.
Heart of Enya
Heart of Enya is a story-heavy strategic role-playing game.I was the the game's primary QA tester, the primary editor responsible for checking all text and dialogue, and the artist responsible for designing the creatures and props and creating their in-game assets.Winner of Excellence in Worldbuilding and Excellence in Capstone Production at the 2020 UCSC games showcase.
Gravobot
Gravobot is a 2D puzzle-platformer developed in five weeks. Players must use physics-based mechanics to solve various puzzles across 3 levels.I designed the physics-based game mechanics, as well as all three levels and each of the puzzles within them. I also worked alongside my team to develop the concept and direction.Invited to the 2018 Sammy Showcase.
Samples
Four Walls
There are four walls. There are four walls and a door. There are four walls, a door, a window, but no way out.<5 minute long game.Psychological horror twine game designed to explore the emotions of being metaphorically or literally trapped.
A Rose With No Name
Agent Black Rose arrives in an unknown dimension and beings to search for a way back home. However, she makes unlikely friends along her travels and begins to question her goals.~50 minute Side Story in Seven Knights: Idle Adventure.I edited all of the dialog in this side story.
The Ghost in the Bathroom
When Yesenia hears about a haunting in the girls restroom of their high school building, she drags her unlikely friend Charlie along with her to help investigate.~4k words. Short story.Romance between high school girls dealing with feelings of alienation within gender and social structures.
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About Me
They / Them
Also known as: Ruth Schoenberg
I am a games narrative specialist with experience writing and editing for videogames. I also have experience working in localization for games, TV, and movies. I'm passionate about weird, unique art made by teams who love what they do. I also like to draw, for fun.I'm currently employed at Kabam doing localization editing and quality assurance for Netmarble's games, primarily the titles Seven Knights Re:Birth and Seven Knights Idle Adventure.
Previous Employment:
- Production Coordinator, Deluxe Media
- Writer, Mouse Potato Games
Education:
- BA in "Art & Design, Games and Playable Media," UC Santa Cruz