Harún Ali
@retroali93.bsky.social
Part Time Game Design Lecturer at Calderdale College, prev worked at: No Brakes Games, Cloud Imperium, Bradford College, TT Games (all views my own)
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Harún Ali
@retroali93.bsky.social
· Oct 25
So I think I should reintroduce myself here. I am Harún, QA person working in the game industry. I volunteer at Limit Break as head of training. Love to do talks about the industry, written a book on QA, and also made my own indie game!
Genuinely really excited to get Rebirth again and try it out on switch 2. It's nice being able to go from remake to Rebirth in months rather than years. Hopefully Rebirth on switch 2 will tie me over until part 3 comes out
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 coming June 3, 2026
gameplay boosts confirmed
gameplay boosts confirmed
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Genuinely really excited to get Rebirth again and try it out on switch 2. It's nice being able to go from remake to Rebirth in months rather than years. Hopefully Rebirth on switch 2 will tie me over until part 3 comes out
Got my hands on a copy of FF7 Remake on Switch 2. It's so nice to be back in that world. haven't played remake since it came out and never played the Yuffie episode so excited to final try that when I complete the main game.
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Got my hands on a copy of FF7 Remake on Switch 2. It's so nice to be back in that world. haven't played remake since it came out and never played the Yuffie episode so excited to final try that when I complete the main game.
last 2 days, I have gone to the cinema to rewatch 28 years later: the bone temple and Avatar Fire and Ash. Amazing films. Avatar 3 was the first time watching a film in 4DX, which was great fun. It was like a ride. Want to do 4DX again in the future, though, has to be a big blockbuster like avatar.
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
last 2 days, I have gone to the cinema to rewatch 28 years later: the bone temple and Avatar Fire and Ash. Amazing films. Avatar 3 was the first time watching a film in 4DX, which was great fun. It was like a ride. Want to do 4DX again in the future, though, has to be a big blockbuster like avatar.
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🚨Early access is live! 🚨
It brings:
🏹 Robin Hood
🏆 Leaderboards
🛠️ More abilities, ultimate's and items!
Buy the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/...
Learn more ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/news/app/380...
Every RT, Like, share and review helps!
#IndieGameDev #gaming
It brings:
🏹 Robin Hood
🏆 Leaderboards
🛠️ More abilities, ultimate's and items!
Buy the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/...
Learn more ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/news/app/380...
Every RT, Like, share and review helps!
#IndieGameDev #gaming
Turnbound on Steam
Turnbound is an auto battler, where you manage a hero's inventory to escape a haunted boardgame. Each run is different from the last, with unique upgrades, combos and synergies. Async PvP lets you bat...
store.steampowered.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
🚨Early access is live! 🚨
It brings:
🏹 Robin Hood
🏆 Leaderboards
🛠️ More abilities, ultimate's and items!
Buy the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/...
Learn more ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/news/app/380...
Every RT, Like, share and review helps!
#IndieGameDev #gaming
It brings:
🏹 Robin Hood
🏆 Leaderboards
🛠️ More abilities, ultimate's and items!
Buy the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/...
Learn more ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/news/app/380...
Every RT, Like, share and review helps!
#IndieGameDev #gaming
I keep contemplating if I should or shouldn't just sell off my video game collection. Feel like at least once a week this thought just pops into my head.
January 2, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I keep contemplating if I should or shouldn't just sell off my video game collection. Feel like at least once a week this thought just pops into my head.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I forgot how hard it is to create tutorial videos. It's taking me ages to make a simple video about how to UV unwrap DX
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I forgot how hard it is to create tutorial videos. It's taking me ages to make a simple video about how to UV unwrap DX
My booth is all set up for the To The Moon Expo! If you are around, come say hi 🙂
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My booth is all set up for the To The Moon Expo! If you are around, come say hi 🙂
I am going to be attending the @ on Wednesday and Thursday. I am actually gonna be at the Indie City section with my funny little Point & Click game "It's Grim Up North" If you are at the event, come say hi to me :)
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I am going to be attending the @ on Wednesday and Thursday. I am actually gonna be at the Indie City section with my funny little Point & Click game "It's Grim Up North" If you are at the event, come say hi to me :)
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As Limit Break 2025 is drawing to a close we're looking back at the incredible year that we've had 💖
Our events team hosted 15 different events!
Talks covering everything from Professional Communication Skills to AI in Game Development and How to Build a Great Team Culture!
Our events team hosted 15 different events!
Talks covering everything from Professional Communication Skills to AI in Game Development and How to Build a Great Team Culture!
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As Limit Break 2025 is drawing to a close we're looking back at the incredible year that we've had 💖
Our events team hosted 15 different events!
Talks covering everything from Professional Communication Skills to AI in Game Development and How to Build a Great Team Culture!
Our events team hosted 15 different events!
Talks covering everything from Professional Communication Skills to AI in Game Development and How to Build a Great Team Culture!
Made the mistake of looking at comments on the Rockstar news on Twitter. It infuriates me to no end seeing GamersTM defending Rockstar for blatant union busting. Fucking disgusting how these people are happy to send hard working people into the meat grinder as long as they get to consume content.
November 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Made the mistake of looking at comments on the Rockstar news on Twitter. It infuriates me to no end seeing GamersTM defending Rockstar for blatant union busting. Fucking disgusting how these people are happy to send hard working people into the meat grinder as long as they get to consume content.
I can't even begin to put into words how awful this is. Support Unions. Join them, and spread the word about them. More and more game devs need unionisation.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I can't even begin to put into words how awful this is. Support Unions. Join them, and spread the word about them. More and more game devs need unionisation.
Listen to some video game music while I do work and Tears of the Kingdom theme played. My word is that song just so amazing! Legend of Zelda music has always been incredible but Wild and Tears themes just hit differently.
I hope Nintendo brings back the symphony of the goddesses some day.
I hope Nintendo brings back the symphony of the goddesses some day.
Main Theme (Full Version) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom OST
YouTube video by Zelda Universe
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Listen to some video game music while I do work and Tears of the Kingdom theme played. My word is that song just so amazing! Legend of Zelda music has always been incredible but Wild and Tears themes just hit differently.
I hope Nintendo brings back the symphony of the goddesses some day.
I hope Nintendo brings back the symphony of the goddesses some day.
Any of my game dev peers have any recommendations for a free or free option for a website builder to be used for a portfolio?
I am gonna get my students to create their websites after half term but looking for any good suggestions. ATM I have listed Wix and Canva website builder
I am gonna get my students to create their websites after half term but looking for any good suggestions. ATM I have listed Wix and Canva website builder
October 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Any of my game dev peers have any recommendations for a free or free option for a website builder to be used for a portfolio?
I am gonna get my students to create their websites after half term but looking for any good suggestions. ATM I have listed Wix and Canva website builder
I am gonna get my students to create their websites after half term but looking for any good suggestions. ATM I have listed Wix and Canva website builder
Replaying some of the MGS games in preparation for the metal gear in concert next week! So excited to go the event.
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Replaying some of the MGS games in preparation for the metal gear in concert next week! So excited to go the event.
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Our last public Limit Break training sessions is next week. If anyone wants to learn about mentoring, we got your back!
We are offering 25% discount with code LB25-OCT
You can find dates and times of our sessions on our Luma page. Hope to see you in our sessions!
luma.com/limitbreaktr...
We are offering 25% discount with code LB25-OCT
You can find dates and times of our sessions on our Luma page. Hope to see you in our sessions!
luma.com/limitbreaktr...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Our last public Limit Break training sessions is next week. If anyone wants to learn about mentoring, we got your back!
We are offering 25% discount with code LB25-OCT
You can find dates and times of our sessions on our Luma page. Hope to see you in our sessions!
luma.com/limitbreaktr...
We are offering 25% discount with code LB25-OCT
You can find dates and times of our sessions on our Luma page. Hope to see you in our sessions!
luma.com/limitbreaktr...
I am struggling with cyberpunk 2077 on switch 2. Not the gameplay, oh no. But making my character and life path. I played the game first time as male V, streetkid, but what to switch it up. But the Corp and Nomad paths just don't interest me. I gotta feeling just gonna do that again
September 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I am struggling with cyberpunk 2077 on switch 2. Not the gameplay, oh no. But making my character and life path. I played the game first time as male V, streetkid, but what to switch it up. But the Corp and Nomad paths just don't interest me. I gotta feeling just gonna do that again
Went into my Local CEX store to trade in some stuff and buy some GameCube games. But 99% of the GC games are reprinted covers? WTF! I want the OG cases etc. if they don't have it then they should reduce the price of those games. It's basically, in my eyes, disc only purchase.
September 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Went into my Local CEX store to trade in some stuff and buy some GameCube games. But 99% of the GC games are reprinted covers? WTF! I want the OG cases etc. if they don't have it then they should reduce the price of those games. It's basically, in my eyes, disc only purchase.
Yesterday I released a free update for my point and click game. I am pretty happy with it and think got some great gags.
We released a new update to our game! Chapter 2: The MOOdy Chef is playable for FREE! So if you have the game already, please enjoy. If not, then this perfect time to try it out 😀
store.steampowered.com/app/2716550/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2716550/...
August 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Yesterday I released a free update for my point and click game. I am pretty happy with it and think got some great gags.
I am super excited to be speaking at the Glasgow indie Festival on the 9th August. It's my first time in Scotland as well!
I'll be at the event representing Limit Break Mentorship talking about the benefits of being part of a mentorship :)
I'll be at the event representing Limit Break Mentorship talking about the benefits of being part of a mentorship :)
July 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I am super excited to be speaking at the Glasgow indie Festival on the 9th August. It's my first time in Scotland as well!
I'll be at the event representing Limit Break Mentorship talking about the benefits of being part of a mentorship :)
I'll be at the event representing Limit Break Mentorship talking about the benefits of being part of a mentorship :)
It's always a pleasure to see and chat with you Martin! Was so cool to see your game and people enjoying it.
July 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's always a pleasure to see and chat with you Martin! Was so cool to see your game and people enjoying it.
If you are in Nottingham this weekend, come say hi!
We at the Nottingham Video Game Expo! Come say hi and play our Point & Click game! Thanks @vgeevents.bsky.social / @debugmag.com for letting us showcase this weekend.
July 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
If you are in Nottingham this weekend, come say hi!
I am gonna be at the Nottingham Video Games Expo this weekend with my little Point & Click Adventure game. If you are going, come say hi and try it out. I'll be at the debug section :)
July 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I am gonna be at the Nottingham Video Games Expo this weekend with my little Point & Click Adventure game. If you are going, come say hi and try it out. I'll be at the debug section :)