Liam Routt
@liamroutt.bsky.social
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HOLY SHIT. They found the genes for fibromyalgia - and it's *not* autoimmune, it's the central nervous system. It's very cool to see some progress made on the thing that's ruined my life since late teenage years!
Medical Republic: 'Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint'
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint - Medical Republic
A massive global study links the chronic pain condition to 26 genes associated with brain signalling, marking a turning point in understanding its biological roots.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
HOLY SHIT. They found the genes for fibromyalgia - and it's *not* autoimmune, it's the central nervous system. It's very cool to see some progress made on the thing that's ruined my life since late teenage years!
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I would have never worked at VicScreen had I not had people encourage me to put my hat in the ring. I had decided I wasn't ready. I was.
Don't be your biggest opposition. It is not up to you to decide whether you are worthy of something. Put up your hand. Do it scared. Pay yourself. Make the game.
Don't be your biggest opposition. It is not up to you to decide whether you are worthy of something. Put up your hand. Do it scared. Pay yourself. Make the game.
November 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would have never worked at VicScreen had I not had people encourage me to put my hat in the ring. I had decided I wasn't ready. I was.
Don't be your biggest opposition. It is not up to you to decide whether you are worthy of something. Put up your hand. Do it scared. Pay yourself. Make the game.
Don't be your biggest opposition. It is not up to you to decide whether you are worthy of something. Put up your hand. Do it scared. Pay yourself. Make the game.
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Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help them survive and fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.
Help them fight back! If you can, any little bit you can donate will massively help their efforts.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Help them fight back! If you can, any little bit you can donate will massively help their efforts.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals!
Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...
actionnetwork.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help them survive and fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.
Help them fight back! If you can, any little bit you can donate will massively help their efforts.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Help them fight back! If you can, any little bit you can donate will massively help their efforts.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
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Everyone spread the word!!!! Dead Static Drive is coming to Steam and Xbox on Nov 5th
GRAND. THEFT. CTHULHU.
store.steampowered.com/app/1166940/...
GRAND. THEFT. CTHULHU.
store.steampowered.com/app/1166940/...
Dead Static Drive on Steam
Dead Static Drive is Grand Theft Cthulhu. An indie survival-horror game following a nightmarish road trip across a 1980s Americana. Evade police. Equip yourself and those close to you, and follow your...
store.steampowered.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Everyone spread the word!!!! Dead Static Drive is coming to Steam and Xbox on Nov 5th
GRAND. THEFT. CTHULHU.
store.steampowered.com/app/1166940/...
GRAND. THEFT. CTHULHU.
store.steampowered.com/app/1166940/...
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
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Letters to Arralla is OUT NOW on Steam with a limited time 20% launch discount!! 🏝️💌
After 5 long years of development and lots of fruit & veggies eaten to power our developers, this cheeky game is finally ready to be delivered directly into your hands!! ☺️ Play now on Steam!
youtu.be/7GbGTEpsoIM
After 5 long years of development and lots of fruit & veggies eaten to power our developers, this cheeky game is finally ready to be delivered directly into your hands!! ☺️ Play now on Steam!
youtu.be/7GbGTEpsoIM
Letters to Arralla OUT NOW!
YouTube video by Little Pink Clouds
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Letters to Arralla is OUT NOW on Steam with a limited time 20% launch discount!! 🏝️💌
After 5 long years of development and lots of fruit & veggies eaten to power our developers, this cheeky game is finally ready to be delivered directly into your hands!! ☺️ Play now on Steam!
youtu.be/7GbGTEpsoIM
After 5 long years of development and lots of fruit & veggies eaten to power our developers, this cheeky game is finally ready to be delivered directly into your hands!! ☺️ Play now on Steam!
youtu.be/7GbGTEpsoIM
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The Drifter comes out in less than a week :O
July 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The Drifter comes out in less than a week :O
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📢 APPLICATIONS OPEN: Games Production Fund & Emerging Gamemakers Fund
Up to $100k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Up to $30k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Eligibility guidelines, FAQs + our latest Trends Reports available online 💙
Up to $100k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Up to $30k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Eligibility guidelines, FAQs + our latest Trends Reports available online 💙
Online - Games - Games Production Fund - Funding and Support - Screen Australia
The Games Production Fund will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support the development of original, Australian independent games, with a budget of up to $500,000 at the time of applying, to take t...
www.screenaustralia.gov.au
July 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
📢 APPLICATIONS OPEN: Games Production Fund & Emerging Gamemakers Fund
Up to $100k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Up to $30k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Eligibility guidelines, FAQs + our latest Trends Reports available online 💙
Up to $100k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Up to $30k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Eligibility guidelines, FAQs + our latest Trends Reports available online 💙
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i was affected by recent layoffs at Robot Circus/Keywords Studios and i'm now looking for a new studio to join!
if you're looking for animation, rigging, tech art, programming, modelling, VFX, i got you! ✨
bsky.app/profile/harp...
if you're looking for animation, rigging, tech art, programming, modelling, VFX, i got you! ✨
bsky.app/profile/harp...
🧵 portfolio thread 🔽
June 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
i was affected by recent layoffs at Robot Circus/Keywords Studios and i'm now looking for a new studio to join!
if you're looking for animation, rigging, tech art, programming, modelling, VFX, i got you! ✨
bsky.app/profile/harp...
if you're looking for animation, rigging, tech art, programming, modelling, VFX, i got you! ✨
bsky.app/profile/harp...
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PREVIEW // Little Ruin
We got a brief look at the Melbourne-made adventure Little Ruin from @lucernal.bsky.social, which has potential to be a touching narrative experience
We got a brief look at the Melbourne-made adventure Little Ruin from @lucernal.bsky.social, which has potential to be a touching narrative experience
Little Ruin Preview – Building Blocks
Something to build on
www.well-played.com.au
June 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
PREVIEW // Little Ruin
We got a brief look at the Melbourne-made adventure Little Ruin from @lucernal.bsky.social, which has potential to be a touching narrative experience
We got a brief look at the Melbourne-made adventure Little Ruin from @lucernal.bsky.social, which has potential to be a touching narrative experience
May 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I'm looking for full-time work in Melbourne 🇦🇺 (fast remote start possible).
I provide
- 2D game art: stylised concepts, visual development, illustrations, motion graphics, icons & painterly UI
- Art direction, art management
Happy to do tests or freelance work. 💕
ruthbosch.com
art@ruthbosch.com
I provide
- 2D game art: stylised concepts, visual development, illustrations, motion graphics, icons & painterly UI
- Art direction, art management
Happy to do tests or freelance work. 💕
ruthbosch.com
art@ruthbosch.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I'm looking for full-time work in Melbourne 🇦🇺 (fast remote start possible).
I provide
- 2D game art: stylised concepts, visual development, illustrations, motion graphics, icons & painterly UI
- Art direction, art management
Happy to do tests or freelance work. 💕
ruthbosch.com
art@ruthbosch.com
I provide
- 2D game art: stylised concepts, visual development, illustrations, motion graphics, icons & painterly UI
- Art direction, art management
Happy to do tests or freelance work. 💕
ruthbosch.com
art@ruthbosch.com
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To celebrate Malys, our unholy roguelite deckbuilder currently on Kickstarter, we're doing a giveaway! 🕯️
Play as an exorcist and exact vengeance on a demonic city.
To win, repost this post to go into the draw & check out Malys below 👀
http://bit.ly/winwithmalys
Play as an exorcist and exact vengeance on a demonic city.
To win, repost this post to go into the draw & check out Malys below 👀
http://bit.ly/winwithmalys
May 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
To celebrate Malys, our unholy roguelite deckbuilder currently on Kickstarter, we're doing a giveaway! 🕯️
Play as an exorcist and exact vengeance on a demonic city.
To win, repost this post to go into the draw & check out Malys below 👀
http://bit.ly/winwithmalys
Play as an exorcist and exact vengeance on a demonic city.
To win, repost this post to go into the draw & check out Malys below 👀
http://bit.ly/winwithmalys
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Introducing: Malys. A hellish new roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider and Summerfall Studios.
As Noah, former priest turned exorcist and demon hunter, exorcise the infernal and exact vengeance.
We're launching a Kickstarter later in April!
Get updates via bit.ly/kickstartmalys
As Noah, former priest turned exorcist and demon hunter, exorcise the infernal and exact vengeance.
We're launching a Kickstarter later in April!
Get updates via bit.ly/kickstartmalys
April 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Introducing: Malys. A hellish new roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider and Summerfall Studios.
As Noah, former priest turned exorcist and demon hunter, exorcise the infernal and exact vengeance.
We're launching a Kickstarter later in April!
Get updates via bit.ly/kickstartmalys
As Noah, former priest turned exorcist and demon hunter, exorcise the infernal and exact vengeance.
We're launching a Kickstarter later in April!
Get updates via bit.ly/kickstartmalys
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Like many game dev folks, I was recently made redundant and am looking for new work.
I currently have room in my freelancing schedule for any teams or projects that need some QA, I have over 5 years of games QA experience and love working on indie projects.
I currently have room in my freelancing schedule for any teams or projects that need some QA, I have over 5 years of games QA experience and love working on indie projects.
March 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Like many game dev folks, I was recently made redundant and am looking for new work.
I currently have room in my freelancing schedule for any teams or projects that need some QA, I have over 5 years of games QA experience and love working on indie projects.
I currently have room in my freelancing schedule for any teams or projects that need some QA, I have over 5 years of games QA experience and love working on indie projects.
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International game developers cancel GDC plans as US government snatches a pro-Palestine student, threatens Canada
aftermath.site/gdc-2025-tra...
aftermath.site/gdc-2025-tra...
March 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
International game developers cancel GDC plans as US government snatches a pro-Palestine student, threatens Canada
aftermath.site/gdc-2025-tra...
aftermath.site/gdc-2025-tra...
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90% of writing happens away from the keyboard. In the shower. On a walk. In the car. Wherever you & your thoughts are alone together, that's when writing happens.
If you find yourself stuck, staring at a blinking cursor, unable to find the words, don't be afraid to step away & find somewhere quiet.
If you find yourself stuck, staring at a blinking cursor, unable to find the words, don't be afraid to step away & find somewhere quiet.
March 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
90% of writing happens away from the keyboard. In the shower. On a walk. In the car. Wherever you & your thoughts are alone together, that's when writing happens.
If you find yourself stuck, staring at a blinking cursor, unable to find the words, don't be afraid to step away & find somewhere quiet.
If you find yourself stuck, staring at a blinking cursor, unable to find the words, don't be afraid to step away & find somewhere quiet.
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I'm not sure which of you need to hear this, but:
If you push yourself to your limits and burn out for a company, you are trading years of your future productivity for minor gains in the present.
Burning out will _fuck you up_, it's like brain fog or depression, and it takes years to recover
If you push yourself to your limits and burn out for a company, you are trading years of your future productivity for minor gains in the present.
Burning out will _fuck you up_, it's like brain fog or depression, and it takes years to recover
March 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I'm not sure which of you need to hear this, but:
If you push yourself to your limits and burn out for a company, you are trading years of your future productivity for minor gains in the present.
Burning out will _fuck you up_, it's like brain fog or depression, and it takes years to recover
If you push yourself to your limits and burn out for a company, you are trading years of your future productivity for minor gains in the present.
Burning out will _fuck you up_, it's like brain fog or depression, and it takes years to recover
A movie you've watched more than 6 times
February 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A movie you've watched more than 6 times
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Job alert / rare *casual* *entry level* museum collections role at @acmimuseum.bsky.social - jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jnc...
Australian Centre for the Moving Image, ACMI Careers, Job search, Register
Australian Centre for the Moving Image, ACMI Careers, Job search, Register
jobs.careers.vic.gov.au
February 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Job alert / rare *casual* *entry level* museum collections role at @acmimuseum.bsky.social - jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jnc...
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PSA: the latest Apple OS updates automatically turn on Apple Intelligence if your device supports them.
It's moved from opt-in to opt-out.
It's moved from opt-in to opt-out.
January 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
PSA: the latest Apple OS updates automatically turn on Apple Intelligence if your device supports them.
It's moved from opt-in to opt-out.
It's moved from opt-in to opt-out.
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So, a little about the game I'm making...
Discover the charm of city life and move to the vibrant city of Garland! Build friendships, fix up your apartment, and uplift your new community. Now available on Steam Early Access. 🌙 #MoonlightInGarland #IndieGame #gamedev
Discover the charm of city life and move to the vibrant city of Garland! Build friendships, fix up your apartment, and uplift your new community. Now available on Steam Early Access. 🌙 #MoonlightInGarland #IndieGame #gamedev
Moonlight In Garland Early Access Trailer
Welcome to Garland! Embark on a heartwarming journey to find your feet in the big city in upcoming video game Moonlight in Garland. Navigate the bustling ci...
buff.ly
January 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
So, a little about the game I'm making...
Discover the charm of city life and move to the vibrant city of Garland! Build friendships, fix up your apartment, and uplift your new community. Now available on Steam Early Access. 🌙 #MoonlightInGarland #IndieGame #gamedev
Discover the charm of city life and move to the vibrant city of Garland! Build friendships, fix up your apartment, and uplift your new community. Now available on Steam Early Access. 🌙 #MoonlightInGarland #IndieGame #gamedev
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The latest iteration of my Into Games "Starting Your Indie Studio" course is next month, and we have a few seats left! The course covers everything from Creative Direction, Production, Budgeting, Timelines, Pitching, and more - and I keep it fairly interactive, of course!
link.intogames.org/rami
link.intogames.org/rami
Setting Up An Indie Studio with Rami Ismail
Set clear steps for your indie studio journey with Rami Ismail, co-founder of the influential Dutch indie studio Vlambeer, best known for Super Crate Box, Ridiculous Fishing, and Nuclear Throne, and a...
link.intogames.org
January 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The latest iteration of my Into Games "Starting Your Indie Studio" course is next month, and we have a few seats left! The course covers everything from Creative Direction, Production, Budgeting, Timelines, Pitching, and more - and I keep it fairly interactive, of course!
link.intogames.org/rami
link.intogames.org/rami
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I will tell everyone to work in broad strokes, to not sweat the details and do things fast and loose, while I kill myself over 2 pixels not looking right
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I will tell everyone to work in broad strokes, to not sweat the details and do things fast and loose, while I kill myself over 2 pixels not looking right