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!
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
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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...
Limit Break Training Program · Events Calendar
View and subscribe to events from Limit Break Training Program on Luma. Learn how to be a mentor!
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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 :)
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 :)
We are doing our last training sessions this month at Limit Break as we will be taking a break in August so it's last opportunity to take part in our Training sessions for a bit.
We are offering 75% discount for our sessions next week.
Use code LB25-JULY
lu.ma/limitbreaktr...
We are offering 75% discount for our sessions next week.
Use code LB25-JULY
lu.ma/limitbreaktr...
Limit Break Training Program · Events Calendar
View and subscribe to events from Limit Break Training Program on Luma. Learn how to be a mentor!
lu.ma
July 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We are doing our last training sessions this month at Limit Break as we will be taking a break in August so it's last opportunity to take part in our Training sessions for a bit.
We are offering 75% discount for our sessions next week.
Use code LB25-JULY
lu.ma/limitbreaktr...
We are offering 75% discount for our sessions next week.
Use code LB25-JULY
lu.ma/limitbreaktr...
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I don't think unions solve everything, but I think they're a hell of a lot better than not having a union.
July 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I don't think unions solve everything, but I think they're a hell of a lot better than not having a union.
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The Develop:Star Awards 2025 Best EDI Initiative winner is @limitbreak.co.uk! Congratulations! ⭐️ #DevelopStars
July 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Develop:Star Awards 2025 Best EDI Initiative winner is @limitbreak.co.uk! Congratulations! ⭐️ #DevelopStars
Gonna be down at Develop this year so if anyone would like to say hi or want to chat then feel free to do so :)
July 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Gonna be down at Develop this year so if anyone would like to say hi or want to chat then feel free to do so :)
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🎉 WE WON!
We could not be more thrilled to win the Outstanding Association Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards last night.
Limit Break would not be where it is today without the support of our incredible committee members, our sponsors, & the mentors & mentees who sign up for Limit Break every year 💖
We could not be more thrilled to win the Outstanding Association Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards last night.
Limit Break would not be where it is today without the support of our incredible committee members, our sponsors, & the mentors & mentees who sign up for Limit Break every year 💖
We, @limitbreak.co.uk won tonight. This was my acceptance speech. This is my message to the games industry.
Thank you all 💖
Thank you all 💖
June 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🎉 WE WON!
We could not be more thrilled to win the Outstanding Association Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards last night.
Limit Break would not be where it is today without the support of our incredible committee members, our sponsors, & the mentors & mentees who sign up for Limit Break every year 💖
We could not be more thrilled to win the Outstanding Association Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards last night.
Limit Break would not be where it is today without the support of our incredible committee members, our sponsors, & the mentors & mentees who sign up for Limit Break every year 💖
Meet the amazing people that I work with in the Limit Break Training Team!!
⚔️ Meet our incredible Training Team ⚔️
✨ @retroali93.bsky.social has over five years in QA working at No Brakes Games, TT Games and Cloud Imperium Games. He is passionate about promoting game development, he leads Limit Break's training division and mentors aspiring mentors.
lu.ma/limitbreaktr...
✨ @retroali93.bsky.social has over five years in QA working at No Brakes Games, TT Games and Cloud Imperium Games. He is passionate about promoting game development, he leads Limit Break's training division and mentors aspiring mentors.
lu.ma/limitbreaktr...
June 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Meet the amazing people that I work with in the Limit Break Training Team!!
Limit Break has a training sessions this Friday at 4pm. If you are wanting to refresh your knowledge or if you are wanting to learn about how to be the best mentor you can possibly be then come join!
lu.ma/1cjtgqos
I am also offering a 50% discount, use code: LB25-JUNE
lu.ma/1cjtgqos
I am also offering a 50% discount, use code: LB25-JUNE
Mentoring - Limit Break Training Part 2 · Luma
Please note if you wish to obtain the CPD certificate you MUST complete both parts 1 and 2
Part 1 event signup:
These highly interactive sessions will ask…
lu.ma
June 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Limit Break has a training sessions this Friday at 4pm. If you are wanting to refresh your knowledge or if you are wanting to learn about how to be the best mentor you can possibly be then come join!
lu.ma/1cjtgqos
I am also offering a 50% discount, use code: LB25-JUNE
lu.ma/1cjtgqos
I am also offering a 50% discount, use code: LB25-JUNE