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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune"

@keyrune.bsky.social

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Lead Gameplay Programmer at Housemarque, working on SAROS, previously on Returnal. Sappy Irish wolf man. ❤ @katu.cat. Open & poly. Hypnotist. Kinda Funny best friend. Opinions are my own. DMs open. NSFW: @enuryek.bsky.social

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 3d

It's a rite of passage as a gamedev to implement true randomness into a game mechanic, realise how bad it feels, and then add guardrails and biases.

Even the monsters in Returnal have a check that says "if you randomly chose this attack 3 times in a row, pick a different one next".

Kara Ling @metacrab.org · 4d

The game in which the premise is "the odds are real but gamers struggle to conceptualize or even believe them" has negative reviews from gamers who don't believe the odds are real (game: Unfair Flips)

A 'Not Recommended' Steam review with 4 hours played

Review text reads: It's a decent idea for a game where you flip a coin and depending on your percentage chances you get heads or tails. However the odds are a lie. You will flip tails 100 percent more than you will heads no matter what your percentage is. Even when you get it up to 60% you will still flip tails way more often then you will heads.

The Dev can try to defend it, but when I flip the coin 2500 times and only hit heads a third of the time even when at 60% then the odds are broken or a lie. I've also watched gameplay and seen fellow players have the same flips so I know it isn't just me having bad luck.

Still not bad for $2, but I'm saying no because the game is coded against you instead of it being fully on chance and luck.

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 4d

Gongaga!

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 8d

THAT'S SO COOL

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 9d

I HECKING LOVE SPEED

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Deni⚡️Catrick 🔜NFC @denucard.bsky.social · 11d

Leather, studs and zero apologies

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 10d

I've had two great experiences with @/dabblebabble.bsky.social . Good results, delivered within a few weeks, and receptive to small edits.

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 11d

Damn~

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 11d

Prettyyy~

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 11d

Gamedev is like leveling a Magikarp. You watch this silly chaotic thing splash around for years and then suddenly BAM you've got a badass Gyarados and it's all worth it.

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 11d

Harry the Seal was dancing to K Pop Demon Hunters last night and it was SO GOOD.

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 11d

It's such a pinnacle of BRO shooter. 20 years ago we'd have been so into it. 😆

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 12d

Heck yeah, I look forward to letting you loose on this.

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 12d

Me too! Can't wait to see the last pieces fall into place.

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Fox Pupy 🦊🧡 @skyfops.pet · 13d

🦊🎈
🧵: @karinkariwanz | @kuragekido
📸: @poiuytrew.bsky.social | @shiny.bluedog.zone
#rubberfur #latex #furry

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Rahul Kohli @rahulkohli13.bsky.social · 13d

A little something regarding Saros ❤️

I know it’s cliche to say “this is a dream come true” but in the case of Saros, it really is. My first hobby/love was gaming. Before I left primary school, we were asked in assembly to tell the school what we wanted to do for a career. I played a VHS of video game trailers and said I wanted to make video games. One of my first jobs was working as a sales assistant at Gamestation (the UK equivalent of GameStop). One of my earliest paid acting gigs was a commercial for Little Big Planet on the PS Vita - I thought I finally made it. My next gig after starring in iZOMBiE was playing Fahz in Gears 5, I didn’t think anything could top that… until I was approached by Housemarque to play the lead in Saros. It’s been a long journey to get here, each moment along the way was special and the final destination isn’t just a career highlight, it’s one of the best moments of my life. Thank you HouseMarque with trusting me with your character, I hope Arjun is everything you asked for. And for the players, see you on March 20th ❤️

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Gregory Louden @gregorylouden.bsky.social · 13d

Stoked to finally share #SAROS gameplay with you all 🎮

This is just a taste of what we are bringing.

So proud of the team, what we are building and how the game plays 🔥

Can’t wait to share more on our story and NPCs next ☀️

Come back stronger. March 20 2026.

PlayStation @playstation.com · 14d

Revealed in State of Play: Saros launches March 20, 2026 on PS5.

Housemarque details its upcoming sci-fi shooter and an extended first look at gameplay: play.st/4mEue97

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 14d

Look what we made! Coming in six months!

youtu.be/XtCS5tuvCKs?...

Saros - Gameplay Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games

YouTube video by PlayStation

youtu.be

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 14d

Not much longer now, and it's looking better every day. 👍

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 14d

I am SO HYPED for Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered. 🤩

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you! Feels amazing to see it coming together.

Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 14d

Look what we made! Coming in six months!

youtu.be/XtCS5tuvCKs?...

Saros - Gameplay Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games

YouTube video by PlayStation

youtu.be

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 15d

SAROS gameplay trailer tomorrow night! Come see what I'm doing every day.

blog.playstation.com/2025/09/23/s...

State of Play returns this Wednesday, September 24

Tune in live for more than 35 minutes of updates and reveals from PlayStation Studios and partners around the world.

blog.playstation.com

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Ciaran Deasy "Keyrune" @keyrune.bsky.social · 15d

SAROS gameplay trailer tomorrow night! Come see what I'm doing every day.

blog.playstation.com/2025/09/23/s...

State of Play returns this Wednesday, September 24

Tune in live for more than 35 minutes of updates and reveals from PlayStation Studios and partners around the world.

blog.playstation.com

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Cooper the Otterwolf @otterlycooper.bsky.social · 16d

Sometimes Cooper comes down to conduct the hiring process himself, don't worry about the details, just look right here...

Welcome aboard.

This amazingly smooth animation was made by @darkivory47.bsky.social 💙

#hypno #hypnosis #hypnoanimation #animation #animated #furry

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