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Zara 🏳️‍🌈

@zaravarin.bsky.social
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Queer non-binary geek of all trades💗💛💙she/they. Marine. Neurodivergent.♾️ President & Creative Director of Dual Wield Studio ✨⚔️✨ Previously: 343 Industries | Halo | Xbox. Unions are awesome. 🚫❌NO AI, NO NFTs❌🚫 zaravarin.com

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
YAYYYY YOU’RE SO WELCOME~💙 I’ll treasure Calvin’s esteem by association 😂
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NEW IRON WIDOW MERCH!!! We've been cooking these up for a while and are so happy with how everything turned out, and there's also a sale on the existing Iron Widow stuff too~
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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Iron Triangle returns with The Phoenix Collection, the latest installment in our Iron Widow merch collaboration with @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social Equip yourself to dismantle the patriarchy with the: 🐦‍🔥 Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket 🔥 Be Their Nightmare Lenticular Pin 🗡️ Vermilion Bird Hair Clip
The Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket is draped over a sofa. On top of it rests the Iron Triangle tote, the Vermillion Bird side facing forward. An open copy of Iron Widow lays beside it, with the Vermillion Bird Hair Clip, the Be Their Nightmare Pin, and all three Holographic charms (Xetian, Shimin, and Yizhi) laying on top of the pages.The Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket is folded in half over the front of a sofa. The rising, fiery phoenix on the blanket is posed beside a copy of Iron Widow.A model wearing the golden Vermillion Bird hair clip. It is pinning up the top section of their long, brown hair.The Yizhi, and Shimin holographic charms are scattered around a hardback copy of Iron Widow, accompanied by a baby’s breath flower stem. The Zetian holographic charm is on the copy of the book.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Woke up extra-early to navigate awful queue systems and successfully got tickets to go see Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - A Painted Symphony next year!!!!! I'm SO EXCITED
A cropped screenshot showing successful ticket confirmation set against a cool-toned rendition of the main poster artwork of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with characters facing away from the viewer as they look toward the far-distant massive figure of the Paintress and the looming 33 above her.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
generative AI has made the entire internet feel like the worst part of April Fool’s Day *ALL THE TIME* except MORE AWFUL and not a single good thing has come of it
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Likely to be eaten by a Grue @taterpie.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Any CEO of a data mining company should be constantly tracked and published, tbh.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
He is the moment all the time and I love that for him, may it never end
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Y E S I need them to vacate this space so we can get back to enjoying ourselves instead of wondering if it’s worth waking up early on release day to beat the scalpers & profit mongers just so I can buy product at MSRP ever again!!!
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
UGHUGH I’m sorry they are causing trouble for you :( (I just got the rad Zekrom in Japanese from 2021 featuring him & they both look to be enjoying a delightful How To Train Your Dragon moment!!)
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
THE DUDES WHO CARRY FULL LUGGAGE CASES AROUND FMSNFNFB oh my gosh may you remain unbothered by the vultures I’m sure there are some good fans who also prefer to carry giant rolling suitcases of stuff around… I want to believe this is true because the alternative is tragic
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
F A C T S If someone doesn’t have a favorite lil guy out of the 1000+ to choose from or only collects cute (VERY YOUNG 🤢) girl trainers it’s red flag territory
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My gosh the investor bros only interested in the value of graded cards or sealed product are a PLAGUE. I don’t knock fans who are into that, but even hearing young kids talking about value as the priority over the game or the characters is such a gross bummer :/
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I don’t mind being patient as folks do deals, but I do mind being ignored & they barely mumbled an apology. I hope they grow to do better; there’s plenty of great folks & places I’m happy to take my cards & cash to instead. Thankfully MOST folks are kind!! But ugh shit sexism sure sours the day :/
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Pair of younger guys all but ignored me then immediately went out of their way to talk to some other gents slinging slabs. After waiting a few minutes I finally interrupted & asked to get a few cards for a friend (would have left otherwise) & let them know it sucked to be treated like that.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Happy to be checking out some awesome card shows in the area to pick up Pokémon cards for my collection or for friends, but it’s supremely disappointing to still encounter l some vendors completely ignore me for what I can only assume is surface-read gender reasons. 🙄
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Manimal @sammyhagarisgreat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton decided to cover "Stairway to Heaven" as a gospel song, and asked Robert Plant for permission to write a new verse for it, and Robert Plant basically said "of course you can, you're Dolly Parton" youtu.be/YhTvxVxXJLQ
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Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven (Audio)
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Thank you for the callout (well definitely be posting more WIP previews of the shirts soon too :D) and eheheheh “howling” 😌👌
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
And THANK YOU 🙏
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Honestly if we can get enough folks to justify the investment of $, time, & design work, I would be SO down!! We usually need at least 50 folks to pre-order to make the more niche stuff happen for real so if we see enough interest, I will gladly get a design going :D
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Thank you 💙
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In case it helps both of the shield plush do have little straps on the back so you can wear them kinda like shields so they’re functional-ish (mostly just for pillow fights though) 😂
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Caitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Yall should be on their mailing list because there are more goodies in the works! Long sleeve character shirts (Bellara, Harding, Neve and Taash coming soon, but no pics), pins and an ita bag! And digital goods!
Long sleeve dragon age veilguard shirts for davrin emmrich lucanis and solasDragon age veilguard ita bag (a black bag with the logo in silver, and purple pocket) and two eluvian pinsDragon Age: Digital Products
Physical products aside, we've started to dip our toes into digital offerings as well, partnering with amazing artists such as Erika Hollice, Mengmeng Liu, and Illustris Models to develop digital art brushes, a digital icon & emoji set, and several 3D Sculpted Cosplay Kits (with a planned limited physical run!).
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sdkfjsh you’re so right 😂 …and that’s exactly why we HAD to make it 😌 (I’ve wanted an official DA dragon plush to tie in with the game for so long I’m amazed we’re the first to make one?!?!)
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Syn @eunisyn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Whaaaat whose work is that 👀 So soooo excited to share this really cute and fun collection of AOB themed goodies >w<
Image of a varsity jacket with a howling wolf on the front and "Omegaverse" on the back. Then an enamel pin design with a paw print, and a pennant with a stylized howling wolf and words 'HOWL PROUD!" under.

Presented by Steady Hands, Eunisyn and Mel Shardae.

And last but certainly not least, have you been wanting to be proud but maybe not-so-loud about your secondary gender? Well from one once-closeted Omega to another, our Omegaverse Collegiate Collection will be the perfect way to show off your A/B/O pride without attracting any unwanted attention. Scent blockers not included.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you! That’s absolutely the goal!! We want to make more for Dragon Age as a whole
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you!!
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I vote yes THANK YOUUUU (the bellyflop plush actually have magnets in the front feet on both so you could make ‘em hold hands if you wanted!!)
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
BUCKWILD
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
It’s been a challenging year but we’ve been working on a lot of really rad stuff I hope folks are going to love as much as we do.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Preview video of some of the samples I’ve been evaluating for upcoming Dragon Age products, would love to know what folks are excited for!!
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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Dragon Age fans - you'll be especially pleased to know there is a LOT coming your way 🗡️ Take an exclusive sneak peek of our newest merch coming soon!
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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
2026 marks Dual Wield Studio’s 8th anniversary, and while we’ve been through a LOT of changes over the last couple years, we’re still deeply committed to our core tenet: making things we love for the things we love. Head over to our blog to learn more about what's on the horizon. bit.ly/3UhLdph
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Dual Wield Studio 8th Anniversary - What Lies Ahead
2026 marks Dual Wield Studio’s 8th anniversary, and while we’ve been through a LOT of changes over the last couple years both in leadership and in our team, we’re still deeply committed to our core te...
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Dylan Macri, Cadhla182, Commissions Open @dylanmacri.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Support them I want a sequel
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Trick Weekes @trickweekes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Excited beyond words to have a story in DC’s Hawk-Girl Summer! Let’s hit the beach! Writer: Me Art: @nikolacizmesija.bsky.social Colors: @francescosegala.bsky.social Letters: @droog811.bsky.social Thanks to editor Katie Kubert for making it happen.
Panel from a comic book showing Shining Knight (Ystin), a hero in gold armor with a sword, and Kid Quick (Jess Chambers, Earth-11), a hero in red and black, introducing themselves to one another. Comic book cover showing Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders) spiking a volleyball on a beach with the title “Hawk-Girl Summer”
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 22/07/2026
Layoffs leave the future of Xbox's award-winning accessibility efforts in doubt aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs-a...
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Pudd @puddventures.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
It sucks that Dual Wield is going through layoffs as well. Please reach out if you're hiring, the folks we're losing are incredible and I'd recommend working with each and everyone of them.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
If you're hiring, please reach out 💙 Discovering the state of things & navigating it since last year has been deeply frustrating & arduous; prioritizing caring for our team while also ensuring we can still keep anyone employed is a difficult inheritance I'll continue to do my best to see through.
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Mike DeVillar | TTRPG Design | Fallen Kingdom Skeleton Person @mdevillar.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
So I'm one of the folks that's been hit by the layoffs! 🤪 My time at DWS has been a fun one, and I got to work with and alongside some really wonderful folks, several of whom have been affected. Which means I'm available for work if you need someone that's good at BizDev and competent at editing!
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Abby / Photo.Fied @heyabigailrenee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
#portfolioday I'm Abby an illustrator and graphic designer based out in the Chicago 'burbs. Need a flexible artist to help with your indie game or project? I'm looking for work! Find me on: 🟢 Vgen: vgen.co/heyabigailre... 🕸️ Site: www.heyabigailrenee.com 🎮 Itch: photo-fied.itch.io
Pikachu on a partially curtained stage dressed up as a clown, standing on one leg, and juggling while on a green unicycle. Yes he’s just that talented. A composite illustration by Abby Palma of a Red Impostor hand holding a golden fork wrapped in spaghetti. Below the hand, is a floral bowl of pasta and Crewmates. One dead body hides underneath. Outside of the bowl, there are floating macaroni shapes, Impostor, a knife, a dead body, and Impostor shine. At the bottom, there is an orange box that says "MIRA's Whole Bean Organics Impasta" and a purple box that says "MIRA's Whole Bean Beanaroni." Both boxes have a picture of an Impostor twirling their mustache.Client Project from Twitch User Izzaboop. Requested an “OMG” Twitch Emote in of herself in a yellow bear Kigurumi. Union Logo for Guild of Dual Wield Studio. A vector illustration of a fist holding up a shield with a ribbon arcing over the top and bottom. Text reads, Guild of Dual Wield Studio x CWA, Hearts and Minds.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Thank you 🫂 appreciate you helping signal-boost things, I really hope everyone finds good new jobs soon
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又甜又圆太太 @adulture.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
unfortunately I've been laid off soooo if anyones looking for a merchandise artist with 5+ years working in the games and publishing industries hit me up that or any illustration projects! I will be alright 🫡 bsky.app/profile/dual...
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Lindsay @neomeruru.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I’m so sad to share that I was affected by these layoffs, and will no longer be with my beloved Dual Wield Studio as of the end of this month. I can’t describe how good they’ve been to me; more than an employer, they’ve been my friends.
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Axel حسن Taiari @shevek.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I'm one of the folks affected. *Many* on the list are gifted; their work was crucial to the weird little miracle that is ZP. Please, consider hiring them. Dust is still settling on my end, but my inbox is open.
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White Squirrel 📦 @whitesquirrel.com · 17/07/2026
It’s hot squirrel summer at the warehouse, and we need help packing orders! If you live near Everett, Washington (USA) and you’re looking for work, why not apply for our open Fulfillment Associate position? www.whitesquirrel.com/fulfillment-...
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Fulfillment Associate — White Squirrel
We are offering part-time and full-time employment, to join our warehouse team as a Fulfillment Associate.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
If you're hiring, please reach out 💙 Discovering the state of things & navigating it since last year has been deeply frustrating & arduous; prioritizing caring for our team while also ensuring we can still keep anyone employed is a difficult inheritance I'll continue to do my best to see through.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I totally get that feeling; I have games I’ve been wanting to make time to play for YEARS and am determined to get to them sooner rather than later genre-wise I gravitate most toward narrative-focused games, RPGs &/or action, also really enjoy puzzles & anything with unique mechanics! you?
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NICE!! I hope you can try MC with a few more folks too 🤞 And it’s AMAZING how robust 2077 is; despite the rough launch, I appreciate all the work put into addressing issues that has gotten it to a really beautifully-refined place now.
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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Oooh good question; focusing just on the games released this year, and admittedly it's recency bias coupled with the nature of being able to play with friends, but I love how simple but ingenious Meccha Chameleon is! How about you?
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Josh Boykin @wallstormer.blacksky.app · 16/06/2026
Looking for PoC game devs experienced with Godot! (I am not experienced with Godot, and I want to make friends lol) Please share/reply/tag folks in!
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ALT: Person Looking Around, Shielding Eyes
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Trick Weekes @trickweekes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Among Us is having a birthday stream where we talk about, among other things, Among Us Story: On Guard! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgpu...
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Among Us 8th Birthday Dev Stream || Commentary, surprises, and more! 🍕🎉
YouTube video by Innersloth
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