James Alone
@alonemusic.bsky.social
Designer of things
Maker of sounds
Painter of toys
Head of User Experience @ Smartbox
<3 accessibility
Alone-music.co.uk
Maker of sounds
Painter of toys
Head of User Experience @ Smartbox
<3 accessibility
Alone-music.co.uk
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James Alone
@alonemusic.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Hey Bluesky 👋! I should pin something about me I guess?
I'm James! I contain 📦:
- Making books and tabletop games sometimes! 📚
- I make music and illustrations as Alone (alone-music.co.uk) 🖌️🎶
- I love to paint Warhammer and other things! 🎨
- I work in accessibility as a designer! 🧑🦼
I'm James! I contain 📦:
- Making books and tabletop games sometimes! 📚
- I make music and illustrations as Alone (alone-music.co.uk) 🖌️🎶
- I love to paint Warhammer and other things! 🎨
- I work in accessibility as a designer! 🧑🦼
Oh no I've been playing with Absynth.
January 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Oh no I've been playing with Absynth.
This week's track.
An Infinite Weight of Water.
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/track/an-inf...
Tough to write, but the art came out nice.
An Infinite Weight of Water.
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/track/an-inf...
Tough to write, but the art came out nice.
January 19, 2026 at 8:54 PM
This week's track.
An Infinite Weight of Water.
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/track/an-inf...
Tough to write, but the art came out nice.
An Infinite Weight of Water.
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/track/an-inf...
Tough to write, but the art came out nice.
Almost time for this week's track to slip onto the done pile, but I've gotten distracted trying to make beats like HEALTH.
January 18, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Almost time for this week's track to slip onto the done pile, but I've gotten distracted trying to make beats like HEALTH.
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I am deffo looking for work now btw, not just in games but anywhere that'll let me write code and live in Edinburgh. I have 9 years of experience doing C++, C#, gameplay synchronisation, sessioning, including server development and integration with online services, but i'll do anything that's cool
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
I am deffo looking for work now btw, not just in games but anywhere that'll let me write code and live in Edinburgh. I have 9 years of experience doing C++, C#, gameplay synchronisation, sessioning, including server development and integration with online services, but i'll do anything that's cool
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My god! It’s beautiful. This should be the first reply to every single 15 part existential crisis thread disguised as TTRPG discourse. 😅
i accidentally wrote the perfect eight words in an outline
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 AM
My god! It’s beautiful. This should be the first reply to every single 15 part existential crisis thread disguised as TTRPG discourse. 😅
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PMG have just released their excellent video covering the situation at Rockstar. Thanks to @chrisbratt.bsky.social for this great and important piece of journalism. You can check it out here:
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
Rockstar vs. Union: We Went to Court and Saw the Evidence
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
PMG have just released their excellent video covering the situation at Rockstar. Thanks to @chrisbratt.bsky.social for this great and important piece of journalism. You can check it out here:
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
When a workmate clocked the AAC device had 'Hey I'm Barbie' on it, I was sold. We then debated making a pink version of our software. I reckon we could...
Yay for the new autistic Barbie with AAC device and fidget spinner! And TY @autisticadvocacy.org for making this happen! "This doll invites more children to see themselves represented […] and helps us all understand the many ways we each can experience the world."
shop.mattel.com/products/bar...
shop.mattel.com/products/bar...
Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic Barbie With Accessories
Designed to reflect the world kids see today, this diverse line of Barbie Fashionistas dolls showcases bright and trendy styles that inspire endless storytelling possibilities.
shop.mattel.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 AM
When a workmate clocked the AAC device had 'Hey I'm Barbie' on it, I was sold. We then debated making a pink version of our software. I reckon we could...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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playing Wipeout Pulse and saying hell yeah at every new screen it shows me
January 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
playing Wipeout Pulse and saying hell yeah at every new screen it shows me
January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Put a hot new orange case on my GBA SP. Hell yeah.
January 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Put a hot new orange case on my GBA SP. Hell yeah.
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So it's a new year, and 2026 means it's a weekly beats year.
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
January 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
So it's a new year, and 2026 means it's a weekly beats year.
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
So it's a new year, and 2026 means it's a weekly beats year.
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
January 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
So it's a new year, and 2026 means it's a weekly beats year.
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
It's not too late to join in.
It's not too late to just say "I wanna be a creative little beast this year."
Regardless, here is something to start things off.
Violent New Pressures
alonemusic.bandcamp.com/album/violen...
Last year I kept track of things I finished! Here are all the fun games I finished:
Lost Judgement + DLC
Mario Kart World
Dispatch
Blippo +
BallxPit
Cocoon
Death Stranding 2
Sword of the Sea
... and Roger
Expedition 33
To a T
Blue Prince
Dragons Dogma 2
Indika
Mouthwashing
1000xResist
Lost Judgement + DLC
Mario Kart World
Dispatch
Blippo +
BallxPit
Cocoon
Death Stranding 2
Sword of the Sea
... and Roger
Expedition 33
To a T
Blue Prince
Dragons Dogma 2
Indika
Mouthwashing
1000xResist
January 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Last year I kept track of things I finished! Here are all the fun games I finished:
Lost Judgement + DLC
Mario Kart World
Dispatch
Blippo +
BallxPit
Cocoon
Death Stranding 2
Sword of the Sea
... and Roger
Expedition 33
To a T
Blue Prince
Dragons Dogma 2
Indika
Mouthwashing
1000xResist
Lost Judgement + DLC
Mario Kart World
Dispatch
Blippo +
BallxPit
Cocoon
Death Stranding 2
Sword of the Sea
... and Roger
Expedition 33
To a T
Blue Prince
Dragons Dogma 2
Indika
Mouthwashing
1000xResist
Wondering if I can coax music out of these again. The NES with the midi cart is sounding a bit flakey...
December 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Wondering if I can coax music out of these again. The NES with the midi cart is sounding a bit flakey...
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The festive Katsu curry be upon us all.
December 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The festive Katsu curry be upon us all.
Played Desperation - Dead House on Christmas eve.
Nothing more festive than describing a woman eating a rat to survive winter.
Nothing more festive than describing a woman eating a rat to survive winter.
December 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Played Desperation - Dead House on Christmas eve.
Nothing more festive than describing a woman eating a rat to survive winter.
Nothing more festive than describing a woman eating a rat to survive winter.
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I am dead
AAA Mario Game(Original Video From ryanstewartvo Instagram)
YouTube video by The Nick 23
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I am dead
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution ceiling appreciation post.
December 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Deus Ex: Human Revolution ceiling appreciation post.
Wake up babe, a new Sean Seanson Japan only PS1 games just dropped on a Sunday night.
The wheel and I cooked up some Japanese PlayStation games for you. Please respond!
Japan Only PS1 Games Vol.17 is out now!
youtu.be/A8xvXtoZoqo
Japan Only PS1 Games Vol.17 is out now!
youtu.be/A8xvXtoZoqo
December 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Wake up babe, a new Sean Seanson Japan only PS1 games just dropped on a Sunday night.
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🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
Myself and my (award winning) friend Drew sat down for a little hobby chat! That's right, the Tiny Plastic People podcast returns with a fireside natter: tinyplasticpeople.com/2025/12/epis...
Episode 34: Drew Gets in the Monte Bone Zone – Tiny Plastic People
tinyplasticpeople.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Myself and my (award winning) friend Drew sat down for a little hobby chat! That's right, the Tiny Plastic People podcast returns with a fireside natter: tinyplasticpeople.com/2025/12/epis...
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Folks I emphasize as always, if you don't actually show up for the things you want, they stop getting made. Sometimes you gotta be okay with taking a chance on that 7/10 game knowing it's the only way those creators get to keep making the stuff you wanna see
Keita Takahashi said 'To a T' didn't sell well enough. He moved back to Japan with his family, unsure if he will stay in the industry.
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
December 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Folks I emphasize as always, if you don't actually show up for the things you want, they stop getting made. Sometimes you gotta be okay with taking a chance on that 7/10 game knowing it's the only way those creators get to keep making the stuff you wanna see