AlteredScot

AlteredScot 42, Scottish Gamer, photography fan, lover of movies, rock music & random thoughts. A tired dad with an Xbox and a camera. "Play for the Game, Not for the Fame"

A Gamer from the days of Atari 2600. A survivor of the Sega wars through Mega Drive (Genesis), Saturn and Dreamcast. An adventurer through Playstation 1 & 2 before becoming a citizen of Xbox, 360, S, One, One X, and then Series X.

Amid Concern Over Xbox Studio 'Bloodbath,' New Report Says Developers Are Being 'Punished Today for Following Orders'. ...
19/06/2026

Amid Concern Over Xbox Studio 'Bloodbath,' New Report Says Developers Are Being 'Punished Today for Following Orders'.

A new report suggests Xbox layoffs will likely result in a "bloodbath" of job losses and studio closures, leaving developers "punished" simply for following Microsoft's orders.

When the littlest sprog gets a big score and then sends a picture to you at work....You know it's worthy of posting. 😊❤️...
18/06/2026

When the littlest sprog gets a big score and then sends a picture to you at work....

You know it's worthy of posting. 😊❤️

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on the 25th ofJune.
18/06/2026

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on the 25th ofJune.

Sea of Thieves Season 20 gives you the keys to the seas!🏴‍☠️ Custom Seas🏴‍☠️ Increased Chances for Chests of Fortune 🏴‍☠...
18/06/2026

Sea of Thieves Season 20 gives you the keys to the seas!

🏴‍☠️ Custom Seas
🏴‍☠️ Increased Chances for Chests of Fortune
🏴‍☠️ World Event Raid Voyage
🏴‍☠️ Experiment Calendar of Live Events

Refreshed Season Pass.

Studios close, jobs are lost. New studios are formed, jobs are regained. It is very niave to point the finger purely at ...
18/06/2026

Studios close, jobs are lost. New studios are formed, jobs are regained.

It is very niave to point the finger purely at XBOX, as all formats do it.

Is it fair? No. Is it common? Yes.

The Gaming industry is filled with incredibly talented people. I would love them to see some stability in their working lives.

Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement. ...
17/06/2026

Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement.

Studios like Ninja Theory and others are reportedly on the block at Microsoft. It shouldn't be like this so soon after the Xbox Showcase.

It's always handy to know which traits your XP goes into.
17/06/2026

It's always handy to know which traits your XP goes into.

Every great story needs to start somewhere.My story, started with the Atari 2600. Playing classics like Combat, Dig Dug,...
17/06/2026

Every great story needs to start somewhere.
My story, started with the Atari 2600. Playing classics like Combat, Dig Dug, Crystal Castles, Qbert, Pole Position, River Raid and more....
It seems simple now, but back then, it opened up new worlds and galaxies for me.

Compulsion Games And Other Xbox Studios Reportedly At Risk Of Being Shut Down
17/06/2026

Compulsion Games And Other Xbox Studios Reportedly At Risk Of Being Shut Down

As part of Xbox's restructuring, Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and others are at risk of closing their doors.

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