The Unknown Studio

Yes, humble reader, I still live.

It’s been a while – too long, really – since I’ve put finger-to-key and typed up a new entry for the blog. I have no one to blame (other than BioWare), and can only say that I will try and make sure we don’t have too many long stretches like this past one.

I have a few things on the go, such as a new entry for The Character Assassin and another Watch This! feature, but today I wanted to do something quick and light to remind you that yes, I do, in fact, still contribute.

I’d like to introduce you to the girl I took out for a spin the other day.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the province of Alberta, you’ll know that there have been some interesting recent developments in our political landscape. I’m not going to go over a history of those developments, but you’d do best to read Dave Cournoyer’s coverage of the movement, such as it is.

From my perspective, it started with the Reboot Albert discussion, manned by progressive conservatives like Ken Chapman and Chris LaBossiere. Variously disenfranchised with Alberta’s current political mix — particularly in light of Bill 44 — these guys formed part of the movement towards a post-partisan dialogue, founded on the agreement that the party system is far more than simply imperfect: it’s broken, and doesn’t engage citizens anymore. Read the rest of this entry »

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Alright, I admit I haven’t blogged much lately. Fact is, I was very, very busy last week and didn’t get the chance to write anything.

But, I intended to get things in order this week, and actually have two articles on the go – the intention having been to get them online this week and begin contributing again.

Then Mass Effect 2 came out.

Suffice to say, Mass Effect 2 is an amazing game, and one that I may actually write a proper review of at some point in the very near future. But I can’t right now. Because right now, it owns me.

So bear with me, gentle reader. I will be back soon, in all my splendour, and richer for the experience. But until that day – likely sometime this weekend – I ask that you shed no tears for me. The sacrifices I make, are for you.

To the Terminus Systems, Joker, full speed!

In all seriousness, I’ll get back to blogging shortly, and Mass Effect 2 is my excuse.

I don’t have an excuse for why Adam’s been so quiet. Usually he’s quite the attention whore.

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Ah, what a lovely break that was. I love Christmas holidays! Time to reflect, refresh and re-engage. And that’s the plan for the Unknown Studio as well. After about a week of not looking at the site and instead looking at heaping plates of food and chocolate, I’m glad to be getting back to the writing of articles, the posting of photos, and the embedding of video.

Scott and I have a lot planned for 2010, so hold on tight and enjoy the show, the site and your life here in Edmonton.

This week, I’ll be posting my favourite albums from the last decade (one album for each year!), we’ll see the return of FML Friday, and we’ll have plenty of interesting stories, links and photos to share from the holidays.

Welcome to 2010, twenties of readers!

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It’s New Year’s Eve, and that, good friends, is a time for reflection over the past 12 months. For me, 2009 has been a hallmark year. Sure, it’s had its trials and tribulation; but overall, it’s been a great year. Moreover, I honestly believe I will look back on 2009 as a major turning point in my life. That’s mainly because of two people who’ve become partners in my life, in two very different but important ways. Read the rest of this entry »

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About a week ago, I had a brainwave. ONLY ONE. And it was this: if I wanted people to write reviews for the Unknown Studio on iTunes, maybe some kind of incentive would work. That’s when I went digging through the pile of stuff in my home office. Or rather, I went digging through one of the piles of stuff, for there are several. And what do I come across but an unused American Apparel gift card with $40 on it. Since I’m neither slim nor hipster enough to shop there (and truthfully, neither is anyone in any of my immediate social circles), I decided that that is what I would give away. A gift card. Thus, the contest was conceived.

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