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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Agents Weaver, Piper and Ghost star in a short story by Sylvia Feketekuty set in the Kinbasket storyline now available as a THANK YOU to our fabulous paid Patreon members of all tiers. You folks are the greatest ❤️ 🗡️❤️ More patron bonuses headed your way all summer! www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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A short story written by Sylvia Feketekuty from "Kinbasket" storyline. A thank you to our members! “I’m serious, it’s a real thing.” Piper t

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Had a wonderful conversation with @marykirby.bsky.social , @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social , @liljbat.bsky.social and Sarah Hayward today. Chatting about branching dialogue and romances in games for our studio's second "Tent Talk". Tent Talk 2 coming next week!

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy Canada Day! From a bunch of old game devs sitting in Edmonton. 🍁❤️ Listen to us answer the question we're asked the most: "Why do you set your games in Canada?" youtube.com/shorts/DzUgS...

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Why Set Games in Canada? #gaming #audiodrama #suspense #canada

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Among Us 🎂 @amongus.innersloth.com · 05/06/2026

📢 ANNOUNCING AMONG US STORY: ON GUARD 📢 ⭐️ our NEW narrative adventure game ⭐️ prove ur innocence before the Impostor gets to the crew... and u ⭐️ demo comes out June 15 @amongusstory.bsky.social 🔗 check out #AmongUsStory and wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2842310

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

And it's here! Episode 2 of Kinbasket is out. You can see what Agent Weaver has been up to wherever you get your podcasts, or at the youtube link below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibcc...

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Kinbasket 2 | Canadian Sci-Fi Original Audio Drama

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Caitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

After listening to their new audio drama, 'The Concierge', I contacted @northmiststudios.bsky.social's Sarah, Mary, and Sylvia (Former Dragon Age devs) to talk about what they are cooking over in Canada! And they were super sweet to answer my DA questions as well 😘 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAxo...

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I'm on Patreon! Here you will find updates on my projects, thoughts on the creative process, and other fun things I'd like to share. www.patreon.com/BrianneBattye

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Brianne Battye | Patreon

writer of fiction, poetry, and video games

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

"Reading the Ice" A full cast Audio Drama made by video game devs Season 2 Episode 2 of The Concierge is out now! Written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social directed by @liljbat.bsky.social with editing and sound design by Colleen Perman and Andrew Sutherland www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIqS...

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

North Mist Studios, which has given me a little space to stretch my skills, just released the scripts for Season One of Concierge: Post Mortem on their Patreon (www.patreon.com/cw/NorthMist...) They're good as heck, friends

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Video Game Developers Making Stories

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

You asked. We answered! The last short story from Season 1.5 is out now! Followed by North Mist’s first ever Q&A round table we’re calling “Tent Talk”… you’ll find out why. 🤣 youtu.be/zJs-u0x3UVU?...

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Post Mortem: Plan For The Worst

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Today I was asked by a very confident nursing student if I knew any poisonous gases (for a simulation in which I believed I was being poisoned). My brain suddenly bloomed with a lecture from Organic Chem in undergrad and I managed 15 before they realized it was a bad idea. Memory is a funny thing.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The audio drama short “Field Report” written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social and directed by @liljbat.bsky.social is out now! A dusk drive back from Red Deer gives us a glimpse of what happened at the Donut Mill from Augury’s side. youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...

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Post Mortem: Field Report

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Ms_Owly @msowly.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Hey Canadian friends! The government put out this survey on AI. It’s extremely long, EXTREMELY biased, it took me 45 minutes to fill out, and uses industry specific vocabulary to increase the difficulty in answering… but if you could, please fill it out. Thanks! ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...

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Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renew...

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Today I was yelled at while voting (don't forget to municipally vote, Edmonton!) Because there were too many mayoral candidates(13). I am deeply ashamed I allowed this to occur.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

And we’re now live! shows.acast.com/the-concierg... Huge thanks to the entire pile of supporters, talent and businesses that gave us their trust and embraced our nuttiness. Murder, Mayhem and Maple Syrup

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Post Mortem: Top Of The Pile | The Concierge

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

A rundown mall... an audio tour... and zombies... "Welcome to Spruceway" -- is a story about building community during the apocalypse. Published by the wonderful @augursociety.bsky.social , you can read my latest short story for free here: augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...

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Welcome to Spruceway

Exhibit 1: The Source Is it… Okay. Recording. Hi. Jules found this audio recorder in what’s left of The Source. I said she should find something with video.

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Care to take an audio tour of a mall during the zombie apocalypse? My latest short story "Welcome to Spruceway" is available to read for free at Augur: augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...

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Welcome to Spruceway

Exhibit 1: The Source Is it… Okay. Recording. Hi. Jules found this audio recorder in what’s left of The Source. I said she should find something with video.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Love story and dark humour as much as we do? Love supporting human artists? Check out the latest episode of our Canadian Assassination Audio Drama. The Concierge Episode 3 is now live! While we SHOULDN'T pick favorites... we're gonna. youtu.be/-4Q9-_yNxNs

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The Concierge: Post Mortem Episode 3 #mystery #podcast #audiobook #theconcierge #canada #assassins

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Episode 2 of The Concierge: Post Mortem is now live! Join support agents Hearty, Gardener, P.J. and Steward as they frantically piece together what the heck happened at the Donut Mill in Red Deer Alberta www.northmiststudios.com | #audiodrama #storypodcast #radiodrama #madeincanada #theconcierge

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Rabbit, I know you think you were helping out by not going into GI stasis on my birthday... But I could have avoided the emergency vet yesterday. It's the other bunny this time, they want me to suffer for my past, I think.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

New Episodes of “The Concierge”, (our home grown audio drama about fictional Canadian Assassins and Spies) drops every second Tuesday. Can’t wait for the next one? Neither can we! Meet the Jack of Hearts in his first interlude call home! youtube.com/shorts/pw_YA...

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Post Mortem - Episode1 Interlude #mystery #podcast #spy#madeincanada #booktok

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Caitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Finally listened to @northmiststudios.bsky.social first episode! Super fun and I highly recommend! I'm terrible at trying to describe things w/o spoilers, but I'm definitely interested in what happened, where the [REDACTED] went, and Hearty's relationship status👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhI7...

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The Concierge Post Mortem: Episode1

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M Kirby @marykirby.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

And here we are! Episode One is live! shows.acast.com/the-concierg...

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Post Mortem: Memories | The Concierge

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

We're live, people! The wait is over! 🍁HAPPY CANADA DAY!🍁 Episode 1 of The Concierge is available on all major podcast platforms! Can't think of a better day to meet our crew of Canadian Assassins! shows.acast.com/the-concierg... #theconcierge #northmiststudios #madeincanada #audiodrama

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Post Mortem: Memories | The Concierge

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Morning podcast listening: Getting introduced to some Canadian spies and assassins in The Concierge: Post Mortem by the awesome folks at @northmiststudios.bsky.social Loving this theme song.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

And because you all are so lovely, here's a sneak peak at Episode 1 of our mildly murderous Canadian Audio Drama... Episode 1 drop July 1st!🍁 youtube.com/shorts/kJAPQ...

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Episode 1 Elevator Scene - Audio Drama #mystery #podcast #spy #theconcierge #assassins #canada

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Our very first teaser trailer for The Concierge podcast just dropped on YouTube!! 8 months of planning finally starting to see the light of day! Woohoo!!! July 1st is almost here- sign up at www.northmiststudios.com for the newsletter and all the podcast links! youtube.com/shorts/Hx6q1...

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New Canadian Audio Drama Teaser!

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

My baby bunny is sick and someone broke into my car in the last 24 hours. I have a pretty small circle here, but if you could send me some really awful dad jokes, I would appreciate it.

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Lauren Boothby @laurby.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The union representing library employees is decrying a directive from the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) to remove Pride flags from public places in its branches as a step backwards for inclusion. #yeg #yegcc #Alberta #lgbtq edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

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‘Backwards’: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton public libraries

CSU 52 is calling on the Edmonton Public Library to reverse a directive to remove Pride flags from public library areas.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Any bunny people have advice on getting this -extremely violent- girl back into her post-op onesie? That's unrestrained fury you're seeing.

Two small rabbits in post surgery clothes

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Hello! We're Canadian Game Devs launching a Radio Drama Podcast to help introduce you to our world of murderous Canadian assassins THE CONCIERGE (an RPG ). Ep 1-6 of our mildly murdery podcast is nearly complete! Looking to wrap up End Of Feb! Cross your fingers for us! www.northmiststudios.com

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Jen Cheverie @jencheverie.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

After almost 14 years at BioWare, I am devastated to learn today that myself and others must seek new opportunities. I am so grateful for all of the learning, challenges, and most importantly the team. I will remember my time here with joy. Tomorrow we'll move forward. For today I will just be sad.

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Karin West-Weekes @karinww.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hello! I’m looking for work, ideally in an editor role. It’s been an honor to work with so many talented professionals, and a pleasure to meet so many amazing community members, in my 19 years at BioWare. I’m so grateful to all of you.

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Trick Weekes @trickweekes.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I'm now looking for a new writing/narrative position. It's been a privilege to work with so many amazing devs over my 20 years at BioWare, and I will cherish the memories of the wonderful folks in the community I've met along the way. Thank you all.

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Ryan Cormier @ryancorm.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

So, my time at BioWare has ended. It was a wild ride with some fantastic people, but it’s time to look for new challenges. I’m an Editor / Writer with 26+ years of experience across video games, novels, short stories, newspapers, and marketing comms. If you know of a good fit, please let me know.

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Trick is an incredible writer with a wealth of experience. They're also a kind and supportive person with a genuine passion for storytelling. Any project would be lucky to have them.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Birds are not drones under the control of the bourgeoisie. But I'd believe that people talking loudly on speakerphone in public are.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Episode 2 is in the baaaaaaaaag!! Our talented talent KILLED IT even more than usual this session. Want to sneak a listen to our Full Cast Audio Drama's Prototype Episode? www.northmiststudios.com

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Chairs with wheels are a psyop created to pacify society with a misplaced sense of freedom.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

"rabbits give live birth and are mammals" is biological revisionism. They reproduce by budding, that's why their tails are like that.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

World of Warcraft is a rhythm game. Guitar Hero with elves.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Instead of ranting about my commute every day, I've decided I'll quell the rage more effectively by making spurious claims. Stay tuned.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Good morning Edmonton. Please put on your GD headlights when driving BEFORE THE SUN RISES. My heart does not need this sort of adrenaline introduced so early and so often.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

So, 3 Actors, a Lead Writer and a Director walk into a booth… Getting ready for our very first official table read!! So excited couldn’t help marking the occasion with a double-double, despite the four inches of snow that fell the night before. Makin' it real!

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

My little witches. Morgana and Circe are adjusting well to their new home.

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Ben Gelinas @bengelinas.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Hey friend, it would mean a lot to me if you picked up and/or boosted our sci-fi adventure indie game Times & Galaxy on PC or preferred console. We swung for the fences with world building and characters especially but it’s been tricky to find an audience. Luv u. www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...

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Times & Galaxy for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Times & Galaxy and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 11/07/2024

Despite my advanced age, forest spirits still reveal themselves to me. Love it.

A crocheted doll of a Junimo from Stardew Valley

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John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 06/07/2024

Loading up Shadow of the Erdtree, excited to use every item in the game to defeat the Big Hippo and also become a fine paste.

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