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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 22h

September Newsletter time! Curtesy of Sylvia Feketekuty ... and maaaay contain the first ever released screenshot of the game. Check it out, free of charge! www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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Newsletter: September 2026 | North Mist Studios

Hello everyone: we’re back with the September newsletter. What’s happening at the start of this crisp, autumnal weather? Developments and De

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We left triple a to go indie, but why did we make an audio drama first? #indiegame

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

...and soon is now! ICEDANCER Part 2 written by Mary Kirby is this month's Patreon bonus story. Out now to all paid members as a THANK-YOU for helping us keep the lights on. www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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ICEDANCER - Part 2/3 | North Mist Studios

A short story written by Mary Kirby from the world of The Concierge. A thank you to our members!

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What a busy September it's been so far! As we come up for air this week I'm happy to say ICEDANCER part 2 written by @marykirby.bsky.social will be dropping this week as our monthly Patreon bonus. More details sooooooon....

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It is physically impossible for me to sigh any harder.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

August's Patreon paid member perk is here! In the form of a short story by Sylvia Feketekuty. ICEDANCER features an after action report from Victoria, British Columbia's top assassin... zeppelins may or may not be included. A massive THANK-YOU to all our Patrons! www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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ICEDANCER - Part 1/3 | North Mist Studios

A short story written by Sylvia Feketekuty from the world of The Concierge. A thank you to our members!

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

So… who are North Mist Studios? 👀 Consider this your reintroduction. 🌫️ #indiegame

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New post for Lost Pages tier: Flash Fiction Techniques for Game Writers For people starting out or those interested in process, I chat about crossover practices between flash fiction and game writing. www.patreon.com/posts/165982...

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Craft Dive: Flash Fiction Techniques for Game Writers | Brianne Battye

I’ve long enjoyed writing flash fiction. It’s a fun form that offers engaging storytelling challenges. When I was a fledgling game writer, I

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

There is something delicious about being able to use all your fingers on one hand to count. "The Concierge: Post Mortem" has just hit 🍁5,000🍁 downloads on our new RSS feed. Thank you all so, so much! More Murder, Mayhem and Maple Syrup headed your way through August! #audiodrama

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Season 2 Episode 4 of The Concierge: Post Mortem drops tomorrow! And here you thought we were gonna skip this month: LIES! Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and pretty much everywhere.

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Studio Reset @studioresetgames.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're so excited to finally announce: The Eventide! A single-player supernatural mystery adventure game set in a neon-noir Canadian cityscape, you investigate with a team of detectives who each see the truth a little differently... 🇨🇦👻 Follow us for more and wishlist now!

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Free post up! July Wrap-up: It's been a busy month with lots of submissions and an acceptance. Plus preparing for a new Patreon tier. Read more here: www.patreon.com/posts/164835...

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July Writing Wrap-Up | Brianne Battye

Thunderstorms and busy days. It’s been go, go, go for me this month. Here’s the July Writing Wrap-Up… Iron Man I’ve been hard at work on Iro

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Wanna know what this tiny studio of ex-BioWare writers and developers is up to? Episode dates, new hires, bonus content oh my! July Newsletter now live! www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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Newsletter: July 2026 | North Mist Studios

Hi everyone-it’s the July newsletter! There’s a lot of things to talk about, so let’s get going: Next Episode of The Concierge: Post Mortem

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Tent Talk 2 is now live and free to listen to on Patreon (even for non-members). Will get the YouTube version up soon(-ish) because it’s not a Saturday without tech issues. We talk romance and story in our past games and our up coming one. www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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Tent Talk 2 - Romance in The Concierge | North Mist Studios

Lead Writer Mary Kirby and Sylvia Feketekuty sit down with Director John Battye and Sarah Hayward to talk about narrative in video games and

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Because we’re Canadian and suckers for alliteration we’ve been calling our video game developer podcast chats “Tent Talk”. …and also because the first one took place inside a literal tent we draped with blankets for recording * quality *. It’s raw. It’s authentic. It’s not AI. It’s hilarious.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Two free Audio Drama Episodes and a Patreon bonus text based short story written by Emmrich from Dragon Age's writer, Sylvia Feketekuty, out now. You can find the complete KINBASKET story thus far: www.patreon.com/collection/2...

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Kinbasket | Collection from North Mist Studios | 3 posts | Patreon

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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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Strange Frequencies | North Mist Studios

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 · 15/07/2026

Incase you didn't catch it. Here is some core art from The Concierge video game. In other news: A short story (14-ish pages) by Sylvia Feketekuty dropping on Patreon next week.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Thanks very much for the boost @adashtra.bsky.social ! The help is vastly appreciated.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Thanks, Dave! T'was an honour working with you back in the day. We shall endeavor not to disappoint.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

No. We currently do not use generative A.I. Anywhere in our pipelines either in podcast making or video game production. We’re striving to be a 100% human studio. We have * feelings * on that topic.

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Numii 🦌🦇💜 @lansseaux.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

❤️ oh hell yeah, ready to support tf out of this studio. Keep being awesome, y’all. ✨

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Nu Pogodi! Enjoyer @lameposting.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Real talk this is much smarter than early access

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Instead of waiting years to release a finished video game we're sharing the journey of world building with you by releasing prequel audio dramas set in the world our games take place in. Join us on the journey of creation, leave your feedback and help us shape the world of The Concierge.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

North Mist Studios is a collection of former BioWare video game developers, including senior narrative team members behind the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series. Now, we're working on a brand new title: The Concierge, a story of Canadian Assassins in a Spy-Thriller Office Drama.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our lovely members over on Patreon said they wanted more from the world of The Concierge. Mary Kirby's text-based short story "Playing for Keeps" drops this Tuesday! www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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Playing for Keeps | North Mist Studios

A short story written by Mary Kirby from the world of The Concierge. A thank you to our members!

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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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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

New Episode of the The Concierge: Post Mortem is now live! The Edmonton Concierge takes matters into his own hands... youtu.be/-x2FyF2dSko?...

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Post Mortem: Pivots

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It's time for the June Newsletter! This one has some exciting announcement dates in there. Ones that may or may not have a lot to do with fictional murder... 🍁 www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...

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Newsletter: June 2026 | North Mist Studios

Hi everyone! Sylvia again. Sarah has (re)taken over North Mist’s bluesky account (@northmiststudios.bsky.social) but I offered to keep writi

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

So we've all heard of anti-heroes before. What about anti-bosses? Just finished a glorious recording session with the Edmonton Concierge and he had a question to ask... youtube.com/shorts/VSs-I...

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Edmonton Concierge Can't Help Himself #podacst #audiodrama #suspense #scifi #gaming #rpg

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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Free post up! June Wrap Up: attending the North American Games Industry Summit, feelings on industry instability, and planning a new Patreon tier! www.patreon.com/posts/161719...

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June Writing Wrap-Up | Brianne Battye

From video games to personal projects, diving into my June Writing Wrap-Up… NAGIS (North American Games Industry Summit) I attended the firs

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

*Collector Voice* ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL. Hey folks! As I (Sarah) have been able to come up for air again, I'll be taking comms back from the wonderful @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social as now she's the one buried in work.

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E.K. Johnston @ekjohnston.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I believe I speak for all of us when I say yes more canadian spies pls

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just throwing this out there... but what's the feeling on companion text-based short stories? Ones written by @marykirby.bsky.social and @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social who brought you delightful characters like Dragon Age's Varric and Emmrich- only now they're working on Canadian Spies?

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Caitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Just got to listen to @northmiststudios.bsky.social's Kinbasket 2 AND HEY WHAT THE FUCK. I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS WHAT THE FUCK. youtu.be/ibcciOabrSc?...

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Kinbasket 2 | Canadian Sci-Fi Original Audio Drama

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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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Brianne Battye @briannebattye.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Free to read on Patreon: For my May Writing Wrap-Up, I do a quick tour through fourteen years writing video games. www.patreon.com/posts/159136...

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May Writing Wrap-Up | Brianne Battye

May Writing Wrap-Up by Brianne Battye on Patreon. Join Brianne Battye's community for exclusive content and updates.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Its been a hot minute but we’re back! Kinbasket 2 drops this friday, May 29th! Written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social sound by Andrew Sutherland. Performed by John Battye, Jared Leeder and Lee Boyes. youtube.com/shorts/tYObM...

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This Facility Hides Something Sinister #horror #thriller #suspense

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In progress cover art for the second episode of Kinbasket, our horror audio drama, coming Soon.™ Meanwhile: recordings for the remaining five episodes of The Concierge season 2 are still ongoing (what with it having far, FAR more actors than Kinbasket) but we're closing in.

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

In case you missed it last week: Sarah, Sylvia, and Mary did an interview with the fabulous @ghildirthalen.bsky.social, talking about Dragon Age, game development, and a little bit about what we're working on now... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAxo...

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A New Project with Previous Bioware Devs: 'The Concierge' and North Mist Studios {Hahren'al}

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North Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Not sick of our voices yet? Got 2hrs of tasks to crank through and need some voices in your ear? We talk about the differences between AAA and indie video game development, life as professional creatives & the joy of storytelling! Check out our interview with the lovely @ghildirthalen.bsky.social

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