By Andrew Swan
The need for innovation in the gaming industry was a major theme in many gaming publications’ years-in-reviews. Innovation, it was concluded, was needed to bring the industry out of a stagnant cycle and move it forward into new, uncharted territory. Not only was it recommended that game developers go out on a limb, it was… Continue reading The future of gaming: where the industry’s next steps should lead
By Tyler Wolfe
Stephen Harper doesn’t care about black . . . figures. Last week, Harper publicly defended his government’s decision to reduce the Goods and Services Tax from its initial seven per cent to five per cent as a crucial measure to stimulate growth in our suffering economy. This statement was in response to criticism of the… Continue reading Harper’s hand in the jar
Man’s best friend or biggest burden? Being a pet owner can be an entertaining and rewarding experience. Not only does caring for another teach responsibility, but it can provide a number of laughs along the way. However, being a domestic pet owner is much different than owning an exotic, or non-native, species. Oftentimes, as these… Continue reading Born free, but not in Florida
Remember when you were told that if someone makes fun of you it’s because they like you? Regardless of whether they like you or not, what counts is that you have got them talking. Good or bad, being the hot topic of discussion gives you more cards in your hand than you would think. Restaurant… Continue reading Don’t read this article: IT SUCKS!
By Andrew Swan
Hindsight is 20/20. In the case of the tragic story of Brandon Crisp, hard lessons have been learned and those we must now take it upon ourselves to learn are more important than ever. It is easy under such terribly tragic circumstances as the death of Crisp to have an intense desire to answer unanswerable… Continue reading the fifth estate investigates the death of Brandon Crisp
If you’ve not been able to experience the energy and adventure of an all-inclusive vacation yet, I suggest that you start saving for next year. The market offers vacationers an assortment of packages to choose from that will fulfill any desire. I recently visited a specifically adults only resort. When my partner suggested it, I… Continue reading Erotic resort: tales of lust in Mexico
Since a 15-month-old boy from a foster home in southern Alberta was hospitalized earlier this month, questions have been raised regarding the conditions foster children face. RCMP are investigating the circumstances that led to the injury; no comments have been made regarding criminal charges. The foster program in Alberta did not receive much attention before… Continue reading Alberta’s foster child system under fire
YouTube is one of the biggest websites around, pulling in a whopping 100 million visitors every month. When it first started, YouTube made deals with record labels on licensing fees for music videos. When you click on your favourite artist’s music video, they and their record label get money or they split advertising revenue. Record… Continue reading Warner’s NoTube policy and why it’s a bad idea
With midterms over, how does one fill the time between Lucky Charms for breakfast and green beer for dinner? With plenty of art, of course! Calgary is just bursting with talent this month, so don’t miss out on all the chances to be inspired. ACAD’s Illingworth Kerr Gallery is featuring two gifted artists, Sarah Anne… Continue reading March isn’t just drunken belligerence
If the Students’ Union was a driver, it would be the type that just got its licence, and was put behind the wheel of a $17 million car equipped with a strong radar detector, so that no matter how reckless it became, little would be done to stop it. It just reached the age where… Continue reading Finding fault with the union