It's so strange really, to be in this position where technically we can continue to keep things going, although under a different arrangement. There's a part of me that wants to keep what I perceive to be an extension of Billy Wilson's legacy going. Honestly, it'd be easier if I was a lottery winner, or one of Bill Gates' kids. I just never saw this particular scenario coming. I mean shit, there were times I wondered if we could even try to get his son Dax on board one day (assuming he doesn't get assimilated by the console crowds), talk about long-term thinking.

With all things considered though, you guys are the best, really. Even though we've all seen our share of the drama in the olden times, perhaps even some trolling, and the occasional summoning of our good friend Derek Smart, the VE community has been one of the most loyal, honest, and entertaining communities I've ever been a part of. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a resolution, compromise, or new beginning that we can all be happy with.

- Ohm

What is Shad’O:

• An original Tower Defense based on light and shadow
• Real time realistic fog never seen before
• An immersive Storytelling
• Fantastic visual environments
• Impressive Boss fights
• Enchanting music soundtrack

• Were they just trying to get rid of us so they could give VE to Greg Miller for Valentine's Day?
• If a bear shits in the woods does anyone hear it? Which reminds me, I followed a set of coyote tracks on the weekend, it led me to some yote poop.
• Who's going to make poop jokes?

A lot to think about. For the last 10 years I've worked within the GameSpy, and then IGN network, in one form or another. So I'm thinking of chaining myself to something at the IGN office. Maybe they have a really large Pikachu or something.

Note: This is not goodbye, we are still going to do everything in our power to keep things going.

If you are reading this then I’ve probably successfully arrived in San Francisco for the Kalypso Press event. However, there are a few possibilities that I have foreseen which could have prevented me from carrying out this mission.

First, if you happen to hear news about any flights imploding en route to SFO, then I might be dead. If this is the case, I swear I had nothing to do with it. Furthermore, I demand that Jube’s dogs are immediately brought before the International Criminal Court. Demand justice, my compañeros!

Alternatively, I might have been viciously attacked outside the hotel and thrown into an open manhole. In the endless darkness of the sewers, we can assume that I fought valiantly against the subterranean mole peoples until their sheer numbers overwhelmed me, and I was devoured. That one was probably my fault.

A final scenario is that I might inadvertently express an opinion that violates the unspoken morays of the city. It’s possible that, as a result of such utterances, activists may blockade my hotel room. I’m hoping that they will restrain themselves to writing angry blog posts instead.

I will endeavor to avoid these possible scenarios, and provide you with a detailed After Action Report once the conference is complete.