The next step is to change the theme. I have something in mind. It will either be based on K2 again, or Sandbox if I’m feeling adventurous.

I wanted to add some images to my recent post about OXM, but feared legal complexities about scanning magazine pages, so I sent an email to Francesca Reyes, Editor-in-Cheif, explaining what I wanted to do and asking for their opinion.  Today I received a reply (directly from Francesca), encouraging my idea. She agreed with my points about not scanning full paragraph or pages (so as not to reproduce the writers’ hard work), but cropping articles was okay. She even wished me good luck on my blog.

Really just another reason I like reading OXM. The writers not only seem nice but are. I’ve read other magazines where I the writer seemed like a complete ass. Customer involvement is a major aspect of any business, and OXM treats there readers great. It’s the same reason I love Nintendo. You feel like they’re doing something for you, rather than just coaxing you to spend money.

I’ve been reading OXM and NIntendo Power for over a year now, and I think in some way they’ve shaped my article writing style. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a great writer, but I’d be even worse if I wasn’t exposed to so many good articles. Also, some dibs back to Francesca, her monthly “Letter from the Editor” column is always a good read (along with other articles, of course).

Anyways, expect some more images to be added to the previous post, and perhaps a post on September’s Nintendo Power in the next week or two. I want to get something about development up, so that might come first. I have some ideas that I’d like to share but I likely won’t have time or energy to pursue myself.