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About John Jacques

John is a Toronto-based author who does photography in his spare time. When not being insulted over Xbox Live, he spends his time playing soccer and perpetually napping. His favorite games include Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto and X-COM.

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BioWare Open To Non Sci Fi Fantasy Games
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