Ryan Clements
Los Angeles
Senior Narrative Writer on @PlayVALORANT | @RiotGames | Writer for Life is Strange: True Colors | Previously: Deck Nine, PlayStation, IGN
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ASC Connect 2026
Overview Alberta's market participants, business leaders and policy experts explore what's next for our capital market and the Canadian economy. A decade of bringing the market together.For 10 years, ASC Connect has facilitated important conversations about the critical issues and evolving trends affecting Alberta’s capital market. The event offers a unique opportunity to discuss challenges, explore opportunities and foster a shared understanding of how we move forward, together.
OLTL Two Scoops: Best and worst of 2007
Part two of a special two-part look back at the events of the past year in Llanview. THE BEST OF 2007: 1. The Redefining of Viki. There is no mistaking the fact that Viki has not been a central figure on OLTL for a number of years. Whether that is former Head Writer Dena Higley's fault or someone with even more authority at ABC than her (i.e. Brian Frons), it doesn't really matter because Fall of 2007 marked the return of Viki Davidson to the forefront.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 12/9/2014
My goodness! This weekend has been absolutely packed with announcements coming out of PlayStation Experience here in Las Vegas. From new No Man’s Sky footage to the (official) Street Fighter V reveal, it’s been a steady stream of content all for you, the PlayStation family. And there’s more on the way! Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is coming to PS4 this week.
Exchange-Traded Confusion: How Industry Practices Undermine Product Comparisons in Exchange Traded Funds
Despite their popularity[1] and growing importance in U.S. capital markets,[2] exchange traded funds (ETFs) are incredibly difficult (at times even impossible) to accurately compare side-by-side. In a new article, I show how a variety of discretionary industry practices undermine simple “apples to apples” comparisons in ETFs. Comparative challenges are compounded by the limitations of disclosure and the ability of investors to understand the information disclosed.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 7/24/2018
A deep-space science vessel hangs above a collapsing star. A horrible accident has left the crew mutated and dangerous. The ship is being pulled by the star’s gravity, and time is running out. Welcome to The Persistence on PS VR. Developed by the team at Firesprite, The Persistence is a first-person horror game with procedurally generated play. After every death, a new crew member is awoken by the ship’s computer in another attempt to save the ship and its surviving crew from doom.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 5/29/2018
You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance! Celebrate 30 years of the iconic fighting series with Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, launching next week on PS4. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection gathers 12 of the classic games into one anthology, with tons of archival documents, music, art, and more. Plus, four of the games have been enabled for online play: Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting, Street Fighter II Turbo, Street Fighter Alpha 3, and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 6/5/2018
You are Dr. Jonathan Reid. Returning to London after the Great War, Reid is attacked in the street and awakens with unnatural powers… and a thirst for human blood. Welcome to the dark story of Vampyr on PS4. Developed by Life is Strange creator Dontnod, Vampyr forces players to balance Reid’s need to drink with his moral obligations as a doctor. Each life taken to empower Reid is an innocent person lost. How will Reid survive, and save London from a mysterious plague festering beneath the lamplight?
PlayStation Blogcast 293: There You Have It
Hello everyone! On today’s show, Sid and Justin report from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 reveal event in LA this week. What’s coming to the legendary FPS series? How has the team at Treyarch managed building a new chapter in multiplayer, zombies, and an entirely new Blackout mode?
PlayStation Blogcast Episode 300: The One Before the Special One
Hello everyone! We know, we know. This would normally be a cause for celebration, but E3 and holiday travel have delayed our plans for a big, special episode. So, in grand PlayStation Blogcast tradition, please join us for Episode 301 for the actual special program! Until then, we talk about Moonlighter, Life is Strange, and more on this week’s show.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 6/26/2018
The vast United States is your playground in the open-world racer The Crew 2, launching June 29 on PS4. With a staggering map of the United States to explore, from the Golden Gate to New York City, The Crew 2 invites players to compete across the country using a variety of motor classes. Hundreds of cars, motorcycles, boats, and planes are available to race in one of the most ambitious open-world racers to date. For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
PlayStation Blogcast Episode 298: An E3 Retreat
Email us at blogcast@sony.com! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Hello friends, and welcome! E3 2018 has come to a close. Now that the team is rested and refreshed, we look back at some final highlights. Then, we speak to Dan Smith, principal creator of The Spectrum Retreat on PS4 – a gorgeous, story-driven puzzle game.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 7/17/2018
It’s time for another adventure! Finn, Jake, and friends return in Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion on PS4. The land of Ooo is mysteriously underwater. Players must embark on a new quest to uncover the reason behind the flooding. Sail on the high seas, collect loot, upgrade the party, and use powerful abilities to battle a horde of baddies. For the full list of new games coming to PlayStation, read on.
PlayStation Blogcast 301: Hello, Goodbye
Email us at blogcast@sony.com! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Hello, friends. On today’s episode, we welcome back the legendary Nick Suttner to celebrate 300 (and one) episodes! We also speak to the team behind Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars, pick our favorite PS4 games of all time, and… say goodbye to Ryan Clements, who is leaving PlayStation on August 3. Goodbye! Stuff We Talked About Hello, Nick! Goodbye, Ryan.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 7/31/2018
Restore peace to the kingdom! Plunge into the depths below a remote mountain town in Chasm on PS4. In Chasm, players face a host of dangerous foes within a procedurally generated dungeon. Customize your courageous hero with a variety of weapons, armor, and spells, and uncover the secret of the disappearing townsfolk. For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
Are ETFs Making Some Asset Managers Too Interconnected to Fail?
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) sit at the center of the COVID-19 crisis selloff.[1] This isn’t surprising, since ETFs are a low-cost highly liquid vehicle for trading entire sectors, asset classes, and even global economies. Yet the use of ETFs as a preferred crisis trading tool, and the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented mid-crisis purchasing of bond ETFs,[2] reinvigorates a long-standing debate on the systemic importance of ETF sponsors.
SSRN Top Downloads
Rank Paper Downloads 1. University of New South Wales and The University of Sydney Law School Date Posted: 15 Apr 2007 Last Revised: 24 Mar 2008 3,396 2. College of Law and Business - Ramat Gan Law School Date Posted: 05 Jan 2013 Last Revised: 05 Jan 2013 2,663 3. Universite du Luxembourg - Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance Date Posted: 23 Mar 2007 Last Revised: 18 Mar 2008 2,475 4. York University Date Posted: 22 Sep 2012 Last Revised: 25 Sep 2012 1,648 5.
Stability’s important, but Canada needs to take more chances with fintech
According to Ernst & Young’s 2019 Global Fintech Adoption Index, Canada is 14 points, and the U.S. 18 points, behind the global average of 64 per cent consumer fintech adoption, and we trail world leaders like China, India and Russia by even more. The two countries’ approaches to regulating fintech, which in many ways reflect enduring national stereotypes, almost certainly have contributed to our continent’s fintech lag.
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The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 7/31/2018
Restore peace to the kingdom! Plunge into the depths below a remote mountain town in Chasm on PS4. In Chasm, players face a host of dangerous foes within a procedurally generated dungeon. Customize your courageous hero with a variety of weapons, armor, and spells, and uncover the secret of the disappearing townsfolk. For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
PlayStation Blogcast 301: Hello, Goodbye
Our top three PS4 games, tons of news (which you may use, should you choose to do so), a Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars interview, a temporary hello, and a permanent goodbye. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Hello, friends.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 7/24/2018
Survive untold horrors in space with The Persistence, out July 24 on PS VR. A deep-space science vessel hangs above a collapsing star. A horrible accident has left the crew mutated and dangerous. The ship is being pulled by the star’s gravity, and time is running out. Welcome to The Persistence on PS VR. Developed by the team at Firesprite, The Persistence is a first-person horror game with procedurally generated play.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 7/17/2018
Set sail in Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion, launching next week on PS4. It’s time for another adventure! Finn, Jake, and friends return in Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion on PS4. The land of Ooo is mysteriously underwater. Players must embark on a new quest to uncover the reason behind the flooding. Sail on the high seas, collect loot, upgrade the party, and use powerful abilities to battle a horde of baddies. For the full list of new games coming to PlayStation, read on.
PlayStation Blogcast Episode 300: The One Before the Special One
Hello everyone! We know, we know. This would normally be a cause for celebration, but E3 and holiday travel have delayed our plans for a big, special episode. So, in grand PlayStation Blogcast tradition, please join us for Episode 301 for the actual special program! Until then, we talk about Moonlighter, Life is Strange, and more on this week’s show.
PlayStation Blogcast Episode 298: An E3 Retreat
More post-E3 highlights, and a chat with Dan Smith about his upcoming story-focused puzzler The Spectrum Retreat. Enjoy! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Hello friends, and welcome! E3 2018 has come to a close. Now that the team is rested and refreshed, we look back at some final highlights. Then, we speak to Dan Smith, principal creator of The Spectrum Retreat on PS4 – a gorgeous, story-driven puzzle game.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 6/26/2018
Sail, fly, and drive across the United States in The Crew 2, launching June 29 on PS4 with Gold Edition early access starting June 26. The vast United States is your playground in the open-world racer The Crew 2, launching June 29 on PS4. With a staggering map of the United States to explore, from the Golden Gate to New York City, The Crew 2 invites players to compete across the country using a variety of motor classes.
Can a Cryptocurrency Self-Regulatory Organization Work? Assessing Its Promise and Likely Challenges
The U.S. regulatory framework for cryptocurrency (including federal securities compliance,[1] spot exchange registration,[2] and new derivative product listings[3]) continues to slowly evolve as government agencies increase their familiarity with the technology and dissect its associated risks.[4] Nevertheless, despite recent guidance statements issued by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); and the self-regulatory organization (SRO),...
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 6/5/2018
Wield a terrible power in the action RPG Vampyr, launching next week on PS4. You are Dr. Jonathan Reid. Returning to London after the Great War, Reid is attacked in the street and awakens with unnatural powers… and a thirst for human blood. Welcome to the dark story of Vampyr on PS4. Developed by Life is Strange creator Dontnod, Vampyr forces players to balance Reid’s need to drink with his moral obligations as a doctor. Each life taken to empower Reid is an innocent person lost.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 5/29/2018
You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance! Celebrate 30 years of the iconic fighting series with Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, launching next week on PS4. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection gathers 12 of the classic games into one anthology, with tons of archival documents, music, art, and more. Plus, four of the games have been enabled for online play: Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting, Street Fighter II Turbo, Street Fighter Alpha 3, and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.
PlayStation Blogcast 293: There You Have It
We talk with Treyarch at this week's Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 reveal event. Hello everyone! On today’s show, Sid and Justin report from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 reveal event in LA this week. What’s coming to the legendary FPS series? How has the team at Treyarch managed building a new chapter in multiplayer, zombies, and an entirely new Blackout mode?
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 5/22/2018
Detroit: Become Human and Dark Souls: Remastered launch next week Friday on PS4. What makes us human? This question sits at the cybernetic heart of Detroit: Become Human, which launches May 25 on PS4. The next story-driven experience by Heavy Rain creator Quantic Dream, Detroit: Become Human follows three androids and their impact on history. With world-class visuals and Quantic’s iconic branching narrative, Detroit: Become Human will put the fate of all androids – and the world – in your hands.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 5/15/2018
Sling devastating spells in Wizard of Legend, out next week on PS4. With more than 100 spells to unlock, your opponents inside the dungeon don’t stand a chance. Wizard of Legend is coming to PS4 on May 15. Developed by the two-person team Contingent99, Wizard of Legend invites players to create their own spectacular combination of spells and powers. Prowl through dangerous catacombs in this action-packed rougelike that puts a tremendous emphasis on magical combat.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 5/8/2018
Tacoma, the next story-driven game from Gone Home creator Fullbright, arrives on PS4 next week. The year is 2088. You walk the seemingly empty halls of a space station. What happened? Where is the crew? And what secrets will you uncover? Answer these questions in Tacoma, the next story-driven adventure from the creators of Gone Home. In Tacoma, players will use the station’s 3D recording and playback technology to see the past moments in the crew’s lives.
PlayStation Blogcast 290: Lara Croft, I Presume?
Our hands-on impressions of Shadow of the Tomb Raider from the preview event this week. What a week! On today’s program Kristen and Zac report from the Shadow of the Tomb Raider event about their hands-on impressions with the upcoming adventure. Additionally, Zac speaks with David Cage about his work on Detroit: Become Human ahead of the game’s launch next month. Join us for the latest news, great conversation, and a strange Rock-Paper-Scissors match.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 5/1/2018
Take to the skies. Guns of Icarus Alliance launches next week on PS4. The world is ravaged by machines. Mighty airships dominate the skies. Six factions vie for control of what’s left. Join the battle in Guns of Icarus Alliance, out May 1 on PS4. Up to 32 players can partake in spectacular airship battles in Guns of Icarus Alliance, playing as pilots, engineers, and gunners. Each player serves a vital role in the fight for victory.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 4/24/2018
Adorable co-op adventure The Swords of Ditto launches next week on PS4. Ready yourself for a new quest to defeat the evil Mormo! The Swords of Ditto is coming to PS4 on April 24, bringing with it a colorful tale fit for the whole adventuring family. Developed by One Bit Beyond, The Swords of Ditto follows you (And a friend!) on a thrilling quest through dangerous dungeons, thick forests, and more.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 4/17/2018
The Ghost of Sparta returns to PlayStation. God of War launches April 20 on PS4. Deep in the harsh wilds of a new realm and beleaguered with grief, Kratos will begin a new journey alongside his son Atreus. God of War has returned. Developed by the passionate team at Santa Monica Studio, God of War follows Kratos and Atreus on a harrowing quest towards the highest mountain in the realm.
PlayStation Blogcast 288: War Gods
Did the Blogcast team love God of War? Short answer: yes. It’s almost here! The legendary series is set to return next week Friday, and the Blogcast team shares early impressions of God of War – with no spoilers to speak of! Join us as we gush about the spectacular story, immaculate visuals, and superb gameplay in Santa Monica Studio’s latest marvel.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 4/10/2018
Defend humanity from towering ogres in Extinction, coming to PS4 next week. Rumbling out of the tattered pages of legend come the Ravenii – old enemies of humankind that once again threaten the world. Take up the ancient art of the sentinel and defend humanity in Extinction, coming to PS4 on April 10. Extinction places players in the shoes of Avil, a warrior that uses mobility and strength in equal measure to stop the colossal ogres and their minions.
PlayStation Blogcast 287: Gone in 60 Seconds
Spyro! Spider-Man! Minit! And oh so much more. Enjoy the show! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Welcome back! On today’s episode we discuss games with unusual mechanics, like the recently released Minit that you play one minute at a time. What are your favorite, atypical games? Enjoy the show! Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 4/3/2018
Pack your bags for a small, curious adventure. Minit launches April 3 on PS4. Venture outside the safe, comfortable confines of your home and explore the world outside with only one minute to spare. Vanquish dangerous foes, help the locals, and uncover secrets as you work to lift the curse that ends each day after 60 seconds of adventure. For a full list of games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
PlayStation Blogcast 286: Triple Preview
Welcome back! On today’s program our very own Sid Shuman (you know the one) details three recent hits from his gaming queue. From the recently released co-op adventure A Way Out to the nostalgia-inducing Crossing Souls, we cover… all three games! Enjoy the show. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 3/27/2018
MLB The Show 18 and Far Cry 5 launch on PS4 next week. Step up to the plate. The long-running, critically acclaimed baseball series returns next week with MLB The Show 18 on PS4. Developed by San Diego Studio, MLB The Show 18 expands on the meticulously crafted gameplay of the franchise with refined pitching, hitting, catching, throwing, and tagging. The Road to the Show mode also returns alongside new home run celebrations, dynamic crowds, and more than 1,000 new gameplay animations.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 3/20/2018
Stage a prison break in A Way Out, out on PS4 March 23. Grab a friend. You’ll need all the help you can get to spring from prison in co-op adventure A Way Out, our on PS4 on March 23. Take on the role of one of two prisoners and work together to make a daring escape that will take you on an unpredictable and emotional adventure. Play locally or invite a friend to play online (even if they haven’t purchased the game). For a full list of games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 3/13/2018
Start your engines. The beloved action racer returns with Burnout Paradise Remastered on PS4. Race through bustling city streets and winding mountain roads, serving up stunts and destruction in equal measure. Burnout Paradise Remastered includes the eight main DLC packs and more than 100 playable vehicles. Play solo or with friends and see how much chaos you can leave in the rearview mirror. For a full list of games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
PlayStation Blogcast 284: Wayfaring Stranger
A special performance from The Last of Us stars Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson. Welcome back! On today’s show we speak to Far Cry 5 Associate Executive Producer Darryl Long on his favorite new additions to the long-running open world.
That Time a Wolverine Attacked Us in Far Cry 5
While playing Far Cry 5 at a preview event in Livermore, California, the Ubisoft team stormed an enemy-held radar station at the crest of a hill. This coordinated attack between two members of the studio involved sticks of dynamite, powerful firearms, and a complete lack of stealth. As the resistance fighters surged against the dangerous cultists within, a wild wolverine hurdled out from the underbrush in a surprise attack. This wolverine was not part of the station’s natural defense system.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 3/6/2018
Eastern Europe, modern day. Your escort mission has gone horribly wrong. You and a partner are trapped in a city embroiled in conflict. Your only option is to fight your way out. Suit up and stay sharp in Bravo Team, an immersive first-person shooter on PlayStation VR. Bravo Team embraces the power of virtual reality by putting you in the thick of the fight. Use a variety of weapons and tactics to navigate hostile territory and fight for survival.
PlayStation Blogcast 282: Blogcast and Quill
It's all about PS VR platformer Moss this week, including an interview recorded on location at Polyarc HQ. Join the Blogcast crew as they talk about impossibly adorable PS VR platformer Moss (out next week!) and share an interview recorded on location at Polyarc’s Seattle headquarters. Enjoy the show! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 2/27/2018
Embark on the (tiny) adventure of a lifetime in Moss on PlayStation VR. Gorgeous locales. Thrilling battles. A stirring soundtrack. And perhaps the world’s cutest adventurer. Moss is coming to PlayStation VR on February 27. Join the courageous and adorable Quill on her dangerous quest. As a “reader” you live inside the world of Moss, interacting with Quill, the environment, and the enemies that threaten her.
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 2/20/2018
Dive into the world of Gun Gale Online and experience the next chapter of the world-renowned series. Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet goes live on February 23. Set in the acclaimed Sword Art Online universe, Fatal Bullet empowers players to create a custom character and alter the course of the story through their actions. Build a party and explore the world of Gun Gale Online, wielding powerful weapons and deadly skills. For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on.
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