OMG! We’re back in a week! Who would have thought!
This week we touch on a series of MMO highlights and news stories from both GDC and PAX East. I don’t want to give too much away, but I’ve added some links and videos behind the break for those who want more information on the games we’re talking about this week!
Few games really capture the desolation of an apocalyptic wasteland like Fallen Earth. This first transmission plucked from the aether really showcases that and is moderately sad and depressing… but no one said the end of the world would be a party… a man, his horse, a song and a slow mosey into the sunset:
[Note: this video is a tad dark, you might want to watch it in full screen, which helps]
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… on the other hand, the end of the world doesn’t need to be so morose. This second transmission illustrates a little more whimsy:
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End of transmission.
Hey there, everyone! Krystalle here, in for Jhaer, who is off doing that real-life thing. (Crazy bastage, out pugging that outdoor instance in this heat?!) Anyway, as I’m guesting in for him this week, I wanted to show off one of my favorite World of Warcraft machinima. Baron Soosdon’s work has always really impressed me, but his combination of World of Warcraft and Portal was particularly well done, I thought. That, and this song by the Victims of Science is awesome. (It impressed me enough that I’ve since made it the opening song I play when I’m DJing somewhere – a calling card, of sorts.)
But enough about my thoughts on the video, here it is!
Also, I’d be terribly remiss if I was doing machinima without mentioning the incredibly wonderful and talented Christina “Romily” Rollins, who has been coming to Dragon*Con for a few years to share some of the best Machinima from around the world with us. Take, for example, this film she introduced us all to last year. While the game featured isn’t an MMO, I think anyone who has ever looked for a group can sympathize with this Pyro.
If you really enjoy machinima, be sure to check out her panels this year! Currently they are scheduled as follows:
Machinima (Cool, notable, and award-winning) – Friday, 8:30 PM, Savannah Room
Machinima (Comedy, off the wall, or as Grim calls it “fart and dick jokes”) – Saturday, 8:30 PM, Savannah Room
Also note, you’re welcome to bring snacks and drinks since this is set up pretty much just like going to the movies. Only we don’t have ushers, so please clean up after yourselves! 
From Yumfries… Nub Tales, episode 1:
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If you enjoyed this, check out the whole series…