WoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.comWoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gifWoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.comen-usCopyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/WoW Insider ShowEvery week, the WoW Insider Show brings you news and views from the World of Warcraft and the site that covers it all, WoW Insider. We introduce a panel of rotating guests, including bloggers from WoW Insider and other WoW blogs, and many popular personalities from around the WoW community. From the live listener chat and polls during the show, to the emails direct from listeners (reach us at theshow@wow.com), right on to the "meat" of the show -- in-depth discussion of the most popular news and posts on WoW Insider -- the WoW Insider Show is a terrific source of news and entertainment about what's going on with Blizzard and their World of Warcraft. Listen live every Saturday at 3:30 pm Eastern on our Ustream page (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wow-insider-show) or subscribe to the feed and let us know what you think by reviewing the show right here in iTunes.WoW Moviewatch: The History of WoWhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/wow-moviewatch-the-history-of-wow/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/wow-moviewatch-the-history-of-wow/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/wow-moviewatch-the-history-of-wow/#commentsFiled under:

I'm not sure I've ever encountered a comparison of The History of WoW to an on-stage production about cooking meatloaf. So, in terms of that, this video is a new one on me. As soon as you enter that kind of metaphor territory, though, you risk bordering on coming across as bitter and resentful. I think Nervous Orca mostly avoids that issue but I did wonder how long it'd be before the rage came blistering through.

The video is full of decent jokes and good moments. But the jokes do drag on a tiny bit too long, especially with the relatively rough animation. Still, that constructive criticism shouldn't hold Orca back because this is a pretty good video. It could have used a strong final punchline, but the whole thing moved in a good direction.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimahistory-of-wowmachinimamoviesnervous-orcaow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayTue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Attack on Hordehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/wow-moviewatch-attack-on-horde/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/wow-moviewatch-attack-on-horde/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/wow-moviewatch-attack-on-horde/#commentsFiled under:

Just uploaded earlier today, Attack on Horde is a different kind of WoW machinima -- it's a parody of the opening for the show Attack on Titan, using WoW models in place of the actual characters. It's kind of like the really cool intros guild Fifth Element does for their kill videos, only there's no kill involved -- just sweet, sweet butt-kicking of Horde. The video stands alone by itself as a pretty good machinima, I really like the use of the music and the combination of both models and brief flashes of panels from the WoW comic series.

But the cool part is checking out how well it lines up to the original. Youtube user Bain Williams not only put the video above up for viewing, he also posted a side-by-side comparison to the original intro for the anime, so you can see for yourself how well it matched up! I don't know about the rest of you, but I like this trend of intros-turned-machinima. Nice work, Bain!

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Resurrection is an old movie. It was one of the early generation of very long, story-driven machinima. Created in part for a contest, this version of Resurrection ran a mere 10 minutes. But if you liked it, then Bear on a Trampoline (the creator) suggested you check out the full half-hour version. 30 minutes is a long time for a machinima, but it was generally worth your time.

Resurrection was recommended for a re-feature by ArcVekter, who recalls it as one of the first machinima that inspired his love of the game. So whether you're seeing it for the first time, or checking it out again 6 years later, kick back and enjoy the upcoming Resurrection.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaresurrectionworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GraySat, 15 Jun 2013 19:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: A message from the War Chiefhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/14/wow-moviewatch-a-message-from-the-war-chief/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/14/wow-moviewatch-a-message-from-the-war-chief/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/14/wow-moviewatch-a-message-from-the-war-chief/#commentsFiled under:

A message from the War Chief (sic) is the newest video from Ryan Cant. In it, Garrosh desperately tries to convinced the harried, oppressed members of the Horde that everything's fine. Nobody's beating a rebellious path to Orgrimmar, bent on the complete dispossession of the standing despot. Nope, it's just a little thing off in a distant land, nothing to worry about here.

I enjoyed the video, and I think it's a good idea. The only thing that distracted me was Garrosh's voice. When you use a comedic voice, you generally do it to make the character somewhat a buffoon. I had the sense that the video might have been a little better played straight, with the idea that Garrosh was actually trying to convince us that everything's fine.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Nobody's Quest, Episode 3http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-3/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-3/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-3/#commentsFiled under:

One of the defining aspects of the death knight class is their inimitable voice. That hollow, Darth-esque echo lends a creepy underpinning to the characters. Episode 3 of Nobody's Quest opens up with that subject and then plunges back into the story.

I'm digging how NinthBatter is stepping into character development. Exposition and exploration can be important parts of a character's life. But rather than get trapped in the sticky mess of exposition, Ninth immediately launches into a plot twist and story progression. All in all, I like where this series is going and I keep looking forward to each installment.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesninthbatternobodys-questow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayThu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: What My WoW Characters Are Thinkinghttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/wow-moviewatch-what-my-wow-characters-are-thinking/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/wow-moviewatch-what-my-wow-characters-are-thinking/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/wow-moviewatch-what-my-wow-characters-are-thinking/#commentsFiled under:

Wowcrendor is the machinimator that made you realize the game is still fun, even if you find some things frustrating. Wowcrendor is the machinimator who virtually invented a genre; we call it Wowcrendorism. What My WoW Characters Are Thinking is the video Wowcrendor most recently released about WoW.

Whether he's poking fun at warlocks or pointing out our own game-addled amusements, you can always rely on Wowcrendor's mostly harmless humor to highlight those unique cultural moments. Like that character that was going to be your main... or the one you were going to play with your friends but then you wandered off. It's like he can read my mind. I've had every one of these.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayWed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Squirrel in My Pantshttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wow-moviewatch-squirrel-in-my-pants/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wow-moviewatch-squirrel-in-my-pants/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wow-moviewatch-squirrel-in-my-pants/#commentsFiled under:

The title of this new video by Off the Air is actually Squirrel Challenge, but I've already come to think of it as Squirrel in My Pants. The song is from Phineas and Ferb, and apparently involved woodland creatures running rampant through trousers. I guess that's a thing that happens.

As the story goes, a commenter challenged the guild to create a music video to the song. Off the Air knocked this out of the park. The video is huge fun, complete with a dancing troupe of orcs carrying the chorus. Whether or not the challenge was actually intended to be difficult, Off the Air used it to create one of their best videos yet. So kick back, have some fun, and lament the pants-borne squirrels that are plaguing Azeroth.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesoff-the-airow-machinimasquirrel-challengesquirrel-in-my-pantsworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayTue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Frame of Mindhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/wow-moviewatch-frame-of-mind/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/wow-moviewatch-frame-of-mind/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/wow-moviewatch-frame-of-mind/#commentsFiled under:

Frame of Mind by Slashdance has been lurking around the internet since 2007. For all that the video has some years under its belt, it's still as entertaining and charming as the day it was released. With a chill but emotional soundtrack, tone-perfect graphics, and subtle storyline, Frame of Mind looks like an illustrated guide to making a good WoW music video.

If you're an aspiring machinimator, take the time to check out the video on its YouTube page. Slashdance took the time to liberally annotate the video with behind the scenes notes. Some of the trivia is just neat to know. Others sheds light into how master machinimators like Slashdance create the work that they do. It's an awesome read. Thanks to Joerendous for the tip!
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: WoW Then and Nowhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/09/wow-moviewatch-wow-then-and-now/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/09/wow-moviewatch-wow-then-and-now/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/09/wow-moviewatch-wow-then-and-now/#commentsFiled under:

Slightly Impressive tackles the long, slow evolution of WoW with a brief reminder of what the game used to be like. Remember the long haul from Deadmines every time you needed a new PUG? The pain of learning your way around a new zone? The heartfelt despair trying to find a new group?

WoW Then and Now is more than just a pleasant romp down memory lane. It rips the rose-colored glasses off for a stark reminder that not everything used to be so easy. I think the game's grown for the better; your mileage may vary. Ultimately, though, this is some great work from Slightly Impressive.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaslightly-impressiveworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-then-and-nowwow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GraySun, 09 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: A Day on the Farmhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/wow-moviewatch-a-day-on-the-farm/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/wow-moviewatch-a-day-on-the-farm/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/wow-moviewatch-a-day-on-the-farm/#commentsFiled under:

A Day on the Farm by Tony McSherry is a mixed bag. Technically, a lot about the video is fantastic. The dialogue, story frame, and use of graphics are all fairly solid. The audio is crisp and clear; you'll have no trouble following what the narrator is saying. The video is sharp and you can make out the action clearly.

The down side is that it's slow. The video takes a little over a minute before any audio is introduced and all the pacing moves at a glacial pace. I like the farm diary feel but it really needs a sharper sense of humor or a stronger point to pay off the time you listen.

All in all, I think Tony could go somewhere and make further videos, but the plot and pace could use some work. Remember that a machinima audience can get bored within 10 seconds. It's hard to watch a long, slower video for nearly 7 minutes, even if the technicals are good.
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]]>a-day-on-the-farmfeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimatony-mcsherryworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayFri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTPhat Loot Phriday: Bo-Ris, Horror in the Nighthttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/phat-loot-phriday-bo-ris-horror-in-the-night/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/phat-loot-phriday-bo-ris-horror-in-the-night/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/phat-loot-phriday-bo-ris-horror-in-the-night/#commentsFiled under:

Phat Loot Phriday BoRis, Horror in the Night
The dashing duo of destruction and daring-do sat calmly around a basic campfire. They were certainly not arguing about whether the campfire would be suitable replacement for Garrosh and they definitely weren't discussing the basic campfire's ignominious transformation into a simple cooking fire. But both Throgg and Lolegolas pulled up short when the clearing suddenly filled with a viscous, gray smoke.

"I am the Horror that flaps in the night," a mysterious voice paraphrased. "I am the campfire that cooks your goose."

Throgg stood, wrapping his sinewed hand around his polearm handle. "Show yourself."

A vast druid-hawk appeared in the circle. In another moment, it disappeared in a puff of smoke, replaced by a huge, smiling worgen.

"I am not Spot!" The worgen grinned again. "Sorry, when I saw you wielding Bo-Ris, I couldn't help myself."

Throgg dropped the weapon on the ground as he embraced the druid in a mammoth hug. "It's mostly for mogging," Throgg expositioned. "Strength polearms are so rare."

"How did you find us?" Lolegolas asked incredulously. "We thought we'd lost you months ago."

"That, my friends," the druid said, "is a much, much longer story. Before we begin... do you have any ale? I'm parched."

Item Note: In fact, not only is the polearm one of the very few Strength polearms ever to see Azeroth, it looks pretty cool. Of course, you can do better for weapons now, but make sure to grab one for your undergeared alts.
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]]>Bo-Ris-Horror-in-the-Nightfat-lewtfat-lootfeaturedworld-of-warcraft-itemsworld-of-warcraft-lootwow-itemwow-itemswow-lootMichael GrayFri, 07 Jun 2013 16:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: What are Warlock's Demons Thinking?http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/06/wow-moviewatch-what-are-warlocks-demons-thinking/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/06/wow-moviewatch-what-are-warlocks-demons-thinking/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/06/wow-moviewatch-what-are-warlocks-demons-thinking/#commentsFiled under:

Many threads of influence lead to the style of Misty the Troll's video. Obviously, we start with Wowcrendor, who's the grandfather of dialogue-driven WoW comedy like this. I feel like Wowcrendor's style influenced SlightlyImpressive, though obviously Griff has grown into his own ensemble-featuring thing. And now we end up with Misty the Troll's.

The video feels like a Wowcrendor-style video, which isn't really a bad thing. The comedy's basically effective and the in-game graphics get the job done. But I'd encourage Misty to keep going and grow his own voice, which is where you'll really find success. For now, though, What are Warlock's Demons Thinking? is a fun video with which to kill a few minutes.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaslightlyimpressivewhat-are-warlocks-demons-thinkingworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayThu, 06 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Nobody's Quest Episode 2http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/05/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-2/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/05/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-2/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/05/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-2/#commentsFiled under:

NinthBatter has released the second episode in the Nobody's Quest series. While the plot doesn't leap forward in this video, NinthBatter takes the time grow the characters and expand on his universe. It's an important part of the overall journey, I think, so we can hope it's time well spent.

Ninth has said that this series is growing his respect for the machinimators who perform complex animation. Fight scenes, especially, are a pain in the neck to get right. While that may be true, Nobody's Quest sees a lot of benefit from the exemplary voice acting. You can't undervalue how important skillful and convincing voices are to a machinima.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesninth-batternobodys-questow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayWed, 05 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Darrowshirehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/wow-moviewatch-darrowshire/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/wow-moviewatch-darrowshire/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/wow-moviewatch-darrowshire/#commentsFiled under:

Welcome to another edition of WoW Moviewatch Staff Picks. Today, Anne Stickney has chosen Darrowshire by Cranius, for some very poignant reasons. This is what Anne had to say:

Still one of my favorite pieces of machinima ever. Partially because I really loved the original iteration of the Pamela storyline in Eastern Plaguelands (the Cataclysm version is okay, but holds nowhere near the same emotion and depth as the original), mostly because the song he wrote for the piece is such a lovely, haunting tune. It's a perfect accompaniment to one of the creepiest, saddest, yet oddly touching quest chains in WoW. The video may be a bit outdated by today's standards of machinima creation, but honestly, this piece, to me, is the one where Cranius pretty much proved hands down that anything he puts his voice to immediately turns to gold.

I think Anne did an excellent job describing the video, though I think I disagree about it being outdated. All of the game's graphics show their age, even the ones run through advanced filters. I think, ultimately, a machinima is about the story and content, not the graphics. Darrowshire is stronger for the in-game graphics.
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]]>craniusdarrowshirefeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayTue, 04 Jun 2013 19:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Arms of Hades - The Touchhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/01/wow-moviewatch-arms-of-hades-the-touch/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/01/wow-moviewatch-arms-of-hades-the-touch/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/06/01/wow-moviewatch-arms-of-hades-the-touch/#commentsFiled under:

Let's keep this cartoon nostalgia train rolling, folks! Arms of Hades - The Touch is another 80s cartoon inspiration from David Nguyen, who was originally inspired by those amazing folks in Fifth Element. I'd say he's more than picked up his own steam now.

On the off chance you don't know the original, take some time and enjoy this epic scene from Transformers: The Movie. As a legit child of this era who remembers The Touch very, very well (and may even have danced to it at a homecoming), I'm forced to stand in awe and quietly salute you. Very well done, sir. You've got the touch.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GraySat, 01 Jun 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch Staff Pick: Welcome to the Deadmineshttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/31/wow-moviewatc-welcome-to-the-deadmines/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/31/wow-moviewatc-welcome-to-the-deadmines/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/31/wow-moviewatc-welcome-to-the-deadmines/#commentsFiled under:

Welcome to a WoW Moviewatch Staff Picks special! Each of our staff members will get the chance to feature one of their favorite videos, and tell us all why they love it. Mr. Ziebart goes first, and he chose: Welcome to the Deadmines. This is what Alex had to say about the video.

Welcome to the Deadmines was released before Cataclysm's remix of the dungeon. The first iteration of the Deadmines was near and dear to people like me, who had been playing the game since launch. Not only is Welcome to the Deadmines an excellent piece of machinima on its own, but it kicked me in the nostalgia, too.

Something about this video makes me want to dive right into Van Cleef's stomping grounds. Created by legendary machinima stars like Adrian Drott, Jesse Cox, Irdeen, Matt Greenburg, and more, Welcome to the Deadmines packs one heck of a talented punch.
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]]>adrian-drottdeadminesfeaturedguide-to-machinimairdeenjesse-coxmachinimamoviesow-machinimawelcome-to-the-deadminesworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayFri, 31 May 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: An Inconvenient Expansionhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/wow-moviewatch-an-inconvenient-expansion/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/wow-moviewatch-an-inconvenient-expansion/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/wow-moviewatch-an-inconvenient-expansion/#commentsFiled under:

Today's machinima from Lagspike Films is one you've probably seen before. Released just a few weeks before the launch of Cataclysm, An Inconvenient Expansion brings the climate change discussion to Azeroth in a humorous way.

I remember when this machinima was first released, I was suspicious that I might be watching something I would hate. I've found discussing real world issues with WoW players often ends in disaster so I was wary when I saw a character, named Al Boar, correlating the rise in global temperature to the rise in vanity pets. To my pleasant surprise though, the whole machinima never really gets too serious and the script is quite funny.

Beyond that, I love the animation in this video. When things really get started I found myself impressed with a lot of little things ... From the way the grounds splits open, to the way Deathwing's silhouette perches atop a mountain. It looks great without a lot of attention being directed toward it.
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]]>cataclysmdeathwingfeaturedguide-to-machinimalagspike-filmslagspikefilmmachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosDawn MooreThu, 30 May 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Nobody's Quest Episode 1http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-1/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-1/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/wow-moviewatch-nobodys-quest-episode-1/#commentsFiled under:

Do you remember Nobody? How about Nobody's creator, Ninth Batter? Both are back with a story-driven machinima called Nobody's Quest Episode 1. With a definite plot, plenty of exposition, and actual narrative structure, Nobody's Quest already looks refreshing and exciting.

The first episode is only a few minutes long, but Ninth already has six episodes in the can. Keep checking back every week for the new episode. Hopefully, this kind of story video will get fans excited and we'll see many more in the future. My hat's off to Ninth Batter for reinvigorating this method of storytelling.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayWed, 29 May 2013 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Lore According to Illidanhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/28/wow-moviewatch-lore-according-to-illidan/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/28/wow-moviewatch-lore-according-to-illidan/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/28/wow-moviewatch-lore-according-to-illidan/#commentsFiled under:

Illidan's life story is full of angst, pain, and some truly tragic decision making. Working with a psychiatrist, Mr. You Are Not Prepared relates the harshest moments in WoW melodrama in Lore According to Illidan. While I feel like the script could use a little bit of editing, this is a solid new format. My hat's off to Slightly Impressive for the idea.

The animation is pretty good, although the framing of Illidan on a couch didn't work super well. The overall approach works great, though, so I'm eager to see our gnome become a universal psychiatrist. I think she could really do Arthas some good.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayTue, 28 May 2013 15:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: BLINDhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/25/wow-moviewatch-blind/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/25/wow-moviewatch-blind/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/25/wow-moviewatch-blind/#commentsFiled under:

Has it really been six months since we last ran BLIND? Must be! We've now received a half dozen requests for this video, including a few from people who never saw it before. I guess Memorial Day weekend is a fair time to rerun the video. So sit back, and enjoy some pop-driven blood elf buttkickery.

The most painful part of the recent suggestions is that they used a duplicated YouTube video. I don't know why someone would steal the video and claim it as its own, but it's a shame. If you're going to use BLIND, please use the creator's original link.
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WoW InsiderWoW Moviewatch: BLIND originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 25 May 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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