WoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.comWoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gifWoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.comen-usCopyright 2012 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: Don't Make Me Get My Mainhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/wow-moviewatch-dont-make-me-get-my-main/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/wow-moviewatch-dont-make-me-get-my-main/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/wow-moviewatch-dont-make-me-get-my-main/#commentsFiled under:

Don't Make Me Get My Main by Legs and Cranius won first prize in the BlizzCon 2009 machinima contest. It's hard to believe that was nearly three years ago; time flies when you're ganking newbs, I guess.

With Mists of Pandaria looming around the corner like a Defias thug with bad intentions, it's time for us all to remember: That newb you gank today could actually be a PvP superstar. Choose your targets wisely.
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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, 18 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Battlestar Gnomereganhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/wow-moviewatch-battlestar-gnomeregan/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/wow-moviewatch-battlestar-gnomeregan/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/17/wow-moviewatch-battlestar-gnomeregan/#commentsFiled under:

Let's hit the wayback machine here. And I mean the wayback machine -- we're talking all the way back to January 2007. That's five and a half years ago, folks. Not only was a new science fiction series featuring a man named Adama and his trusty cohorts tearing up the TV channels, a polluted town called Gnomeregan was in desperate need of heroes.

In our little world, that's how this Battlestar-styled trailer came to be. Just remember the next time you join a dungeon group, that warrior might have a little toaster in him.
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]]>battlestarbattlestar-galacticafeaturedgnomereganguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayThu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Hard Like Heroichttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/wow-moviewatch-hard-like-heroic/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/wow-moviewatch-hard-like-heroic/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/wow-moviewatch-hard-like-heroic/#commentsFiled under:

Work warning: This video is pretty much one, long innuendo.

After a crazy week of non-WoW machinima, let's get back to our wheelhouse with one of the first machinima I got into. While the majority of machinima upbringing was at the supple hand of Myndflame, my formative listening experience enjoyed a heavy dose of Nyhm.

Hard Like Heroic is definitely one of Nyhm's best, even after all these years. The lyrics are upbeat, fun, self-deprecating, and spot on with parody goodness. The vocal performance is appropriate to the style, and the whole piece just comes together awesomely. So, let's go do it like a druid in the general channel.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimahard-like-heroicmachinimamoviesnyhmow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayWed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTDiablo Moviewatch: Diablo III: Wrathhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/15/diablo-moviewatch-diablo-iii-wrath/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/15/diablo-moviewatch-diablo-iii-wrath/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/15/diablo-moviewatch-diablo-iii-wrath/#commentsFiled under:

Work warning: Pretty violent video.

Well, if I didn't know that Diablo III released today, the empty halls of the WoW Insider headquarters would certainly tell me. It's like a ghost town around here. I've not been able to play yet, but that's OK. I've got this incredibly awesome animated short feature to get me by.

Diablo III: Wrath was revealed for the community about a week ago. If you're just now getting your hands on the Diablo universe for the first time, this video gives you a great sense of the mythos. The animation is fantastic and gorgeous. I could almost wish for this to be an ongoing series.
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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, 15 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTDiablo Moviewatch: Gigolo Witch Testhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/14/diablo-moviewatch-gigolo-witch-test/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/14/diablo-moviewatch-gigolo-witch-test/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/14/diablo-moviewatch-gigolo-witch-test/#commentsFiled under: ,

As we all sit around our Basic Campfires, caught rapt by breathless anticipation, let's take a moment and celebrate the upcoming release of Diablo III with a funny machinima.

Olibith created the Gigolo Witch Test using the the first custom machinima tool made for the game. While that might not sound like a big deal, that makes this Gigolo Witch Test the first full-blown, tooled machinima for Diablo III. (That's why we featured it on WoW Moviewatch back in the day.)

So here's hoping we won't be so sad and lonely for much longer, and we all get to enjoy the silky-smooth launch of Diablo III.
Evil has returned! 1.2 million WoW players are getting Diablo 3 for free thanks to the Annual Pass. You can get prepared for the evil with WoW Insider's launch coverage. From the lore of Diablo, to the important blue posts and the basics of Diablo gameplay, we'll get you on the inside track for the return of evil.

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]]>diablodiablo-iiifeaturedgigolo-witch-testguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesolibithow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayMon, 14 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Pandarendansen v2http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/wow-moviewatch-pandarendansen-v2/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/wow-moviewatch-pandarendansen-v2/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/wow-moviewatch-pandarendansen-v2/#commentsFiled under:

So, we presented the first version of this seizure-inducing insanity without comment. But you weren't satisfied. Half of you were like, "You're missing dance moves." The other half were like, "Oh, sweet hairy panda, we need more."

Machinima master Nananaea heard your cries, but unlike vaguely splotched superheroes from the past, she did not whisper no. She whispered yes, and she went to the huge effort of creating further animation and putting out this video. I can't stop watching it. It's hypnotizing.
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]]>caramelldansenfeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesnananeaow-machinimapandaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayFri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Wable - Episode 4http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/wow-moviewatch-wable-episode-4/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/wow-moviewatch-wable-episode-4/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/wow-moviewatch-wable-episode-4/#commentsFiled under:

Work warning: A bit of cursing and such, but nothing you've not seen before if you spend any time on the official forums.

The 4th episode of Wable has been released by Hybrim Entertainment, and it is hilarious. I don't know what it is about the style or method that struck my funny bone, but I actually spent a little time giggling out loud. (A literal laugh out loud is asking a bit much. I prefer to chuckle slightly, under my beard, like the humor-jaded cynic I am. One might say I only laugh with irony.)

The general idea is that Wable is Warcraft + Cable. Then you do some channel surfing during the show, see a couple of sarcastic punch lines, and then get something like a pun thrown in. And, hey -- who doesn't love a good Illidan joke here and there?
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimawableworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayThu, 10 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Caterwauling Choirhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/wow-moviewatch-caterwauling-choir/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/wow-moviewatch-caterwauling-choir/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/wow-moviewatch-caterwauling-choir/#commentsFiled under:

I love stuff like this, but I should give you a fair warning. If you're looking for skillful singing and amazing harmonies, skip this video. It's not for you. If you want a heartwarming tribute in which a guild offers cheers and support to its members -- this is the video to brighten your day.

Rather than try and explain what's going on in Caterwauling Choir, here's what the creator had to say:

Adia & her husband Bugs whom have been training very hard in a sport called Dragon Boat racing. They had their very first race on Saturday 5/5/12. The guild wanted to do something special to cheer them on. We came up with this short video.

While the singing isn't expert, this is just the kind of virtual hug the WoW community is known for. My hat's off to the Caterwauling Choir. Nice job, guys.
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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, 09 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: WoW vs. Facebookhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/wow-moviewatch-wow-vs-facebook/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/wow-moviewatch-wow-vs-facebook/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/08/wow-moviewatch-wow-vs-facebook/#commentsFiled under:

Besieged on all sides by misunderstanding about WoW addiction, Wowcrendor tackles the relative value of WoW vs Facebook. By using a rhetorical Straw Girlfriend, the characters talk about how playing WoW isn't really much different from chilling on Facebook or watching TV.

This is an argument I'm pretty familiar with. While I love a few particular television shows (what's up, Winchester brothers, how you doin'?), I'm not a big fan of the tube. In general, I like to be a more active participant in my entertainment. Whether that's walking the dog or playing WoW, I prefer action and don't like passive behavior. This is the point Wowcrendor is driving at -- WoW is no less or more prone to negative behavior than Facebook, TV, or other culturally typical activities.
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WoW InsiderWoW Moviewatch: WoW vs. Facebook originally appeared on WoW Insider on Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since we've had a new Oxhorn machinima. Oxhorn is known for his engaging music, tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, and tight comedic stories. His new video, The Panda Exerminator, doesn't disappoint.

The Panda Exterminator features two parts. The first is a short skit about the titular Panda Exterminator. Enraged by the encroaching cuteness of pandaren, the exterminator seeks to keep the Horde pure and fierce. The second part is an awesome song about the pandas. It's obviously meant as parody, but it's completely hilarious. The song is available on iTunes; if you're anything like me, you'll be downloading it pretty quickly.
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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, 07 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Blood Vengeancehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/wow-moviewatch-blood-vengeance/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/wow-moviewatch-blood-vengeance/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/wow-moviewatch-blood-vengeance/#commentsFiled under:

Blood Vengeance is the new story-based machinima released by RomireVids. The plot goes somewhat like you'd expect from something called Blood Vengeance. This is to say someone gets wronged and decides to go get some vengeance -- of the blood variety.

Romire's come a long way; this is leaps and bounds ahead of some of his previous work. I'd still look at tightening up the narrative and emsmallening (that's the opposite of embiggen) the length. Especially in a text-based dialogue, a longer video can feel exhausting to a viewer. Still, keep up the practice; I'm interested in seeing what comes next.
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WoW InsiderWoW Moviewatch: Blood Vengeance originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 04 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>blood-vengeancefeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayFri, 04 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Stuff WoW Hipsters Sayhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/wow-moviewatch-stuff-wow-hipsters-say/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/wow-moviewatch-stuff-wow-hipsters-say/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/wow-moviewatch-stuff-wow-hipsters-say/#commentsFiled under:

Stuff WoW Hipsters Say by Slightly Impressive is a challenging video for me to review. The kernel idea for the video is solid. I'm actually a little surprised we haven't seen more WoW hipster videos, so this is an area ripe for the plucking.

The video just felt a little too even-keeled for me. The voice acting could have been kicked up a notch or maybe the dialogue a little tuned. Like I said, the idea for the video is solid, but the execution could use some refinement. I'd definitely recommend experimenting with character voices, since that could go a long way toward promoting a better sense of production.
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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimaslightly-impressivestuff-wow-hipsters-sayworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayThu, 03 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Another Wipehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/wow-moviewatch-another-wipe/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/wow-moviewatch-another-wipe/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/wow-moviewatch-another-wipe/#commentsFiled under:

I think we've all been there. Some nights, you just get so frustrated with your raid team that you could scream or hurl your mouse through your monitor. That's not a productive use of your emotion, of course, but you could do it.

Shadowshift Productions does something much more productive with that frustration -- it creates music. Another Wipe predictably finds its roots in difficult, annoying raid nights. For a first video, Another Wipe absolutely knocks it out of the park. The music is decent, the video is fine -- good first showing all the way around. The singing had a few broken parts, but again, not bad for a freshman attempt.
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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, 02 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: 28 Patches Laterhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/wow-moviewatch-28-patches-later/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/wow-moviewatch-28-patches-later/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/wow-moviewatch-28-patches-later/#commentsFiled under:

While we're talking about classics, let's not forget this historic piece of boomkin video. In 28 Patches Later, the master of moonkin tackles the question you didn't know to ask: What if the world were overrun with laser chickens?

Let me summarize the video. Scientists accidentally summon a moonkin horde. They travel across the country, tearing down planes, infiltrating boats, and even taking over the White House. What is the mysterious goal of these otherworldly creatures? More important, who cares? The whole thing is just awesome, whether you're an Azeroth fan or just like to see a feathered version of zombie movies.
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]]>28-patches-laterfeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesow-machinimavoodoorayworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayTue, 01 May 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Dragonwrath: A Legendary Musicalhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/wow-moviewatch-dragonwrath-a-legendary-musical/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/wow-moviewatch-dragonwrath-a-legendary-musical/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/wow-moviewatch-dragonwrath-a-legendary-musical/#commentsFiled under:

What do you get when you cross Nananea and Sharm? A musical -- but not just any musical. You get Dragonwrath: A Legendary Musical. Set aside some time, kick your feet up, and relax with an awesome machinima that's truly a breath of fresh, beautiful air.

The plot's essentially about getting Dragonwrath, so I'm not going to belabor that. I want to focus on the amazing singing, fun lyrics, and awesome storybook style. I'm so happy to see folks revisiting these kind of productions; while I embrace all forms of machinima, this kind of music and story amalgam has always been my favorite. Dragonwrath: A Legendary Musical is an epic video that stands out in the current crop of machinima.
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]]>dragonwrathdragonwrath-a-legendary-talefeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesnananeaow-machinimasharmworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayMon, 30 Apr 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: The Lich King: Part 4: The Wrath Gatehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/wow-moviewatch-the-lich-king-part-4-the-wrath-gate/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/wow-moviewatch-the-lich-king-part-4-the-wrath-gate/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/wow-moviewatch-the-lich-king-part-4-the-wrath-gate/#commentsFiled under:

This intro is going to be a little brief because I think this piece can largely stand on its own two feet. The Lich King: Part 4: The Wrath Gate is a creation of Mathew McCurley (you might have heard of him) when he asked the question, "What if Ken Burns had created a video to document the events of the Wrath Gate?"

The result is an evocative, moody piece that questions the history of Wrath of the Lich King's most memorable quests. The music is incredibly well chosen, and the low-key, laconic documentary dialogue lends the video a sense of gravitas. Check it out and let Mat know what you think.
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]]>featuredgomatgoguide-to-machinimamachinimamat-mccurleymccurleymoviesow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videoswrath-gateMichael GrayFri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: What Have You Done?http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/wow-moviewatch-what-have-you-done/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/wow-moviewatch-what-have-you-done/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/26/wow-moviewatch-what-have-you-done/#commentsFiled under:

What Have You Done? is a fairly old movie; we featured it about three years ago. I had it brought back to mind this morning when I found myself in the mood for some old-fashioned boy angst rock. Nothing expresses the inner turmoil of a video game blogger like angry rock vocals and electric guitars.

That being said, I'm impressed how Keyra's video is still relatively fun. Keyra confessed she used an older computer to create the video, so the raw graphics aren't great in places. But she still nails that classic metal scene of "attractive singer walks around." I know that sounds like criticism, but it's not. What Have You Done? couldn't be more rock-and-roll video classic if the characters were crouched in front of a brick wall.

If you're looking for good bit of air guitar, don't miss this video. Your Livejournal poetry will thank you.
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WoW InsiderWoW Moviewatch: What Have You Done? originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>featuredguide-to-machinimakeyramachinimamoviesow-machinimawhat-have-you-doneworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayThu, 26 Apr 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Altoholics Anonymoushttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/wow-moviewatch-altoholics-anonymous/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/wow-moviewatch-altoholics-anonymous/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/wow-moviewatch-altoholics-anonymous/#commentsFiled under:

Slightly Impressive's Griffter shares his take on those untold legions of alts in Altoholics Anonymous. I definitely feel like Griffter is expanding his repertoire by tackling new subjects. The in-game animation looks solid, which is a plus for this video, although I'd avoid too many nighttime shots.

Some dialogue improvements could help the work immensely. Nothing's particularly wrong with the video as is, but I feel like it could use some punch. Maybe borrow a play from other machinima makers and experiment with funny voices or over-the-top reactions. Low-key, well-acted reactions will feel underperformed in machinima translation, often, so maybe stepping up the dialogue to absurd heights will help the video feel more dynamic.
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WoW InsiderWoW Moviewatch: Altoholics Anonymous originally appeared on WoW Insider on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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, 25 Apr 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: slashdance vs. Ulduarhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/wow-moviewatch-slashdance-vs-ulduar/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/wow-moviewatch-slashdance-vs-ulduar/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/wow-moviewatch-slashdance-vs-ulduar/#commentsFiled under:

Well, a new expansion bounces on the horizon like a rubber ball on too much caffeine. Believe it or not, new folks are trying out our beloved World of Warcraft all the time. A reader wrote me a few days ago asking, "If this is what MoP excitement is like, what was it like for new raids in Wrath and BC?"

The answer is that the excitement is basically the same. But if I had to capture all of Wrath raiding in one video, I'd simply point to the masterpiece slashdance vs. Ulduar. This is what raiding felt like back then. Yes, pretty much this exactly.
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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, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:00 ESTWoW Moviewatch: Crueler Heads Prevailhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/23/wow-moviewatch-crueler-heads-prevail/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/23/wow-moviewatch-crueler-heads-prevail/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/04/23/wow-moviewatch-crueler-heads-prevail/#commentsFiled under:

Crueler Heads Prevail is a magnificent breath of fresh air. Pardon me if I employ a bit of hyperbole when talking about Oblivious Film's winning entry into the 48 Hour Film Project, but this video is so fantastic that I immediately shared it with all my friends.

The voice narration is spot-on, well-written, and fun. The plot is engaging and clever. The graphics are beautiful. Take the time to watch this movie and really sink in with a cuppa joe and relax. It's worth the time, and Crueler Heads Prevail is a rare enough treat that it deserves your undivided attention.
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]]>crueler-heads-prevailfeaturedguide-to-machinimamachinimamoviesoblivious-filmsow-machinimaworld-of-warcraft-moviesworld-of-warcraft-videoswow-created-movieswow-fan-movieswow-guidewow-machinima-guidewow-movie-guidewow-movieswow-video-guidewow-videosMichael GrayMon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST