Drama Queens
There’s an old joke that the acronym MMORPG stands for “Many Men Online Role-Playing Girls.” This little film plays around with that idea, to great effect. Even if you don’t play games, give this a chance…I promise it’s funny
Jimmy: The World of Warcraft Story
I read in a news article somewhere that, in one reporter’s opinion, World of Warcraft is now a “generational event” comparable to the Beatles or the invention of the Atari. That seemed an overstatement at the time–and maybe it is an overstatement–but undeniably, the game has had an impact on people.
I find it fascinating how people have used the game’s mechanics to create their own mini-films. In the case of this particular film, one might even say that there is a creative vision behind it, with the gender confusion and the vaguely gay-themed overtones. There is probably a college research paper somewhere in this idea…but thankfully, I don’t have to write it.
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Hah!
I subscribe to the wowinsider blogs now, and they have a fair amount of machinima, some of it good, some of it bad.
I’d say this one went on way too long and wasn’t that good, but I do find it fascinating that people spend so much time creating little films. I’m often impressed.
I wonder how much longer World of Warcraft will keep going, in terms of this generational event. There’s going to be yet another expansion to keep those long-time players happy, but for people like me, I think there’s a limit to the game.
Comment by Mel B. — Friday, 3 August 2007 @ 10:38 am
So that’s the technical name for this: Machinima?
I think it will last another three to four years, until Blizzard’s releases it’s next big thing. There are probably two more expansion packs in the future of WoW. I think what holds a lot of people to the game is the amount of time invested, plus the money spent. For me, I enjoy the game a lot, of course, but I also feel a compulsion to play in order to “get my money’s worth.” I don’t know if there is a limit of enjoyment for me. Any other game, I’d say yeah I’ll get bored with it after a certain period of time. But WoW has lasted longer in my imagination than any other game I’ve ever played. If there is an end to it, in personal terms, I haven’t even glimpsed that end yet.
Comment by greypilgrim — Sunday, 5 August 2007 @ 12:42 pm
Heh heh. I don’t know about this World of Worldcraft of which you speak, but I thought the fan video was pretty funny.
Of course, I do it old skool. Hell, I just cracked out Crazy Taxi 2 on Dreamcast the other night. It turns out it’s been five years since I played it last. Five years! I had no idea.
Comment by Heather — Sunday, 5 August 2007 @ 2:47 pm
Yeah, I tried to tell my brother about machinima, and not did he already know what it was, but that I was pronouncing it wrong.
Comment by Mel B. — Sunday, 5 August 2007 @ 6:21 pm