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FreePixel looks at video games as part of the moving image culture. Games are not movies. But games use moving image tradition in their presentation. That is why FreePixel offers a critical look at games and their expressive qualities that grow from the use of the moving image.

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[Archive for November, 2008]

Looking into Shadows – should Machinima be interactive?

Posted by Michael

Some time ago I played the Linger in Shadows PS3 demo by plastic (here is a video version of it). It is short (not “small” in the sense of the truly mindblowing demoscene extravaganzas in 97K or less) and it feels a bit like a visual snippet. Nevertheless, it also felt fresh. Mind you, I [...]

It’s On! Live blogging from the Machinima Film Festival 2008

Posted by Michael

It’s festival time! Breaking with usual traditions and not revamping the post, here is the report from the festival floor – live and as is. And the winners …. after the jump (this might be a rather longish post) …