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Half Life 2 Live Action Short Film

Patrick G van Diest — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:27:00 +0000

The First Live Action Half Life 2 Short Film. Entitled “Escape from City 17″, made by The Purchase Brothers.

The Escape From City 17 short film series is an adaptation based on the Half Life computer game saga by Valve Corporation. Originally envisioned as a project to test out numerous post production techniques, as well as a spec commercial, it ballooned into a multi part series. Filmed guerilla style with no money, no time, no crew, no script, the first two episodes were made from beginning to end on a budget of $500.

The CG is well made, and the action is great. A nice short movie, especially if you’re a Half Life fans

Lost When Drunk

Patrick G van Diest — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:26:24 +0000

Yaay! the Lost drinking game, where you can channel your frustation on so many mysterious things on Lost to alcoholism!

Take a sip whenever: Someone has daddy issues. (Your father being a malevolent spirit force living on a magical island counts as daddy issues.)

(Via Kottke.)

Minutemen Arcade

Patrick G van Diest — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:56:19 +0000

Can’t wait to see the Watchmen in action next March? Well now you can play as the first generation of Watchmen (called the Minutemen). As a viral for next month Watchmen Movie, Warner Bros. marketing released a new flash-based website where you can play an 80’s style arcade featuring the Minutemen (Night Owl and Silk Spectre). It consist of just 2 stages. When you finish the game, you will be presented with the latest Watchmen Movie trailer. It’s very fun! especially if you’re a fan of Double Dragon or Final Fight arcade game (remember those?)