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Hi All,
We just wanted to let you know that VODO, our free-to-share film distribution project, has recently released a documentary on Warcraft III, 'Beyond The Game' (http://vo.do/beyondthegame). In it we meet - AFK and within the game - two of Warcraft III's biggest players in 2007/8, Grubby and Sky. Filmmaker Jos de Putter tracks the players across the world all the way to the world championships in Seattle. Madfrog, a retired champion, is also profiled and recalls the physical, mental, and emotional effects of competitive gaming.
HOW TO WATCH IT
If you want to take a look, just go to http://vo.do/beyondthegame and hit "Download". The film is completely free to download and the filmmakers encourage you to share it widely with friends. You can download it using your favourite BitTorrent client.
If you like the film and want to see more from these producers you can donate -- although no donation is necessary!
REVIEWS
Here's a couple of reviews to give you an idea of the film:
'Director Jos de Putter’s quiet, observational manner captures an intimate portrait of his subjects without casting any judgments [...] This isn’t your typical look at video games, but these aren’t your typical video game nerds. They’re the best Warcraft III players in the world and that appears to account for a lot in this particular subculture. The film gives us a glimpse of life as a professional game player, and reveals it isn’t all that fun.' (Cinema Verdict.)
'The camera provides an often intimate view of the players, lingering on closeups of intently focused eyes while keyboards clack and echo the rapid-fire decision-making necessary for survival inside the game. Jos de Putter’s dynamic camera beautifully contrasts scenes from our mundane world with the colour-saturated, action packed virtual world within the game; the neon-lit internet cafes and media-hyped tournament becoming a jarring hybrid of the two. Beyond the Game is a revealing profile of an unforgiving game and the toll it takes on its all too human players.' (Intermedias).
If you watch the film, please tell us what you think of it (and us)!
http://vo.do/beyondthegame
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1520268/
Cheers,
VODO
We just wanted to let you know that VODO, our free-to-share film distribution project, has recently released a documentary on Warcraft III, 'Beyond The Game' (http://vo.do/beyondthegame). In it we meet - AFK and within the game - two of Warcraft III's biggest players in 2007/8, Grubby and Sky. Filmmaker Jos de Putter tracks the players across the world all the way to the world championships in Seattle. Madfrog, a retired champion, is also profiled and recalls the physical, mental, and emotional effects of competitive gaming.
HOW TO WATCH IT
If you want to take a look, just go to http://vo.do/beyondthegame and hit "Download". The film is completely free to download and the filmmakers encourage you to share it widely with friends. You can download it using your favourite BitTorrent client.
If you like the film and want to see more from these producers you can donate -- although no donation is necessary!
REVIEWS
Here's a couple of reviews to give you an idea of the film:
'Director Jos de Putter’s quiet, observational manner captures an intimate portrait of his subjects without casting any judgments [...] This isn’t your typical look at video games, but these aren’t your typical video game nerds. They’re the best Warcraft III players in the world and that appears to account for a lot in this particular subculture. The film gives us a glimpse of life as a professional game player, and reveals it isn’t all that fun.' (Cinema Verdict.)
'The camera provides an often intimate view of the players, lingering on closeups of intently focused eyes while keyboards clack and echo the rapid-fire decision-making necessary for survival inside the game. Jos de Putter’s dynamic camera beautifully contrasts scenes from our mundane world with the colour-saturated, action packed virtual world within the game; the neon-lit internet cafes and media-hyped tournament becoming a jarring hybrid of the two. Beyond the Game is a revealing profile of an unforgiving game and the toll it takes on its all too human players.' (Intermedias).
If you watch the film, please tell us what you think of it (and us)!
http://vo.do/beyondthegame
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1520268/
Cheers,
VODO
