Mega64 Invades PAX

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While I was at PAX recently, I ran into the gang from Mega64. If you haven’t heard about them yet, you definitely need to look them up. They produce short films that re-create video games in real life! I cannot even begin to rival the way the site describes themselves. Their “about me” section is just too awesome not to use here:

In the not too distant future, a former videogame programmer and mad scientist Dr. Poque grows weary of the world’s games. Shunned from society, he invents the most powerful videogame console ever created- The Mega64; A machine powerful enough to download old videogames into users’ brains, making them embarrassingly real. To prove himself to the reluctant public, he captures ordinary teenagers to beta test the machine 24/7 and document their progress within his secret compound… beneath his apartment building. Lead by the brave duo of Rocko and Derek, this kidnapped crew must endure the digital insanity and learn why video games and the real world should never mix.

See what I mean? Even I am not as creative as that! I’ve spent quite a bit of time checking out Mega64 since I ran into the crew at PAX. The site really is excellent. There is a lot of creative genius at work there, absolutely.

If you enjoy short films, video games, or even just creative content – be sure to check them out.

• a peek BETWEEN the COVERS: the making of the musical cd [VHS]
• Charlie Chaplin: The Gold Rush, The Rink, The Tramp, Making a Living, His Favorite Pastime
• Michael Jackson – Dangerous: The Short Films
• The Wizard of Oz (3-Disc Emerald Edition) [Blu-ray]
• Guinea Pig Flower of Flesh and Blood/Making of Guinea Pig Double Feature
• T-Shirt Mens Black ” Got Film-Making? ” Hobbies
• Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen, Second Edition
• Making it Big in Shorts: The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Guide to Short Films – 2nd edition
• Making Short Films

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