The LRR CD-ROM Game
January 17th, 2011

Posted by Matt

This week’s update is up, and let me tell you, we’ve whipped up a real treat! This isn’t just some half-assed video! No Sir, we’ve been slaving away, and making use of the heights of modern technology to bring you the LoadingReadyRun CD-ROM game, and we’ve done everything we can to make the experience feel as authentic as possible! Can you help the crew overcome their difficulties and film a video? You should really give it a try! Just click here!

Unskippable this week is Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. You can watch that here.

Finally, a quick reminder that there are 14-days left in the pre-order period for creepydoll shirts. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to terrorize your friends, pre-order one today!

Cheers!

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Creepy Doll #31 Needs a Home
December 16th, 2010

Posted by Matt

AUCTION NOW LIVE

The Creepy Doll is back! Again! The bad news is: this means that the Desert Bus auction winner of Creepy Doll #31 has mysteriously backed out of the bid, making Tally’s craftsy bunny ears droop with sadness. The GOOD news is: this gives all of you one last chance to own the last of this limited run of terrifyingly adorable dolls.

This is your official stand-up-and-take-notice warning that we will be silent auctioning Creepy Doll #31 next week. Starting at 12am on Monday, Dec. 20 and going until midnight on Thursday, Dec. 23, the Creepy Doll will be up for auction online, with proceeds being donated to Child’s Play (naturally). Watch this blog and the Desert Bus and LoadingReadyRun twitter accounts for further details as to where the bidding will take place.

Keep in mind, this is a very special Creepy Doll. Not only is he the 31st of only 30 numbered dolls, he also comes with all the festive paraphernalia he’s stolen from the other holidays. His hands even have velcro sewn on so he can hold these items. The winner of this auction will receive:

– the 31st Creepy Doll (numbered on the bottom)
– his scythe
– a Valentine’s Day box of chocolates*
– a St. Patrick’s Day 4-leaf clover
– a Thanksgiving drumstick*
– a Christmas Santa hat
– a Halloween pumpkin
– and a special Creepy Doll coffee cup sleeve, so he can stare accusingly as you drink your morning coffee or tea. Do you really need that much honey?

Bonus: Because this is a very special auction, and because she’s been at her incessant crafting again, Tally is going to sweeten the pig… with a pig! Should the bidding for the doll reach $1000, the winner will also receive his or her choice of one of the three plush pigs pictured below, also crafted by Tally, in post-event honour of Desert Bus.

So your instructions are: Read blog, bid on doll, get pig.

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Inside the Moon – September 10
September 9th, 2010

Posted by Tim

Tune in to Inside the Moon on Friday, September 10, at 1 PM PST (8 PM GMT)! You can watch the recording via the embed below or on UStream.

On this week’s show, we’ll talk about PAX, Magic: the Gathering, and whatever else our conversation takes us to.

If you have questions you’d like to have answered in the Q&A portion of the show, leave them in a comment, or post them in the forum thread.

Join in the chat here.

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Gary
September 7th, 2010

Posted by Matt

Monday’s update is up, and like Gary, it’s a little late to the party. Check it here.

Sorry about he late update on this one. The whole LRR crew spent the weekend at the Penny Arcade Expo, with spotty internet, and most of our day yesterday was spent on a ferry home. A big thanks to everyone who attended our panel, screening and meetup though! It’s always great to see you guys in person, and we had a ton of fun.

This script has been floating around the LRR office for a while now, possibly since before last PAX. I seem to recall having it planned, and then failing to get it scheduled for shooting in time to make the PAX deadline. On the other hand, I could just be pulling that out of my hat. My memory on the issue is spotty at best. Regardless, we knew PAX was coming this year, and planned ahead to get it shot in time. Of course, Blizzard wasn’t exhibiting at the Expo this year (they had been the year before) so a quick rewrite was in order to make the video fly. For what it’s worth, I think it turned out great. Paul’s always awesome at frantic confusion, and I think he knocked this one out of the park.

This week’s Unskippable may actually rate a my all time favorite. The ending slayed me. I won’t spoil it – just go watch it, then sit there scratching your head.

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LRR at PAX
August 31st, 2010

Posted by Jeremy

If you’re attending this year’s Penny Arcade Expo, make sure to come see us! Beyond just the LoadingReadyRun panel, some of the crew are involved in extra-curricular activities that you may want to check out.

Here’s the breakdown:

LoadingReadyRun presents Desert Bus, Unskippable, ENN, and hilarity
Friday, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Raven Theatre
 Join the LoadingReadyRun crew as they talk about all their work, show you some new stuff and maybe even drop aggravatingly vague hints about future projects! Also, they’ll answer a bunch of your questions, assuming they don’t get distracted.

Booms, Headshots, and Scathing Comments: The Magical World of Web Video
Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Pegasus Theatre
 Remember the dark internet of 1997? When animated gifs and stamp-sized screenshots were the best gaming media had to offer? Well that world is gone, replaced with a veritable utopia of web video, custom-crafted by gamers for gamers. Graham, Kim, Alex, and Garrett team up with Jeremy in a super-friendsian alliance to discuss the present state of web video, and what it took for them to get where they are today. Interested in knowing the differences between filming in LA and a quiet Canadian suburb? Want to dip your toe into the mysterious world of YouTube? This may well be the panel for you.

Panelists include: Graham Stark [Partner, Bionic Trousers Media], Jeremy Petter [Writer/Filmmaker/Graphic, Independent Contractor], Kim Evey [The Guild, Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show], Alex Albrecht [The Totally Rad Show], Garrett Hunter [Mega64]

Organizing a Child’s Play Fundraiser
Sunday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wolfman Theatre
 Starting a fundraiser for Child’s Play Charity? Make this panel your next step! Join the founders of Ümloud! (San Francisco) and “Desert Bus for Hope” (Victoria, B.C., Canada) as they talk about their process in creating a charity event for Child’s Play. Whether your idea is to run a fund-drive over the internet or a local event set in the real world, we’ll help point you to the right path to make a successful event.

Panelists include: Graham Stark [Co-Creator, LoadingReadyRun], Chris Kohler [Co-Founder, Ümloud!], John “Seg” Seggerson [Co-Founder, Ümloud!]

And finally… choose wisely, as Friday at 10:00pm has a cavalcade of neat stuff!

LoadingReadyRun Movie Night – Wolfman Theatre
 10:00 pm – 1:30 am
 Join the whole LRR crew for some of our favourite vids and other fun stuff. We’ll all be there to hang out and answer your questions. If you missed talking to us during our panel, we’d love to see you here.

The Escapist Presents: Movie Night – Unicorn Theatre
 10:00 pm – 1:30 am
 Join The Escapist for an epic night of their critically acclaimed video, including: Zero Punctuation, Doraleous and Associates, Unskippable and A Good Knight’s Quest. (also Hit it with My Axe, if you’re into that kind of thing)

PAX Late Show Recording Session – Serpent Theatre
 10:00 pm – 1:30 am
 The PAX Late Show is the brand new talk show featuring your favorite geek celebrities. Also includes the premiere of new video content from hot web video creators, and a very special musical performance. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the live studio audience for this first ever recording of the PAX late show with your hosts Rym and Scott of GeekNights.

Guests include: Alex Albrecht [Diggnation, The Screen Savers], Rooster Teeth [Red vs Blue], Jon St John [Duke Nukem], and more!

We’re still in discussion te as to when our PAX fan meetup will be, so stay tuned to the blog for details. In the meantime … I’m giddy! Hooray PAX! Hope to see many of you soon!

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