This Spartan Life

You can be FPS-illiterate like I am and still be fascinated by This Spartan Life, a talk show staged inside the Halo multiplayer game world. Guest and host (and “camerapeople”) attempt to have a cogent conversation while running around trying not to get shot by interlopers. Right now there’s one episode posted, divided into six segments, including interviews with filmmaker Peggy Ahwesh and multimedia innovator Bob Stein. The Stein segment is my favorite for its combination of substance, humor, and visual antics.

A surreal viewing experience and a nice introduction to the world of machinima.