Machinima

Machinima, is the use 3D graphics and engines to generate computer animation. Machinima.com is a website full of such animations, which have grown in popularity with the dominance of video games in the entertainment industry. Companies such as Rooster Teeth have used various video games such as Halo, Fear, The Sims, GTA and Half Life to create multiple series of shows with a comedic adaptation. These shows, which are now downloadable and purchasable on DVD, provide an alternate take on the experiences of key characters in different video games. As technology has developed, the ability to create such machinimas has become easier than ever. Machinima's are now made by fans worldwide, and provide many alternative stories and events to popular games.

Machinima is mainly a video site, which hosts different series and shows; it does however also provide reviews, forums, contests and news on the latest in video games. Machinima is also widely known for its Inside Gaming show, which airs on the web Wednesdays and Saturdays. This show gives viewers the inside scoop on what's new in the gaming universe. Users are able to subscribe to all shows and series, so that they are automatically downloaded and sorted as soon as they are updated.