Special thanks to Amalfi Ristorante & Bar and our fabulous extras (who were unfortunately omitted from the credits): Sam Bender, Tess Bodley, Troy Butcher, Beth Dunham, Kathy Flynn, Lanie Iannucci, Robert Iannucci Jr., Aaron Jackson, Catherine Koenig, David Koenig, Andy Law, Sarun Lorteerapong, Dennis Mai, Amber McBride, Bronte Neel, Matt Newcomb, Robert Queen, Jason Rector, Beverly Reynolds, Autumn Robertson, Andrew Salamon, Francis Santos and Meredith Williams.

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Special thanks to J!NX who make The Guild T-shirts (including CheesyBeards) and Archie McPhee for all the great pirate stuff you see decorating the CheesyBeards office.

View the episode on MSN and Bing video as well as on Zune Marketplace and Xbox Live.  And don’t forget to bookmark Microsoft’s Parallel Universe Hub where you can catch the latest episodes of The Guild as they come out.

Vork’s competitive spirit kicks in and Codex is awestruck by Zaboo’s supportive nature.

This episode features this amazing painting by Greg Aronowitz.

A bookmarking note: Microsoft has once again set up the Parallel Universe Hub where you can catch the latest episodes of The Guild as they come out, so bookmark that site!

Song Produced by: Jason C. Miller
Song Co-Produced by: Jamison Boaz and Russell Ali
Mixed by: Jamison Boaz
Music by: Jason C. Miller, Jamison Boaz and Russell Ali
Lyrics by: Felicia Day and Sandeep Parikh
Live Percussion by: Maulik Zaveri

Music Video Directed by Kim Evey and Sean Becker
Production Design by Greg Aronowitz

“Game On”
Boot up, embrace the feeling
The start button is the portal to your being
Turn on, it’s a pleasure device
Game with me, the ultimate spice

I promise you it won’t ever be dull
In a world you’re all powerful
I’ll buff you, don’t be afraid
It’s Tuesday night, Let’s do this raid!

Game On! Is it immature?
Game On! I’m insecure
Game On! Don’t g-quit on me!
Game On! We got keyboard chemistry

(DANCE BREAK)

I feel so much shame
I get dissed for saying that I game
No one understands
Why I’m living in a fantasy land

In-game you’ve got cool hair
Go from slumdog to a millionaire
Level up, Feel the bliss
Forward slash, Almost kiss

Game On! Invite sent!
Game On! Hop on Vent!
Game On! Say it proud!
Game On! Screw the crowd!

Game On! No one else to please!
Game On! I’ll press your hot keys!
Game On! There’s no disgrace.
Go to hell real life I’ll punch you in the face!

(FIGHT BREAK)

Game on! (x8)
Game On! Steal my breath!
Game On! No perma-death!
Game On! Don’t resist!
Game On! Give that bulb a twist

Internet sabhi desh ko jodataa hai (The internet connects all nations)
Frustration nikalanekaa raastaa hai (Provides a outlet for all frustrations)
ONLINE GAMING may kuchh buraa nahi Hai (Nothing wrong with online gaming)
Us Vichhar CONTROL-ALT-DELETE” (Control-Alt-Delete that feeling)

I’ll admit, when we party it sizzles
Won’t let the spell fizzle
Grab the reigns, don’t re-roll
Point and click, take control!

Game On! No disrespect!
Game On! We’re not rejects!
Game On! No remorse!
This is a feeling you can’t outsource!

Game On! Invite sent!
Game On! I’m on Vent!
Game On! Never g-quit on me!
Game On! We’ve got keyboard chemistry.
Game On! Game On! Game On! Game Onnnnnnnnn….

Episode 2: “Strange Allies” is up on MSN and Bing video. Codex gets some computer help while the Guild struggles with how to build a Guild Hall.

Bing video has set up shortcut for The Guild episodes at  http://guild.msn.com.  It’s also downloadable on Zune Marketplace and Xbox Live (links here may only work for the US).  The show is released to 19 additional countries in 1080p instant streaming via Zune Marketplace.  Users in some countries may need to download an update to enable Zune Marketplace.  Look for The Guild under Video Marketplace:Zune Marketplace:Independent videos:Web videos.

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING WITH THE GUILD CAST EVERY DAY at The Guild booth, #4201, listed under “Signal Fire Studios/The Guild.”
Wednesday Night, July 21
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 23
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 24
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m.- 5:00 p.m
Sunday, July 25
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY (NEW): Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em Improv Comedy show, 9pm (doors at 8:30pm), Lyceum Theatre 79 Horton Plaza, 92101.  Join Felicia Day, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis, Alex Albrecht, Tony Janning, Tara Perry and Brooke Seguin for the incredibly popular improv comedy show that’s been a huge hit in LA.  Tickets available here (Comic-Con badges not required).

THURSDAY: W00tstock, 7:30pm at live music venue 4th and B.  Join Paul and Storm, with Guild cast member Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage of Mythbusters for “three hours of geek and music.”  As Paul might say, it’ll be a “big huge blastie.”  Info (including the ever-expanding roster of awesome guests) is on w00tstock.net and tickets are available here (this will sell out! – Comic-Con badges not required).

FRIDAY: Panel, “Movies, TV, Comics, Web: Girls Gone Genre,” 5pm to 6pm, 24ABC, with a powerhouse lineup of producers/creators, including Felicia Day, Kathryn Immonen, Laeta Kalogridis, Marti Noxon, Melissa Rosenberg and Gail Simone.

SATURDAY: Panel, “The Guild,” 2pm to 3pm, Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront hotel, Q&A with the cast, announcements and debut of new content.  There’s a Facebook event here if you’d like to use it as a reminder.

SATURDAY: “Celebrate the Web,” 4:15pm to 6:15pm, Bristol Hotel. Several web series will be screened, including a sketch from the Sean Becker & Jeff Lewis created “Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy Hour” (FREE, Comic-Con badges not required).

SATURDAY (NEW): Signing, “Dollhouse,” 5pm to 5:45pm, Dark Horse Comics booth #2615, featuring Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Zack Ward and Felicia Day.

SATURDAY: Panel, “The Legend of Neil,” 7:30pm to 8:30pm, room 7ABC, with cast Tony Janning, Felicia Day, Mike Rose, Angie Hill, Eric Acosta, Scott Chernoff, and show creator Sandeep Parikh.

Watch online on Bing or MSN.  It’s also downloadable on Zune Marketplace.  Season 4 marks the first time for 1080p instant streaming of The Guild on Xbox Live in over 12 countries (look for it in video marketplace).  Thanks once again to our sponsors Microsoft and Sprint for making Season 4 possible.

Bing video has set up a destination site for The Guild episodes – you can bookmark http://guild.msn.com
which will always have the latest episode.  Please spread the word about the show, and thanks for all your support!

PS – come see us at Comic-con! We have awesomeness planned for you!

The Guild panel at 2009 Comic-Con

The Guild will be at Comic-Con!  We’re pleased to announce that we’ll have a booth, a panel, new merchandise and some surprises.  For the second year in a row, we’ll be sharing a booth, so you can find us listed in the exhibitor guide under “Signal Fire Studios/The Guild” and we’re at booth 4201.  We can confirm that, at this time, the entire cast of The Guild will be in attendance, and we will have at least one signing opportunity per day at the booth.

The Guild’s panel is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th from 2pm to 3pm in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront hotel, recently announced as one of the new official venues for Comic-Con.  After last year’s standing-room only panel, where we had to turn away several hundred fans, we asked for a larger room and the fine folks at Comic-Con were kind enough to honor that request – so big thanks to Comic-Con.  The panel will feature a Q&A with the cast along with the premiere of some new content from The Guild.  There will be more info and a complete schedule of Guild-related events posted as we get closer to the Con.  Join us on Twitter and Facebook for the most up to date info.

A few other events we’d like to mention:

• Felicia Day will be on a panel called “Movies, TV, Comics, Web:  Girls Gone Genre” on Friday, July 23rd from 5pm to 6pm in room 24ABC, with a powerhouse lineup of producers/creators, including Kathryn Immonen, Laeta Kalogridis, Marti Noxon, Melissa Rosenberg and Gail Simone.
• The Legend of Neil will have a panel on Saturday, July 24th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in room 7AB with cast Tony Janning, Felicia Day, Mike Rose, Angie Hill, Eric Acosta,  Scott Chernoff, and show creator Sandeep Parikh. (EDIT: we previously listed 24ABC, but 7AB is the correct room)
• Our friends Paul and Storm, with Guild cast member Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage of Mythbusters are bringing their popular w00tstock to San Diego during Comic-Con on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:30pm at live music venue 4th and B.  All the info is on w00tstock.net and tickets are available here (this will sell out!).
• The next Celebrate the Web event will take place in San Diego in conjunction with Comic-Con on Saturday, July 24th at the Bristol Hotel with sessions at 4:15pm and 5:15pm (and mingle time before and after).  Several web series will be screened, including a sketch from the Sean Becker & Jeff Lewis created “Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy Hour” (5minutehour.com).

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Please share this with friends! And for more info about The Gregory Brothers, check them out on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.  They also have a debut EP called “Meet the Gregory Brothers” available via their website and iTunes.  And join us in our community forums (or in comments below) to discuss the Season 3 recap.  If you’d like to watch the previous season recaps, you can find them here: Season 1 and Season 2.  And yes, this video is our first official word on the release date for Season 4 – coming July 13th!

And coinciding with the release of The Guild #3, issue #2 is now live in the iTunes Store.  You can purchase issue #1 and issue #2 for 99 cents each, viewable on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.  Issue #3 should arrive to the iTunes store in about a month.

Again we’d like to state that the response to the comic has been amazing, proving once again that fans of The Guild are the best ever – thanks for all the support.  Felicia has blogged about how rewarding (if difficult) it was to extend the world of The Guild into a new medium, and all the cast has been thrilled to be depicted as comic book characters.  Join us in our forums to discuss the comic.  And if you’re a Guildie who is new to comic books (many of you told us you were), we direct you again to this insightful “Making of” feature from Dark Horse Comics that shows issue #1 in various stages.

Also, we’ve answered some frequently asked questions below

-The Guild management

Q: Just 3 issues, is that all?
For now, yes.  Dark Horse Comics has been a great partner, Felicia enjoyed writing the comic and the reviews from critics and fans was very positive.  If you would like to see more, the number one thing you can do is purchase the comics in print and via iTunes, because that speaks the loudest in terms of a business decision to produce more comics of The Guild.  In addition, you can contact Dark Horse and Felicia (via The Guild contact form) and let us know you want more of The Guild in comic form.

Q: Can I get the comics outside the US?
It depends.  We know that in the UK it’s available (check Forbidden Planet). Some online retailers in the US do have international shipping options.

Q: Will these 3 issues be compiled and released in graphic novel form?
There are no plans to at this time, but it might be a possibility in the future.

Q: Will the comic app work on my (Android/PC/non-iPhone-iPad-iPod) hardware or on another comic book reader?
No, it’s an app for the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch only.  If you’d like to encourage Dark Horse Comics to develop for other platforms, we suggest writing them via their contact form.

Season 3 DVD in stores now

The DVD of season 3 of The Guild arrives in retail stores today throughout the US and Canada.  The artwork and content is identical to the previous Amazon.com DVD released in February, except that the retail release is on a single disc.  Look for the DVD in FYE, Suncoast, Borders, Barnes and Noble and other fine retailers.  If your favorite retail store isn’t stocking it, ask them to!  If you pick up the DVD in a store, share your picture with us on Flickr, Twitter and/or Facebook.

Bonus features on the DVD include the “Do You Want to Date My Avatar” Music Video, The Making of “Do You Want to Date My Avatar,”  the Halloween episode, Guild Applicant Rejects, How to Build Vork’s Sword, Audio Commentary with the Cast, Audio Commentary with the Creator, Director and Producer, Axis of Anarchy Interviews, Gag Reels, PDF of Script, Play All Feature and English Subtitles.  The DVD is NTSC format, region 1 and is distributed by New Video.

NOTE: For you International fans, we are still working on getting DVD releases out for non-North America regions.  We’ll keep you posted.  Amazon.de is currently carrying Seasons 1-3 (region-free NTSC, imported).

Thanks for your support!
-The Guild Management

Season 3 is currently available on DVD exclusively in stores at FYE, Coconuts, Wherehouse and Suncoast.

NOTE: This in-store appearance was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 19 but a change in the production schedule for Season 4 required this rescheduling.  Apologies to the fans and to the store – and thanks for your patience!

Address & Map Link:

SUNCOAST MOVIES
DEL AMO FASHION SQUARE
21712 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA  90503
Google Maps Link

Dark Horse Comics alerted us to the fact that due to a distributor glitch, stores in NY, PA, MI, parts of TX and MO, and most of Canada did not receive issue #2 yesterday but will be getting it next week.  They also announced the release of issue #1 as an iTunes App, so you can now enjoy the comic for 99 cents on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.  Here’s the link to the iTunes Store. Dark Horse will release each of the three issues to iTunes, about a month after the print version (exact dates are hard to know, since iTunes has an approval process which affects the release, but we’ll keep you posted).

Pick up your copy from your local comic shop, or buy online from Things from Another World or any number of online retailers.

If you just can’t get enough of the comic, here are some additional links for your enjoyment: Felicia’s blog entry about issue #2, a quick interview with Felicia by Dark Horse, and a cool “Making of” feature that shows issue #1 in various stages of production.

-The Guild management

Felicia is putting the finishing touches on the script for Season 4, which will pick up where Season 3 left off.  Pre-production is underway, keeping producer Kim Evey and Streamy Award winning director Sean Becker very busy as cameras are set to roll sometime in May.  Seasons 1 through 3 are currently available on watchtheguild.com, iTunes, Amazon and YouTube.

Microsoft has sponsored The Guild since season 2.  The Guild thanks Microsoft – along with all the fans – for continued support of the show.

-The Guild management

Although the show isn’t real, a ton of hard work went into orchestrating this elaborate prank. Extra special thanks goes to Greg Aronowitz and his animation team for doing 3 months of work in 3 weeks, Paul and Storm for writing a theme song so catchy that only death will get it out of our heads and Marc Hustvedt and Jenni Powell at Tubefilter for writing hilariously convincing articles that kept some of our fanbase guessing!  The full credits have been added to the “more info” box on YouTube. And there are a few behind the scenes photos on The Guild’s Flickr page.

The reactions to this ran the whole spectrum, from “this is awful” to “this is amazing” and from “please be an April Fool’s joke” to “I hope this ISN’T a joke.” We appreciate all the comments and discussion and encourage you to continue discussing them in the comments of the video on YouTube.

And for those of you wondering about Season 4, don’t worry, it’s coming.  We’ll have some announcements coming soon. Here’s the video from yesterday in case you missed it (bonus! we uploaded a deleted scene of Vork’s monkey for those of you that want more Lil’ Guildies):

-The Guild Management

We’ll post more details as soon as we are allowed to (or as soon as we make another mistake that leaks top secret project info!), but for now, you can read Jenni Powell’s exclusive write up on Tubefilter, watch the opening credits sequence on YouTube, and discuss the new development in Guild Chat or on our discussion boards.  Here’s the clip:

Special thanks to the fabulous Paul and Storm (website, twitter) who created the theme song and Greg Aronowitz (blog, twitter) who is leading the project.  Behind the scenes photo below of Greg working on the animation.

Thanks,

The Guild Management

First, on Monday, January 25th, The Guild seasons 1 through 3 will be available for purchase on iTunes for the first time!  Because of the short length of our episodes, on iTunes they will sell as bundles of 2-3 episodes (each approximately 10 minutes in length) so it’s a bit confusing at first glance, but all the episodes are there, we promise! (See the end of this post for the complete iTunes episodes listing, and here’s the link to iTunes).

Season 1 will be available in standard definition for $0.99 per iTunes episode bundle or $2.97 for the full season of 10 episodes.  The first episode bundle from Season 1 (episodes 1-3) will be available for FREE download.

Seasons 2 and 3 will be available in both standard and high definition, priced at $0.99 per episode bundle (SD) or $1.99 per episode bundle (HD).  Full “Season passes” are $5.99 (SD) or $9.99 (HD).  Note: The iTunes downloads are episodes only.  Downloads are US and Canada only, with a UK release coming soon.

As an exclusive bonus, the iTunes Season 3 Season Pass will include the free bonus extra: “Tips on Making a Web Series” with producer Kim Evey, director Sean Becker and creator Felicia Day.   The three answer questions, submitted by fans through Twitter and our website, about how to make a web series.  Er, the title explains it all

Then, on Tuesday, February 15th, Season 3 arrives on DVD exclusively on Amazon.com with a retail price of $14.95!

Bonus features on the DVD include “Do You Want to Date My Avatar” Music Video, The Making of “Do You Want to Date My Avatar,”  the Halloween episode, Guild Applicant Rejects, How to Build Vork’s Sword, Audio Commentary with the Cast, Audio Commentary with the Creator, Director and Producer, Axis of Anarchy Interviews, Gag Reels, PDF of Script, Play All Feature and English Subtitles.  The Amazon.com DVD release comes on two DVD-R discs by Amazon’s Create Space, and is NTSC format, region-free.

Later in the spring, Season 3 will be released to YouTube and to retail stores via a DVD from New Video (with identical content and cover art but on a single disc).

Lastly, on February 1 you will be able to watch all of Season 1 or Season 2 on Netflix.  All episodes have been edited together with only beginning and ending credits, so you can watch them like continuous movie, like the “Play All” DVD feature.

Whew, that’s all for now.  We know you’re impatient for Season 4, we are working as quickly as we can on it, promise!  More info to come as soon as we have it.

Thanks so much for your support!
The Guild Management

‘The Guild’ on iTunes Episode/Episode Bundles list:

Season 1 Episode Bundles:
Episode 1: Wake up Call – Zaboo’d – The Macro Problem (FREE ON ITUNES)
Episode 2: Cheesybeards – Rather Be Raiding
Episode 3: Total Wipe – Home Invasion – Tipping Point
Episode 4: Owning Bladezz – Boss Fight

Season 2 Episode Bundles:
Episode 1: Link the Loot – Block’d
Episode 2: Quest Accepted! – Heroic Encounter
Episode 3: Sacking Up – Blow Out
Episode 4: Panic Attack – Emergency!
Episode 5: Grouping Up – Socializing Sucks
Episode 6: Collision Course – Fight!

Season 3 Episode Bundles:
Episode 1: Expansion Time – Anarchy!
Episode 2: Player Down – Get it Back!
Episode 3: Application’d = Newbtastic
Episode 4: Coping and Stuff – +10 to Bravery
Episode 5: Wit’s End – The Return!
Episode 6: LAN Off – Hero
Tips on Making a Web Series (FREE WITH SEASON)

There are series submissions and individual ones.  Here are the SERIES submission categories (and link to the page):

Best Comedy Webseries – The Guild, http://www.watchtheguild.com
Best Ensemble Cast in a Webseries – The Guild, http://www.watchtheguild.com

Please vote for The Guild in these categories.

And here are the INDIVIDUAL submission categories (and link to the page):

Best Directing for a Comedy Web Series – Sean Becker
Best Writing for Comedy Web Series – Felicia Day
Best Male Actor in a Comedy Web Series – Vincent Caso / Jeff Lewis / Sandeep Parikh
Best Female Actor in a Comedy Web Series – Felicia Day / Amy Okuda / Robin Thorsen
Best Guest Star in a Web Series – Wil Wheaton / Michele Boyd / Brett Sheridan
Best Editing in a Web Series – Sean Becker
Best Cinematography – John Schmidt
Best Art Direction – Tyler Robinson
Best Original Music – Eanan Patterson, Don Schiff

Please vote for The Guild cast and crew in these categories.

Thank you so much for taking time to do this, and for your continued support of ‘The Guild!’

elle