History Creator / Machinima

Machinima.com would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima.com would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], because thanks to its popularity, [[PopCulturalOsmosis the network would overshadow the medium]] [[PopCultureIsolation to near-obscurity]]. This change in focus is likened to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

* '''Machinima Respawn''': Machinima's former all-gameplay channel. Due to budget cuts and a lack of views, Respawn was disconnected in 2015 and eventually folded into Realm.
* '''Inside Gaming'''

* ''[[https://www.youtube.com/user/happyhour/ Happy Hour]]'': Machinima's animation channel. Happy Hour is also where original series [[ChannelHop previously uploaded to the main channel moved to]].

Machinima.com would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima.com would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], because thanks to its popularity, [[PopCulturalOsmosis the network would overshadow the medium]] [[PopCultureIsolation to near-obscurity]]. The change in focus is likened to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima.com. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsAndMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media assets like Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth.[[/note]] During this period, Machinima would slowly dempshize its YouTube programming and MCN content and move towards distribution of premium-quality series on other platforms such as Amazon, where Machinima's content can be streamed on [[Creator/AmazonStudios Prime Video]], and where Machinima was among the first to launch an "Always On" 24/7 streaming channel on Website/{{Twitch}}.

After completing its integration into Warner Bros, Machinima would relaunch in 2018 with a new logo and refocus its programming back to video game-related shows, and original series for platforms like Facebook Watch, and cross-promotion and events with other [=WarnerMedia=] properties such as Creator/DCComics and Creator/TheCW.

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], because thanks to its popularity, [[PopCulturalOsmosis the network would overshadow the medium]] [[PopCultureIsolation to near-obscurity]]. The change in focus is likened to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

Between 2012 and 2015, Machinima would undergo various layoffs, resulting in the cancellation of several shows and the discontinuation of content on many of their channels, some of which have since become inactive. The disaffiliation many notable content creators, personalities, and employees on Machinima's roster would also lead to a decline in quality for the network's original programming.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsAndMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media assets like Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth.[[/note]] During this period, Machinima would slowly dempshize its YouTube programming and MCN content and move towards distribution of premium-quality series on other platforms such as Amazon, where Machinima's content can be streamed on [[Creator/AmazonStudios Prime Video]], and where Machinima was among the first to launch an "Always On" 24/7 streaming channel on Website/{{Twitch}}.

Between 2012 and 2015, Machinima would undergo various layoffs, resulting in the cancellation of several shows and the discontinuation of content on many of their channels, some of which have since become inactive. The disaffiliation many notable content creators, personalities, employees on Machinima's roster would also lead to a decline in quality for the network's original programming.

Between 2012 and 2015, Machinima would undergo various layoffs, resulting in the cancellation of several shows and the discontinuation of content on many of their channels, some of which have since become inactive. The disaffiliation many notable content creators on Machinima's roster would also lead to a decline in quality for the network's original programming.

Machinima.com, now doing business as Machinima, Inc., is a gamer entertainment network owned by Creator/WarnerBros through their Warner Bros. Digital Networks division. It is named after, and originally served as a hub for, Main/{{machinima}} works. Overtime, particularly after the departure of founder Hugh Hancock in 2006, the website would [[NetworkDecay move away from actual machinima]] and become more recognized as a Website/{{YouTube}}-based gamer entertainment network.

In 2012, Machinima would undergo various layoffs, resulting in the cancellation of several programming and the discontinuation of programming on several of their channels.

* ''WebVideo/TwoBestFriendsPlay''

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]] and, thanks to its popularity, [[PopCulturalOsmosis overshadow the medium]] [[PopCultureIsolation to near-obscurity]]. The change in focus is likened to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]] and, thanks to its popularity, [[PopCultureIsolation overshadow the medium to near-obscurity]]. The change in focus is likened to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]] and, thanks to its popularity, [[PopCultureIsolation overshadow the medium to near-obscurity]].

likening the change in focus to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], likening the change in focus to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay and subsequent DorkAge.

Machinima.com, now doing business as Machinima, Inc., is a gamer entertainment network owned by Creator/WarnerBros through their Warner Bros. Digital Networks division. It is named after, and originally served as a hub for, Main/{{machinima}} works. Overtime, particularly after the departure of founder Hugh Hancock in 2006, the website would [[NetworkDecay move away from actual machinima]] and become more recognized as Website/{{YouTube}}-based gamer entertainment network.

* '''Realm Games''': Machinima's gameplay channel. Formally '''Machinima Realm''', which originally launched in 2010 and was focused on real-time strategy, and MMORPG's, and similar genre games.
* '''Machinima Trailer Vault''': [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin A channel dedicated exclusively to trailers.]]
* '''Body Count Fighting''': A series of competitive fighting game events pitting top players against eacher. The co-responding channel focuses on content relating to fighting games.

* ''Happy Hour'': Machinima's animation channel. Happy Hour is also where original series [[ChannelHop previously uploaded to the main channel moved to]].

* '''Machinima''': The flagship channel, which previously hosted content from the Machinima website, original series from partnered directors, and in-studio programming such as ''[[Creator/{{Funhaus}} Inside Gaming]]''.

* '''Machinima Respawn'': Machinima's former all-gameplay channel. Due to budget cuts and a lack of views, Respawn was disconnected in 2015 and eventually folded into Realm.

* '''Machinima''': The flagship channel, which previously hosted content from the Machinima website, original series from partnered directors, and in-studio programming such as ''[[Creator/Funhaus Inside Gaming]]''.

* Machinima: The flagship channel, which previously hosted content from the Machinima website, original series from partnered directors, and in-studio programming such as ''[[Creator/Funhaus Inside Gaming]]''.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsAndMonsters Chronicles''. During this period, Machinima would slowly dempshize its YouTube programming and MCN content and move towards distribution on other platforms such as Amazon, where Machinima's content can be streamed on [[Creator/AmazonStudios Prime Video]], and the network was among the first to launch an "Always On", 24/7 streaming channel on Website/{{Twitch}}. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media assets like Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth.[[/note]]

After completing its integration into Warner Bros, Machinima would relaunch in 2018 with a new logo and refocus its programming back to video game-related shows.

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for their business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], likening the change in focus to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsAndMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media assets like Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth.[[/note]]

In 2018, Machinima would

** ''WebAnimation/TheTransformersPowerOfThePrimes''

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere Multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for its business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], likening the change in focus to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network, right down to the NetworkDecay.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsAndMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media's Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth.[[/note]]

* ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire''

Machinima.com, now doing business as Machinima, Inc., is an gamer entertainment network owned by Creator/WarnerBros through their Warner Bros. Digital Networks division. It is named after, and originally served as a hub for, Main/{{machinima}} works. Overtime, particularly after the departure of founder Hugh Hancock in 2006, the website would [[NetworkDecay move away from actual machinima]] and become more recognized as Website/{{YouTube}}-based gamer entertainment network.

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere Multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for its business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous. Naturally, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks many machinima directors also resent the network for abandoning actual machinima content]], likening the change in focus to that of Creator/G4TV's [[NetworkDecay shift away from gaming and technology-oriented programming]]. Indeed, Machinima can be best described as G4 if it was an YouTube network instead of a linear cable and satellite network

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsAndMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media's Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth. [[/note]]

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere Multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''WebAnimation/SonicForHire'', and ''WebAnimation/BattlefieldFriends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for its business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsandMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media's Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth. [[/note]]

Machinima, Inc., formally Machinima.com. is an gamer entertainment network owned by Creator/WarnerBros through their Warner Bros. Digital Networks division. It is named after, and originally served as a hub for, Main/{{machinima}} works. Overtime, particularly after the departure of founder Hugh Hancock in 2006, the website would [[NetworkDecay moving away from actual machinima]] and become more recognized as Website/{{YouTube}}-based gamer entertainment network.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsandMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to Otter Media's Website/{{Crunchyroll}} and Creator/RoosterTeeth. [[/note]]

Machinima would go on to become one of YouTube's premiere Multi-channel networks (MCN), and be well-known for original series such as ''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'', ''Machinima/SanityNotIncluded'', ''Sonic For Hire'', and ''Battlefield Friends''. On a darker note, Machinima would also become embroiled in various controversies and attract criticism from the YouTube community for its business practices; its since-discontinued use of perpetual contracts being the most infamous.

In 2014, Warner Bros became an investor into Machinima. Subsequently, Machinima would broaden its focus to include fandom and comic book-based programming, debuting many such shows as ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueGodsandMonsters Chronicles''. In November 2016, Warner Bros would outright acquire Machinima and integrate the network as a wholly owned subsidiary. [[note]]With the completion of AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Warner Bros parent company, Time Warner, Machinima is now also an affiliate to