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==Official Trailers==
==Official Trailers==
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i7tYGeydcs|Pirates, Vikings and Knights II Teaser]===
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i7tYGeydcs| Pirates, Vikings and Knights II Teaser]===
The first official trailer of the Half-Life 2 mod, as well the first gameplay footage of the mod to ever been shown to the public. Released in CrazyTalk's YouTube Channel on December 27th 2006, four days before the [[Beta 1.0|first release]], the trailer gives an initial impression of the explosive nature of the [[Pirates, Vikings and Knights|original GoldSrc mod]] brought onto the then new Source Engine. Most of its footage was recorded in [[Island]], although the other official maps released in the package received respectable showcases. The trailer is notable for having one of the few footage of the map Cloud which, to this day is one of the most obscure unreleased maps in the mod's history.
The first official trailer of the Half-Life 2 mod, as well the first gameplay footage of the mod to ever been shown to the public. Released in CrazyTalk's YouTube Channel on December 27th 2006, four days before the [[Beta 1.0|first release]], the trailer gives an initial impression of the explosive nature of the [[Pirates, Vikings and Knights|original GoldSrc mod]] brought onto the then new Source Engine. Most of its footage was recorded in [[Island]], although the other official maps released in the package received respectable showcases. The trailer is notable for having one of the few footage of the map Cloud which, to this day is one of the most obscure unreleased maps in the mod's history.
The YouTube version, due to the website's limitations at the time, it can only stream the video in 240p; on January 12th 2007 the trailer was uploaded on ModDB, being played in widescreen 720p.[http://www.moddb.com/mods/pirates-vikings-and-knights-ii/videos/pvkii-teaser#imagebox]
The YouTube version, due to the website's limitations at the time, it can only stream the video in 240p; on January 12th 2007 the trailer was uploaded on ModDB, being played in widescreen 720p.[http://www.moddb.com/mods/pirates-vikings-and-knights-ii/videos/pvkii-teaser#imagebox]
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The trailer was likely to be originally distributed by Hyperdrive, a video game trailer and machinima website, and not much is known about this website, which presumably defunct.
The trailer was likely to be originally distributed by Hyperdrive, a video game trailer and machinima website, and not much is known about this website, which presumably defunct.


===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWwr0r_q_-U|Beta 2.0 Trailer]===
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWwr0r_q_-U| Beta 2.0 Trailer]===
On February 3rd 2008, on the eve of [[Beta 2.0|Beta 2.0's]] release, another trailer was shown to the public, showcasing the three new classes, as well the new maps, most namely [[Forgotten]]. The trailer also uses Bob Thomas' Pirares, Vikings and Knights II theme. As opposed to the first teaser trailer, the video was recorded in fullscreen.
On February 3rd 2008, on the eve of [[Beta 2.0|Beta 2.0's]] release, another trailer was shown to the public, showcasing the three new classes, as well the new maps, most namely [[Forgotten]]. The trailer also uses Bob Thomas' Pirares, Vikings and Knights II theme. As opposed to the first teaser trailer, the video was recorded in fullscreen.


===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE5B2t0lKeU|Sharpshooter Preview]===
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE5B2t0lKeU| Sharpshooter Preview]===
The trailer was released in December 14th 2011, revealing for the first time footage of [[Sharpshooter]], the long-waited [[Tortuga]] and [[Town]], among other things. It's the first trailer to use music from long-time contributor Bergan Mencarini. It is also the last trailer to be uploaded on CrazyTalk's channel, due to the creation of the official PVKII YouTube channel.
The trailer was released in December 14th 2011, revealing for the first time footage of [[Sharpshooter]], the long-waited [[Tortuga]] and [[Town]], among other things. It's the first trailer to use music from long-time contributor Bergan Mencarini. It is also the last trailer to be uploaded on CrazyTalk's channel, due to the creation of the official PVKII YouTube channel.


===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=905V1wkRDus|Map Update 2.6]===
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=905V1wkRDus| Map Update 2.6]===
Released on October 25th 2013, six days before the release of Beta 2.6, the first and so far only live-action trailer was released, showcasing the new features in the package. The video and acting was provided by Kyle Carter, and music by Bergan Mencarini.
Released on October 25th 2013, six days before the release of Beta 2.6, the first and so far only live-action trailer was released, showcasing the new features in the package. The video and acting was provided by Kyle Carter, and music by Bergan Mencarini.


===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djoHH7QeJpo|Tw_Fort Teaser]===
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djoHH7QeJpo| Tw_Fort Teaser]===
Also known as The Return of tw_Fort, it's notable for being the first official trailer of the mod built in Valve's Source Filmmaker, making use of the mod's assets and maps to pose the characters. The voice actors also provided new voice lines for this trailer in particular. The trailer was released in Halloween's eve of 2013. It and the live-action trailers are the first ones to be released in 1080p.
Also known as The Return of tw_Fort, it's notable for being the first official trailer of the mod built in Valve's Source Filmmaker, making use of the mod's assets and maps to pose the characters. The voice actors also provided new voice lines for this trailer in particular. The trailer was released in Halloween's eve of 2013. It and the live-action trailers are the first ones to be released in 1080p.


===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hp8UVhlAX8|Man-at-Arms Trailer]===
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hp8UVhlAX8| Man-at-Arms Trailer]===
The trailer was released on September 15th 2014, a month and a half before the release of Beta 3.0, and it showcases several new features, such as the highly awaited [[Man-at-Arms]], the new and improved [[Sandstorm]], [[Cara]], and several other features listed in the end of the video. Similar to official gameplay videos, the music is provided by a third-party band, Jaldaboath, with the song "Hark the Herald".
The trailer was released on September 15th 2014, a month and a half before the release of Beta 3.0, and it showcases several new features, such as the highly awaited [[Man-at-Arms]], the new and improved [[Sandstorm]], [[Cara]], and several other features listed in the end of the video. Similar to official gameplay videos, the music is provided by a third-party band, Jaldaboath, with the song "Hark the Herald".


===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2p6vhRDa1A|No Time to Waste]===  
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2p6vhRDa1A| No Time to Waste]===  
Released shortly after the release of Beta 3.3, No Time to Waste is the second official trailer produced in Source Filmmaker, as well the first official trailer to be produced by an authorized creator. The trailer is unique due to its "frozen in time" aspect, parodying trailers such as Halo 3's "Believe" and the trailer for the movie ''Jabberwocky'', by Terry Gilliam. Unlike other trailers using third-party music, this one doesn't come from a band but from a composer, La Gazza Ladra, by Gioacchino Rossini, which was also used for the trailer of ''Jabberwocky''.
Released shortly after the release of Beta 3.3, No Time to Waste is the second official trailer produced in Source Filmmaker, as well the first official trailer to be produced by an authorized creator. The trailer is unique due to its "frozen in time" aspect, parodying trailers such as Halo 3's "Believe" and the trailer for the movie ''Jabberwocky'', by Terry Gilliam. Unlike other trailers using third-party music, this one doesn't come from a band but from a composer, La Gazza Ladra, by Gioacchino Rossini, which was also used for the trailer of ''Jabberwocky''.



Revision as of 20:16, 26 November 2015

Official videos produced by the development team are a major contribution to the mod's disclosure. Since its original release that trailers, gameplay videos and other promotional audiovisual content is shared through websites such as YouTube and ModDB. Since 2012 that Pirates, Vikings and Knights II has its own official YouTube channel which, aside from uploading official videos it also uploads the streams from PVKBeta Live.

Official Trailers

Pirates, Vikings and Knights II Teaser

The first official trailer of the Half-Life 2 mod, as well the first gameplay footage of the mod to ever been shown to the public. Released in CrazyTalk's YouTube Channel on December 27th 2006, four days before the first release, the trailer gives an initial impression of the explosive nature of the original GoldSrc mod brought onto the then new Source Engine. Most of its footage was recorded in Island, although the other official maps released in the package received respectable showcases. The trailer is notable for having one of the few footage of the map Cloud which, to this day is one of the most obscure unreleased maps in the mod's history. The YouTube version, due to the website's limitations at the time, it can only stream the video in 240p; on January 12th 2007 the trailer was uploaded on ModDB, being played in widescreen 720p.[1]

The trailer was likely to be originally distributed by Hyperdrive, a video game trailer and machinima website, and not much is known about this website, which presumably defunct.

Beta 2.0 Trailer

On February 3rd 2008, on the eve of Beta 2.0's release, another trailer was shown to the public, showcasing the three new classes, as well the new maps, most namely Forgotten. The trailer also uses Bob Thomas' Pirares, Vikings and Knights II theme. As opposed to the first teaser trailer, the video was recorded in fullscreen.

Sharpshooter Preview

The trailer was released in December 14th 2011, revealing for the first time footage of Sharpshooter, the long-waited Tortuga and Town, among other things. It's the first trailer to use music from long-time contributor Bergan Mencarini. It is also the last trailer to be uploaded on CrazyTalk's channel, due to the creation of the official PVKII YouTube channel.

Map Update 2.6

Released on October 25th 2013, six days before the release of Beta 2.6, the first and so far only live-action trailer was released, showcasing the new features in the package. The video and acting was provided by Kyle Carter, and music by Bergan Mencarini.

Tw_Fort Teaser

Also known as The Return of tw_Fort, it's notable for being the first official trailer of the mod built in Valve's Source Filmmaker, making use of the mod's assets and maps to pose the characters. The voice actors also provided new voice lines for this trailer in particular. The trailer was released in Halloween's eve of 2013. It and the live-action trailers are the first ones to be released in 1080p.

Man-at-Arms Trailer

The trailer was released on September 15th 2014, a month and a half before the release of Beta 3.0, and it showcases several new features, such as the highly awaited Man-at-Arms, the new and improved Sandstorm, Cara, and several other features listed in the end of the video. Similar to official gameplay videos, the music is provided by a third-party band, Jaldaboath, with the song "Hark the Herald".

No Time to Waste

Released shortly after the release of Beta 3.3, No Time to Waste is the second official trailer produced in Source Filmmaker, as well the first official trailer to be produced by an authorized creator. The trailer is unique due to its "frozen in time" aspect, parodying trailers such as Halo 3's "Believe" and the trailer for the movie Jabberwocky, by Terry Gilliam. Unlike other trailers using third-party music, this one doesn't come from a band but from a composer, La Gazza Ladra, by Gioacchino Rossini, which was also used for the trailer of Jabberwocky.

Ferhod, the author of the video, was authorized to publish the trailer for Valve's annual Saxxy Awards. On November 18th it was revealed that the trailer received an honorable mention from Valve.