Guess what? I finally got Huckleberry Hax to sit still long enough for a full Pixel Talk episode about his latest machinima project. A heroic feat, considering he’s been knee-deep in building sets, filming scenes, editing clips and mumbling things like “one more shot” and “camera angles” for weeks.

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But first… full disclosure:
I’m not exactly a neutral outsider here. I’m the assistant director and one of the actors in Hotel Victoria. So while none of this is new to me (I’ve seen the brilliance, the various sets and the corridor rebuilds), you absolutely deserve to get the full story straight from the mastermind himself.

So, with the premiere of Hotel Victoria set for 2 December 2025, this felt like the perfect moment to sit down with Huck and talk about what he’s been cooking up.

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In this episode, we chat about:

✨ The inspiration behind Hotel Victoria, where the spark came from and how it grew into a full series.
🏨 Building the Hotel Victoria set in Second Life, and yes, we recorded the episode in the actual lobby!
🎬 The filmmaking process,  the timeline, the technical wizardry, and making the sets look all cinematic.
📺 What viewers can expect, the story, the main character and why Huck thinks this series is different from his previous works.

Even though I’ve been involved behind the scenes, hearing Huck articulate the creative process and world-building of Hotel Victoria was a real treat. And for everyone else, it’s a proper peek behind the curtains!

I’ve embedded the episode below. Grab a drink, settle in, and come hang out with us in the lobby of the Hotel Victoria!

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If you want to keep up with all things Hotel Victoria, including updates and, of course, the series premiere on December 2, be sure to follow Huck around the web.
You can find him on his blog, YouTube, Patreon, Bluesky, and Primfeed.

📅 Watch Party!

On Tuesday, 2 December at Noon SLT, we’re hosting a Hotel Victoria Episode 1 watch party in the bar of the Nancy Redgrave Building, and you’re absolutely welcome to join us! Grab a seat, grab a drink, and come watch the premiere together.

PS: We know YouTube videos can’t be played in-world anymore, but no worries, we’ll share this link so you can watch along with us in your browser while hanging out in Second Life.

If you can’t make it in-world, you can watch it anyway. It’s set to premiere, and you can let YouTube notify you when it’s live, click here!

Slurl to the Nancy Redgrave Building (use the teleporter to get to the bar!)

And a news update: Huckleberry is featured in the Second Life Spotlight of November 25! Read all about him, his work and more about Hotel Victoria here!