Castle Mane-ia - Episode Discussion

If ever there was a reason to use a Castlevania-themed header image on EQD, this is it.

Guys, the much-hyped, much-leaked, 22-minute ball of awesome dreamed up by the talented Josh Haber is finally here! For those of us who have been actively dodging spoilers, we can finally relax and re-follow all our friends on Twitter.

Speaking of Twitter, Mr. Haber is planning a live Tweet-A-Long of the episode! Check out his tweets on his timeline here: @joshhaber

Everything Wrong with Over a Barrel in 3 minutes or Less

So wrong, all wrong.  Sins everywhere.  (I actually liked this episode despite what some people complain about!

Anyway, get your weekly dose of Cinemasins below.

Nightly Roundup #835

How about some Cheerilee for tonight? Her sunny disposition is enough to put a smile on anyone's face.

Ready for the episode tomorrow everyone? I know I sure am! See you all in the morning when a new flood of pony stuff hits the net.

Pinkie Says Goodnight - Time to Vote

Another week means another message from Pinkie Pie before the new episode! Now that things are in full swing it is time to vote for this year's guests so make sure to participate if you can.

Click for full!

"Princess Twilight Sparkle" Analysis Compilation -Final-

By now you've probably seen a number of views on Princess Twilight Sparkle, but if you're like myself, you can't seem to get sick of new perspectives on the episode. I've picked out a few more of the best reviews and analyses to be submitted to EQD this week, so let's send this episode off once and for all! Check out the last three reviews after the break.

Last Minute Black Friday - New Blind Bags, Metal Twilight/Pinkie, 20% Off Code at Toywiz

A few more last minute Black Friday deals have invaded the internet.   Toywiz is running a 29% off sale on the new Blindbag set (or pre-orders for the blindbag set).  So far these are only available at Hot Topic, and they seem to be rampin up the price a bit.  And In other news, the metallic POP! toys are the full 30%, both found at the top of this page or in a bundle.  

Everything else in the pony section has dropped by 20% off using the code 20cooler.

SFM: Harmony's Gift

What's in the box? What has an entire season of episodes built up to? Five lucky mares (update: and one apple) finally get the chance to open it.  Head on down below the break for their discovery.

Interview with Josh Haber and Live Tweet Event Reminder

We have a couple of news pieces regarding the new MLP writer Josh Haber.  This week's episode marks his big debut to the series Castle Mania, and the guys over at Brony Time did an interview with him.  On top of this, he will be live-tweeting the episode tomorrow morning, similar to what Meghan did for the season opener. You should probably go follow him now to prepare for it. 

Cosplay Compilation #6

Cosplay! We don't get  awhole lot of it, so these posts seem to only come out once a month.

I actually have a question for you guys before you head on down there to check it all out, specifically on Fursuits.  I've asked loads of people for feedback on these (primarily at Nightmare Nights a few weeks ago), and it seems to be 50/50. Would you consider them to be cosplay? Or should they go elsewhere? Hit the comments up!

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Binders and Flash Drives Sale for Black Friday

Both Enterplay and Mimoco are running black Friday sales, specifically on binders and flash drives.   Have a list!

Enterplay: 
Princess Twilight Binder
Pony Hug Binder

Mimico
Twilight Sparkle Drive
Derpy Drive
Pinkie Pie Drive
Rainbow Dash Drive

And for those that haven't been around in the last few days, some reminders: 
Hot Topic 10 Dollar Tee Sale 
25% Off All T-Shirts and More at We Love Fine

Thanks to Felicia for the heads up!

Fanfic Interview: The War and What Came After

Talk about an adventure-packed November! First we had the Season 4 premiere show how Equestria's safety depends on a tree in a cave. Then we have this week's episode, which looks to expand upon what we saw last week (no spoilers, please!). The timing of this week's Royal Canterlot Library feature of NorsePony is impeccable, reading into the same vein of dark world-building the show seems to be pursuing lately.

The EqD pre-readers may not have been quoted in this week's feature, but rest assured their involvement with the RCL is still ongoing. Head on over here to read the interview, or just hop beneath the break.

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The Hub Ratings Are In!

The numbers are in everyone and it looks like the premiere of pony did quite well this past weekend! Pony managed to score the top two ranks for the week on the Hub, scoring 733k viewers for part 1 of the premiere and 709k for part two. Great numbers for something that isn't a movie on the Hub, especially considering how many people we know watched the show on streams this past weekend.

Check out the top ten below and more stats at the website Son of the Bronx.

Here is a comparison with a press release from the Hub last year.

Spotlight Music: Lower the Moon / A United Land / Closer

Epic orchestral, Epic war/national music (so different orchestral!), and a bit of Country with Feather and Neighsayer. Go listen to stuff!

1.) Radiarc - Lower the Moon
2.) Evening Star - A United Land
3.) Neighsayer - Closer (feat. Feather)

Comic: Secret Shortcake / Equestria Last... / A Gift for Hearth... / Choices, Choices...

Comics! We have some Wat, some more Wat, a bit of extra Wat, apple Wat, and some 8bit Wat.  Click for Wat.

Story Updates - November 29th

Story updates! Get them all below!

Drawfriend Stuff #999

That's a lot of 9's right there.  Just one away from 1000.  I probably should have hosted some kind of event leading up to it.  What a missed opportunity...

Anyway, get some art!

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Game: Elemental Reaction

It is time for SCIENCE! Twilight Sparkle is mixing the elements togeather and creating EXPLOSIONS.  I like to think every time I solve one I'm setting off a nuke on of my ENEMIES.  I'm talking to you 12 year old on xbox live six years ago who drove everyone to quitting with the constant racial slurs when I was in the middle of an insane kill streak!  GET NUKED.

Uhh, anyway go play some Elemental Reaction over here. 

PMV: Moving On / I Knew You Were Trouble

Creepy Vines? That's so irrelevant.  We have no vines in these PMV's.  We do however have some neat effects, and a bit too many effects in some cases.  That's how this fandom rolls though.  Get them below!

1.) [PMV] - Moving On
2.) I Knew You Were Trouble [Dubstep] [PMV]

Pixel Animation: Sugar Rush

Pinkie Pie meets Wreck it Ralph.  I can only imagine the consequences of that.  Get a PMV'Animation thing below the break!

New Episode Mare-a-Thons today

It looks like there are only two going on today thanks to that leakyness, and happening a bit later. Dumb leak.  Head on down below for them!