Have you ever wanted to work in video games? Well that's what the guys at GameBizCo Inc. do. Literally.
Join the cast of Another Videogame Webcomic as we peek behind the curtain to see what exactly goes into bringing your favorite video games to the small screen. It may be a job in video games, but it's still a job.
This is Dark Souls
My friend, Rich, and I are huge fans of the Dark Souls series (and Demon's Souls before it). We've been excited about the release ever since they announced the game. We both played the Dark Souls 2 open beta. But because of the way the co-op works in the game, we've never actually played co-op together. That doesn't stop us from sharing our war stories from the game.
When I got the game on the Wednesday after release, I loaded up the game and wondered if Rich had gotten the game yet. So I checked his trophies to see if there was any sign of activity. As I scrolled down the list, I didn't see much one way or the other. A lot of the trophies were hidden and the ones that weren't were obviously suppoed to be unlocked later in the game. Then I saw the "This is Dark Souls" trophy... which you get for dying. If you've played any of the Souls games, you know if there's one thing you can always count on, it's dying. Early and often.
Rich didn't have the trophy so I figured he didn't have the game yet...
I'm just starting my Dark Souls 2 journey and hopefully I'll be back for my review of the game.
Player Two
After the resurgence of multiplayer co-op, GameBizCo Inc. hired Player Two to be the Goose to someone else's Maverick. His workload isn't quite as heavy as most of the other people working at GameBizCo Inc. and as a result, he spends a lot of time in the break room or playing computer solitaire.
First Appearance: Another Videogame Webcomic?!? An Introduction
Player One
Player One is top dog at GameBizCo Inc. Nearly every game, from Pong to Mario Bros to Grand Theft Auto, requires Player One's expertise. His cocksure and sometimes inappropriate attitude is an annoyance to his coworkers but seeing as every game needs a first player, they make due.
First Appearance: Bonus Stage! Here comes Player One!
Damsel I. Distress
Whether it be a castle, a dungeon or mystical island, Damsel always needs to be saved... and she hates it. Damsel longs for the day when she's given the role of a strong female lead character who doesn't have huge breasts with hyper accurate physics.
First Appearance: LittleBIGPlanet
Final Boss
Underneath the huge brute that is Final Boss lies a timid creature who wouldn't hurt a fly. He puts on his "angry face" when throwing barrels down ramps or breathing fire but deep down he feels sorry for doing so. He's been known to throw a game or two in the player's favor.
First Appearance: World Record
John Minion
John Minion, or Min for short, is the hardest working employee at GameBizCo Inc. Playing everything from Goombas to no name thugs, Min gets beat up on a daily basis but loves every minute of it. He always wanted to work in the gaming industry and was originally hired as an intern. After years of getting coffee, his big break came when someone called in sick... and the rest is history.
First Appearance: Watchmen: The End is Nigh
Middle Manager
Middle Manager works in the Human Resources department. He runs staff meetings and interviews prospective employees. The other 90% of his time is spent playing Freecell on his computer.
First Appearance: Another Videogame Webcomic?!? An Introduction
