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.
E3: Halo: The MasterChef collection
I haven't played much of Halo and as much as first person shooters aren't my cup of tea, I would be severely tempted to buy a Halo game where Gordon Ramsey yells at you while you're playing. Oh, or a first person cooking game! There probably isn't that big of an audience for that though... probably just an audience of one.
I don't know why gamers get all kerfuffled about who "won" E3. Seems to me like it's an arbitrary distinction whose only purpose is to make one feel better about the console they purchased or didn't purchase. If this E3 has taught us anything, it's that in 20 or 30 years, the characters you know and love from your console of choice will be battling it out with characters you've only heard about because you never owned the system. (See: Super Smash Bros. for the WiiU) I mean, who would have thought that Mario and Sonic would be in a game together? Let alone being joined by Mega Man and Pac Man. (Pac Man? Who's next? The Pong paddle?)
So maybe in the future we'll see Master Chief from Halo and Nathan Drake from Uncharted in a game together? I can only hope that it's a first person cooking 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