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.
Booooraaaiins...
It looks like 2012 is shaping up to be a good year if you're a Resident Evil fan. In a few months you've got Resident Evil: Revelations (which very nearly got me to buy a 3DS) and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (which I'm sure I'll be looking for someone to fill out my team with its four player co-op!). Towards the end of the year you've got the newly announced Resident Evil 6. And you've got the new movie, Resident Evil: Retribution... if you're into that kind of thing. (And by "that kind of thing", I mean crap flying RIGHT AT YOU because the movie is going to be in 3D.)I'm pretty excited for Resident Evil 6 even though I know very little about it. I know a lot of people were disappointed with the previous game for various reasons (the unplayability of single-player, the lack of move and shoot, the old school controls, etc). But none of that particularly bothered me. (Why would it when you can punch zombies in the face?) Having watched the Resident Evil 6 trailer roughly 43 times now, it looks like it's trying to appeal to the various Resident Evil fanbase. You've got Raccoon City 2.0 with Leon's parts, the more action oriented Chris parts and the punching zombies in the face parts with the new protagonist.
Seriously, punching zombies in the face was my favorite thing to do in Resident Evil 5. Many a co-op session, I'd scream "HAYMAKER!!!" into my headset...
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