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.
Busted 2: Electric Boogaloo
My PS3 has been on it's last legs for a while now. I've had the dreaded Yellow Light of Death (YLOD) twice before... and a few weeks ago it was strike three. Not wanting to spend an exorbitant amount of money to send it back to Sony or a retailer to repair, I decided to look up how difficult it would be to fix it on my own. That's when I sumbled upon iFixit's YLOD Repair guide.
I've seen other YouTube videos of people disassembling their PS3s, but the fact that they were two 20 minute videos to just disassemble the thing kind of discouraged me. But after watching the iFixit video, I was encouraged by how easy it looked. Sure, there were a ton of steps, but the cute girl in the video made it look easy. So, I decided to pick up one of their repair kits and try my hand at repairing my PS3. At best, I'd have fixed my PS3 and earned the satisfaction that I did it myself... at worst, I'd have a bunch of electronic parts in a box somewhere in my basement.
After the kit arrived, I set aside an afternoon to repair my PS3. It took a little longer than the video, and I seemed to be missing a few screws in my PS3 that were specified in the written instructions, but it was relatively painless. And it worked! I booted up my PS3 and was greeted with the familiar PS3 wave. (Though, it turns out that I hadn't properly connected everything, so I had to partially disassemble it again.)
Though, almost exactly a week later, while playing my PS3, I got the YLOD... again. This time I just bought a new PS3.
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