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.
Dead Space 3: Co-op revival
Having played the previous two Dead Space games, playing through Dead Space 3 in co-op is a little odd. Deaths in the first two Dead Spaces are kind of... final. There's really no mistaking that you died. Besides the telltale screen that reads "you died", you can often tell Isaac has died when his upper torso is no longer attached to his lower torso.But in Dead Space 3 co-op, you have the option to revive your partner from a dying status (which admittedly a lot of games do now). So I'm finding that death kind of sneaks up on me. Since I can be revived, I don't pay as much attention to my health and some projectiles are practically invisible, so it seems that I've been hurt by stubbing my toe on a sharp corner... But maybe it's just because I tend to play a little more recklessly when playing in co-op?
So you guys can expect a full review of Dead Space 3 a little later. I haven't really had the time to dedicate to playing the game since I'll be at the Emerald City Comicon in the beginning of March. So if you're in the Seattle area March 1st through the 3rd stop by and say hi!
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