Comics Tagged : videogames

The Procrastination Game

The Procrastination Game

Strip Info

Title
The Procrastination Game
Date
May 8, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Day

Kevin sits on his couch, controller in hand, playing a video game. His bird sits next to him.

Kevin
Ugh. This game sucks.
Bird
Then why not play a game you like?
Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Kevin replies.

Kevin
Because if I play a game I like, I’ll get absorbed and won’t do the other things I have to do today.
Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continous

The bird ponders.

Bird
So why not do those other things first, then play a game you like?
Kevin
Because playing games is how I procrastinate.
Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continous

The bird looks concerned.

Bird
Wow, you’re all messed up, huh?
Kevin
My therapist calls me his “goldmine.”

The Worst Super Mario Game

The Worst Super Mario Game

Strip Info

Title
The Worst Super Mario Game
Date
October 17, 2021
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Notes

3D modeling by the insanely talented Henrik Andersson. Check him out!

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Video Game – Day

The title screen of a video game shows a 3D rendering of two plumbers standing next to their van. One, wearing a red shirt and hat with blue overalls folds his arms. The other, wearing a green shirt and hat with blue overalls, checks his phone while smoking a cigarette. The title reads “Super Realistic Mario Bros.” Under that reads “Press Start.” At the bottom of the screen, a tagline reads “© 2021 Nintendo.”

Panel 2 : Int. Video Game – Later

Panel 2: Another screenshot from the same game. Now in a kitchen, the red plumber lies with his head in a cabinet under a sink. His arm stretches out to the green plumber, who hunches over a toolbox. Dialogue from the red plumber at the bottom of the screen reads, “Hand me that wrench, would ya?” Under that, three options are presented: a) Pipe, b) Basin, and c) Crescent.

Panel 3 : Int. Video Game – Later

Another screenshot from the same game. Now in a basement, the red plumber hunches next to a water heater. Behind him, the green plumber stands next to a blonde woman. Dressed in pink, she folds her arms in distain. Dialogue from the red plumber at the bottom of the screen reads, “Sorry, Princess. But the part we need is on backorder…” Under that, two options are presented: a) Reschedule, and b) Charge x2.

Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Two kids sit on a couch, controllers in hand.

Kid 1
This game sucks.
Kid 2
Wait ’til we get to ‘Paperwork Island.’

Grandpa’s Acting Weird Again

Grandpa’s Acting Weird Again

Strip Info

Title
Grandpa’s Acting Weird Again
Date
May 16, 2021
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Notes

The games Grampa’s referring to are Animal Crossing, Among Us, and Adpot Me (Roblox). Some folks think the last one is Pokémon, but they’re wrong.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Retirement Home – Day

A young boy sits at his grandpa’s feet.

Young Boy
Grandpa, what did you do during the 2020 Pandemic?
Panel 2 : Int. Retirement Home – Continuous

Grandpa sits in his easy chair.

Grandpa
Well, first I sold turnips to a raccoon on my own private island.
Panel 3 : Int. Retirement Home – Continuous

Grandpa continues.

Grandpa
…Then my friends and I took turns murdering each other in space.
Panel 4 : Int. Retirement Home – Continuous

The little boy looks confused as Grandpa finishes.

Grandpa
…And I bred my pets until they started glowing.
Panel 5 : Ext. Retirement Home – Later

The young boy’s Mom leads him to their car.

Mom
How was your visit with Grandpa?
Young Boy
Confusing.

In the background, Grandpa waves from the porch of his retirement home.