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[PA Comic] Friday, March 8, 2013 - All Of The Jokes

GethGeth LegionPerseus VeilRegistered User, Moderator, Penny Arcade Staff, Vanilla Staff vanilla
edited March 2013 in The Penny Arcade Hub
All Of The Jokes


All Of The Jokes
http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2013/03/08

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  • UnknownUnknown
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  • PonyPony Registered User regular
    yes, this is good. this is very good.

  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu PIGEON Registered User regular
    My favorite touch is how the server is "Available" and yet not working.

  • Peter EbelPeter Ebel CopenhagenRegistered User regular
    Scathing satire.

    Fuck off and die.
  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    That last panel is the perfect illustration of how I viewed the Dead Space 3 micro-transactions.

    I'd go into the obvious game being targeted here (especially by that first panel) but these discussions are... not pleasant.

  • Commander ZoomCommander Zoom Registered User regular
    TychoCelchuuu wrote: »
    My favorite touch is how the server is "Available" and yet not working.

    Oh, it's up. Just not for you.

  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    This is a fantastic strip.

  • goldgold Registered User regular
    Hilarious.

  • AldoAldo Hippo Hooray Registered User regular
    I like the logo design!

  • Mr.FahrenheitMr.Fahrenheit Registered User regular
    1 Bloxbux = 2.95 USD

  • Albino BunnyAlbino Bunny Jackie Registered User regular
    The very definition of low hanging fruit.

    I still laughed at it because it was presented so well.

  • Dark Raven XDark Raven X Laugh hard, run fast, be kindRegistered User regular
    This is like 4 entirely separate jokes that work together so well.

    Oh brilliant
  • InvertinInvertin Registered User regular
    I'd laugh more if this wasn't totally a thing that will happen in some form

  • DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    This is some classic penny arcade, right here, encapsulating the moods of the gaming community in a single, funny piece.

    The only thing it's lacking is a final panel where Gabe murders Tycho somehow. Maybe with a clawshrimp.

    What is this I don't even.
  • PaperPrittPaperPritt Registered User regular
    Invertin wrote: »
    I'd laugh more if this wasn't totally a thing that will happen in some form

    I'm laughing more because it looks to me that it's already true.

    Which is sad. and yet funny. in a sad way. Words are failing me.

  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    I was going to object to the lack of "rotations per day" but I realized this isn't really about Facebook apps.

  • klemmingklemming Registered User regular
    So, will PA get royalties for this when the game comes out with these features?

    Nobody remembers the singer. The song remains.
  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    edited March 2013
    Henroid wrote: »
    That last panel is the perfect illustration of how I viewed the Dead Space 3 micro-transactions.

    I'd go into the obvious game being targeted here (especially by that first panel) but these discussions are... not pleasant.


    The stuff in DS3 wasn't in your face like that. Hell, most of the dudes in the G&T thread were almost all the way through the game before they realized "Hey... aren't there supposed to be micro-transactions in this game?"


    The thumbnail on the main page had me thinking this was another SinCity* strip. Is "Tetris Anywhere" a real thing? Because, the obvious joke is that Tetris is already "Anywhere". Pretty much any device that can play games has Tetris on it...

    *I realize my spelling error, but I feel like its pretty appropriate, somehow.

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  • DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    Panel 1 is Simcity. Panel 2 could be Simcity, but I think it's honestly a hojillion games in one joke. Panel 3 is a hojillion games and just a mockery of all microtransactions.

    They pulled a bunch of good sarcasm into this one.

    What is this I don't even.
  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Henroid wrote: »
    That last panel is the perfect illustration of how I viewed the Dead Space 3 micro-transactions.

    I'd go into the obvious game being targeted here (especially by that first panel) but these discussions are... not pleasant.


    The stuff in DS3 wasn't in your face like that. Hell, most of the dudes in the G&T thread were almost all the way through the game before they realized "Hey... aren't there supposed to be micro-transactions in this game?"


    The thumbnail on the main page had me thinking this was another SinCity* strip. Is "Tetris Anywhere" a real thing? Because, the obvious joke is that Tetris is already "Anywhere". Pretty much any device that can play games has Tetris on it...

    *I realize my spelling error, but I feel like its pretty appropriate, somehow.

    I... what? No, I mean what they were selling you was an analog. Not how they were selling it to you.

  • IndoorsmanIndoorsman Registered User regular
    The strip is good like the Daily Show is good - finding humor is real life situations make me angry and/or sad.

  • MKRMKR Registered User regular
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Henroid wrote: »
    That last panel is the perfect illustration of how I viewed the Dead Space 3 micro-transactions.

    I'd go into the obvious game being targeted here (especially by that first panel) but these discussions are... not pleasant.


    The stuff in DS3 wasn't in your face like that. Hell, most of the dudes in the G&T thread were almost all the way through the game before they realized "Hey... aren't there supposed to be micro-transactions in this game?"


    The thumbnail on the main page had me thinking this was another SinCity* strip. Is "Tetris Anywhere" a real thing? Because, the obvious joke is that Tetris is already "Anywhere". Pretty much any device that can play games has Tetris on it...

    *I realize my spelling error, but I feel like its pretty appropriate, somehow.

    I can play Tetris on my camera

    one of those newsed letters - a blue sky
  • TurambarTurambar Independent Registered User regular
    CWTycho got a TETRIS!

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  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    MKR wrote: »
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Henroid wrote: »
    That last panel is the perfect illustration of how I viewed the Dead Space 3 micro-transactions.

    I'd go into the obvious game being targeted here (especially by that first panel) but these discussions are... not pleasant.


    The stuff in DS3 wasn't in your face like that. Hell, most of the dudes in the G&T thread were almost all the way through the game before they realized "Hey... aren't there supposed to be micro-transactions in this game?"


    The thumbnail on the main page had me thinking this was another SinCity* strip. Is "Tetris Anywhere" a real thing? Because, the obvious joke is that Tetris is already "Anywhere". Pretty much any device that can play games has Tetris on it...

    *I realize my spelling error, but I feel like its pretty appropriate, somehow.

    I can play Tetris on my camera


    Anywhere

    Everyone has a price. Throw enough gold around and someone will risk disintegration.
  • spool32spool32 Contrary Library Registered User, Transition Team regular
    Oh man, I'm so glad to see this sort of thing. Still laughing at it, and also I hope everyone making games in the industry sees it because aauugh we're so tired of this crap!

  • DelzhandDelzhand Agrias Fucking Oaks Registered User, Transition Team regular
    When I saw the homepage thumbnail I thought "man they're using an external service to generated comic thumbs? it's called block? that's vague..."

  • Chris FOMChris FOM Registered User regular
    Albino Bunny wrote: »
    The very definition of low hanging fruit.

    I still laughed at it because it was presented so well.

    Yep. It's all in the execution. This was one of the best weeks in quite some time. Started off with the paid endorsements/motorcycle comic which was pretty good, followed up by two New Classics.

  • doomybeardoomybear Hi People Registered User regular
    PaperPritt wrote: »
    Invertin wrote: »
    I'd laugh more if this wasn't totally a thing that will happen in some form

    I'm laughing more because it looks to me that it's already true.

    Which is sad. and yet funny. in a sad way. Words are failing me.

    Tragicomic?

    what a happy day it is
  • TofystedethTofystedeth Registered User regular
    Best tetris comic since this one.

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  • Shakes999Shakes999 Registered User regular
    I think i need to change my avatar after this week.

  • Dr_KeenbeanDr_Keenbean Dumb as a butt Planet Express ShipRegistered User regular
    spool32 wrote: »
    Oh man, I'm so glad to see this sort of thing. Still laughing at it, and also I hope everyone making games in the industry sees it because aauugh we're so tired of this crap!

    Eh, it isn't so much the folks making them as it is the folks publishing them.

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  • Warlock82Warlock82 Never pet a burning dog Registered User regular
    edited March 2013
    I like this comic, though it does seem like they sorta just did this joke (at least panel 3) :P

    I enjoy panel 2 though - that sort of shit is getting really stupid. I really, really don't care what my friends are doing, but that sort of social stuff is becoming the norm now which is dumb. I also like that the message windows are basically covering his entire game area :)

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  • theResetButtontheResetButton Registered User regular
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    MKR wrote: »
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Henroid wrote: »
    That last panel is the perfect illustration of how I viewed the Dead Space 3 micro-transactions.

    I'd go into the obvious game being targeted here (especially by that first panel) but these discussions are... not pleasant.


    The stuff in DS3 wasn't in your face like that. Hell, most of the dudes in the G&T thread were almost all the way through the game before they realized "Hey... aren't there supposed to be micro-transactions in this game?"


    The thumbnail on the main page had me thinking this was another SinCity* strip. Is "Tetris Anywhere" a real thing? Because, the obvious joke is that Tetris is already "Anywhere". Pretty much any device that can play games has Tetris on it...

    *I realize my spelling error, but I feel like its pretty appropriate, somehow.

    I can play Tetris on my camera


    Anywhere

    I recall seeing an art installation in which it was possible to play Tetris on an office building.

    Keep honking: I'm also honking.
  • ShowsniShowsni Registered User regular
    Considering he has a line block held anyway, you'd be pretty stupid to buy an additional one... (But then, what else can Bloxbux be spent on?)

    So, is this: http://webassets.scea.com/pscomauth/groups/public/documents/webasset/npub-30226-game-5345-ss1.jpg the game in progress?

  • HeavyPHeavyP Registered User regular
    Darkewolfe wrote: »
    This is some classic penny arcade, right here, encapsulating the moods of the gaming community in a single, funny piece.

    The only thing it's lacking is a final panel where Gabe murders Tycho somehow. Maybe with a clawshrimp.

    Oh God, I forgot the clawshrimp. I want that to show up in a comic SO BAD now!

  • TAFKAPTAFKAP Warrior-Jumper Registered User regular
    What is "a TETRIS" and how do I get one?

  • CambiataCambiata Commander Shepard The likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered User regular
    Invertin wrote: »
    I'd laugh more if this wasn't totally a thing that will happen in some form

    It's actually totally a thing that's happening right now!

    I didn't buy the game(s) it's happening in, though, thank god.

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    But fuck you — no, fuck y'all, that's as blunt as it gets"
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  • Warlock82Warlock82 Never pet a burning dog Registered User regular
    edited March 2013
    TAFKAP wrote: »
    What is "a TETRIS" and how do I get one?

    Clearing four rows at once (i.e. with an "I" block) is a Tetris

    Hence in panel 3, the game asking if he wants to buy an "I" block (which would get him a Tetris)

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  • MichaelLCMichaelLC In what furnace was thy brain? ChicagoRegistered User regular
    Why didn't Kiko place his T piece against the right wall?

  • KrisKris Registered User regular
    Because those are just notifications of what's going on in his friend's games. They're not all playing the same game together.

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