Virtual Shackles only just appeared on the gaming webcomic scene, but has held its own in every Wrapup it's appeared on, usually netting one of the runner-up spots. However, their eighteenth strip -- a cautionary tale about the dangers of sentient camera peripherals titled "Still a Few Bugs in the System" -- managed to pull down first place in last week's WeeWebWrap. Congratulations, VirtShack! (Do you mind if we call you VirtShack? We feel so much closer to you now.)
Second place went to GameSpy's "The Life Cycle of a Videogame" (which missed top honors by a mere eight votes!) and Brawl in the Family's "The Lesson," respectively. If you've got a favorite gaming-themed webcomic to throw into the ring this week, act quickly! We'll be webcomic wrapping later today, shortly before we recklessly play with fireworks -- and after that, we may not have enough fingers left to throw any tardy entries into the fray.
Reader Comments (57)
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 1:42PM darkinchworm said
It sorta does, I agree. I also didn't find it as funny as everyone else apparently did, but to each his own. Congrats to them.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 1:43PM (Unverified) said
Oh Noes a webcomic, about video games, it must be a PA rip-off!
If you actually look at 'em their art styles are very different.
My current fav art style (for a webcomic) is "Another Videogame Webcomic" though the jokes are a bit hollow.
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If you actually look at 'em their art styles are very different.
My current fav art style (for a webcomic) is "Another Videogame Webcomic" though the jokes are a bit hollow.
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 1:44PM ArtificeDrake formerly known as said
YOU look like a Penny Arcade rip-off!!
Sorry, that was't called for...
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Sorry, that was't called for...
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:15PM LaughingTarget said
Penny Arcade makes gobs of money for 9 panels of expletives a week, people are bound to copy it, art style and all.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:27PM (Unverified) said
I agree. They use the same type of boxes, coloring, and fonts. They're copying Penny-Arcade stylistically.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 3:58PM darkinchworm said
"Penny Arcade makes gobs of money for 9 panels of expletives a week"
LOL
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LOL
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 4:07PM (Unverified) said
That's what I thought. The art style looks way too similar for it to not be a rip-off.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 6:51PM (Unverified) said
people copying something thats popular?
STOP THE PRESSES! I'VE GOT BREAKING NEWZ!
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STOP THE PRESSES! I'VE GOT BREAKING NEWZ!
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 1:40PM darkinchworm said
And how does that make you feel? You could have mowed the lawn, grilled out for the 4th, aired out your computer, walked the dog, washed the laundry... you could've done something productive today and actually reaped some sort of benefit.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:00PM MystileArmor said
Cause you have the attention span of a butterfly and the mental capacity of one as well?
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:14PM LaughingTarget said
I don't think he was paying attention, Mystile, you may have to say it again.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:17PM (Unverified) said
you guys are retards for listening to the troll. the troll is personal friend of mine and did this to get reactions. he even called me up to look at everyone's pissed reactions. just ignore himl goddamm. And no he doesn't have the attention span of a butterfly, he's a goddamm genius, probably the smartest guy in our school. he obviously did it for lolz and you guys fell for it.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:28PM voxie said
Funny comics - Didn't like the Kirby one. I like weird ones like...
http://bonus-kun.deviantart.com/art/Sonic-s-Eye-Infection-98655916
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http://bonus-kun.deviantart.com/art/Sonic-s-Eye-Infection-98655916
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:31PM (Unverified) said
@Rein
high school thank you. also thanks for feeding the troll.....
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high school thank you. also thanks for feeding the troll.....
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 2:39PM (Unverified) said
Virtual Shackles seems to be doing really well for a new comic. Keep up the great work guys.
Here are mine for the week. Please be kind, it's my birthday.
http://ofnoobsandmen.com/2009/07/03/if-i-wanted-advice-id-ask/
http://ofnoobsandmen.com/2009/06/30/super-sonic-evolution/
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Here are mine for the week. Please be kind, it's my birthday.
http://ofnoobsandmen.com/2009/07/03/if-i-wanted-advice-id-ask/
http://ofnoobsandmen.com/2009/06/30/super-sonic-evolution/
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 3:30PM (Unverified) said
The smartest guy in the school would never do anything stupid as the "first!" comment just for the lulz.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 3:32PM (Unverified) said
I actually liked the GameSpy webcomic more only because it just so darn true.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 4:47PM (Unverified) said
yes he would do do it for the lulz, smart does not equal mature.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 4:52PM Slaziman said
you act like trolling is somehow above being a moron that thinks he is special for getting the first post
you're still just doing something stupid to get attention one way or the other, you can sit there behind your desk thinking you've fooled everyone or something, but in reality you are just a moron with nothing better to do
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you're still just doing something stupid to get attention one way or the other, you can sit there behind your desk thinking you've fooled everyone or something, but in reality you are just a moron with nothing better to do
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 4:59PM (Unverified) said
"smart does not equal mature."
But it leads to it and one who is smart enough knows that sacrificing your intelligence for something as stupid as the "first!" comment just for a laugh that will never happen is just that: stupid.
And he must be really stupid to let someone else fight his battles.
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But it leads to it and one who is smart enough knows that sacrificing your intelligence for something as stupid as the "first!" comment just for a laugh that will never happen is just that: stupid.
And he must be really stupid to let someone else fight his battles.
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 5:13PM MNC Dover said
Here's the Monday Night Crew's weekly offering:
http://www.mondaynightcrew.com/issues/comic_0155.html
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http://www.mondaynightcrew.com/issues/comic_0155.html
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 5:46PM (Unverified) said
im not fighting his battles. he's an immature guy who calls me up to tell about his internet trolling. all i'm saying is just ignore him. and yes he's a book smart guy but a little loose in the head.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 6:47PM (Unverified) said
you realize that just posting "OMG FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!111111 LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL" isn't the same as trolling, right?
of course you do, since apparently you're the smartest kid at shashwats MRDD branch
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of course you do, since apparently you're the smartest kid at shashwats MRDD branch
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 7:01PM (Unverified) said
Trolls usually say something more..."intelligent" than the "first" comment, on matter in fact most if not all trolls know that the comment leads to certain downvoting or worse.
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Posted: Jul 4th 2009 11:28PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jul 5th 2009 1:16AM llllFlREBlRDllll said
Good. I hope you don't mind if I neg your first comment even more Mr. fragmonkey.
WHOOPS!
I accidentally clicked the "!" button instead. My bad.
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WHOOPS!
I accidentally clicked the "!" button instead. My bad.
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 6:45PM (Unverified) said
if you hate the guy so much (which is obvious from how you describe him in your posts) why do you continue to follow him like a lap dog?
"And no he doesn't have the attention span of a butterfly, he's a goddamm genius"
Im failing to see how these apples fair in a side by side comparison to these oranges
"he even called me up to look at everyone's pissed reactions"
the ironing of how even YOU fell for this is amazing
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"And no he doesn't have the attention span of a butterfly, he's a goddamm genius"
Im failing to see how these apples fair in a side by side comparison to these oranges
"he even called me up to look at everyone's pissed reactions"
the ironing of how even YOU fell for this is amazing
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 7:00PM LanceIcarus said
Project Natal, all knowing, all powerful, self-aware. Be afraid! Anyway, here's my submission for the next week:
http://www.plusonecomics.com/didyoumeanwang.html
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http://www.plusonecomics.com/didyoumeanwang.html
Posted: Jul 4th 2009 10:29PM Fullmetal Salchemist said
You were nearly in tears by reading that webcomic? I wish I could be that easily amused.
Picking the best gaming webcomic is like trying to pick the best kind of STD.
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Picking the best gaming webcomic is like trying to pick the best kind of STD.
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