#61: The Day Gaming Died
An absolutely devastating, powerful moment from the “Switchy on Trial” story arc, and another strip showcasing Shawn’s incredible storytelling prowess. And to think that it only becomes more brutal and powerful from here…
The Official Archives of Red Ring of Death, the most influential gaming webcomic of 2006, written and created by Shawn Tuckley.
An absolutely devastating, powerful moment from the “Switchy on Trial” story arc, and another strip showcasing Shawn’s incredible storytelling prowess. And to think that it only becomes more brutal and powerful from here…
A strip Shawn made after being criticized for “not knowing how to write for women,” and he doubtlessly proved the haters wrong!
A little “peek behind the curtain” from Shawn regarding the ongoing “Switchy on Trial” storyline. So fun to see Shawn showing off his self-deprecating humor!
Continuing the “Switchy on Trial” storyline with this incredible tableau, Shawn broke the boundaries of what “gaming webcomics” were capable of forever. Legendary!
The first edition of “Red Chicks of Death,” a Red Ring spinoff strip written by Shawn’s then-fiancé Dinah Lopez, circa 2006. A short lived series meant to appeal to female gamers, it would end in controversy after Shawn was accused of ghostwriting the strips.
Here’s another strip from this short lived series penned by Shawn’s then-girlfriend Dinah Lopez, which again many fans assumed was just Shawn writing under Dinah’s name to deflect criticism. Either way, a hilarious strip!
Shawn returns to the gag a day humor strip he’s best at! A hilarious high-concept joke here!
The “Switchy on Trial” storyline makes its shocking and dramatic return! I don’t think any of us saw this twist coming!! Hold on to your butts, Gamer Nation, it only gets crazier from here!!!
Finally, the Mysterious Masked Lawyer is revealed.. or is he? What does this shocking twist mean for the story?? Cling to your controllers, Gamer Nation – we all know what’s coming next!
The true villain of the “Switchy On Trial” arc is finally revealed in one of the most iconic plot twists of all time! None of us saw this one coming!! Great to relive the narrative genius of Shawn Tuckley!