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Cubetoons is a webcomic, made by artist and humorist JKR (author of Fred the Monkey.com), which first appeared on video game/entertainment website IGN and has since become a regular feature. Cubetoons eventually got their own website at http://www.cubetoons.com. In addition to the webcomic, the site features video game reviews, comics, art tutorials, and a forum. The site is updated weekly.

History

Cubetoons first appeared on IGN's GameCube [link] page in January 2005 and are updated on IGN Wii [link], Cubetoons.com was launched in February 2006. The comic follows the antics of characters Matt Casamassina, Craig Harris, and other IGN staff members. The comics deal with video games of all types, as well as technology, art, and general gaming.

Cubetoons are updated and posted to the [IGN Wii] frontpage every Friday

Character Information

Picture Name Description
Ct matt_zap.gif Matt Casamassina Seen in nearly every strip
Ct boz.gif Mark Bozon One of IGN's newest editors, his first visit to the IGN offices can be seen [here]
CT craigandpuppet.gif Craig Harris (AKA Craig-A-Roo) Editor of IGN DS, and seems to be the butt of many jokes. Seen [here] and [here]

Fran Mirabella III (Frangoat) First seen [here] but is not mentioned by name, was first called Frangoat [here]
CT_JKR2.gif JKR Creator of Cubetoons, makes several [appearances] in different strips, usually seen wearing a shirt with "JKR" written on it.
CT_DougPerry.gif Douglass C. Perry The editor of IGN360, he makes a few rare appearances in Cubetoons comics. Around the office of IGN, people call him "Captain Insane-O"
CT_peereyes.gif Peer Schneider An evil figure in Cubetoons, he seldomly appears.
CT_Iwata.gif Satoru Iwata The president of Nintendo, he also appears in numerous comics.

Shigeru Miyamoto An esteemed game creator, he is the maker of the Mario and Zelda franchises, among others. He appears in numerous Cubetoons comics.

Staff and notable members of Cubetoons.com

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