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By Luke Plunkett Feb 12, 2008 12:30 AM 7,085

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When The Final Boss Is Sick Of Being The Final Boss

Spare a thought for the videogame bad guy. Sure, he's a badass on-screen, but what happens when the final boss grows tired of all the killing and fancies a career change? Something more relaxing, something more befitting someone of his gentle nature, something more rewarding? This is what happens.
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