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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Kaycee7(m): 1:28pm On Aug 08, 2018
LucemFerre:


Hehe... Nope
Yoshimitsu, Jin, Eddy (The easy fans favorite), Akuma... They're all up there

And... Of course you rate how iconic a character is by how fans like or dislike him so, yea. Fans favorite can be classified as being iconic. Imagine if people preferred another character other than Mario back then. He wouldn't have been as popular as he is presently.
Then games like Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed, League of Legends, Overwatch, etc would have the same problem. IMO, a character is iconic when they're are popular or at least, known to fans outside their genre. They're the poster boys/girls of their genres and franchises. Non-fighting gamers will definitely know Ryu or Chun Li, most likely know of Scorpion or Sub-Zero and might have heard of Heihachi or Kazuya. But they'll have a hard time placing names or faces like Yoshimitsu, Eddy, Kitana or Noob Saibot
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by LZAA: 1:57pm On Aug 08, 2018
LucemFerre:


Yea, I believe he's an icon cuz I see him everywhere
Aii bro
Great list btw

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Benekruku(m): 5:57pm On Sep 01, 2018
No Ken, No Ryu, Mario, Luigi


Rubbish list
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by AkpaMgbor(m): 6:00pm On Sep 01, 2018
You probably didn't play playstation 1..if not you would have mentioned Gabe Logan of the siphon filter franchise..

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by abilereggie: 6:01pm On Sep 01, 2018
LuciferChristi:
You must be drunk if GTA: San Andreas' CJ didn't make your list

I almost got a heart attack fam,
C.J didn't make his list
Motherfucker must be white or something...
Best gta that has ever been
No rival

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by chendstone01(m): 6:05pm On Sep 01, 2018
Ronaldo, Messi is not on this list why
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by haryorbarmie83(m): 6:06pm On Sep 01, 2018
Wheres splinter cell?
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 6:06pm On Sep 01, 2018
Crash Bandicoot ...
Abe in Abe’s Odyssey’s
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by abumeinben(m): 6:08pm On Sep 01, 2018
LucemFerre:
Kratos aka God of War

If I don’t mention Kratos then “I will make me suffer.” Kratos is one of the most iconic characters in gaming. He is so iconic that it has been proven difficult to make a movie of him in fear of ruining the character or getting off to a bad start.

The Demigod was created by David Jeffe, with the intention of creating a brutal-looking unconventional Greek hero, the initial designs even included helmet and with hair but, the creator wanted a more distinctive design that would be recognized by his facial features.

Kratos has a scar on his left eye which was given to him by Ares (the former God of war). The red tattoo which was formerly blue but, changed to red as the design progressed, was attributed to his dead brother Deimos.

Kratos is the iconic character of the Play Station company who made his first appearances in 2005 in God of War. And in 2018 has a more older look and a more enhanced graphics and camera angle in the game franchise. The reason being that the players are somehow detached from the character and the developers wanted the players to feel closer to the character.

Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, would fit that role.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Davidolives(m): 6:12pm On Sep 01, 2018
I wonder a list without crash bandicot

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by ola12(m): 6:19pm On Sep 01, 2018
Awesome list man. Good job.

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 6:20pm On Sep 01, 2018
Urdnot Wrex
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Injiggerwolf(m): 6:32pm On Sep 01, 2018
If Carboni of Italy in SEGA is not on the list....then forget it

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by trappatoni(m): 6:40pm On Sep 01, 2018
LucemFerre:
Dante

Dante was my favorite game character until they introduced him looking like a raggedy old pedophile in DMC 5 (I hope, for my fandom sakes that he isn’t going to look that bad when the game drops).

Dante's first appearance was in Devil May Cry in 2001. He was the son of Sparda (a powerful demon) and Eva (a human). He and his elder twin brother, Vergil were given birth to after their father Sparda sided with the humans to drive back an invasion more than 2,000 years back. His father Sparda was later killed and they (him and his brother) grew up with their mother until sometime later when she was killed and his brother corrupted by some group of demons. Ever since Dante has taken up on himself to enact revenge on the demons which resulting in his present occupation and a demon hunter.

He was created by Hideki Kamiya. And his personality was decided to be a cocky overconfident character with great powers from his father. He can willingly enter his full demon mode (the devil trigger) which makes him invincible.

The appearance of Dante was altered in the new DMC reboot, which suffered criticisms but, as we have seen in the 2018 E3 he is coming back as his original appearance.

Dante has appeared in manga series and also in animated series which makes him more popular and an iconic video game character.
Son of Sparda, the GOAT of all video games
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 6:43pm On Sep 01, 2018
"I am the God of War, and i will make you suffer!"

"Oh you beast!, i will send you to the depths of Hades!"

"If those on Olympus would deny me my vengeance, then all of Olympus will die!"

'I haven't forgotten you, for what you did that night, this city will be your grave!!"

"The Gods of Olympus have abandoned me, and now, there is no hope"


Core gaming back then embarassed, Its been long, thanks for the memories Bro cool

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 6:57pm On Sep 01, 2018
abumeinben:


Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, would fit that role.

No way, best fit is Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo, Aquaman)

Alternative should be Goldberg, i don't know how good he is at acting though.

Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by revolt(m): 7:00pm On Sep 01, 2018
GameGod:

Who's that? undecided
omg......plsss go n beg the gods for forgiveness for blaspheming. RYU KEN SCORPION KABAL CHUNG LI RAIDEN LIU KANG. PAUL PHOENIX HWOPARANG NINA EDDY JIN YOSHIMITSU.kratos KRATOS KRATOS KRATOS KRATOS KRATOS KRATOS..............KRAAAAAATTTTIOOOOSSSSS.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by ToyBoyAaron(m): 7:05pm On Sep 01, 2018
Cashew bulldozer is also iconic... Even rubber band sev
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by LordReed(m): 7:13pm On Sep 01, 2018
LucemFerre:
Honorable Mentions

- Sonic the hedgehog

- Link (Zielda)

- Agent 47 (Hitman series)

- Cortana (Halo series)

- Captain Price (Call of Duty series)

LoL, dude! Mario did not even make it to honourable mentions and Sonic did? Are you a hater? LoLz

And you chose Sonic over Seamus of the Metroid fame? I'd even have put Street Fighter characters over Sonic.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by LordReed(m): 7:16pm On Sep 01, 2018
LucemFerre:
Mario aka Super Mario

Before I start, let me get something out of my chest. I hate the way this character talks. Now, that that is out of the way, let’s begin.

Wow you actually are a hater! LoLz!
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Xkalaban(m): 7:17pm On Sep 01, 2018
LucemFerre:
Kratos aka God of War



Kratos has a scar on his left eye which was given to him by Ares (the former God of war). The red tattoo which was formerly blue but, changed to red as the design progressed, was attributed to his dead brother Deimos.


I thought the scar was on the right eye.

Aside Mario, Kratos always made my day. He's my best game character by far. I like Leon and Link too.

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Xkalaban(m): 7:19pm On Sep 01, 2018
GloryIsaac:


No way, best fit is Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo, Aquaman)

Alternative should be Goldberg, i don't know how good he is at acting though.

Right on point @Khal Drogo.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by RexTramadol1: 7:23pm On Sep 01, 2018
LucemFerre:
That's the problem with including fighting game characters.
You're gonna have to mention almost all of them.

Akuma, M.Bison, Scorpion, Liu Kang, Kitana, Raiden, Jago, Eddy etc... The list will go on



U dinor mention my babe Sanya

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by LucemFerre: 7:25pm On Sep 01, 2018
Xkalaban:


I thought the scar was on the right eye.

Aside Mario, Kratos always made my day. He's my best game character by far. I like Leon and Link too.

Oh, snap! Yea, right eye. My bad. Thanks for the correction.

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 7:29pm On Sep 01, 2018
Zeus: (After stabbing Kratos with the blade of Olympus) It did not have to be this way my son, this path is of your choosing.

Kratos: A choice from the gods, is as useless as the gods themselves.

Zeus: Even now, as you draw your last breath, you defy me?.. You will never be the ruler of Olympus, your journey ends here.

Kratos: (As he's dying) You will pay for this Zeus, be certain of that!
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 7:31pm On Sep 01, 2018
Xkalaban:


Right on point @Khal Drogo.

He's definitely going to get it spot on, we've seen The Rock in almost everything, and he isn't better than Jason in that aspect.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by LeSulk(m): 7:47pm On Sep 01, 2018
Always knew this would be a difficult list i.e the OP must definitely step on toes. I think he's right to exclude the fighting/arcade games characters as well as CJ. At least, CJ isn't even a recurring character in the GTA universe.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Xkalaban(m): 7:47pm On Sep 01, 2018
GloryIsaac:


He's definitely going to get it spot on, we've seen The Rock in almost everything, and he isn't better than Jason in that aspect.

Yea I concur. He has that Kratos type mean looks too. The Rock has a knack for turning serious things into comedy. Kratos for sure ain't showing his teeth for no one. He's simply mean.

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Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Bestchisom(m): 8:20pm On Sep 01, 2018
Someone should help me list interesting android games....
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by DerKaiser: 8:30pm On Sep 01, 2018
I will even term solid and n. aked snake more iconic than the master chief and Kratos.
Re: List Of Most Iconic Video Game Characters. by Nobody: 8:30pm On Sep 01, 2018
Seems most people didn’t play Al Pacino’s Scarface.

Cus y’all forget to add it to all list always.

Hopkins from Bully also.

Mhen adventures and open world games are sweet

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