“One of the less outspoken characters on this list, Faith Connors is still an amazing protagonist from Mirror's Edge. Faith is a "Runner"; someone who transports items for revolutionary groups while avoiding being caught by a totalitarian regime. Mirror's Edge wasn't just praised for it's unique free” read more
“We never said that the women on this list had to be humans! Kazooie is the wise cracking, baddie pecking, hot-tempered, insult slinging red-crested breegull that lives in her counterpart Banjo's backpack. She's never afraid to tell it like it is and one of the franchise's main characters has gone so” read more
“In a franchise filled to the brim with male protagonists, Aveline de Grandpre holds the distinction of being the first woman, and woman of color, to be the main character in an Assassin's Creed game. Aveline is an assassin of French and African heritage, who fights to defend against the oppression o” read more
“If you lived through the nineties, you might have been slightly aware of Sakura-mania. With her spirited determination and awkward teenager-isms, this young contender made her mark in Street Fighter Alpha 2. From then on, she's been in most of Capcom's Vs. titles, multiple chibi-themed spin-offs, an” read more
“Rose is another Street Fighter trailblazer since she's the first Italian contender and the first female cast member of the Alpha series. Furthermore, she is one of the most significant characters in the series, having confronted M Bison multiple times. What's more, it turns out her soul power and M ” read more
“Where does this all begin? Ingrid was an original character for a canceled game called Capcom Fighting All-Stars, slated to launch in 2003. While this game did not proceed past development, she made her official first appearance in the ill-fated crossover game, Capcom Fighting Jam ("Evolution" in th” read more
“April, like Chun-Li, has a messy backstory because the games, films, and cartoons seldom agree on what her biography should be. However, the 1987 game and cartoon, as well as the current adaptations of TMNT, have April working as a News Reporter for Channel 6 News.
Despite often being the ” read more
“Originally an unseen protagonist in the first Outlast game, Miles is a playable protagonist in the sequel. He’s an Investigative Reporter, though working in the freelance realm after posting content deemed “unacceptable” about Afghanistan when working as War-time Reporter in a professional for” read more
“A Freelance Photojournalist, Frank is the playable protagonist in the Dead Rising series. He’s the classic tough guy, complete with the hardened wartime reporter backstory. He was also a wrestler when he was younger, and still maintains a strong and muscular physique.” read more
“Janna has many skin variants in League of Legends, so she’s also a contingent inclusion, but her Forecast Janna Skin is as fitting for her character as it is cute. Janna’s talents lie in her ability to control and conduct weather elements such as air.
Her lore describes her as god-like” read more
“The words "Darth Vader's apprentice" are always going to grab the attention of Star Wars fans. But the appeal of Starkiller goes beyond his relationship with the iconic villain. He's a likable character who has an engaging arc that sees him go from a villain to a hero. It's a unique tale because Sta” read more
“Unlike Luke and Anakin, Starkiller isn't known for his flying abilities. So, for his mission, he needed a pilot. Juno Eclipse fills that role admirably throughout the adventure, but her usefulness to the plot stretches beyond her ability to control a ship.
During the early stages of the ga” read more
“This is a truly fascinating villain because he is actually the original Sub-Zero, of the Lin Kuei clan. Yes, that iconic ninja from the first game. Dying at the hands of Scorpion after the first tournament, he fell to the Netherrealm and joined Shinnok as a wraith-form of his prior self. He stood ” read more
“After the death of their mother at the hands of Mundus' demonic hordes, Vergil took a very different path in life from his brother, Dante. Where Dante was content to live life at his own pace among humanity, seeing his mother cut down taught Vergil that might makes right, so if you want to be right,” read more
“While Sonic and Shadow have no particular relationship to one another, their roles as high-speed hedgehogs made them natural enemies when they first met. Especially since, in his first appearance, Shadow was ready to bring about the end of humanity.
Shadow's distorted memories of his dear ” read more
“If you are looking for a strong female fighter in Mortal Kombat, look no further than Sheeva. Sheeva is a Shokan, a race of beings described as half-human and half-dragon. If that does not impress you enough, her four-armed fighting style might.
Using all four of her arms, Sheeva can grab ” read more
“Alongside Cassie Cage, Jacqui Briggs made her debut in Mortal Kombat X. While she does not possess the godly powers of other fighters, she should not be undervalued because of that. Her close-range combat skills make her a force to be reckoned with. Plus, she has a wide variety of moves that can ass” read more
“Since Cassie Cage is the daughter of characters Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, it makes perfect sense that her abilities would be a blend of her parents'. Utilizing the Special Forces skills learned from her mother, Cassie has the reach of her two pistols and the close-quarters skills of hand-to-hand ” read more
“Although she has clearly been designed as the ultimate antagonist of the entire franchise, she only just debuted in Mortal Kombat 11. As the Keeper of Time, she’s technically responsible for every single problem we’ve ever had in the franchise. She’s also been established as a Titan, yet anot” read more
“Warning: SpoilersI can't be the only one who never heard of the main character of this Avengers game before it released right? So many cherished members that could have been used that will most likely be added later to take more money from us, or since it was a blatant political statement we could h” read more
A beautifully blossomed wallflower
“Stephen Chbosky's 1990s-set very young adult-oriented book is brilliant, being funny, touching, insightful, thought-provoking and relatable. Hearing that Chbosky also directed and screenplay-adapted, as well as being attracted by the involvement of Paul Rudd and Joan Cusack, expectations were high..” read more