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28 February 2011
Heroism. It’s easy when you’re controlling a video game character from the indent of your sofa, with the only posing threat a diminishing supply of Skittles.
But behind every digital champion lies a good wingman, someone who, if asked, would willingly defuse a bomb by eating it and even lie on hot coals while the protagonist stomps across their back to claim the Princess. So join us as we salute these most sacrificial of video game buddies…
Col. Roy Campbell – Metal Gear SolidRambo
The Arbiter - Halo
There’s Something About Mary
Max – Sam & Max
Sam & Max
Diddy Kong – Donkey Kong series
MacGyver
Miles ‘Tails’ Prower – Sonic series
Luigi – Mario series
Top Gun
Victor Sullivan - Drake’s Uncharted
Marcus and Dominic – Gears of War
Gears of War franchise
Leonardo Da Vinci –
Images: Gamespress.com
