characters major recurring characters military science fiction series listed organised respective species commonly affiliated faction fictional universe story series revolves affairs distant sector galaxy species supremacy highly future version humanity race vast ability species commanded mind persona species genetically engineered fourth species believed extinct series begun entertainment video game expanded sequels insurrection retribution brood war ghost wings liberty heart legacy void franchise extended series novels graphic novels works casting design characters story series created chris james involved brood war chris credited development plot expansion despite series success globally particularly south_korea entertainment major comments development characters storyline series interviews voice actors given glimpse small parts development process interview robert voice jim released games date revealed voicing characters days sessions hours fact mirrored similar interview sarah actress campbell stated concept art game usually visual development characters games order develop personality character visually characters units games developed artwork artists peter lee developed concept art implied authors novels development characters books influenced andy chambers particularly notable characters later appearing games main characters jim voiced robert jim primary protagonist player character franchise character series having participated critical plot points military conflicts sector character established inter species alliance colonial marshal planet joins revolutionaries fight corrupt confederacy man develops relationship sarah second command quickly comes realise far force good entire population planet die hand satisfy power disillusioned persona non new dominion situation gets better captured powerful assets forces major combat operations sector fights alongside battle leads fall ruler splinters factions expeditionary forces united earth arrive sector calling queen blades combine allies repel invasion sooner fall alliance years later rebel movement contracted group called foundation recover pieces artifact ultimately combined force raiders dominion expeditionary fleet queen blades restoring humanity pursued raid dominion forces capture allegedly execute rebel commander later revealed fact executed held prisoner hostage line freed prison assists storms dominion capital planet showdown inside palace manages gain upper hand help james kills body psychic energy causing explode legacy void raiders dominion military new emperor aid forces defend attack joining later watches destroys years later human form visits bar began wings liberty leaves seen heard creator chris designed rough living dangerous man describes man characters wouldn mess depiction meant ordinary man critics connected gamespot named best heroes video gaming sarah voiced campbell sarah primary protagonist player character franchise serves primary antagonist games queen blades facto leader mentor originally ghost agent betrayed abandoned transform hybrid vast powers control unknown following death asserts independence striking betrayed seek contain eventually taking control entire years later dominion search number artifacts artifacts instead retrieved behest foundation device human releases grip pursued successfully escapes dominion forces willingly allowing queen blades successfully reunites storms dominion capital planet help raiders showdown inside palace manages gain upper hand help james kills body psychic energy causing explode aftermath victory departs search according factors prominently prophecy concerning hybrids heart reveals powerful stop fallen exactly revealed originally intended character grew developers gave greater role series campbell described transformation going good girl bad girl aspects infested character design inspired greek ign rated fifth memorable video game villain readers gamespot evil video game villain events legacy void enters alliance investigating time sends assistance permanently killing void joint dominion assault void context prophecy clear fellow capable killing capable ascension remainder joint successful killing psychic backlash void aftermath returns human form disappears voiced paul brood war patrick primary protagonist player character franchise high military commander introduced brood war character appears novels queen blades twilight later identity campaign ambitious leader youngest achieve rank holds high esteem despite strong believer system holds idea responsible initial defense alongside dispatched arrest sides helps defeat later evacuation devastated home world measures presence use temple sarah actions result deaths commands fleet bring justice despite dominion remnants forces defeated returns rebuild civilization having disappeared unified struggles estranged branches people survivors retake home world makes brief appearance wings liberty vision stand hybrids central character legacy void final leads invade invasion went fell control seized controlling nerve initially fell control severed nerve cord dying process shortly leaves ship spear begins quest destroy characters young species potential sector descend survivors disastrous 23rd century colonization mission earth compared inferior lacking genetic diversity highly dominant government factions combine dominion united earth constant state conflict caught pitched battle alien neighbors conflicts endure frequent civil wars revolutions kept extinction stand dominant species galaxy raiders matt matt captain raiders flagship second command brian bloom provides voice described young guided strong moral principles originally supporter disgusted deliberate attacks civilian confederate targets having come admire bravery loyalty follows cause keen strike morally bankrupt dominion average personal combat excellent pilot introduced novel queen blades commands comes attack orbit planet forced withdraw system leaving small group raiders stranded surface able return months later evacuate survivors continues similar role wings liberty acting conscience trying commander focused capture james dominion forces heart matt assumes temporary command raiders leading rebel movement game return raid aboard prison ship events legacy void admiral commanding dominion fleet joining joint dominion defense corps forces falls dominion chief military leader emperor pledge maintain peace prosperity dominion chief engineer came family tech miners opened successful private mining operation operation crushed rising taxes lodged complaint combine officials discovered mining operations weren burden taxes officials rival claims business excessive taxation started revolt claiming independence combine combine forces arrived crushed revolt lost arm friends saved raiders responded distress signal left joined raiders scientist dominion science project iii involves program new prison inmates experimental lab rats tried reason colleagues virus escape facility hides port going killed criminals rescued engineer scientist researcher marine past associate affiliated raiders appears novel heaven devil wings liberty main characters known charisma friendship james voiced introduced cinematic trailer shown powered combat armour according nick carpenter marine trailer lacked identity eventually evolved allowing cinematic team flesh trailer character personality surrounded rumours reputation hand held loyal soldier risks life save comrades regarded fought confederacy years prior events eventually captured incarcerated wings liberty escapes prison tracks recruits work secretive foundation according acts devil shoulder mysterious arms dealer elite ghost agent enhanced use potent reagent originally created ghost introduced novel wings liberty voiced dave describes type character andy chambers feels quasi possesses personality believes look order survive acts foil honorable character matt represents influence cut corners act like pirate inherently evil choose help break friends imprisoned new prison end project dominion agent end project scientist associated raiders home colony planet invaded wings liberty voiced ali individual mainly wishes life return normal considered moral opposite acting angel shoulder represents positive moral influence originally designed male character changed development female act love interest albeit limited status mercenary fugitive fact trying sort relation sarah help colony eliminating end colony suffering killing colony leads death dominion confederacy emperor dominion presided majority sector main antagonist series voiced james harper primary subject novel extremely intelligent capable people highly skilled propaganda possesses remarkable ability manipulating people born powerful founding family confederacy colonel confederate marine_corps veteran guild wars successful war end trying distance actions father prominent senator vocal confederacy revolutionary father mother younger sister murdered confederate assassins activities soon spurred confederacy launch nuclear attack population swore vengeance formed revolutionary group called sons years open conflict successfully weakened confederate control fringe worlds recruited followers sarah jim duke grew uneasy increasingly extreme methods attack confederate targets leading abandoning confederate capital reason assassin murdered father destruction crowned emperor styled dictator brood war dominion invaded united earth narrowly escapes capture reluctant help faced execution destruction dominion alternatives allies defeat eventually alliance delivers blow forces dominion remains dominant power stories anthology paint dominion overall corrupt different confederacy wings liberty son find dominion opposed rebel paramilitary groups including loyal suffers compound setbacks game initially mass invasion dominion space forces catches dominion military unprepared later raiders capture broadcast proof war crimes events despite setbacks manages overcome hardships maintaining position emperor dominion remainder game events heart tries killed occasions including issuing obituary successfully reunites storms dominion capital planet help raiders showdown inside palace manages gain upper hand help james kills body psychic energy causing explode wake death throne vacated gamespy cites classic example won lyrics meet new boss old boss responsible release prison specific purpose jim killing plan killing duke duke ranking officer confederacy later dominion voiced games jack duke appears novels including liberty crusade shadow queen blades influential old families confederacy long career military duke experienced man colonel duke commands alpha squadron confederate security forces face confederacy player early parts duke initially leads defense confederate colonies fleet commanded promoted general duke later charged rebellion confederate world prime defeated forces duke flagship shot battle duke rescued orders return general squadron duke knowledge vital assault skeptical duke loyalty later dispatches duke expeditions investigate artifact shadow engagements alpha squadron brood war duke dominion fleet defences united earth later follows alliance surgical strike dominion military capabilities duke flagship destroyed killing general son successor emperor dominion introduced dark saga series novels backstory developed created felt story effectively told brood war stipulated physical description dark saga author golden given freedom develop character wished disciple japanese martial arts keen archaeologist described brilliant probably bit arrogant knowing particularly interested artifacts employs mercenaries leading archaeologists retrieve study raised secrecy number worlds sector father campaign confederacy shares passion ancient weapons relationship father disdain mother childhood game debut wings liberty voiced confronted jim father aboard dominion battlecruiser reveals owner foundation think tank collecting pieces artifact claimed mission rescue taking half dominion fleet joins forces raiders lays siege stronghold effort prove dominion father worthy emperor crown ultimately mission succeeds aftermath battle disagreement fate sparks armed civil war emperor prince leading faction dominion armed forces loyal seek shelter raiders heart helps raiders escape undergoes extensive testing research lab lab discovered attacked dominion task force escape board raiders flagship nearly leaving base knew father willing sacrifice destroy spite captain matt warning dominion fleet board aided raiders searching final assault recognized redemption asked minimize civilian casualties elected attend request recognizing different man father killed shortly following death father departure assumed throne new emperor dominion immediately went work rebuilding dominion enacted new laws eliminate corruption abuse power occurred father reign reforms included forced military conscription slave labor reorganized number father secret projects project november nova november sign nova agent ghost agent protagonist ghost sub series grey provides voice nova despite indefinite ghost video game appears wings liberty heart series novels including ghost nova ghost featured playable hero heroes storm announced nova subject follow titled nova covert released march nova daughter highly influential confederate old families despite having unusually high potential father prevents taken confederate ghost program family murdered anti confederate resistance movement nova flees forced work organized crime nova rescued invasion ends possession newly formed dominion train ghost request past memories erased general command dominion forces fight second invasion wings liberty served confederate military held higher place advisors duke abandoned confederacy entire family killed assault use psi rumoured provided extremely valuable intelligence heart defeated tells let transports wounded troops leave planet alive calling traitor humanity stating ashamed furious general comments allows transports escape united earth commanding admiral united earth expeditionary force sector appears brood war voiced jack considered capable military leader staunch believer mission sector carries orders precision brood war leads dominion despite experience believes planted confederate soldier psi device communications lifelong friend fleet allows assassinate traitor realizing mistake late acts prevent destroying psi uses capture result limited manpower alliance enemies led fleet eventually pushed final attempt recapture fails orders retreat shortly fleet overtaken destroyed letter wife admits responsibility closest friend death commits suicide gunshot head vice admiral second command united earth expeditionary force appears brood war voiced later reappears heart legacy void voiced victor man russian descent military career primarily revolves secret research noted excellent close friend debate situations admiral subordinate friend higher rank suspicious motives convinces destroy psi believing device best hope conquer instead takes psi tracked shot dead dying convinces traitor psi running assault body given funeral propaganda portrays hero claiming died combat later mysteriously revived use deeds observed apparently infested pirates raiding secret science facility bonus mission deception facility subsequently destroys later appears bonus map mercenaries hires mercenary groups destroy adversaries secret mission resurrection sends task force headed experimental effects leaves healthy albeit cure prove temporary turned foundation research purposes scientists infested attempt replicate cure success creative director andy chambers regards resurrection experiment notes resurrection interesting hooks producer bill hoped storyline developed noting character reintroduced figure right way joins battle resurrected revealed epilogue legacy void act vengeance delivers killing blow michael daniel liberty michael daniel liberty news reporter varied time hates people editor chief anderson calls liberty described normal height proportions little dirty blond hair lighter gray swept cover bald spot liking cigarettes keeps trying quit years going freelance liberty remained physical appearance apart abundance facial hair characters unified organization representing known races factions brood wars society divided empire exiled great war subsequent brood war body collapsed branches forced band sharing knowledge integrating technology mutual survival path ascension religious law established era known strife followed departure distinct ones consisted artists engineers scientists constituted majority society consisted law enforcement charged exploration defense interests consisted historians charged maintaining network unified society consisted politicians formed ruling class society high holds rank military appears novels notably queen blades voiced michael michael playing later appearances described fascinated somewhat wary dark commander fleet contact destroying colony contain eventually orders continue destroying worlds concern instead engages conventional means tracking encounters dark jim friendship learning use powers conjunction powers dark government sees dark bigger threat society invasion sending arrest sides sparking civil war followers government conflict ended demonstrates effectiveness dark breaks defences channels energies dark hull flagship crashes resulting discharge energy destroys new level spiritual existence refers transformation twilight events wings liberty believed dead legendary figure visits remains investigations sector future appears spirit form shows vision originally shown destroyed vision fall galaxy led hybrids turns projection real military bill voices brood war old friend powerful leader remains motives ruling command helps defend invasion eventually falls battle position overwhelmed psi blades lose power retrieved integrated mechanical fire support unit designed allow warriors continue military service allies forces government later leading task force outer defenses assassination number ultimately death time develops strong friendship companion jim brood war remain rear guard evacuate overrun warp gate hold attacked united earth forces pursuing escape gate depart enters alliance sarah leading forces raiding mission resources routed position dominion capital world turns allies betrayal slain launch surprise attack base camp heart shows death seeing willingly infested hard work returning human form grand helped create spear reactivated served aboard spear driven afraid seek tasks thought impossible displayed strict adherence tradition creative faced issues awakened held old ways empire openly speaking crew allies served reminder past old traditions ways refusing cut connection continued possess stating knowledge history thing brought unity valued memories ability thoughts began grow weary adherence old ways objections choices critic eventually came terms cut stating history need recorded perfect clarity military following race character introduced novel twilight wings liberty campaign played summer fiercely loyal race ideals completely dedicated responsibilities considers dark threat heritage willing work particularly eager reclaim shortly takes expedition rescue stranded heroes mission kills trapped warriors time aware survivors stranded believed possible save existence kept secret later commands defenses dark archives attack resulting defeat wings liberty leads force planet haven refugees settled fall old purge fire order virus infested refugees raiders appear formally greeted past allies explains actions intentions leaves player options player haven place trying save refugees possible option praise calling true friend appear option sides unofficial leader refugees ideals able create cure lead forces attempt burn settlements attempt destroy said ship outposts shields successful remaining forces retreat comment leading abilities hope trust refugees mission mini campaign appears heroes makes stand hybrids eventually words apology strong unit carrier legacy void serves invasion falls control like leads golden forces holds long break free control urging nerve cord urges fellow permanently freeing grasp member ruling society acts liaison player character government voiced paul brood war believer judge strict interpretation result outraged association dark following outbreak war commands government forces captures puts trial crimes treason freed later witnesses rebels successfully penetrate core defenses wishes luck final battle brood war reluctantly allies dark flee sarah accepted ally dark furious absent discovers mentally controlled rebellion refugees insurrection thwarted tries explain actions murdered reveal involvement ancient holding rank introduced map resurrection jim took mission date appearance expert weapons armor ships precise engineers course war able rise worker origins serving important war effort shorter armor wears differs functional ceremonial golden assaulted forced retreat guided spear explaining systems given orders nerve removed corruption forced nerve attached tips effectively giving extra means physical manipulation leader tribe member hierarchy wished retake glory appears wings liberty leading remnants air_force battle end mini campaign fighting hybrids enslaved warrior led shortly exile revered hero legacy achieved status woven lore language culture honor battle cry sanctuary standard expression citadel spear named having gained knowledge significance referred enemies children female scientist stationed attacked led sarah defeated captured attack request wanted experiment known infested agreed spare life found use time onboard interacted number times tried justify actions saying contact able survive saying self preservation justification killing eventually admitted justify actions stating killers eventually ships able break blockade special allowed warp ship stored ship detection eventually transformed bred new brood infested ship killing board later showed regret death told enjoy having kill close friend takes pride history express prejudice believes driving away sin runs left eye survived conquest great war joined led impressed vision unified society incorporating cultures second great war launched campaign reclaim volunteered tip spear pre invasion vanguard troops expected suffer heavy casualties eve battle met privately doubted worth casualties surprised learn volunteered join declared vision unity gave hope future willing die deployed surface high task defend probe establish group attacked atop hill eventually remained face enemy time bought reinforced high mastery powers considered legendary eve second great war troops pursuit infested met dark seeking information hybrids disposal pair broke patrols found prophecy sought attacked outnumbered shortly afterward instructed escape information troops proceeded buy time lives dark reluctantly withdrew aboard void swore sacrifice vain seen prologue legacy void helped defeat forces defends temple hybrid attacks allowing escape dying countless void shades hybrid attacking dark ones exiled refusing submit communal warriors strike shadows remain dedicated defenders people despite devastation took sides work rebuild society main protagonists character voiced jack brood war fred parts renowned warrior assassin somewhat secretive calculating honorable loyal species teaches use dark energies final attack following death tries motion survivors dark secrets experiments revealed breeding hybrids greater master set find master plan encompasses activities installments wings liberty gives jim crystal memories emphasize importance mission heart guides original home encourages stop fallen revealed master seeks destroy life sector image feature events legacy void originally believed central character actual protagonist story appears early killed nerve cut control described gamespot dark warrior champions light willing people ranked heroes chart character created entertainment chris concept art produced artists chris mentioned died time development game fred taken new voice actor described incredible character survival things best characters played gamespot described characters dimensional personality complexity continued comment star cast stands noble heroes mystery daughter second command leader surviving skilled warrior dedicated people deeply committed culture people originally feared cultural change bringing people nonetheless remained committed ideals unified nation complicated relationship ascension originally believed vision unification despite objections nominated role end war gained greater deal respect destruction witnessing survive countless foes claimed completed shadow walk dark killed control accused role death mother despite protests corruption stated hold contempt wasn following prophecy lead admitted closer truth finally realizing dedication prophecy gave hope vowed honor mother character appears brood war voiced novel shadow hunters described oldest living tremendous psychic powers clearly remember exile youth important ensuring dark exiled brood war directs sarah ally mission spurs rebellion consequently orders death later kidnap blackmail killing second quickly apparent mentally manipulate events beginning captures unable hold forces long escape realizing redemption influence kills mind freed lethal blow dies releasing naming successor leader dark elderly leader member hierarchy believes return attended meeting hierarchy discuss missing female attended meeting survivor subject anti female bias experiences sarah topics conversation covered powerful dark old enemy meeting deferred judgment decided launch expedition rescue didn know start believed knew going sanctuary moon modified crystals store memories tried insist sending sanctuary talked allowing small number warriors accompany expedition agreed went annoyance pointed evaluating female took mission center memories preserved met jake carrying essence ready leave told place hierarchy promised return soon appears apocalyptic vision end mini campaign wings liberty time implied senior member dark remaining aside appears short story children void set legacy void killed uprising capital city rebel believes removed introduced downloadable brood war campaign dark vengeance later appears antagonist novels shadow hunters twilight brought scholar moon begins abuse position learning prohibited sources information exile dark career takes arms establish later uses knowledge learned early days dark immensely powerful created merging moves base uses resources attack device power grid defeated forces escapes reappears years later residing manipulating faction survivors evacuated uses attempt capture archaeologist jacob powerful mind residing mind failure leads personally trying archaeologist escapes warp gate forces attempt capture traces breaking defenses dominion uses energy lock mind storage crystal sacrificing trapped forged ones sect cut actively worship gods antagonists game serve rebuild universe allies defeats rite leader bring voiced john central figure service described short story ascension lead short stories release legacy void story holds title fourth minor leader hierarchy known chain ascension advance rank ritual trial combat immediate superior challenges leadership remains neutral brink defeat declared offering strength allowing defeat second claimed battle named wary threatens slow painful death ritual filled doubts goals betrayal begins phase mortal forces relying hybrid forms alliance aid bringing removing service aid forces challenges defeats new declaring lied promises revenge joins force destroyed decides find new join remaining allows people wish chance remain legacy void possess immense powers rude arrogant exhibiting personality concept freedom holds zero respect ability slaughter featured legacy void short story ascension force enjoys killing slowly barely keeping alive verge extinguished legacy void rite loses dies second raiders fight wings liberty pieces artifacts killed later game raiders destroy leader knew truth organization synthetic race conceived ultimate fighting force time scientists engineers making technological intelligent legacy void forces uncover robot personality memories thinks shell meet manifestation old rush tell truth allowing discover pace comfortable studying combat logs eventually learning decides changed ambassador convincing join force follows battle reclaim legendary deeds taught warriors long death status chosen program mind robotic shell attempt recreate preserve greatest warriors sealed rest rebellion end war command came acted spokesman leader mission ordered engage station surface forest moon battle asked join war questioned sincerity accepted alliance condition ambassador characters evolving ruthless amalgamation advanced species directed adapt die volcanic world serves primary cluster sector dedicated pursuit genetic perfection advanced species galaxy incorporating useful genetic code virus rapidly consume adapt minutes thrive environments creates superior strains process named seemingly endless force deployments relentless assaults employ foes sacrificing thousands destroy enemy soldiers trivial matter queen blade reunited end brood war eliminated brood remained end brood war defeat created numerous powerful queens lead brood queens ordered evolve submit strongest leader problem defeat brood mothers scattered forced follow attempt subdue following brood war creates powerful intelligent fulfill role commanded fight conquer strong lead force command hierarchy ensured function leadership strongest brood led following defeat brood remained seeking large egg piles acid marsh despite general campaign remaining planet brood perished prosperity interrupted returned putting brood control second command leader brood absence queen blades sought reunite leadership rallied feral managed hold forces general tactics prevented achieving victory returned challenged authority regained humanity deeming lead defeated rejoined forces renewed loyalty left command making new queen blades evolved subjected teaching lessons seen epilogue establishing dozens systems grant safe haven long conflict hybrids forces leader brood created sarah battled succeeded preventing contacting golden ships attempted flee planet travel prevent surviving placed parasitic captured dropped veil prevented people ship attempted warn died parasitic spawned body shortly began local animals kept onboard hid ventilation shafts found safe location mature queen gave tasked eliminating board ship task accomplished assistance offspring damaging vessel warp drive brood occupants craft traveled reach ability communicate options decided continue queen blades survive grow brood destroy leader brood brood attacked dominion fortification platform assault ordered destruction local feral brood lords essence create brood lords easily destroyed dominion fortification leader brood brood based following second great war dominion deployed pulse cannon surface rendezvous location ships raiders allies fleeing dominion attack sarah battle arrived destroy cannon regarded queen blades leader offered immediate support uncomfortable nonetheless accepted brood assistance destroy cannon spite early support rejoin attack drew close contacted representative remaining conveyed wishes rejoin sent destroy enemy strongholds sector test leader brood asked rejoin sarah ordered destroy test invasion formed blockade suppressed dominion fleets reinforcement system leader brood hoping stronger evolving way deal extreme cold sarah sent brood sought create shortly setting moved ice valleys struck fell prepared positions hunted killed leader brood second great war kept large brood harm way sarah returned asked rejoin ordered destroy dominion world brood company saved brood advisor service sarah unique type kind standing cold feral nature ideology rational individual earlier times store thoughts plans occasion entrusted plan planet hyper evolutionary virus water supply reunited following subsequent return served advisor recalling memories time queen blades helping reclaim remaining attached queen designed evil concept strike balance human monster unlike face player talk relate emotional connection unique super intelligent biologist creature created numerous species evolutionary master entire dna library arrogant loves biodiversity extinction wants eat strange different absorb catalogue understand constantly connecting dna experimenting strains studying enemies consuming creatures gaining access genetic code beings terms raw genetic material beings quest purity retained pseudo religious concept quest perfection set steady state evolution conflict core idea religion state reach longer needed evolve evolutionary form change adapt situation accepts desire true perfection impossible achieve reasoned chasing perfection sound regardless instead believed purpose makes strong states feral lesser like death personally responsible continuation species experiment survival species depends genetic evolutionary infested infested incarnation makes appearance heart voiced victor following sarah transformation contacted told experiments performed platform defeating hybrids joined granted control brood brood consisting strains infested battle brood attacked dominion according escaped captors infested learned foundation secretly breeding hybrids request hybrid oddly possess amalgamation abilities characteristics likely resulted exposure anti cure lab breeding hybrid destroyed realizes purpose return earth faction infested human offers position brood leader makes mind ultimately decides stay end returns legacy void invasion void invasion helps kill reversing position met demise brood war killed disguised confederate ally pack leader adaptation collecting raw genetic material refers essence essence survival extinction lost large right arm prior return later found area sarah defeated pack leaders returned initially opted simply observe witnessed newcomers perceived strongest pack leaders pack welcomed new power believing lead new essence correctly predicted pack leaders refuse submit adapt pack leaders destroyed including confronted confirming known turn deny responding grow strong fall remained formed direction brood delegated brood engineered specific function impacted numerical strength diversity strains gave great war reporting names based found earth mythology command wing responsible defending searching new species engage line combat necessary command wing included brood brood brood attack wing line forces meant conquer occupy worlds wing primary largest attack wing included brood brood brood center mind society created single consciousness experiments antagonist voiced jack paul voices character wings liberty point creation secretly enslaved fallen directive destroy bound mind aware attacking masters learns existence determined fellow empowered species believing result perfection provide necessary force overcome targets potential sarah create weapon free control dark master clash worlds eventually leading death momentarily links minds allowing learn location quickly launches invasion planet surface following lengthy costly campaign energies dark strike directly longer major character story remains original appear following interpretation fragments recovered great referenced prophecy refers travels recover memories remains course investigation encounters spirit passes vital information obtained concerning queen blades hybrid vision possible future brought death alongside rated eighth video game villain gamepro secondary agents commands individual brood possesses distinct tactical role hierarchy alongside personality methods genetically incapable death dark energies capable preventing death causes lose control respective brood run commander chief entire war machine highest ranking tactical genius command brood largest powerful brood voiced strong ferocious trains player character campaign forces protect following transformation charged protecting wake death immediately takes command fractured annihilated ordered merge form new second prominent commands strike brood clever somewhat questioning leader voiced bill argues seemingly rebellious actions despite assurance loyal remains attention forces assassinated death gives temporary mental link allowing find learn origins final words doom following rise power culmination brood war seemingly proven correct ironically connection following death reveals hope resisting life insurrection features commander brood directive search destroy capable enemy provides tactical support player insurrection campaign commands brood responsible reconnaissance attempts personally rebel psychic overwhelmed psychic mind result forced kill retribution introduces brood player featured series following death second explained remaining extant died designed live creator killed absorbing warriors enslaved feral brood depended creature direct pre conflict position filled entity allow large groups controlled non agents brood war united earth expeditionary fleet took control sarah controlling second enslaved played critical role ensuring temporary dominance sector crystal control brood crystals achieve similar results independent appeared turmoil resulting death employed mercenaries second second created brood war formed merging second reaches maturity lacks power intelligence original weaker attacks superficial send second dark energies needed kill second captured united earth use control bolster forces sector ultimately slain subspecies retain physical psychological traits original unique genetic adaptations difficult shown able absorb essence counter measures highly nature avoided incorporation ancient lived millions years embodied survival ideals pack leaders operated wary minded believing losing ones single terrible evolutionary fate strong spawned lived return second great war sarah rebirth challenging subsequently killed having essence absorbed younger power found spawning pool older escaped incorporated mind remained left planet time pack leader immense power physique time sarah returned evolution pack leader sarah arrived declared territory wishing stop waking sent pack destroy meat harvesting unsuccessful personally led attack cluster killed remnants pack destroyed shortly pack pack leader leader pack according immense consumed hatred defeated new sarah consumed essence shown charging herd eliminating eternal mother pack leaders described hollow destructive defeated new queen blades essence absorbed spawn countless pack leaders closely resembled ash worm appearance considerably larger stature spit destructive acid burnt like fire learned sarah transforming attempted halt process permanently sending pack brood process remnants pack successful killing queen blades hatched opportunity came soon queen blades set challenge pack leaders control came aided pack fought way confronted pack leader told transformation meant fought emerged victorious absorbed essence characters dark forces primary antagonist legacy void expansion described hybrids ultimate goal remake creation image hybrids alluded discussion brood war mission dark origin described far greater power power slept countless ages reflected creature cell wings liberty investigation hybrids reveals coming initially described shall break cycle gods role prophecy elaborated referred fallen arriving retrieve surviving memories remains encounters spirit beings gains glimpse possible future successfully employ hybrids turning future revealing position oppose heart events heart identity initial background revealed came power absorb essence prey goals connected later forced directive destruction start series died war discovered work work hybrids continued direction shape sarah learned traveled came realize lingering influence major reason crimes queen blades later learned attempts restore life attacked shape lab order stop defeated shape dying words reveal accomplished goal returned reflecting fight speculated device actually hand reviving noted original queen blades tremendous power device couldn simply revenge took hunt try events campaign released ahead upcoming legacy void revealed resurrected quadrant system resurrection protection branch devoted addition mentioned names referenced presence void wings liberty dark voice game dark god prequel campaign wings liberty mission utter darkness pair glowing red eyes seen little visually distinguishable character mission despite fact raw data exists map editor legacy void events main villain legacy void appear true form epilogue campaign void control controlling attempted retake nerve cut immune control act killed possessed severed nerve cutting rallies managed avoid corruption flees spear rallying army fight forces destroy power base returning artifact purge corruption convincing possessed break away action sends essence artifact essence void celebrate victory jim summoned contains gateway void seeks help going ending fighting led trio release imprisoned named appeared form deceased friend guide intended aim ascend use powers kill defeat good aid armies undergoes ascension destroys forever hybrids regularly conducted experiments species natural life cycle species purity form purity essence merge naturally create new iteration process occurred numerous times purpose incarnation intending lead culmination iteration cycle contrary intent hybrids result process servants created hybrids aid plan dominate creation overt knowledge hybrids began spreading brood war knew understood dire threat hybrids posed status quo hybrid awakened took forbidden archive world guardians imprisoned draining survive defeated killed freed enigmatic mysterious character universe little known creature fact fact admission thousand years old case appeared meaningful role creature assumed form male allegiance fallen accordingly actions goals confirmed return heart implied appeared wings liberty assumed character support position fans point fact revealed heart ancient serving fitting description brood war servant far greater power spelled backwards observed commented discussed fans series definitive effort merge characters release prequel campaign legacy void confirmed individual alias makes initial appearance enigmatic confederate ghost operative introduced brood war voiced paul highly intelligent manipulative lieutenant alpha squadron formed small commando unit fall confederacy fight dominion quickly allied united earth expeditionary force resources mount assassination attempt provided vital intelligence strategic advice dominion convinced destroy psi closed allies key operation allowing emperor


ellie ellie fictional character video game game character tasked escorting ellie post apocalyptic united_states attempt create potential cure infection ellie immune players briefly assume control ellie portion game computer artificial intelligence primarily controls actions assisting combat attacking identifying enemies ellie reappeared sole playable character downloadable content prequel campaign left spends time friend riley played johnson provided voice motion capture character ellie main character comic book prequel american dreams befriends riley encounter rebel group ellie created creative director writer inspired mute character proposed thieves created ellie strong female character close relationship game development relationship ellie central focus elements developed johnson inspired aspects ellie personality prompting active fighting hostile enemies naughty dog redesigned ellie appearance development game closely resemble johnson comparisons actress ellen page character received critics ellie relationship frequently subject praise strength complexity ellie character distress stereotype commended ellie role left plot prompted social commentary industry coverage focusing scene depicting lgbt themes character johnson performance received numerous awards nominations regularly placed favorably polls lists character design creative director designed ellie counterpart game main playable character intended demonstrate character bond created entirely gameplay described game coming age story ellie adopts qualities survivor johnson chosen portray ellie shortly auditions development team felt suitably fit role particularly acting alongside baker portrayed johnson contributed greatly development character convincing write ellie stronger manner able fight hostile enemies character performances recorded motion capture technology approximately game animations recorded motion capture remaining audio elements recorded later studio portraying ellie johnson faced challenges performing disturbing scenes feel uncomfortable johnson felt video games rarely feature strong female characters ellie expressed excitement portray role reason development team felt establishing ellie physical appearance critical figured needed appear young relationship aged believable old credible teenager capable surviving redesign ellie physical appearance publicized stated change look similar johnson prior redesign comparisons ellie actress ellen page june page accused naughty dog likeness team felt ellie important game marketing said asked image ellie game packaging naughty dog flat refused questioned inspiration ellie gameplay feature recalled game director bruce ideas thieves ideas sequence mute female character role summon drake main character briefly accompany sequence felt created beautiful relationship gameplay concept scrapped idea raised discussing new project ultimately inspiring character ellie addition ellie artificial intelligence major contributor game engine team intentionally added feature ellie remains close avoid conceived players burden programmer max stated working ellie artificial intelligence imagined experiences game events attempt achieve realism felt inspired wars took place syria afghanistan creating ellie felt conflict familiarity children countries similar ellie view winter segment game players assume control ellie developers assured change knowledge ellie immunity kept secret prior game release surprise players attributes ellie characterized appearance behavior emotional trauma encounter david having lost people life suffers severe survivor guilt resulted hardened person uses violence frequently ellie feels worthless extent believes life burden death beneficial shows initiative adept survival somewhat unable swim following release left ellie kisses friend riley stated wrote ellie homosexual character preferred leave sexuality player opinion appearances comic book series american dreams told ellie lost mother birth grew later went military boarding school boston zone befriended riley fellow rebel protected events left takes place weeks beginning riley returns ellie long absence tells joined revolutionary militia group spending time abandoned shopping mall near zone riley reveals posted city ellie supports decisions ellie pleads riley stay response ellie kisses riley returns drawn noise activities infected pursue ellie riley attempt escape consider suicide choose spend final hours ellie survives infection seeks help leader agrees escort ellie order find cure immunity later wounded early tasks escort ellie dies early journey initially annoyed ellie begins feel strong attachment learning intends leave brother tommy return boston runs away later confronts demanding abandon bond continue journey experiencing encounter winter ellie nearly raped murdered band leader david withdrawn finally gets discovered operation ellie required remove strain fungus growing brain create operation likely kill prepared surgery kills makes way operating room carries ellie safety unconscious battle ellie unaware leave hospital lies events telling found subjects stopped looking cure ellie later confronts admitting survivor guilt demanding know truth telling truth replies okay reception ellie character received generally positive feedback jason edge praised ellie complexity commended naughty dog having subordinate teen girl reed andy gamesradar named ellie inspirational female characters games writing modern realistic characters designed eurogamer ellie gibson commended character strength vulnerability praising game distress cliché gamesradar listed ellie best characters video game generation stating courage exceeds male characters ign miller compared ellie elizabeth infinite felt rounded fledged character conversely game informer wallace felt game focused hardly ellie importance chris new_york_times judged ellie cast secondary subordinate role critics praised relationship ellie matt game informer wrote relationship poignant drawn richard mitchell found genuine emotional ign identified highlight game eurogamer welsh felt characters developed real patience skill philip found relationship assisted game optional conversations wallace game informer named ellie best gaming interest protecting game informer kyle compared ellie relationship prince prince persia writing deeply care praised emotional judged achieved prince persia playstation official magazine david named ellie best characters playstation game following release left ellie relationship riley commended reviewers gamespot tom felt new appreciation ellie seeing actions riley daily_telegraph tim martin praised characters interactions eurogamer felt left improves understanding ellie relationship hamilton described ellie riley kiss video gaming latest breakthrough moment declaring big deal ign wrote kiss beautiful natural funny left ign luke questioned naughty dog motivation kiss noting bait switch players care character revealing sexuality ultimately dismissed commended handling ellie sexuality subtlety writing character ellie won year end awards including best new character hardcore gamer valuable character gaming awards left received nomination best character johnson performance received accolades performer 10th 11th british academy video games awards outstanding character performance 17th annual awards best voice actress spike best performer daily_telegraph


english character nintendo mario series originally designed antagonist mario appeared game boy title super mario land golden coins main antagonist final boss mario japanese word meaning bad designed voiced charles voices characters series debut protagonist land series spanning handheld console markets addition appearances spin offs mario series appears cameos super star ultra featured media super mario adventures graphic novel character received largely positive critical reception emerged established mascot nintendo concept creation possible inspiration appeared game crew character spike construction bears slight resemblance spike debut named appearance character occurred game super mario land golden coins designed game artist design arose super mario land design team making game based character creation allowed character symbolize situation portrayed caricature mario huge muscular arms short legs large wears outfit yellow purple color scheme mario japanese meaning bad bad mario hat upside official nintendo lore states childhood rival mario jealous success voice actor charles voiced mario voice audition told speak mean sounding tone described voicing task voicing mario mario speaking manner personality free flowing rising ground floating air jealousy starting land super mario land experiences effects similar manner mario powered mushrooms uses bombs seen land super mario land blast mario double dash series prominently uses bombs visual motif represent time limit video games makes cameo appearance portrayed villain development team land shake stated villain consider development focused behavior good evil producer shake dimension considered reckless character uses strength design director shake dimension described said ends extremely cool wanted act silly requested art designers emphasize chosen star series developers felt best character franchise acted stupid appearances land series appearance villain game boy video game super mario land golden coins captured mario castle served villain japan puzzle game mario drops bucket head mario princess peach followed game land series land super mario land platform game marked appearance protagonist introduced villains captain brown sugar pirates adventure virtual boy land plays similarly incorporates ability background sequel game boy title land released featured captain return antagonist game introduces allowing burnt flattened sustaining damage land released game boy color sequel mechanics concepts predecessor following year sequel land debuted game boy advance incorporating ability burnt flattened ability damaged standard attacks world console title released nintendo gamecube featured dimensional graphics gameplay incorporate major elements previous titles master disguise released nintendo game introduced touch screen control incorporated puzzles gameplay series recent release land shake released wii reintroduced captain game uses hand drawn animation style design required frames animation series franchise introduced new series games inc mega game boy advance game premise involved decision open game development company money creating short instead fledged games title gameplay focused playing collection quick succession mega later remade inc mega party games gamecube featured lacked story mode focused multi player sequels released game game boy advance title twisted cartridge tilt allows controlled handheld left right second nintendo release touched incorporates touch screen microphone gameplay wii launch games smooth moves wii remote motion sensing technologies variety ways nintendo nintendo offered new releases snapped downloaded service uses built camera gameplay nintendo game allows players create game nintendo wii released june use incorporates gameplay characters series game pays tribute original game watch games appearances woods appears main antagonist wants forest defeated year video game blast featuring remake title game boy incorporated playable character playable character mario series starting mario appeared thirty mario sports games including mario tennis mario golf mario baseball mario mario sonic series appeared installments mario party series mario party advance playable character nintendo remake super mario island infant version puzzle game mario sporting traditional attire land series mario series outfit series appears playable fighter super smash brawl follow super smash nintendo 3ds wii cameos include aiding protagonist video game present scenery appears super mario maker mystery mushroom costume sporting attire games super mario adventures graphic novel collection comics originally serialized video gaming magazine nintendo_power features stories stories focuses past explaining rivalry mario promotion reception appearance land super mario land established mascot nintendo received largely positive reception nintendo_power described pretty help like listed best nintendo games computer video games found games compared big nintendo franchises mario legend mention character brown shoes mario deep chase pounds ign editor travis comments character strong confidence flaws makes entertaining website later ranked 31st list villains book parent guide nintendo games comprehensive look systems games described sinister twist mario icons horror supernatural encyclopedia worst volume cites examples alter popular feature character


japanese hepburn fictional creature nintendo game freak media franchise created appeared video games red blue sequels later appeared merchandise titles animation adaptations franchise voiced franchise original character japanese creature younger self voiced sound picture box origin drama anime adaptation english jay voiced strikes live musical production credited pseudonym philip dan green provided voice returns actress voices separate character prequel special prologue awakening film awakens second voiced actress english dub video games player fight capture pit player learns late red blue reading research documents left ruined laboratory island documents reveal solitary scientist spent years genetically engineering descendant eventually escaped proving strong contain regarded series strongest changed way players approached games forcing find ways counteract studies found character popular older male children contrasted counterpart reactions creature anime portrayal divided reviewers daily record cited cliché villain sight sound praised character depth design characteristics japanese video game designer designed generation pocket monsters games red green known outside japan red blue means second derives existence genetic duplicate original movie released united_states rarely referred clone japanese sources executive producer strikes explained intentionally avoid term clone word frightening feel despite descendant directly game numerical index owing secret inclusion game freak programmer interview company president stated expected popular north american audiences citing preference strong powerful characters build different compared appearing large white body pronounced purple tail stomach head mass flesh connecting center head neck appearance likened cross cat original games intended strongest psychic uses flight speak fighting uses abilities shield throw opponents compensate lack speed energy needed able quickly recover near fatal injuries stands feet inches tall character games seldom spoken dialogue presented vicious primarily interested proving strength franchise non video game media particularly anime expanded character giving male voice aware created actively questioning existence appearances video games red blue player learns existence reading research notes left ruined mansion island notes island scientists discovered new jungle christened later gave birth creature called game entry states created scientist years horrific gene dna engineering experiments proved mighty control destroying laboratory escaping player later given opportunity capture cave called unknown dungeon original games accessible defeating game final bosses elite blue remake titles expanded requiring player explore thoroughly record information species access cave granted location defeating gym leaders character focus promotion downloadable content black white appears completing main story able use new mega evolution mechanic mega mega debut appeared nintendo games stadium appears final boss competitions completed puzzle league serves final opponent main antagonist responsible game events games super smash melee mystery dungeon series featured player character defeated games snap featured character cameos appearing certain conditions met appearances character spoken dialogue voiced exception puzzle league voiced philip failing playable appearance super smash brawl available character super smash nintendo 3ds wii april available club nintendo members registered versions april 3ds wii final smash involves mega new form shadow appears boss character tournament mega special attack traditional appears playable character wii version anime related media featured animated film movie main antagonist shown creation criminal organization team rocket destroys laboratory born team rocket leader convinces help control powers instead uses weapon escaping questions reason existence declares revenge creators end trainers movie protagonist ash island order clone forces originals battle clones effort determine set superior faces original ash sacrifices stop fighting later revived clones leave find sanctuary striking memory events gathered film english language audiences personality arrogant localization director norman ruled changes necessary believed american audiences needed clearly evil ambiguous villain film voiced philip english japanese film displayed unique abilities powers unseen blocking moves arena clones face originals september nintendo published sound picture box included birth radio drama drama expands origins created scientist attempts include clone deceased daughter young befriends communicating process proves unstable dies save memories puts body finishes developing leading events film drama later adapted short anime included japanese home releases broadcasts strikes later north_america december returns child voiced japanese drama anime english localization voice actor uncredited december film followed sequel returns broadcast japanese television december released worldwide home video dvd voiced dan green english reprising role japanese clones found peace region memories left intact film pursues assisted ash companions comes terms existence defeats removing memory soldiers minds leaving unaffected departs sets appears musical live live action adaptation anime set movie portrayed faces robotic replica created able learn attacks learning compassion machine rebels self television special features version created controlled story antagonist help ash companions destroy defeat appears anime special prologue awakening film legend awakened voiced actress protect ash iris army able mega evolve mega referred film awakened form created appears anime miniseries origins generally based plot video games red goes cave uses mega evolution mechanic introduced mega evolve fight red captures printed adaptations appeared central character books related franchise including strikes returns closely follow events films december media published children picture book tales movie special featured children taking traits characters film including released second children book watching featured shy watching play manga series adventures team rocket creates dna placed inside gym leader dna share unable separated long ill later able break bond removing dna arm point leaves eventually helps main character series red fight team rocket leader asked write story detailing origin coincide release strikes page comic presented form flashback replaced midway birth animated short resulting little connection work film regardless saw print story electric tale july issue comic creator takes role coach fully developed employer team rocket tests abilities learning plan mass produce weapon approaches tells destroy lab refuses stating harm doctor regards father captured team rocket tells honored statement killed angered death destroys lab escapes present cries sleep dreams events reception legacy games consistently noted strongest opponents described red blue best game hardest catch character multiple strengths weaknesses changed players approached playing causing players develop strategies solely defeat opposing prohibit use battling players ign staff exclusion super smash brawl poll ign character missed brawl shared similar sentiment described super smash melee weakest characters professional super smash player jason takes handle uses characters competition authors west called fifth best legendary sixth best overall book global adventure rise fall noted popular older male children tend drawn tough scary characters contrast described polar opposite character popular young girls tend drawn cute characters books media believe worlds children noted similar comparison citing aggressive looking compared emphasizing importance contrast children book gaming cultures place asia pacific compares design japanese films monster films like creating monstrous familiar past renewed agency form eyes expressions cut viewer reception extended media franchise likened monster born artificial means discontent fact theology secretary church_of_england anne richards described representing force praised character displaying christian value redemption reactions mixed cited complex compelling villain critics goal world domination received trait shared anime villain likened james_bond villain daily record praised character philosophical depth serving adversary infinite power genuine anime series lacking sight sound described brooding articulate remain bright energy like troubled elder brother represents older order experience anime classics japanese animation praised character best villain film series strikes strongest elements los_angeles_times cited behavior point humor relation appearance decidedly character image utilized merchandise related franchise includes toys children playing piece themed version monopoly action figures figure included accessories recreate hyper beam light screen attacks inch tall talking pacific series commemorate anime battle frontier story arc items marketed adults featuring sold distributed nintendo shirts island nation released dollar coin featuring character commemorative promotion franchise nation coat arms appears port pocket monsters boeing jet alongside


born known apprentice dark anti hero protagonist star wars force project character likeness voice provided samuel raised secret apprentice potent force destructive purposes described assassin force ball character taken luke original ign called story nice complete game informer networks gave good reviews gamesradar criticized design gamespot vote greatest video game character time apprentice eliminated round concept creation george lucas motivated team working star wars force brand new character deciding character ideas main character included han solo like rebel wielding mercenary developers feedback focus test respondents executives order developers consciously decided game novel author sean williams said needed given novel designed luke photo negative named luke original early star wars early scripts developers tried avoid making defined keeping character developed developers wanted avoid making evil elements backstory relationships characters balance trying explain backstory order avoid character emotional tried let short pieces dialogue looks carry scenes player interpret felt attempted feel like belong classic star wars trilogy making actions faster intense interview guardian claimed testing players wanted character ultimately end game voiced given likeness samuel according staff hard casting claimed far candidates inhabiting mind character expressions based described new approach noting affected way handled casting force comparing people bill jones pirates caribbean movies noted brought new ideas sense humanity sam said character wouldn mind stages star wars force developers considered replacing character new force previous named star wars character decided player character fond attached felt story supply build franchise commented deciding return felt sense fell place developers tried force personal game focusing search truth identity characterization compared parts han solo indiana jones essential luke noting character development wide eyed kid trying figure hell according characteristics personality depended talking circumstances called interesting guy speaking layered characters acting villain beginning game commented damaged kid noted hunter second fugitive matt producers force said second game trying find means human appearances debuted fighter alongside known apprentice sends investigate dimensional rift growing passes universe apprentice defeats returns soul edge soul worthless force apprentice causing apprentice draw prepare fight appears star wars visions blade comic focusing star wars crossover star wars force star wars force video game dispatches kill survived great purge initially kept secret discovered emperor sends find empire enemies unite later attempts kill united sacrifices rebel alliance martyr rebels game falls love captain eclipse imperial shuttle pilot ship pilot chooses kill emperor end game emperor suit similar reappears suit game ultimate edition continues dark path story light ending canon ending novel adaption sequels star wars force star wars force video game comic novel clone haunted visions original life escaping goes quest find find eclipse kidnapped end game player chooses light ending capturing rescues dark ending stabbed kill dark apprentice successful clone trained dark clone reappeared downloadable content video game takes place light ending novel adaptation dark ending vision sees ship salvation star wars iii clone wars appears apprentice character star wars iii clone wars unlocked finding mini kits defenders peace level promotion reception multiple action figures rest characters star wars force version released figures rogue shadow set networks chose character 50th star wars expanded universe character ign called appearance second best bonus character series inclusion story standpoint good evil corruption redemption dark finds crossroads follow master control galaxy break away seek destiny later including list characters idea ultimate fighting game chris character 24th gaming saying compares bad boy called promising player characters released fall release force robert character favorite star wars video game characters chose double crossing characters listed best video game commenting force ways movies showed networks listed sam performance celebrity voice actors video games chris 19th anti hero commenting thought cutting good guys filled joy praising eventual turn good thought best character revisited upcoming live action series force story arc nice complete voted 10th star wars character ign readers ign later claimed 34th star wars character gamespot listed apprentice vote time greatest video game character eliminated round character grand theft auto garnering votes voted 17th video game character game informer readers game informer listed sixth list saying words rarely chosen unite


fictional character monkey island series graphic adventure video games created ron gilbert character appears secret monkey island core characters franchise originally conceived ruthless island governor character evolved development protagonist love interest games series feature voice acting voiced curse monkey island charity james escape monkey island reprise role later entries franchise governor tri island area fictional group pirate islands caribbean loved pirate pursue affections attempts turn bride instead falls love protagonist consistently kidnapped prompting attempt rescue usually capable escaping eventually marries gubernatorial responsibilities grandfather travelling fictional gulf cure outbreak empowered character enjoyed positive critical reception sources commended distress stereotype ranked number lists best female characters video game industry received praise visual design personality critics complimented james voice acting character later installments series expressed disappointment character reduced lines curse monkey island character design original script secret monkey island called character simply named governor monkey island creator ron gilbert envisioned far ruthless character created later development dave wrote final scenes game protagonist wedding antagonist governor options wedding having scream parody similar scene film graduate gilbert appreciated reference adopted governor development game progressed character evolved ruthless governor player character love interest player talks number characters secret monkey island close portrait character shown appearance portrait based harrison artist working gilbert felt bothered close portraits stating great art felt matched style rest game special edition close ups redone stylized artwork featured rest game curse monkey island realises true love marries ron gilbert intend relationship characters develop way stating liked thought little brother gilbert involved production curse monkey island thinking new development team pretty good job capturing monkey island relationship thing gilbert curse monkey island curse monkey island monkey island game feature voice acting given british actress explains got worked voice director previously brought read joked figured got red hair like contacted return character escape monkey island instead voiced american actress charity james reprised role games tales monkey island later enhanced remakes games glad return stating character written fun shouting exhausting fun travelling studio san instead recorded lines tales monkey island london communicating director remotely development character gilbert aims tales monkey island gilbert wanted better informed capable characters attributes depiction intelligent highly depicted caring kind person usually capable taking care multiple occasions kidnapped usually able escape plans defeat adversaries addition proficient personal combat displays understanding strategy battle reinforced calm personality allows use common sense stay composed despite dire situations attracted piracy initially wary pursuing relationship pirates bad liaison pirate captain alive falls love seeing past faults favor kind personality sharp wit dominant partner relationship faith abilities regardless disposition usually depicted beautiful woman long red hair green eyes wears variety pirate clothing consistent game golden age piracy setting outfit usually consists worn lightweight boots usually wears gold tales monkey island wears diamond engagement ring chapter appearances secret monkey island monkey island revenge form art appearances slightly differing versions games curse monkey island rendered cartoon art style artists larry bill character choice clothing remains consistent escape monkey island translated depiction graphics later special editions tales monkey island produced stylized art form character influence demon bride tales monkey island dressed gothic wedding dress eyes skin given green appearances debuts secret monkey island governor island protagonist pirate governor attracts pirate captain advances pursues love aims impress discovering secret monkey island exhibition ultimately costs life returns ghost intent marrying ambitions hand marriage given willingly form major franchise plot encounters breaks governor mansion island attempt steal valuable idol fascinated meet hearing arrival island strange meeting beauty local sheriff tries fight rushes aid feels deeply attracted finish pirate trials act new found love kidnapped taken hideout monkey island ghost pirate crew suddenly raids island mounts rescue attempt fails reach ship returns island wedding wedding ruins plan defeat anti ghost manages destroy game closes happy couple watching fireworks evil pirate ghost form explodes role significantly reduced sequel monkey island revenge majority story conveyed form flashback games broken relationship moved governor mansion booty island appears mansion come apologize instead looking map belonged grandfather leads treasure big discovering intentions infuriated refuses speak eventually trapped site big arriving rescue falls confronted recently resurrected zombie game ends thinking child theme park seen worrying placed curse curse monkey island end revenge attacks island island covered gubernatorial powers efforts buy love exchange cannon fire angry having apparently killed realises true love life battle interrupted escaped curse helps defeat zombie pirate proposes giving diamond ring found hold unknown ring cursed turns solid gold manages remove curse captured demon plans turn fellow creature forcing accept person similar condition escape trapped ice marry leave honeymoon return island escape monkey island lengthy honeymoon find declared legally dead result governorship tri island area election work reversing legal demise discover candidate election actually disguise townspeople feeling neglected long absence believe leaves prevent ultimate insult powerful falling hands defeated election governor captured monkey island monkey island discovers resident actually long thought dead grandfather escape monkey island defeat asks position governor tri island area depart tales monkey island set years escape monkey island kidnapped rescue attempt inadvertently releases gulf turns human events separate befriends seemingly helps return spells homes attempts success access cure infected pirates negotiations break battle islands drive pirates infected loses control travelling island sack town kill morgan bounty hunter sees rival love turns fatally stabs husband dies takes captive appears convince join demon bride acquire capable destroying returns ghost maneuvers position attack defeated life spell wedding ring returns wife reception character garnered positive reception critics video game industry described gamespot impetus series critics lauded non distress stereotype gamespot noted usually proficient escaping trouble called hero comes save video game culture journal approved character allowing level feminine expression necessary conform passive ideals distress website guy glasses eighth best female character gaming describing possibly staple character series praising character independence noting woman golden age piracy risen position power far historically considered normal time eurogamer commended design worthy acclaim naming best female supporting character annual gaming awards ign described alongside beloved adventure characters time charity james praised voicing computer games magazine described work curse monkey island wonderful lamented speak game admired character depiction escape monkey island beautiful


japanese hepburn fictional character square square_enix role playing video game final_fantasy vii created designed appeared fighting game cameo appearances titles cgi film sequel final_fantasy vii advent children related games media compilation final_fantasy vii series member terrorist group owner 7th heaven bar childhood friend cloud strife protagonist final_fantasy vii convincing join group close safe later assists saving planet game villain installments compilation final_fantasy vii later expanded character film advent children attempts convince cloud let self imposed guilt life defeat named pin girl generation new_york_times compared example strong independent attractive female character video games media repeatedly praised character strength appearance described best female characters gaming appearances final_fantasy vii introduced final_fantasy vii childhood friend cloud strife owner 7th heaven bar member terrorist organization oppose use energy power source convinces cloud join group closer eye noticing personality changed follows pursuit game antagonist unable manipulated helps recover mind fractured realise mutual feelings working defeat flashbacks revealed children cloud decided follow path mountain near hometown injured coma week father holding cloud responsible incident cloud eventually left join soldier program order stronger later revealed primarily attract attention response requested danger return save years later destroyed town cloud rescued wounded surviving incident taken safety martial arts instructor eventually arriving meeting leader wallace recovering joined revenge destruction home eventually encountered cloud city train station convinced work close safe point game begins early drafts final_fantasy vii background character role add support scenes cheer missions having particular fondness cloud supposed large caused cloud partial amnesia incident received scene intended imply cloud having sex proposed event planners replaced toned version line followed fade black interview stated staff thought scene issue time compilation final_fantasy vii appeared cgi film final_fantasy vii advent children set years events game tries emotional support cloud urging come terms guilt places addition takes care wallace adopted daughter child film fights antagonists later helps battle summoned creature sin script writer described role film like woman left man stating want appear wanted portray emotionally hurt cloud departure film initial draft intended central role short film featured cloud children story revolving note delivered featured prequel games crisis final_fantasy vii crisis core final_fantasy vii order final_fantasy vii appearance relates destruction case written way smile series story set original game advent children told point view story details creates new 7th heaven bar city edge attempts hold concept normal family cloud despite beginning appears briefly game final_fantasy vii set year events advent children helps protagonist vincent valentine defend planet weapon later appears game epilogue discussing vincent apparent disappearance appearances outside compilation final_fantasy vii appears fighting game character optional boss later appears electronic board games street special street portable kingdom hearts appears advent children attire searching cloud later fighting series monsters originally planned appear final mix version original kingdom hearts time constraints staff members chose incorporate instead player characters fighting game final_fantasy features characters final_fantasy games featured final_fantasy vii outfit player access advent children form form shown appearances print run game features form based artwork featured downloadable character model korean singer ivy portrayed character music video song fight scene advent children video banned airing korean television copyright lawsuit square_enix citing added ios game final_fantasy record keeper playable character creation development designed present early versions final_fantasy vii initially game playable characters protagonist cloud strife wallace phone project director suggested point game main characters die discussion producers chose later joked idea enable introduce game regardless notion having concurrent having hero liked describing new final_fantasy series describes character advent children having dimensions calling like mother sweetheart close ally battle remarkably strong emotionally physically designed use monk character class appears previous games series long black hair style resembling tail tip described simple consisting white tank black wears red boots gloves extend arms connecting skirt shoulders large metal guard covering left elbow stands feet inches tall measurements initially difficulty deciding long pants seeking input passed sketches square offices majority staff members approved design additionally served contrast long skirt trademark attire explained respect game giving freedom movement affinity hand hand combat skirt referred short giving considerable degree exposure kept staple alternate costumes developers additionally noted figure plain took pleasant appearance producing final_fantasy vii advent children director difficulty developing framework body balanced showed feminine qualities outfit redesigned point emphasis expressing qualities pleasing eye white tank black vest covers pink ribbon left boots cover feet black skirt covers wears shorts beneath piece cloth similar extending skirt ending gloves remain worn film fight scenes changed end middle removal tail original design alteration difficulty original length hair problems arose black color lighting noted liked actress wished work advent children voice actor decided asked voice feeling voice offer good contrast soft spoken additionally noted completing updated design producers debated finalized details cast role chose blend traits voice actress character final appearance reception introduction received extremely positive reaction critics fans gamespot readers voted fifth best female character video games site editors noting agreed play featured issue girls gaming annual periodical describing female recent history named eighth best character time playstation retrospective awards feature original playstation highest ranked character final_fantasy vii year tom hardware listed greatest female characters video game history describing richly drawn intricate female characters listed girls gaming placing number stating preference adding outfit marvel natural assets unforgettable personality earn spot list year chip ranked tenth girl gaming ign named best gaming describing doubt legendary heroine final_fantasy universe poll famitsu named 19th popular video game character japanese audiences complex ranked 13th greatest heroine video game history enterprise cited example strong female character video games wake introduction named pick characters final_fantasy franchise wished square_enix crossover fighting game final_fantasy describing series greatest ign listed 13th best final_fantasy character time describing attempt square final_fantasy characters real sex appeal care pinch follow reader choice edition list placed staff repeating previous comments placement list breasts ign article focusing solely final_fantasy vii characters placed fourth comment sex appeal contributes popularity helped drive tradition tough independent rpg sources praised aspect character entertainment placed tenth list video game women kick ass stating subsequent games final_fantasy series introduced memorable female characters final_fantasy girl holds special place hearts turner complex ranked 12th greatest final_fantasy character time stating stands gaming independent empowered females reception regarded sex appeal new_york_times featured pin girl generation year electronic gaming monthly awarded hottest game calling come praising viable alternative ranked 24th list adding better looks subsequent game release year ranked 31st hottest game list sharing preference praising appearance combat abilities shared similar sentiment included loving caring super sexy gal list gaming hottest placing number stating presence series little subtle giving emotional franchise special ranked second place list hottest female video game protagonists included video game sarah warn ranked ninth hottest female video game character complex ranked 16th best looking chick games placed 13th fighting games finest hottest women appearance year placed breasts ninth place list greatest video game history calling crisis version included list incredible video games division comment sex appeal complex ranked second hottest video game character overall included hottest women video game history adding famous game history appeal scott daily record ranked second attractive female video game character declared hottest female video game character time similarly included sexy independent strong sexiest video game characters ranked sexy female video game character


japanese species fictional creatures appear assortment video games animated television shows movies trading card games comic books licensed company japanese corporation design conceived finalized appeared red green japan later internationally released video games red blue original game boy like species captured humans fight sport known varieties largely central character anime series regarded major character franchise mascot icon japanese pop culture recent years concept design developed game freak published nintendo series began japan features species creatures called players called trainers encouraged capture train use battle players interact game world different designs conceived game freak character development team artist credited main person design later finalized artist according series producer derived combination japanese sounds sound electric spark makes sound mouse makes developer noted difficult create effort appealing japanese american audiences standing tall mouse like creatures electric type created design intended revolve concept electricity appear mouse like creatures short yellow fur brown markings covering backs parts lightning bolt shaped tails black tipped pointed ears red circular spark electricity diamond pearl gender differences introduced female end tail giving heart shaped appearance attack primarily projecting electricity bodies targets context franchise transform evolve exposed later titles evolutionary predecessor introduced named establishing close friendship trainer initially chosen lead characters franchise merchandising primary mascot early comic book series engaging production animated series chosen primary mascot attempt appeal female viewers mothers belief creature presented image recognizable intimate pet children color deciding factor yellow primary color easier children recognize distance consideration fact competing yellow mascot time acknowledged character relatively popular boys girls idea mascot stated felt human aspect series overlooked japanese children embraced readily appearances video games video games low level appeared games black white naturally having trade game yellow features available starter based anime refuses stay ball instead follows main character screen trainer speak displays different reactions depending treated event april allowed players access route solely contained knew attacks normally compatible surf fly attacks outside battles travel aids aside main series stars hey nintendo player microphone issuing commands play mini games act situations game channel follows similar premise interacting microphone appear levels snap game player takes pictures score sixteen starters partners mystery dungeon games wii adventure features main protagonist appeared super smash games playable character character appears playable fighter tournament based alpha features talking detective helps solve mysteries anime anime series films feature adventures ash traveling regions universe accompanied group alternating friends including max dawn iris episode ash young boy town turns years old ready acquire hopeful master night receives starter dream catching actually sleeping physically breaks alarm clock ash quickly runs professor oak lab finds starter given away professor oak tells ash largely ignores ash requests shocking frequently refusing confined conventional method transportation ball ash puts danger defend flock wild rushes electric mouse center demonstrations respect commitment ash friendship formed refuses ball soon shows great power sets apart causes team rocket constantly attempt capture order win favor boss ash released episode goodbye ash thought living colony wild chose instead segment seasons called included songs master wild trained appear series interacting ash notable like saying syllables voiced versions anime live musical stage adapted anime played media main manga series adventures main characters red yellow train create egg gold series including magical journey feature manga series electric tale ash feature known belonging anime series cards featuring appeared initial trading card game released october including limited edition promotional cards character promotional merchandising fast food chains mcdonald king promotion legacy mascot franchise multiple appearances promotional events merchandise mayor kansas joan renamed town day got milk advertisement featured april balloon featured thanksgiving day parade original balloon flown time publicly tenth anniversary party decade august park new_york_city new balloon chases ball light debuted parade parade new balloon wearing green holding smaller episode eleventh series gear presenter richard hammond compared image stating saved money cause based episode dual season heroes nicknamed called tracy punching face spoof called main character comedy central drawn image featured boeing appeared multiple times simpsons episode lisa grade simpson taking test class classmates television characters simpson appeared couch gag opening animation episode fifteenth season couch gag utilized second time episode news episode wedge distracted episode watching ash talk managed stay fresh years ranked second best person year time called beloved animated character hello magazine noted public face phenomenon spread nintendo fastest selling video game trading card empire citing franchise profits year reason ranking singer martin ahead author character placed eighth poll favorite anime characters ash received fifteenth place guide greatest cartoon characters time gamespot featured article time greatest game hero forbes ranked eighth earning fictional character year income million character dropped spots tenth list taking million second straight year oricon poll voted fourth popular video game character japan tying solid snake character regarded japanese answer mouse movement cute capitalism listed 8th ign anime characters time nintendo_power listed ninth favourite hero stating popular day authors west called best electric type best overall added person ask players favourite choose called brave loyal positive note ranked irritating 1990s cartoon characters similarly poll conducted ign voted 48th best staff commenting despite recognized world ranks surprisingly low newly discovered believed provide better visual discovered osaka institute foundation named borrowed inspired lightning fast moves shocking electric effects chosen japan world cup


sonic japanese fictional life forms sonic video game series published sega small creatures complex life cycle exist visual forms depending raised developer sonic team incorporated games encourage players explore levels support good evil sonic adventure appeared games series beginning sonic adventure usually form digital pets played parts story figured gameplay elements notably character cream rabbit named cheese uses attack enemies appeared games outside series sonic comics sonic anime featured promotions merchandise critics given mixed opinions integration sonic gameplay generally praising worth diversion criticizing low conception characteristics sonic team stated interview video game publication incorporated sonic adventure new players forced explore action sections find things designed relative neutral entity game remain consistent good evil sonic adventure designed player raise hero dark given ability interact sonic adventure order game unique resemble real artificial life form small creatures like body behave like human pleasant personalities professor minor character sonic adventure states cute enjoy toys held dislike held player jumps spins throws consist tree fruit hatch eggs found gardens player spends time garden develops adult eventually develops treated pink egg cycle remembers player treated poorly gray dies removing trace game breed produce fertile eggs appearances video games appeared numerous sonic video games digital pets appearance game sonic adventure player raise enter races export adventure game peripheral player trade post high scores online internet capabilities raising feature expanded sonic adventure hero dark depending game hero characters sonic miles tails dark characters shadow doctor bat enter competitions game racing game boy advance games sonic advance sonic advance sonic party feature tiny garden similar gardens sonic adventure sonic adventure place racing competitions transferred sonic adventure battle sonic adventure director cut nintendo gamecube ports sonic adventure sonic adventure games featuring tiny garden unusually generic playable party game sonic shuffle appeared series minor characters gameplay elements normal dark drive styled playable characters player battle mode sonic adventure battle sonic styled board sonic party player objectives hatch eggs world game sonic advance features inspired earn extra lives player involves finding obtain chaos playstation portable installment sonic rivals hides levels found free play mode nintendo role playing game sonic chronicles dark brotherhood eggs hidden game universe player find hatch resulting infant equipped characters affects characters performance battle example kind increase character hit points game features multiplayer mode traded players copy game form item panel flip party game wii game mario sonic olympic winter games player object claim panels possible grid finding panel claims panels given row column player mission sonic generations involves racing cream rabbit collect lost city location cream prominent character series named cheese partner image safe uses attack enemies instead notable include chaos guardian serves antagonist sonic adventure robotic described annoying players appears games means player cheese twin cream amy rose big cat search course sonic heroes appearances video games outside sonic series playstation game sega superstars player uses points earned game pet marking introduction character sonic wii game super smash brawl characters sonic series appear trophies media recurring characters sonic anime ran episode little lost cheese lost swimming stream main characters find stream end colony doctor shows steal supposed chaos defeated later flood fight colony appears battle chaos turn chaos old friends embrace leaves return past occasional appearances comics sonic comic book series debuted sonic adventure based story arc work defeat chaos point sonic tails find garden followed sonic home spending time father came resemble destroys garden migrate lake later cream mother protect frightened incompetent group assistant cream friend amy rose realizes group lake cream delight suggests lake converted garden following comic reboot cheese continued accompany cream revealed live mother sonic advance heroes discover garden hidden inhabitants included ancient named guard dog like named reception impact raising system received mixed positive reviews review sonic adventure gamespot peter stated breeding simulation sonic offers completion story ign stated extras department covered enthusiasm extended ign reviews sonic adventure sonic advance sonic adventure director cut gamespot shane critical raising feature sonic adventure battle stating little way training aspect game boy advance little novelty gamespy shane praised feature game comparing digital pets gamespot frank noted appeal people enjoy passing brought sonic party chris baker called feature sega superstars ultimately worthless find amusing review sonic chronicles dark brotherhood gamespot praised level strategy game system added jim sterling voiced similar opinion saying rubbish previous games released sonic character series july september sega hosted events tokyo based department stores promote upcoming sega video games attendees download mini garden exclusive copies sonic advance clothing clips accessories based sega characters available extends sonic series related media mary jane ign program describe channel review game