Top 5 video game icons

1. Intro (Nintendo)

INTRO

Video games have seen their share of forgettable heroes. Bunnies. Annoying cats. An old man in boxers. Even Michael Jackson. These video game icons, on the other hand, are not only charismatic, but star in some of the best games the medium has to offer.

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2.Pac-Man(Namco)

Pac-Man

Partly inspired by a slice-missing cheese pizza, Pac-Man quickly outgrew his humble origins. By the early '80s, he became the face of video games. Today, the smiley blob is still recognized by a majority of Americans, which explains why he's the most successful coin-operated game of all-time, according to Guinness World Records. When not being recognized by fans, he can be seen chewing the fat with Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde over a bowl of pellets.

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3. Lara Croft (Eidos)

Lara Croft

Video game heroines existed before Lara Croft, but they were never this provocative. Admittedly, Lara's sex appeal put her on the map, but she was no slouch in terms of gameplay. The British archaeologist (a.k.a. the female Indiana Jones) is an expert rock climber. She can somersault onto high ledges. And she can kill dinosaurs with two freakin' handguns, for silicone's sake. Truly larger than life.

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4. Master Chief (Microsoft)

Master Chief

"Halo" designers describe Master Chief as a "space Marine in really cool green armor." Like Daft Punk or Wilson from “Home Improvement,” the Chief's face is never seen, which adds to his allure. A man of few words, this relative newcomer is the least-animated icon on our list. Still, he's one of the most visible symbols of modern video games, capable of attracting midnight launch crowds by the millions.

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5. Sonic The Hedgehog (Sega)

Sonic The Hedgehog

A long-time rival of Mario, Sonic may be the fastest playable character in the history of video games. When he gets going, he dashes onto the screen in a whirl. What's more, he hates oppression, he staunchly defends freedom and he dislikes tears, according to Sega. How can you not like someone who dislikes tears? As a result, Sonic is one of the most iconic video game characters in the world, second only to

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