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Iori Yagami is one of the primary characters of the Orochi Saga in the King of Fighters series. He is one of the three Sacred Treasures and the rival of Kyo Kusanagi.
A Chinese martial artist and Interpol officer in the Street Fighter series. The "First Lady of Fighting Games," she is a recurring member of the series and was one of the eight original World Warriors of Street Fighter II.
After witnessing the cold-blooded murder of his parents, young Bruce Wayne swore to combat the evil that took their lives. Using his family's fortune, he travelled the world, training to physical and mental perfection. Once his training was complete, he returned to Gotham City as the Dark Knight, Batman.
Deluded superhero from the Ratchet & Clank series. Although his outward appearance is a mighty superhero, Captain Qwark is a supreme coward who hides behind Ratchet when danger is near. Always prepared to save his own skin over anyone else's, even while trying to help avert disaster.
Everyone's favorite ghost-chasing, power-pellet-eating, dot-hunting yellow circle.
The beloved main character from the PlayStation Exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet.
Dr. Robotnik, also known as Dr. Eggman, is the antagonist in nearly every Sonic the Hedgehog title.
A wandering martial-artist, Ryu is a master of the fictional fighting style, Ansatsuken. He is one of the main characters in the Street Fighter universe. Only those that have beaten him know his surname.
Akuma (known as Gouki in Japan) is a major character in the Street Fighter series. His purpose is to defeat the strongest of foes, even if his victory can be murderous.
Robert Garcia is one of the main characters in the Art of Fighting series and is a mainstay in The King of Fighters. He uses a kick-based variation of Kyokugen Karate.
Sworn brother to Liu Bei and Guan Yu. Rumored to have the strength of a thousand men. One of the Five Tiger Generals.
Benimaru is a character from The King of Fighters series. The rather feminine fighter uses a variety of electric techniques.
Cerberus is a creature from Greek and Roman myth commonly depicted as a three-headed dog. It guards the gates of the underworld for the god Hades, preventing those who cross the River Styx from ever escaping.
Nobunaga Oda was a powerful lord during Japan's Sengoku period. He appears frequently in historically-themed games as a villain.
Cao Cao was a warlord and government official of China's late Han Dynasty. Later in life, he gained control of China's northern plains, which he ruled as Wei, one of three kingdoms of the fractured nation.
Medusa is often portrayed in games as a creature that is a cross between a woman and a snake. The lower body is often a snake tail, and the hair is usually a mass of snakes. Other than this, the head and torso are that of a woman.
Hunk is a U.S.S (Umbrella Security Service) Commando who led Alpha Team to recover the G-Virus. That mission lead to the viral outbreak that ravaged Raccoon City. HUNK stands for Human Unit Never Killed
Odin is the chief god in Norse mythology, presiding over the aspects of war, wisdom, and magic. He learned the secrets of the Norse runes by hanging himself from the branches of Yggdrasil, and is fated to die in the maw of the atrocious wolf, Fenrir.
The personification of death, also known as the Grim Reaper in American culture. Death in this context represents inevitable human mortality.
Satan is the Devil, the incarnation of Evil in the universe, the Lord of Hell, the Prince of Darkness, and a very prominent figure in the Abrahamic religions. Naturally, he appears in many videogames, often as a final boss or last encounter. He is commonly depicted as a tempter that leads the faithful astray, and it's generally a bad idea to trust him.
The best friend and rival of Ryu, Ken serves as one of Street Fighter's main recurring characters throughout the Street Fighter series.
Geese Howard is a recurring antagonist in SNK titles, vexing characters in Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, The King of Fighters, and many crossovers.
The Main Antagonist of The Ratchet and Clank series and is the most recurring villain. He hates all organic life and is pro-robotocism alone despite formerly being one. He is the Archenemy of Ratchet,Clank,and Captain Copernicus Qwark.
Metal Sonic is a robotic Sonic created by Dr. Robotnik and has appeared in various Sonic games and spin-offs.
K' was abducted by NEST and infused with Kyo's DNA. Unable to control the flames on his own, he uses a special glove to regulate his power. His name is pronounced "Kay-Dash".
Sakura is a young fighter found in the Street Fighter series. She is also Ryu's biggest fan.
Athena is the Greek Goddess of civilized War, Wisdom, and civilization. and the patron goddess of Athens. She is Zeus's favorite daughter and has taken part in many different games, stories and legends throughout the ages.
Takuma Sakazaki is a character in the Art of Fighting and King of Fighters franchises. He sometimes masquerades as "Mr. Karate."
Styled Yuanrang, he is the cousin and loyal vassal of Cao Cao. A stalwart member of the Wei forces during their formative years, he is best remembered today through his portrayal in the Dynasty Warriors franchise.
Kensou debuted in the Psycho Soldier arcade game and later became a recurring character in The King of Fighters series. He has special powers like Athena, but prefers using hand-to-hand combat.
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