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Bowser is one of the most iconic villains in gaming. His role as the main antagonist in the Mario franchise has cemented this King of Koopas' status in video game history.
He and the other smashers had to stop him in Super Smash Bros Brawl.
Hocotate Freight employee who has gone on various adventures with strange creatures he named Pikmin.
Super Smash Bros Brawl enemy.
The Original Donkey Kong made his debut in the game of the same name, where he tossed barrels at his nemesis Mario. His grandson, Donkey Kong Jr., went on to create a legacy of his own in games such as Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.
Falco Lombardi is the cocky and sarcastic best friend of Fox McCloud. Despite his poor attitude, he is an expert pilot and has saved Fox several times.
Fox McCloud is the leader of the Mercenary Team Star Fox. The Lylat System would not be the same without him.
The embodiment of evil in the Zelda series, Ganon lusts after the Triforce and the ultimate power it affords its user. He often appears in his less monstrous form, Ganondorf.
Popo and Nana, the mallet-swinging, eggplant-loving eskimos from the Ice Climber series.
Ike is the main protagonist of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and an important character in its sequel, Radiant Dawn. He is also a playable character in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Jigglypuff is a Pokemon that is able to sing others to sleep.
King Dedede is the self-made king of Dream Land and Kirby's friendly rival who has appeared in many games.
Kirby is the pink, puffy, and powerful hero of Planet Popstar. He was a young traveler who came to Dream Land with the Spring Breeze, and has lived there ever since. He's famous for his ability to inhale anything, including his enemies, to copy their abilities and transform.
Link is the iconic protagonist of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
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Luigi is Mario's brother. He began as a simple palette swap of Mario, but was later differentiated. In his later forays, he provides comic relief.
Originally a carpenter named Jumpman, this Italian plumber has gone on to become the most recognizable video game character of them all, starring in a veritable pantheon of titles like kart racing and sports. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet for nearly 20 years.
Marth is the prince of Altea, and the protagonist of the original Fire Emblem. He is a very just and noble person, both in name and at heart.
Final Boss Character in the Super Smash Bros. Classic Modes. The manifestation of the creative spirit.
Meta Knight is a mysterious masked swordsman who often challenges Kirby to test his strength.
The generic character featured in Nintendo's first hand-held games and a playable character in the Super Smash Bros. game series.
Thanks to the extreme popularity of the Pokémon cartoon, Pikachu became the most famous Pocket Monster of them all. Pikachu has also become the unofficial mascot for the franchise.
Pit is the protagonist of Nintendo's Kid Icarus series.
Princess Peach Toadstool is usually the damsel in distress from the Mario franchise. She gets kidnapped frequently by Bowser, though she's not averse to being captured by various other villains from time to time.
Red is the silent protagonist of the original Pokémon Red/Blue and its remakes, and has since made numerous return appearances in the franchise. In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Red is the champion. Ash Ketchum from the Pokémon anime is based on this character.
Solid Snake is the main protagonist in a number of the Metal Gear games. An expert in infiltration and espionage, Snake has completed countless missions and is repeatedly tasked with disarming the latest incarnation of Metal Gear. He is voiced by David Hayter in the English versions, Akio Ohtsuka in Japanese.
Wario is Mario's rival and doppelganger; a crude garlic-loving brute with an obsession with treasure. Wario's name is a portmanteau of the word "warui" ('bad' in Japanese) "Mario".
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