Because you like Mario in Super Mario Bros.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.

Kind and friendly, Rinoa Heartilly is nonetheless an effective freedom fighter. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.

Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.

A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.

Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .

Tidus is upbeat, carefree, and desperate not to become his father. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Faith balances her adventurous thrill-seeking attitude with a righteous passion for justice. See them in Mirror's Edge.

Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .