Because you like Yoshi in Super Mario Bros.

Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.

Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

Harry Mason has been told that he worries too much, that he's a little paranoid. But he just wants to protect what he loves. See them in Silent Hill.

Leonardo is spiritual, and devoted to more than just pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.

Raphael is a short-fused hothead who loves a good fight and some tasty pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.

Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.