Because you like Ellie in The Last of Us

Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

Wario is greedy, gross, and gluttonous. See them in WarioWare.

He may be one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but War still maintains a strong sense of honor. See them in Darksiders Series.

A speed-loving daredevil who lives on the edge, Sonic is as brave as he is cocky. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Sarah Kerrigan is pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. See them in StarCraft .

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Judge Dredd is less a man and more a living manifestation of justice. See them in Dredd.

Don't let Princess Peach's sweet, gentle nature fool you. Princess Peach can put up a good fight. See them in Super Mario Bros..

He's an everyday earthworm turned intergalactic hero. See them in Earthworm Jim.

Zeratul is cryptic, mystic, and not to be messed with. See them in StarCraft .

Jim Raynor is a decent man in an indecent universe. See them in StarCraft.