One of the most popular video game series of all time, "Super Mario" was first launched in 1985. When played by two players, the titular character is joined by his brother, Luigi. The premise of the games is relatively straightforward. Mario, or Luigi as the case may be, have to rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of Bowser. Along the way, the players encounter elements like the magic mushroom, which helps to increase the character's size, 1-Ups, which are an extra life and the fire flower which enables the character to launch fireballs.
2. The Legend of Zelda
Answer: Link
"The Legend of Zelda" is a fantasy, action-adventure game that was first launched in 1986. Link is the main character and the object of the game is to rescue Princess Zelda. The princess was named after the well known novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife, Zelda. Over the course of the different games that make up the series, Zelda has changed from a princess to a pirate and also a ninja.
3. Assassin's Creed
Answer: Desmond Miles
"Assassin's Creed" blends history with fiction. The plot is based on an alleged ancient rivalry between the Assassins and the Knights Templar, two secret societies. The main character, Desmond Miles, is from a lineage of assassins, though he has quit to lead a regular life. The Knights Templar kidnap him hoping to locate ancient artifacts known as the 'Pieces of Eden'.
4. Call of Duty
Answer: Sergeant Jack Evans
The "Call of Duty" franchise first began on Microsoft Windows before moving on to other platforms like the Nintendo consoles and Playstations. The first few games were set during World War II. Later ones are based in contemporary or futuristic settings. "Call of Duty" is a first person shooter game.
In the first installment, Sergeant Jack Evans led a unit as part of Operation Tonga, an airborne operation that was part of the larger D-Day landing in World War II.
5. Halo
Answer: Master Chief
Master Chief, also known as Master Chief John-117, is the protagonist in the "Halo" series of games. In this science fiction game, there is a war across the galaxy between humans and the Covenant, a military alliance of aliens. Master Chief has been trained from childhood to be a one man weapon and he is voiced by Steve Downes as someone who rarely speaks.
6. Diablo
Answer: King Leoric
The "Diablo" series of games is set in a fantasy world called Sanctuary. The games are named after Diablo, the chief antagonist. The games involve a series of battles between humans and the Prime Evils led by Diablo. King Leoric is part of the human race. Originally from the eastern lands, Leoric is accepted as ruler by the people of Khanduras.
7. Pac-Man
Answer: Blinky
Originally developed as an arcade game, "Pac-Man" is considered a classic. The player has to navigate the main character, Pac-Man, through a maze of Pac-dots while avoiding the four ghosts - Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. The creator, Toru Iwatani, developed it as a alternative to the space shooting arcade games that were popular during the period.
8. Mortal Kombat
Answer: Kano
The creators of "Mortal Kombat", Ed Boon and John Tobias, originally planned to develop a video game starring the action hero, Jean-Claude Van Damme. Eventually they ended up making a fighting game combining elements of fantasy and horror. The series is known for the graphic violence included.
There are multiple characters that can be chosen by players in the game. One of them is Kano, a mercenary who is part of a crime syndicate called Black Dragon.
9. Tomb Raider
Answer: Lara Croft
Lara Croft is the main character in the "Tomb Raider" series of games. The games follow the adventures of Croft who is an archaeologist on the hunt for ancient artifacts. The game was later made into a movie starring Angelina Jolie as Croft.
10. Pokemon
Answer: Pikachu
In "Pokémon", players can choose one of three types of pokémons to begin the game. These are Grass-type, Fire-type, and Water-type. To play the game, one has to catch and train pokémons and use them to battle with rival teams. Pikachu are a species of pokémons and considered as the mascot for these games.
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