What exactly makes a good story when it comes to games? A likable protagonist, interesting plot development, climax, and a definitive resolution are often the key ingredients, but a great antagonist is often times what can separate a story from the rest of the pack. The same concept applies to video games, some of the most memorable characters in gaming history have been the ones gamers despised. From Bowser to Ganandorf to Shao Kahn, villains can give their protagonist counterparts a meaning, and a platform to shine. This list will break down the top 10 gaming Antagonists since the year 2000. There will only be one antagonist per franchise, and no reiterations of characters made before 2
So, The Game Awards are gaming’s biggest award show and the closest thing we have to the Oscars in terms of an American-led prestige award show for video Open World Games Patch Notes. Geoff Keighley has done an excellent job running the show since 2014 and manages to outdo himself every time the show comes aro
The success of the widely acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 is owed to its dynamic characters who draw emotion so intense that it can seem palpable. It’s been almost a year since its release, but the hype for the game remains str
In 2018, Sony Santa Monica, led by God of War veteran Cory Barlog managed to do the impossible. Not only did they soft-reboot one of gaming’s most iconic franchise successfully, but they also fleshed out the main protagonist that had been a one-note punchline for thousands of jokes on the inter
We learn a lot about John through his relationship with Arthur Morgan. And some of these truths were not easy to see or digest. We also learn more about the Marston family, their backgrounds, their relationships, and the impact that Arthur had on the family and their future. Not only is the prequel setting a great way to establish character and backgrounds, but it’s also a great way to expand the scope of the series’ thematic webs. Arthur’s interactions with the Marston family deepen and strengthen the overall umbrella of Red Dead Redemption ‘s themes, ideas, and stateme
Outside of your annoying cousin asking if you’d like to go bowling, the game was the blueprint for what Rockstar would look to for the releases of Red Dead Redemption, GTA V, and Red Dead Redemption 2 . Will GTA VI have players returning to Liberty City in the coming ye
The son of Rains Fall, Eagle Flies is a young man who is deeply loyal to those he cares about and will do anything to help his tribe survive. Unlike his pacifist father, Eagle Flies believes that his tribe will thrive if they go to war with the US government, which unfortunately leads to his downfall. Eagle Flies is a proud man but is also easily led due to his youth. ESTJs are honest and willing to take the difficult path to success. They are leaders who bring communities together and give clear advice; all traits that Eagle Flies posses
Mass Effect gave to gamers one of the wildest fights for survival seen thus far in the form of the war against robotic behemoths named The Reapers. Beyond the Reapers, though, was The Illusive Man. Almost a Keyser Soze like figure, The Illusive Man heads the renegade group Cerberus, who the game’s protagonist, Commander Shephard, is actively fighting against most of the game. What really sets The Illusive Man apart, though, is what he does when he finds a beaten and battered Commander Shephard in space. He revives him and sets him free again. As interesting as he is puzzling, The Illusive Man lives up to his n
Saint Denis, a city of great opportunity and arguably where the Van Der Linde gang finally died off in a sense. Right-hand man to Dutch and fellow leader of the group, Hosea Matthews was gunned down as a personal message right in front of Arthur and Dutch during a failed bank robbery. Hosea was the first to go, and Lenny shortly after while escaping on the rooftop. The question is why wasn’t John dealt the same fate Hosea was. He was captured by lawmen in the chaos and spared. Both men could’ve been sent to Sisika Penitentiary, but only John made
Mentioned by Abigail during a conversation with Jack on the new Beechers Hope ranch, John does not like to talk about Arthur Morgan . There very well could be a multitude of reasons as to why this is. For example, he could simply miss his friend and bringing up the way it ended depresses him. Maybe John still considered himself somewhat responsible for Arthur’s downfall. Whatever the reason may be, John does not want his family, or anyone else bringing up Arthur, and never clearly states why. He repaid the debt and killed Micah, yet still cannot put Arthur behind him for some rea
Abigail Roberts is the wife of John Marston. After the disappearance of John, Abigail begged Arthur to head out into the snowstorm to go find him. She was once an outlaw but decides to adopt a more peaceful lifestyle later in the story. She used to be a prostitute and had sex with numerous members of the Van der Linde g