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MJ: The Character That Defines Nikki

MJ: The Character That Defines Nikki

If I would’ve had this version of MJ as a kid, I would have wanted to be her instead of Spider-Man, and that is why she is such an important character to me.

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Roxas: The Character That Defines Chris Durston

Roxas: The Character That Defines Chris Durston

I’m not gonna be defined by Roxas, or by anyone other than me.

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Sora: The Character That Defines Nana Marfo

Sora: The Character That Defines Nana Marfo

Sora sticks out as one of the most positive characters in video game history, and this magic makes special to many.

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Kreia: The Character That Defines DeiSophia

Kreia: The Character That Defines DeiSophia

As a mentor Kreia often challenges the players actions, positing alternative solutions to the ones the player has chosen.

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Regina: The Character That Defines Pixie Poison

Regina: The Character That Defines Pixie Poison

While her discipline and composure is stronger than most, she is still unabashedly normal.

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Adventure Map | The Characters That Define Us

Adventure Map | The Characters That Define Us

Video game characters exist as companions on the timeline of our lives, and each one of us have chosen the individual who we feel most defines us.

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Edgar Roni Figaro: The Character That Defines J.R. from Kith & Kin

Edgar Roni Figaro: The Character That Defines J.R. from Kith & Kin

Much like Edgar’s world, mine changed as well, but not for the worse. This facilitated a change in me, one that is still going on to this day.

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Sonic: The Character That Defines Ryan from Games With Coffee

Sonic: The Character That Defines Ryan from Games With Coffee

I’m gonna find my own way, and take a chance on today.

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Tails: The Character That Defines Matt from 3PStart

Tails: The Character That Defines Matt from 3PStart

I’m happy that I can be a little cheesy and childish sometimes.

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Knuckles: The Character That Defines Justin from TWOTALL4UFOOL

Knuckles: The Character That Defines Justin from TWOTALL4UFOOL

Would I be my own man/person or would I just follow the crowd? My mom never wanted me to be a follower.

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James/Dad: The Character That Defines Phil from Later Levels

James/Dad: The Character That Defines Phil from Later Levels

Who wouldn't want him for a dad?

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Olgierd von Everec: The Character That Defines Alex from McWritestuff

Olgierd von Everec: The Character That Defines Alex from McWritestuff

Is he the villain of the story or a tragic anti-hero? Olgierd is nothing more than the janitor of our own hearts. Our hearts of stone.

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Magikarp & Gyarados: The Characters That Define Brink of Gaming

Magikarp & Gyarados: The Characters That Define Brink of Gaming

To me, Gyarados is a model of perseverance and determination: something I’ve had to work at regularly in my own life, as well.

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Red: The Character That Defines Andrew Turnwall

Red: The Character That Defines Andrew Turnwall

Maybe this essay isn’t all about Red. It’s about the world he helped create. About the safe harbor he helped me find.

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Hanzo Shimada: The Character That Defines DL McGowan from Lost in Reverie

Hanzo Shimada: The Character That Defines DL McGowan from Lost in Reverie

Hanzo is the epitome of self-loathing, falling into a dark mental space following all the ugliness with his brother and family. Despite that, though, he never stops trying to find redemption and overcome himself.

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Kratos: The Character That Defines Daniel from Epic Drop

Kratos: The Character That Defines Daniel from Epic Drop

Maybe it is defending Kratos that drew me closer to him, maybe it is the anger we both had trouble controlling, or maybe it was the fact that both of us are bald.

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Skull Kid: The Character That Defines Meghan Plays Games

Skull Kid: The Character That Defines Meghan Plays Games

Skull Kid brings to life things that only exist in nebulous thought. And it all started with a mischievous, nameless little imp.

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Commander Shepard: The Character That Defines Will from Geek. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat

Commander Shepard: The Character That Defines Will from Geek. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat

I’m the one who controls what he says, who he treats badly and who he helps. As a result he becomes a character that is almost unique to everyone that plays the game.

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Murray: The Character That Defines Kim from Later Levels

Murray: The Character That Defines Kim from Later Levels

Everyone has it in them to be a powerful evil force and a harbinger of doom, regardless of who and what they are.

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Geralt of Rivia: The Character That Defines Winst0lf

Geralt of Rivia: The Character That Defines Winst0lf

He’s an absolute unit, and that is why he is definitely the best video game protagonist of all time, even better than that silent scientist bloke or even the dude that glides about firing magical arrows at octopus-ish spider robots

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2020, The Characters That Define Us

MJ: The Character That Defines Nikki

By Normal Happenings Sep 9, 2020 / 2 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Roxas: The Character That Defines Chris Durston

By Normal Happenings Sep 2, 2020 / 4 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Sora: The Character That Defines Nana Marfo

By Normal Happenings Aug 28, 2020 / 2 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Kreia: The Character That Defines DeiSophia

By Normal Happenings Aug 26, 2020 / 2 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Regina: The Character That Defines Pixie Poison

By Normal Happenings Aug 24, 2020 / 4 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Adventure Map | The Characters That Define Us

By Normal Happenings Aug 17, 2020 / 3 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Edgar Roni Figaro: The Character That Defines J.R. from Kith & Kin

By Normal Happenings Jul 1, 2020 / 2 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Sonic: The Character That Defines Ryan from Games With Coffee

By Normal Happenings Jun 23, 2020 / 2 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Tails: The Character That Defines Matt from 3PStart

By Normal Happenings Jun 22, 2020 / 2 Comments
2020, The Characters That Define Us

Knuckles: The Character That Defines Justin from TWOTALL4UFOOL

By Normal Happenings Jun 22, 2020 / 2 Comments
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The Characters That Define Us
MJ: The Character That Defines Nikki
September 9, 2020
Roxas: The Character That Defines Chris Durston
September 2, 2020
Sora: The Character That Defines Nana Marfo
August 28, 2020
Kreia: The Character That Defines DeiSophia
August 26, 2020
Regina: The Character That Defines Pixie Poison
August 24, 2020
Adventure Map | The Characters That Define Us
August 17, 2020
Edgar Roni Figaro: The Character That Defines J.R. from Kith & Kin
July 1, 2020
Sonic: The Character That Defines Ryan from Games With Coffee
June 23, 2020
Tails: The Character That Defines Matt from 3PStart
June 22, 2020
Knuckles: The Character That Defines Justin from TWOTALL4UFOOL
June 22, 2020
James/Dad: The Character That Defines Phil from Later Levels
June 17, 2020
Olgierd von Everec: The Character That Defines Alex from McWritestuff
June 17, 2020
Magikarp & Gyarados: The Characters That Define Brink of Gaming
June 15, 2020
Red: The Character That Defines Andrew Turnwall
June 15, 2020
Hanzo Shimada: The Character That Defines DL McGowan from Lost in Reverie
June 14, 2020
Kratos: The Character That Defines Daniel from Epic Drop
June 13, 2020
Skull Kid: The Character That Defines Meghan Plays Games
June 12, 2020
Commander Shepard: The Character That Defines Will from Geek. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat
June 9, 2020
Murray: The Character That Defines Kim from Later Levels
June 6, 2020
Geralt of Rivia: The Character That Defines Winst0lf
June 5, 2020
Vivi: The Character That Defines GG from Hungrygoriya
June 5, 2020
Samantha Traynor: The Character That Defines AmbiGaming
June 3, 2020
Coco Bandicoot: The Character That Defines Melody from Ficcaholic
June 1, 2020
Dixie Kong: The Character That Defines Max, The Wandering Mage
May 31, 2020
Lilith: The Character That Defines Midnight Mountain
May 30, 2020
Shulk & Rex: The Characters That Define Lodestar_Valor
May 29, 2020
Reyn: The Character That Defines Shoot the Rookie
May 28, 2020
Cait Sith: The Character That Defines The Well-Red Mage
May 26, 2020
Sephiroth: The Character That Defines The Shameful Narcissist
May 25, 2020
Jin Kazama: The Character That Defines Triform Trinity
May 24, 2020
Nepgear: The Character That Defines Pete from MoeGamer
May 23, 2020
Ryo Hazuki: The Character That Defines Murr from Geek. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat
May 22, 2020
Nahyuta Sahdmadhi: The Character That Defines Ian from Adventure Rules
May 21, 2020
Aloy: The Character That Defines The Gaming Diaries
May 20, 2020
Tifa Lockhart: The Character That Defines Mystic Nerd
May 19, 2020
Lara Croft: The Character That Defines NekoJonez
May 18, 2020
Jaina Proudmoore: The Character That Defines Heather from Just Geeking By
May 16, 2020
Sylvanas Windrunner: The Character That Defines Ruubin from My Life as a Quest
May 15, 2020
Herobrine: The Character That Defines Alex Sigsworth
May 14, 2020
Stanley: The Character That Defines Michael Merlino
May 13, 2020
Miles Edgeworth: The Character That Defines Kris from Double Jump
May 12, 2020
Mae Boroski: The Character That Defines Michelle from A Geek Girl’s Guide
May 11, 2020
Luigi: The Character That Defines Rachel from Double Jump
May 8, 2020
Barsen’thor: The Character That Defines Krysanthe
May 5, 2020
Leia Organa: The Character That Defines Nerd Side of Life
May 4, 2020
Ratchet: The Character That Defines Shooting for the Stars
April 1, 2020
Alternate Shauna: The Character That Defines HideNGoShauna
March 3, 2020
Barbarian “Barbie” Link: The Character That Defines Wintendo 64
February 17, 2020
Player One: The Character That Defines Mr Backlog
February 11, 2020
Claire “Lightning” Farron: The Character That Defines Livid Lightning
February 3, 2020
Peter Parker: The Character That Defines The Reel Anna
January 27, 2020
Master Chief: The Character That Defines Hear Dave Write
January 20, 2020
Roger Wilco: The Character That Defines Musings of a Nitpicking Girl
January 13, 2020
Yuna: The Character That Defines A Geeky Gal
January 6, 2020
Super Mario Maker 2 Courses
Exceptionally Ordinary | Alternate Shauna’s Course | Exclusive Super Mario Maker 2 Stage
March 17, 2020
Historic Tarrey Town Ruins | Barbarian Link’s Course | Exclusive Super Mario Maker 2 Stage
February 25, 2020
The Optimism of a Favorite Hill | Player One’s Course | Exclusive Super Mario Maker 2 Stage
February 14, 2020
Faraway Nearness | Lightning’s Course | Exclusive Super Mario Maker 2 Stage
February 7, 2020
Meowser Takes New Donk City!! | Peter Parker’s Course | Exclusive Super Mario Maker 2 Stage
January 31, 2020
LAN Party | Master Chief’s Course | Exclusive Super Mario Maker 2 Stage
January 24, 2020
The Games That Define Us
Stardew Valley | The Game That (Re)Defines Me
December 6, 2018
Guild Wars 2 | The Game That Defines gamergal.exe
December 4, 2018
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | The Game That Defines Sheikah Plate
December 3, 2018
Super Metroid | The Game That Defines Power Bomb Attack
December 2, 2018
StarCraft | The Game That Defines The Zerathulu View
December 1, 2018
The Sims 4 | The Game That Defines Nerd Side of Life
November 30, 2018
Day Z | The Game That Defines Will
November 29, 2018
Borderlands | The Game That Defines FTWRuubin
November 28, 2018
Fallout 3 | The Game That Defines Upon Completion
November 27, 2018
Wizard 101 | The Game That Defines Krysanthe
November 26, 2018
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption | The Game That Defines Wintendo 64
November 25, 2018
BioShock | The Game That Defines Git Gud at Life
November 24, 2018
Guitar Hero | The Game That Defines Shoot the Rookie
November 23, 2018
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | The Game That Defines Adventure Rules
November 22, 2018
Kingdom Hearts | The Game That Defines Overthinker Y
November 21, 2018
Animal Crossing | The Game That Defines Nikki
November 20, 2018
World of Warcraft | The Game That Defines Just Geeking By
November 19, 2018
World of Warcraft | The Game That Defines Life of Jan
November 18, 2018
Warcraft III | The Game That Defines The Purple Prose Mage
November 17, 2018
Digimon World | The Game That Defines The Modern Gafa
November 16, 2018
Spyro the Dragon | The Game That Defines A Geeky Gal
November 15, 2018
Banjo-Kazooie | The Game That Defines LividLightning
November 14, 2018
Resident Evil 2 | The Game That Defines Hundstrasse
November 13, 2018
Final Fantasy VII | The Game That Defines Games With Coffee
November 12, 2018
Crash Bandicoot | The Game That Defines The Gaming Diaries
November 11, 2018
Pokemon Red and Blue | The Game That Defines Murr
November 10, 2018
NiGHTS into Dreams | The Game That Defines HideNGoShauna
November 9, 2018
Breath of Fire II | The Game That Defines The Well-Red Mage
November 8, 2018
Donkey Kong Country | The Game That Defines TWOTALL4UFOOL
November 7, 2018
Myst | The Game That Defines Imaginating Life
November 6, 2018
Zombies Ate My Neighbors | The Game That Defines 3PStart
November 5, 2018
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | The Game That Defines Me
November 4, 2018
The Secret of Monkey Island | The Game That Defines Later Levels
November 3, 2018
Faxanadu | The Game That Defines Hungrygoriya
November 2, 2018
The Bard’s Tale | The Game That Defines Mr. Backlog
November 1, 2018
Adventure Map | The Games That Define Us
October 31, 2018

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