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May 22nd 2008 05:01
Gamer Herald - Top 10 Video Game Sidekicks
By Glen Atwell
EVERY great video game character has a loyal, trustworthy and often hilariously funny sidekick. Gamer Herald has compiled a list of the Top 10 Video Game Sidekicks of all time, and today, unveils the first six to make the list.
But don't fret, it's not too late to have your say and influence which sidekicks will make the first four. Post a comment and let us know who you think should, or should not, round out the Top 10.
In a game series that has spanned multiple roman numerals and consoles, Wakka is one Final Fantasy character that is truly unforgettable. He is the team captain of the Besaid Aurochs, the local blitzball team in Spira, and constantly uses the word 'Ya' when expressing his feelings. He enters FFX as Tidus' first friend and is very useful in early battles. Funny, charismatic and skilful, Wakka is the sidekick every game hero could do with!
Did you know that Enya released a song called Epona? Probably not. Anyway, Epona is basically Link's left testicle in each of the titles she appears in. Epona first appeared in 1998, on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time cartridge for Nintendo 64. After her whip wounds healed, she returned to the N64 for Majora's Mask (2000) and then made the next-gen leap for the Wii launch title Twilight Princess in 2006. Gamers were allowed to change her name in Twilight Princess, but most didn't. Epona demanded that kind of respect. Anyone who renames Link to their own first name is pretty much a major twat.
Daxter originally appeared in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy as a sidekick of Jak. Despite appearing as what can only be described as 'a little critter', Daxter had a human-like persona and was quite humorous. Some would argue that Daxter's characterisation carried the ever-so-serious Jak through each game. It came as little surprise when Sony announced Daxter would appear in his own game, aptly titled 'Daxter' in 2006. Hmm... another sidekick using his hero as a mere springboard into the big bad world of video games. Daxter has appeared in the following games; Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, Jak 3, Jak X: Combat Racing and Daxter.
Did you know that Clank's serial number is B5429671? Once again, probably not. In many (video gaming) ways, Clank is very similar to Daxter, an originally unassuming sidekick that soon becomes bigger than his hero saviour. In the Ratchet and Clank series, Clank has a number of exterior modifications that give his hero many abilities. The 'Heli-Pack' allows the pair to glide, the 'Thruster Pack' allows Ratchet to strike dive and the 'Hydro-Pack' allows Ratchet to swim faster than normal. Clank's lovable sense of humour makes him one of the Top 10 Video Game Sidekicks. Clank appears in the following Ratchet and Clank games; Ratchet and Clank, Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal (great title!), Deadlocked, Size Matters, Future: Tools of Destruction, Secret Agent Clank.
Knuckles is a pubescent, testosterone fuelled teenage echidna, who was aged 15 when he made his games debut in the 1994 title Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Fourteen years later, Knuckles' official age is 16. Not bad going for an echidna in his prime! Knuckles lives on Angel Island, which, thanks to the power of the Master Emerald, hovers in the sky. He serves only to guard the Master Emerald and spends most of his time fending off attacks from Dr Robotnik (also humorously known as Dr Eggman). More recently, Knuckles appeared in the Wii title Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, along with Sonic and Tails. He also makes a cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros Brawl.
If you held a photograph of Pikachu and Queen Elizabeth in front of most of the world's children, chances are they would make a cute, fuzzy noise and go ga-ga for the Chu. Forget Squirtle, Bulbasaur and even Raichu, Pikachu is the most popular Pokemon to ever grace the Earth. Ash and Pikachu combined to be a formidable team.
Weighing in at a mere six kilograms, Pikachu is electric-type Pokemon and stores electricity in his red-spotted cheeks. When threatened, or ordered to by Ash, the pint-sized pocket rocket fries his enemies with zaps of electricity. Pikachu is regarded as the Japanese answer to Mickey Mouse.
Orble readers - What do you think? Who should be crowned the number one video game sidekick of all time?
By Glen Atwell
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EVERY great video game character has a loyal, trustworthy and often hilariously funny sidekick. Gamer Herald has compiled a list of the Top 10 Video Game Sidekicks of all time, and today, unveils the first six to make the list.
But don't fret, it's not too late to have your say and influence which sidekicks will make the first four. Post a comment and let us know who you think should, or should not, round out the Top 10.
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Name: Wakka
Game: Final Fantasy X
Platform: Playstation 2
Name: Wakka
Game: Final Fantasy X
Platform: Playstation 2
Wakka: An unforgetable Final Fantasy character
In a game series that has spanned multiple roman numerals and consoles, Wakka is one Final Fantasy character that is truly unforgettable. He is the team captain of the Besaid Aurochs, the local blitzball team in Spira, and constantly uses the word 'Ya' when expressing his feelings. He enters FFX as Tidus' first friend and is very useful in early battles. Funny, charismatic and skilful, Wakka is the sidekick every game hero could do with!
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Name: Epona
Game: The Legend of Zelda
Original Platform: Nintendo 64
Name: Epona
Game: The Legend of Zelda
Original Platform: Nintendo 64
Link and Epona: Please resist the urge to change their in-game names!
Did you know that Enya released a song called Epona? Probably not. Anyway, Epona is basically Link's left testicle in each of the titles she appears in. Epona first appeared in 1998, on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time cartridge for Nintendo 64. After her whip wounds healed, she returned to the N64 for Majora's Mask (2000) and then made the next-gen leap for the Wii launch title Twilight Princess in 2006. Gamers were allowed to change her name in Twilight Princess, but most didn't. Epona demanded that kind of respect. Anyone who renames Link to their own first name is pretty much a major twat.
8
Name: Daxter
Game: Jack and Daxter series
Original Platform: Playstation 2
Name: Daxter
Game: Jack and Daxter series
Original Platform: Playstation 2
Daxter has been accused of using Jak to springboard his own celebrity status
Daxter originally appeared in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy as a sidekick of Jak. Despite appearing as what can only be described as 'a little critter', Daxter had a human-like persona and was quite humorous. Some would argue that Daxter's characterisation carried the ever-so-serious Jak through each game. It came as little surprise when Sony announced Daxter would appear in his own game, aptly titled 'Daxter' in 2006. Hmm... another sidekick using his hero as a mere springboard into the big bad world of video games. Daxter has appeared in the following games; Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, Jak 3, Jak X: Combat Racing and Daxter.
7
Name: Clank
Game: Ratchet and Clank series
Original Platform: Playstation 2
Name: Clank
Game: Ratchet and Clank series
Original Platform: Playstation 2
Clank: Proof that size doesn't matter
Did you know that Clank's serial number is B5429671? Once again, probably not. In many (video gaming) ways, Clank is very similar to Daxter, an originally unassuming sidekick that soon becomes bigger than his hero saviour. In the Ratchet and Clank series, Clank has a number of exterior modifications that give his hero many abilities. The 'Heli-Pack' allows the pair to glide, the 'Thruster Pack' allows Ratchet to strike dive and the 'Hydro-Pack' allows Ratchet to swim faster than normal. Clank's lovable sense of humour makes him one of the Top 10 Video Game Sidekicks. Clank appears in the following Ratchet and Clank games; Ratchet and Clank, Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal (great title!), Deadlocked, Size Matters, Future: Tools of Destruction, Secret Agent Clank.
6
Name: Knuckles
Game: Sonic The Hedgehog series
Original Platform: Mega Drive
Name: Knuckles
Game: Sonic The Hedgehog series
Original Platform: Mega Drive
Knuckles has aged just one year in the past 14!
Knuckles is a pubescent, testosterone fuelled teenage echidna, who was aged 15 when he made his games debut in the 1994 title Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Fourteen years later, Knuckles' official age is 16. Not bad going for an echidna in his prime! Knuckles lives on Angel Island, which, thanks to the power of the Master Emerald, hovers in the sky. He serves only to guard the Master Emerald and spends most of his time fending off attacks from Dr Robotnik (also humorously known as Dr Eggman). More recently, Knuckles appeared in the Wii title Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, along with Sonic and Tails. He also makes a cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros Brawl.
Sonic & Knuckles: 1994 Megadrive box art that was well ahead of its time!
5
Name: Pikachu
Game: Pokemon series
Original Platform: Gameboy
Name: Pikachu
Game: Pokemon series
Original Platform: Gameboy
I wish my PS3 had a Pokeball power button
If you held a photograph of Pikachu and Queen Elizabeth in front of most of the world's children, chances are they would make a cute, fuzzy noise and go ga-ga for the Chu. Forget Squirtle, Bulbasaur and even Raichu, Pikachu is the most popular Pokemon to ever grace the Earth. Ash and Pikachu combined to be a formidable team.
Alf had promised to 'spice' things up in the bedroom. Grr!
Weighing in at a mere six kilograms, Pikachu is electric-type Pokemon and stores electricity in his red-spotted cheeks. When threatened, or ordered to by Ash, the pint-sized pocket rocket fries his enemies with zaps of electricity. Pikachu is regarded as the Japanese answer to Mickey Mouse.
Orble readers - What do you think? Who should be crowned the number one video game sidekick of all time?
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Comment by Shaun Inguanzo
Blogocratic Nightmare
Of course, I'd be inclined to say Diddy Kong from Donkey Kong Country.
But I'd also like to draw your attention to Cortana (the AI lady who guides Master Chief through Halo); and Alex, the sexy black chick from the Half Life 2 episodes.
Comment by Glen Atwell
Computer Game
Speaking of green, how about Yoshi?
Plenty of sidekicks to think about before the top four are posted!
Comment by Scotty