Top Ten Hunks in Video Games

As a girl gamer you've probably rolled a few eyes at the copious female characters in video games that have the curviest features that are barely considered humanly possible. You're thinking "these games don't even think about their female audience" and you're most likely right, but every now and then you encounter a game where a character wins your heart. He's the video game heartthrob you've been waiting for in that sea of busty npc's and they're subtle reminders that sometimes there is something for the female audience. So this is my personal top ten list of hotties in video games! I'm not including any characters from dating sims because that feels like cheating, these characters are from games that can be appreciated by both the male and female audience.

10. Commander Shepard from Mass Effect

Let's be honest with ourselves, what more could a woman want than a man she can tailor to her liking? Cue in Commander Shepard who saves the world from a huge alien threat, all while obeying your every command literally. Sure, you had the option to play as a woman commander, but who could pass up the opportunity to make a man using whatever combinations they want? These games were hella addictive, and having a fun hunk of your own design made it all the more enjoyable.

9. Professor Sycamore from Pokemon X and Y

So you're catching some cute Fletchling's and Pancham's in the wild until you reach the metropolis of Kalos, Lumiose City. You've heard from your friends about this Professor, who for a Professor in a Pokemon game, has been taking his sweet time to make an appearance. But once you meet him you hear that theme song of his play... you're instantly smitten! His curly coiffed hair and subtle stubble will instantly win you over, plus he gives you one of the original starters! And did I mention... he's French?! Too bad Pokemon didn't have some sort of social sim integrated into the game!

Top 10 Kickass Females in Video Games

I play video games quite regularly and I’ve come across quite a few female characters who inspire me a lot. Fighting big bad guys all while looking stylish and awesome (of course!) they’re some tough chicks who any guy would be crazy to reckon with. I’m going to give you my top 10 kickass females in video games as I chronologue my childhood and reach back into this awesome list of ladies. Please keep in mind that this list is subjective and features games I’ve played, I can’t vouch for a character I haven’t played as before. If we look beyond the curves there still are some deeply developed females in this list. Women have had a tough time being taken seriously in video games so I’m going to take them seriously here. Let’s get on with the list.
10. Jill Valentine from The Resident Evil Series

Fighting zombies is pretty terrifying, but Jill doesn’t flinch! I feel like her character is often missed and forgotten so she deserves some representation here. Her character has to be strong in the face of hardship as she fights the dreaded Umbrella Corporation and their slue of zombies, she’s badass as she shoots them down and moves on to fight and find her teammates. She was where it all started and she still appears in the series as she’s prominent in their newest title Resident Evil: Revelations. Although she’s a little feminine they’ve strived to make her character physically appealing to everyone while also making her more muscular and strong willed. She’s definitely a role model character that is often overlooked. In the face of fear she strikes it down, and that makes her one brave chick.
9. Princess Peach from the Super Mario Series

She is Nintendo’s female mascot that is an alternative for girls who play Nintendo’s Mario series of games. She may be cute and a little hopeless but despite her fragile nature she has been the hero before and will be again (with Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario RPG, and the upcoming Super Mario 3D Land on the Wii U). I always liked Peach because she was pretty and pink, and I looove pink. But pink doesn’t have to be cute and her character doesn’t have to be perilous unless you think she does. In the Paper Mario series you get to be in her shoes and play her after game chapters as she bravely goes around her kidnapping ground. She’s prepared to save herself while communicating back secrets to Mario that she’s sleuthed from the bad guys. In Super Mario 2 made her the pick of the lot with her awesome floating ability. And in the Smash Bros series she’s been my pick of the roster as she packs a heavy punch, all while looking cute and refined! So although she’s sometimes in the background, (but certainly not always!) Princess Peach is no damsel in distress.