As a guy gamer of a different breed, I thouroughly respect all forms of fellow gamers. From kids, to women, even if your pet hamster can play, they are more than welcomed in my gaming space. However, one trend that I notice about gaming that I truly love, is the evolution of women in gaming. It is about time that developers acknowledge the fact that pink controllers are not just for men who are comfortable with their sexuality [raises hand], or the fact that I am handed a beat down in Madden 2011 by "HelloKittyAssassin." The truth is, they are out there fellas, and they want the crown. So in my "post-veterans day" post, I salute the legends that I would gladly encase their jerseys in my Copperstown of video games.
5) Tifa Lockheart (Final Fantasy VII)
Yes, I picked Tifa as opposed to the main heroin Lightning in Final Fantasy 13. While Lightning led the team to save humanity, Tifa had one major advantage that won my heart, she used no weapons! She literally kicked ass. Sure Cloud could have done all the work for himself, it was Tifa that became the heartbeat in your party. Also, how could you turn her down after seeing this short film from Monty Oum:
4) Ivy (Soul Calibur Series)
Two things I do love is troubled women (not psychos, big difference!), and women that will make me run from a challenge. Ivy excels at both. Remarkable swordsman, and when using a sword is not enough, it turns into a magical whip of death! Now any woman can enter the battlefield and leave victorious, but Ivy is a real woman that adds style in her fighting as if Beethoven was playing in the background.
3) Chun-Li (Street Fighter Series)
So I have a little crush on Chun-Li. Not only is she the "Big Boy" when mentioning the phrase "Stomping with the big boys," She is the most attractive person doing it (Sorry Zangief). What adds to her bad ass factor is her reason for fighting, to find the man responsible for murdering her father, M.Bison. Now wrap that rage into some spinning bird kicks, you get one kick ass character. Real women have curves, and whenever your fan base starts this young, I salute you:
2) Ruby Malone (Wet)
Leave it to Ms. Malone to make Max Payne and Duke Nukem look like your high school counselor. From the game "Wet," Ruby sets out to find her previous employer that betrayed her, and she's going to shoot, slash, and dismember anyone who disagrees with her plans. However, what sets her apart from your normal shooter protagonist is that she is about as smooth as an expensive shot of Tequila. While any normal person will dive in slow motion while shooting or jumping from platform to platform. Only power sliding (Van Halen Style) while shooting 360 degrees and sliding upside down a ladder shooting enemies below while screaming offensive obscenities, is only mandatory.
And the WINNER is...... Ms. Aran...Samus Aran! (Metroid Series)
The Lynda Carter, Ice Cube and NWA, and Jackie Robinson of video games all wrapped in one metallic package. When the series started in 1986 (Metroid), it wasn't until eight years later in 1994 when Super Metroid was released that Nintendo dropped the ball and revealed that Samus is in fact, a woman. The sexy bounty hunter became the Iron Man of video games having everything from a laser tether, to cannon at her disposal. For those tight spots she can even turn into a tiny ball of destruction. Having stood the test of time, she transcends schools, new and old. For that w[ii], salute you.
Honorable Mentions: She-Hulk (Marvel Vs. Capcom 3) and Anya Stroud (Gears of War Series)
It was just annouced a few days ago that She-Hulk will make her fighting game debut (and 5th video game appearance) in the new Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, due Feburary 15th, 2011. While she didn't make the list, it isn't going to be hard for gamers to respect her authority.
Speaking of Authority, the Gears of War cast has been extended. One particular member that has been there from day one is Anya Stroud. As losing their homeland and their numbers slowly diminishing, the COG's need all the help they can get. Leaving her background role Anya steps up to the frontlines and answers the call of duty. Don't let the face or lack of field expierience fool you. Lead developer Cliff Bleszinski made assured that this rookie, is no pushover.
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