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Classic game characters: then and now

Comparing nearly 30 years of gaming history against itself

Words: on July 22, 2010
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41 comments

  • idlemindkiller - July 22, 2010 11:14 p.m.

    good read. also im liking the web site revamp

  • AlpineGuy - July 22, 2010 10:34 p.m.

    T-Dar reference for the win. By the way, this totally shows off your age, Mr. Oldston.

  • BroGamer - July 22, 2010 10:18 p.m.

    I lol'd at teh megaman part.

  • JayBeat - July 22, 2010 10:16 p.m.

    Chris Vs Boulder is the most ridiculous thing i have seen this week.

  • Conman93 - July 22, 2010 10:16 p.m.

    Hopefully in another 30 years Ammy will be on this list :)

  • powerpc127 - July 22, 2010 10:13 p.m.

    I didn't really like the batman redesign. He's a bit too intimidating, as are the guards. It's worsened by the fact that Kevin Conroy's voice instantly makes me think of TAS Batman, who's a bit flatter than Arkham's. And his cape could use some blue imo. I still liked the game enough to get every achievement in it though, so they definitely got that right. I think the Arkham Batman and Chris Redfield should have a boulder punching competition.

  • Thuperman - July 22, 2010 9:48 p.m.

    Great article ive played a lot of these games both old and new, but i thought kirby would have been in there with his new yarn look and all

  • sweetzombiejesus - July 22, 2010 9:37 p.m.

    Great article and holy shit look at Chris Redfields arms, they're huge.

  • JPorFavor - July 22, 2010 8:38 p.m.

    Woo woo, Megaman.

  • 510BrotherPanda - July 22, 2010 8:20 p.m.

    Those Elstonisms/ BrettBot sure comes in handy now. Nice comprehensive article Brett.

  • R_U_Guys_From_British - July 22, 2010 8 p.m.

    Awesome feature Brett. Love reads like this.

  • g4m3rk1dd - July 22, 2010 7:34 p.m.

    id have to say megaman has evovled the most :|

  • StrayGator - July 22, 2010 7:13 p.m.

    Hahahahahahahahaha excellent.

  • batman5273 - July 22, 2010 7:09 p.m.

    I love the Mega Man punchline! Very cute ending to a great article

  • RebornKusabi - July 22, 2010 7:06 p.m.

    Jesus, I completely forgot how much Mega-Man has changed in the last 15 years! Look at those high-res textures and that clearly defined face model! Put him down for the MOST changed video game character on this list, even compared to "True Ogre Form" Chris Redfield from Resident Evil 5.

  • CoolBowling - July 22, 2010 6:50 p.m.

    For the most part I prefer the 8-bit versions of all the characters. Probably because it makes me feel nostalgic.

  • PappaDeon - July 22, 2010 6:49 p.m.

    Killing zombies must be good for your arms...

  • hatebreeder - July 22, 2010 6:41 p.m.

    Brett, this is why your awesome

  • nighthawk205 - July 22, 2010 6:32 p.m.

    Pretty interesting. You don't really see many side-by-side comparisons of video game stars from original games and new games. I feel like it's something you'd see at the end of a college movie (like the "where are they now" shots).

  • Pwns4you - July 22, 2010 6:30 p.m.

    old cloud looks so funny

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