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Lara Croft crowned most iconic video game character ever

Thursday, 4 April 2024 12:30

By ARN News Staff

Lara Croft, star of the Tomb Raider video game series, has been named the most iconic video game character of all time in a new poll from BAFTA.

The poll surveyed more than 4,000 gamers from around the world and was carried out to mark the 20th BAFTA Game Awards, which take place on April 11.

Croft, who has been portrayed on the big screen by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, topped the poll ahead of Mario from the eponymous Nintendo franchise, and assassin Agent 47 from the Hitman series.

Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, Link, from the Legend of Zelda games, and Halo star Master Chief all made the top 10.

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