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Whether it's humans or aliens, wizards or warriors, Ken or Ryu -- preferences when picking a game character often seem inexplicable. It could be the 10-foot-long sword that a spikey-haired amnesiac is carrying as overcompensation, or a quirky, ironic character trait like being a half-alien fighting for humanity's survival. Regardless, what most players haven't realized is that the character you select as your avatar actually says something about you, other than that you're a massive geek.

After narrowing down the list of legendary gaming characters down to 15, and through extensive research into personality types, GameDaily, socioeconomic values, astrology and those silly Internet "Emotional Quotient" quizzes, we can now definitively tell you what the game character you choose says about you.

Video Game Psychoanalysis

    The Wizard - Gauntlet
    Using The Wizard to slay ghosts in the classic coin-op means you're not only intelligent, but are OK with wearing long robes and silly hats. And when the booming disembodied voice informs you that "WIZARD NEEDS FOOD BADLY!" you've already got quarters lined up for a health boost since that bastard Warrior keeps shooting the food - just like the guy playing him does in real life...because he's a moron.

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    Chris Redfield - Resident Evil 5
    Choosing this thick-necked John Cena lookalike over svelte Sheva says that you prefer brute force over critical thinking. Why devise a plan to get past that boulder blocking your path when you can just punch right through it? Oh, and you might also be into steroids and cringe-worthy action movie one-liners; seek help either way.

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    Lance Bean - Contra
    Lance represents mankind's eternal struggle against alien invasion - he's the Will Smith of video games. In picking this patriotic alien ass-kicker, you demonstrate your propensity to fight for what is right, often alongside a comrade whose only discerning trait is different colored pants. Are you enlisted in the Army? If not, you may want to consider it.

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    The Covenant - Halo Wars
    You're an egghead who enjoys all things scientific and believes we're not alone in this universe. Among your hobbies: Sky-gazing for UFOs, sending radio signals into the dark wonder of space, and watching too much Star Trek.

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    The Helghast - Killzone 2
    You're an adventurous, if maniacal, go-getter. Not one to let overwhelming odds dissuade you from your goals, you'll tackle any obstacle head-on, possibly with an assault rifle and red-eyed gas mask. If anyone tries to get in your way of having a good time, you're not averse to headbutting them.

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    Zoey - Left 4 Dead
    When the zombie apocalypse comes (and it will come), will you be a survivor, or just another infected? Choosing Zoey speaks to your basic human urge to survive against all odds...and make sarcastic comments about how zombies shouldn't be able to run. Unlike in World of Warcraft, guys can select Zoey without it being creepy.

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    The Locust - Gears of War
    You have a morbid fascination with the torture the human body can take before expiring via curb stomp or chainsaw mutilation. If mankind is ever attacked by an underground abomination, they'll no doubt think you're the one who tipped them off. Hopefully you've been practicing monster-ese and not just shit-talking kids on Xbox Live all day long.

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    Luigi - Super Mario Bros.
    Those who prefer Luigi are content with being the wing-man at the bar, making their pal look better for the ladies. Even though you can jump higher and are far leaner, you'll always be 2P with that laissez-faire attitude.

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    Female Night Elf - World of Warcraft
    If your online avatar looks remotely like this female night elf, you're a lonely, lonely man who enjoys masquerading in a perpetual online world as a woman. You love the attention your avatar (let's call her "D'andri Blackmourne") receives, and wish someone in the real world would shower you with gold pieces and Leather Power Gauntlets of Harnessing just like the misguided guys in the game who believe they're e-courting an actual woman do.

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    The Chimera - Resistance 2
    Siding with these ex-humans speaks of a compassionate, empathetic individual. You know the world can't be viewed in black and white through two eyes; sometimes you have to see life's grays through numerous bulging yellow ones.

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