For the Birds
These gold-colored flightless birds, omnipresent features of the Final Fantasy series, were likely inspired by the enormous prehistoric Gastornis.
What are chocobos?
The console versions of this celebrated 2004 superhero game (based on a movie of the same name) were critically acclaimed; the GBA and N-Gage versions...less so.
What is Spider-Man 2 (featuring Bruce Campbell in a stunning duel role)?
Jill Valentine had the Nemesis, Leon Kennedy had William Birkin, and Claire Redfield had this imposing Tyrant.
Who is Mr. X?
Single female dog seeking animal companionship. Currently employed in municipal government, although sadly never in a leadership role. I enjoy fishing and setting up public works projects.
Who is Isabelle?
Burnout 3 (8)
What is Takedown?
What is Duck Game?
This developer, headed by pathological over-promiser Peter Molyneux, debuted "Project Milo," a disturbing tech demo for Microsoft's Project Natal, at E3 in 2009.
What is Lionhead Studios?
Although Scrooge defeats Dracula Duck in DuckTales, he still has to contend with this nefarious character, aided by Magica DeSpell, for the final treasure.
Who is Flintheart Glomgold?
Single female pirate looking for love on the Great Sea. You'll have to fit in with my ramshackle crew, swabbie! Recently discovered my royal heritage and helped save the world, but I'm still a simple girl at heart.
Who is Tetra?
FFVII's alien antagonist (6)
What is Jenova?
You'll never look at pigeons the same way again after playing this bizarre but unusually popular dating sim/visual novel in which several intelligent birds compete for the player's love.
What is Hatoful Boyfriend?
Bane plays an important role in this sequel to Batman: Vengeance, which featured a new character designed by Jim Lee who sadly never appeared in any other Batman media.
What is Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu?
The final boss of Kid Icarus was Medusa, and while she also played a role in Uprising, this Greek god was behind her resurrection.
Who is Hades?
Single white mining engineer looking for love in deep space. Recently recovering from a bad breakup with a Unitology headcase. Interests include sunset walks on the beach, geology, and severing the limbs of horrible monsters.
Who is Isaac Clarke?
BG&E planet (6)
What is Hillys?
Were you to do a Pokemon phylogeny, you would probably find these feathered Fossil Pokemon near the base of the bird tree.
What are Archen and Archaeops?
The Devil May Cry series features numerous demonic entities vying for control of the underworld, but this one--the antagonist of the original DMC on PS2--is perhaps the best known.
Who is Mundus?
This demonic woman is the Lara Croft's ultimate enemy in Tomb Raider who reappears in Tomb Raider: Underworld.
Who is Natla?
Single teenage boy looking for love. Kind of in a weird place in my life. Just learned my dead mom was a giant and my demigod dad doesn't seem to remember my name. I enjoy archery and kisses under the mistletoe.
Who is Atreus?
Legend-ary Belmont (5)
Named for its wide, clog-shaped beak, this large African bird provided the inspiration for the loftwings in Skyward Sword.
What is the shoebill (or Balaeniceps rex)?
What is FriendShapes?
Manny Calavera discovers that his boss, Don Copal, is working for this underworld mobster in Grim Fandango.
Who is Hector LeMans?
Recently-divorced computer programmer looking for a hot babe for a good time in the city of Lost Wages. Either I've either got $94 in my pocket or I'm just happy to see you! Let's meet at Lefty's Bar and see where the night takes us.
Who is Larry Laffer?
Metal Gear Solid's "La-li-lu-le-lo" (7)
What or Who are (the) Patriots?