The Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All Time

Princess Peach

Peach has always been on the back burner. However, in modern times she has been given some truly impressive and memorable roles in important video games. For instance, her presence in all of the "party" style Mario games, such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Party, etc. reinforces her as an important independent character, as opposed to just being portrayed as a damsel in distress. Plus, Peach was really overpowered when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate came out, and she hasn't been nerfed that hard since...

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The More You Know

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