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Top Six Characters Who Earned a Vacation
Cordova, TN; January 16, in the year of our Lord 2014--Family
Friendly Gaming, the industry leader in covering the family
friendly video games is exploring the top six characters who
earned a vacation. You know what its like. You work a job, and
your accrue vacation time. Here are six characters who have
worked themselves to the bone. They need a vacation. They earned
a vacation. They deserve some time off. Besides if they don't
use it, they will lose it.
1. Mario
This plumber may be yearning for pipes, and water leaks after
decades at Nintendo. Mario is their work horse. He chases after
Bowser in frozen tundras, deserts, forests, active volcanos,
space, meadows, and more. He plays tennis, golf, baseball,
basketball, and more. He fights in a melee brawler. He is a
doctor, wind up toy, and then some. He role plays, and dreams
with his brother. He gets stuck in ghost houses, and saves
princesses. If anyone would like to sit quietly on a beach with
no interruptions it is Mario. He could take months off and still
have tons of vacation time left over. Mario has earned some time
off.
2. Ratchet & Clank
Does Ratchet & Clank need a vacation? Yes. Does Family Friendly
Gaming need a vacation from Ratchet & Clank? Definitely. Sony
will not let these two settle down quietly on some planet out
there. The universe is always in peril. They are needed to throw
out lame wise crack smart mouthed phrases. Maybe we just need a
break from their mouths. The amount of ammo they go through
could fund entire wars. We are used to sports game year after
year. Ratchet & Clank games on the PS2 and PS3 have been
exhausting. These two have accrued enough vacation time to take
some years off. Absence makes the heart fonder, and we want to
start to become fond of Ratchet & Clank. We can't miss them
until they are gone though.
3. Sonic
If there is one character on this list I do not want to see take
a break it is Sonic. I have enjoyed Sonic the Hedgehog games for
many years. Just like Mario, Sonic is a work horse. Sega has put
him in party games, fighting games, sports games and more. Mario
and Sonic work together in Olympic games. They are top dogs that
are well loved. Gamers of all skill sets enjoy playing Sonic
games. Whether it is action adventure, 2D, 3D, role playing, or
more. Let us be honest – Sonic has earned some time off. He has
worked hard since the 16-bit era. He has graced multiple
systems, and multiple gaming generations. Sonic has earned
himself a little vacation.
4. Link
In different worlds, and in different ways Link keeps collecting
the Tri-force, saving Zelda, and stopping the evil Gannon. Link
also gets to moonlight in other games. He uses his sword to
fight in his world and others. Link works diligently in lengthy
quests. He works hard on home consoles and hand held devices.
The hero in green is panting like he is low on hearts. This poor
kid needs a break. Doesn't Nintendo care about child labor laws?
Aren't there any adults that can step into Link's leafy shoes to
give him a few months off. This young man has earned himself
some time off.
5. Angry Birds
Angry Birds exploded onto the scene proving the iPhone, iPod
Touch, and iPad was a serious contender in the hand held video
game market. Angry Birds have flown over to multiple home
consoles and mainstream hand helds as well. Multiple spin offs
made these birds dizzy with all the launching action. They are
on T-shirts, have toys in the stores, are on towels and more.
Angry Birds have connected with Rio, Star Wars and more. But
these poor birds are beat up. They are tired. They need a little
vacation away from the rubber band launcher. They need to catch
their breath and be thankful for the massive amounts of success.
6. Batman
Batman has been busy since the 8-bit NES days. The Dark Knight
has appeared on multiple systems over the decades. Sometimes by
himself and sometimes with the Boy Wonder Robin. Some of his
games have been based off the comic books, and others off the
movies. Batman has pummeled thousands of bad guys across many
systems. Some of his games have been good, and some have been
sloppy. He has been the star, and just another fighting
character. Either way Batman's cowl could rest in Gotham City
for a bit. He can go be moody in his mansion for a few months.
God bless,
Paul Bury
Family Friendly Gaming