Gamers have developed a rather nasty reputation in the media for being perverted and deviant in taste and ,perhaps, this is why game developers are shamelessly adding in cheesecake female characters for the eye-candy obsessed men folk. But, who says guys should get to have all the fun? Some gaming gems have remained in my mind primarily for the reason that they display prominent dream-boatery! In some cases, I'm convinced that they had female gamers in mind specifically when creating the mega-pixel hunks listed below. Eat your controllers out, ladies! Or lick the screen- whatever your preference....
Silent Hill 4: The Room- Henry Townshend
Hey, Henry, I've got a hole for you....
Ah, the roughly handsome face that launched a thousand fan fictions! It's hard not to love that messy, long hair and those piercing green eyes. When Henry isn't busy trying to break out of his demon-possessed apartment through an extra-dimensional hole or fighting the subconscious world of a serial killer tenant, he likes to take nature photography or sit back and read a good book. Oh, and he's a sensitive, quiet soul who's ready to listen to all your troubles (bitching). And let's not forget that he knows how to treat a lady: he was thoughtful enough to bring a bouquet of flowers to Eileen, the female love interest and fellow tenant, after she got the shit beat out of her. And they say chivalry is dead.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic- Carth Onasi
I know someone who can sharpen your light saber.
He had us lady gamers at "I'm all ears, beautiful." If you can't tell by the picture, when this guy isn't busy being George Clooney levels of suave and handsome, he's kicking sith ass and taking names as a part of your squad. It doesn't hurt that he has a Nicholas Sparks-esque back story where his motivation is revealed to be the loss of his beloved wife and child to the dark side invaders. In fact, his dreaminess factor is so great that he has numerous fan sites and a tumblr devoted to him: http://fuckyeahcarthonasi.tumblr.com/ (you gotta love that name!)
Fable 3- Elliot
I'd chase your chicken anyday.
Okay, let's be honest, you would easily trade a group of rebellious Albion villagers and moral barometer for Elliot's swoon worthy English accent and perfectly coiffed hair. Not to mention his character is voiced by Nicholas. Fucking. Hoult. You know, the sexy ass bad boy from the first season of Skins?!
Jennifer Lawrence has all the luck in the world (or I guess the odds are ever in her favor har har). Leave some hot Brit boys for the rest of us!
That makes Elliot a two-in-one dreamboat special. Well done, Lionhead Studios!
Devil May Cry- Dante
Oh Dante, I should have been the one to fill your dark soul with liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight (echo)!
Okay, in all honesty, I have yet to play a game from the Devil May Cry series. Why pass up such an iconic and renowned series, you may ask? My PS2 is MIA and I have sparse time to play my current Xbox games as it is. However, Dante's chiseled, eat-your-fist-and-swoon good looks are quite an incentive. It also doesn't hurt that the series reboot's take on Dante is pretty damn sultry as well.
Hell, yes!
Resident Evil 4- Leon S. Kennedy
So, uh, Leon, when you take me back to my place, how about we do some 'overtime'? Come on! PLEEEEASE!! Love me, dammit!
You all knew this one was coming. How could I not include Leon S. Kennedy for a list like this? He is the video game hunk of hunks. He is the prince of pixels. His flowing, perfect emo hair is the stuff of legends. Enough said.
