Character Battle 2006
Samus Aran vs. Nidoran F
The contest began with a surprise, as Nidoran F did better on Samus "the fodder and midcard brutalizer" Aran than half the field would have. This, in turn with Pokemon's series contest performance, were the early rumblings in what would soon be the earthquake from hell.
Kairi vs. Claire Redfield
Claire held a slim lead at the start but was absolutely blown away with the ASV. Perhaps no better example of the Kingdom Hearts day vote exists than in this very debated match. This one actually eliminated me from the Guru on day four. Weak! I also voted for Kairi here. I will not see heaven.
Zelda vs. Carmen Sandiego
Even though she originated in a game (hence her inclusion in the contest), Carmen Sandiego was more or less our first non-game character, having gained the lion's share of her popularity through TV. No one expected her to win, but anticipation for the match was high to see how she'd do. How'd she do? Zelda did awful things to her. AWFUL THINGS. I still can't believe it was such a massacre. Guess GFAQs loved the Zelda cartoon more lol
Gordon Freeman vs. Phoenix Wright
Gordon Freeman... sometimes win? Gordon breaks the contests' most famous streak against a character that may as well have been born on Board 8. A really fun and historic match. Believe it or not, Gordon has now been winning longer than he hasn't been. Incredible how the time flies, huh.
Vincent Valentine vs. Ganondorf
HM, don't do it. HM, HM, Heroic Mario, don't do it, don't do it don't do AUGH HE DID IT. This was a debated match, one many people missed, but it was here that the most recognizable and "influential" B8 user name was lost. And before you chastise me for using the word influential for something so trivial... you have a Heroic alt, don't you? Don't you? Then shut it and pour a 40 on the curb son. HM REPRESENT. He died the way he lived. INSANE.
Luigi vs. Zero
Zero was the favorite to beat two big Ninty players (Luigi and Kirby). It didn't pan out and kinda pissed off some Mega Man fans. The franchise's decline can be traced back to this contest.
Sub-Zero vs. Master Chief
LMAO Chief. I can't believe so many of his didn't see this coming. Oh well, all the better. Chief ends R1 on a note legendary enough for him and him only.
Princess Peach vs. Jill Valentine
Anything but 27 votes, anything but 27 votes, anything but 27 votes, DAMN YOU NINTENDO. In losing by a mere 27 votes again, Jilly V cemented her status as a contest legend. I voted for PEACH here. No rest for my soul.
Yoshi vs. Dante
50/50 match all day eventually won by Nintendo. Dante had a surprisingly unappealing match picture for this, an occurrence that really pissed off his supporters. Still an extremely fun match. I believe we had Stats Topic Part 402 during this one, and it was flooded with LUE-inspired ASCII and much complaints.
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