We're not even a month into 2026 yet, but there is some interesting data trickling in that may reveal the most popular video game characters of the year (so far). In a January 2026 report by Galaxysys ...

When we look back on the standout games of 2025 in the years to come, in many cases it’s as likely to be for the characters who populated them as it is for the greatness of their mechanics or level ...

The heart of video game storytelling is almost always more about its characters than anything else, including worldbuilding and combat dynamics. The greatest games tell straightforward albeit ...