Sgt. Avery Johnson was with Chief and Cortana every step of the way. Time to put some respeck on his name.

Lucio-oh oh! Everyone's favorite rollerblading, healing DJ from Overwatch!

The amazing Alyx Vance! One of the first major black female protagonists, she made her iconic debut in Half-Life 2 in 2004

Awww shit! Of course Carl Johnson from San Andreas made our list!

Jax, defender of Earthrealm from the likes of Shang Tsung. He fought his way through Mortal Kombat and into our hearts.

In the grudge match to end all grudge matches, Colt and Jules are time-looping adversaries and are both exceedingly badass.

Doomfist. Who best to rep the baddies then the baddest man himself? Man so mean he makes medicine sick.

Clementine from TWD. She succeeded in turning her misery into something far better - a trait we can all learn from!

A true ride or die, Barret Wallace's unwavering loyalty and fierce tenacity is unmatched. He will always be gaming royalty.