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was going to update this morning but I slept in. But here's the next one.

The third match of Group 4 is:

(5)Dracula vs (12)Geralt

First of all, I listed Drac as a Konami character since his Castlevania incarnation and the original literary character are distinctly separate entities. And I don't think he really gets votes from a 19th century novel. Dracula is one of the most iconic villains in gaming. He looks cool in every game and his boss fights are iconic. Also the gameplay of the series is helped by the silly size and design choices of his castle. His rivalries with both the Belmont clan and his own son Alucard are some of the most popular in gaming. As you would expect from a vampire, Dracula never stays dead. Game after game he comes back to spread his evil once more. His backstory is also praised, as well as his story in certain games that show his rise to power. And of course, there is his scene at the beginning of Symphony of the Night. But enough talk, have at you!

The justification for Geralt is simple - most people outside of Poland are not familiar with his literary appearances. Geralt stands out among western RPG protagonists for his aged bad*ss appearance, cool personality and the fact that he's a real ladykiller. He became popular very quickly after The Witcher 2 and later 3 put his series on the map. It helps that most western RPG protagonists go the complete opposite direction and are blank slates for the player to project onto. The Witcher puts them in the shoes of a grizzled warrior with awesome powers, who can woo ladies with his iconic charm. His story is also praised, despite having minimal input from his original creator. While literary characters have made the jump to games many times before, Geralt in particular is a wildly successful example.

It's hard for me to judge Dracula's strength since he only appeared in the three-way polls of 2013 on Gfaqs. However Geralt proved to be shockingly powerful in 2018, perhaps a high-midcarder in strength. I go with the seed upset here: 54% win for Geralt.

The fourth match of Group 4 is:

(4)Jill Valentine vs (13)Ezio Auditore da Firenze

It's Jill freaking Valentine. She redefined the female protagonist role upon her first appearance in Resident Evil, and is one of the most iconic and popular women in gaming. Her first appearance was particularly notable in that she was not sexualized at all, or have a romantic interest in anyone. Her relationships with Barry and Chris were based on comradery, and have been well-received by fans. The classic RE gameplay also originated with her and Chris. Jill was put into sexy outfits in RE3 and RE5, but they only served to boost her popularity, and romance was never a focus. Her role in RE5 was polarizing, but the bond with Chris displayed in the game was praised. There are also a few memes from RE1 associated with her, thanks to Barry's cheesy quips.

While Altair was the first assassin and originated the series gameplay, it is Ezio who remains popular today and had a greater impact on the AC series. His entire adult life is chronicled in the games and supplimentary material - Ezio goes from a care-free teenager to a veteran master assassin; taking out countless targets involved in political conspiracy. Yet even as an assassin, he is not without morals. His design is just as iconic as Altair's, and he is argubly THE video game assassin. Ezio is also noted for his physical attractiveness as a character, and has made numerous crossover appearances in games such as Soul Calibur V.

Ezio had a period of strength in contests, but Gfaqs does not care much for Assassin's Creed nowadays. I would give Jill the advantage for being a dependable midcarder in many contests. 55% win for Jill

The fifth and sixth matches of Group 4 are:

(6)Square vs (11)Nintendo

and (3)Bungie vs (14)Platinum Games
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