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The third match of Group 5 is:

(5)Crash Bandicoot vs (12)Chris Redfield

The first Crash Bandicoot was one of the most influential platformers of all time. It mixed 2D and 3D gameplay and brought its own innovations to both. Most notably it introduced Crash's spin attack. On the 3D plane it hit enemies and boxes all around Crash, which made incredibly useful and was the centerpiece of gameplay along with tight platforming. The use of Aku Aku as a healthbar was also unique. Crash himself was made to be a mascot - his design is bare bones but he takes after Sonic and is very recognizable. He was silent - I think it's because he's dumb. But it is satisfying to outwit Dr. Cortex while playing as a dummy like Crash. Humor is another big reason fans like Crash - his silly dances and outlandish death animations are very popular (WHOA!). Crash has many popular games to his name and recently had remakes of the original games come out. He also legitimized the Playstation along with RE and Tomb Raider.

Chris Redfield did not have the influence on gaming that Jill or Leon had, but he is an important figure in gaming for different reasons. Chris in Resident Evil 1 was essentially the "hard mode" of the game. Lacking a lockpick, he had to collect keys while fighting for his life. Realistic, but difficult. He could take a lot of hits though. He gradually became known as THE zombie killer throughout his appearances. Chris also formed a tight, iconic partnership with Jill and a rivalry with Albert Wesker. He MAJORLY bulked up in RE5, which was a polarizing design decision. However his cheesy dialogue and the infamous boulder punch scene were a hit with fans and birthed many memes. Chris is a character who would not be out of place in a Hollywood movie, and is loved for being an (...attractive) tough guy with cheesy lines.

Neither character has been especially good in contests, but I think Crash is more popular on Gfaqs at this point due to nostalgia and did decent in 2018. 58% win for Crash.

The second match of Group 5 is:

(4)Scorpion vs (13)Ellie

GET OVER HERE! Scorpion is a gaming icon and the most popular character from Mortal Kombat. His catchphrase is popular, and the spear move he utters it during is very influential in the fighting game genre. He's also a complete bad*ss. Scorpion is an undead ninja with a SKULL FOR A FACE, has a cool mask and breathes fire. He also burns his opponents alive in his iconic fatality. While usually typecast as a villain in other media, he is an anti-hero in the series with a grudge against Sub-Zero's clan. His services are often bought by villains using his desire for revenge against him, but he will usually turn against them by game's end. His perchance for violence makes him a suitable character to represent the MK series as a whole.

A lot of characters that the player needs to protect or escort in a game end up being disliked by fans. Not Ellie. Her optimism, courage and determination makes her a character that players want to protect - but unlike most characters in her role, she is not a helpless damsel who needs to be babysat. She can take on enemies when needed and is always there to help out Joel. Her maturity is combined with vulnerability and emotional depth to create a very strong character. Despite only one game to her name, Ellie was immediately praised when The Last of Us came out. Her relationship with Joel quickly became iconic too. She was playable in a DLC chapter of the game, which showed her romantic relationship with Riley. This was well-received and made Ellie a standout LGBT character in gaming.

Scorpion got smacked by PIkachu in 2018, however Ellie is clearly weaker, having lost to KOS-MOS.
64% win for Scorpion.

The fifth and sixth matches of Group 5 are:

(6)Square vs (11)Enix

and (3)Santa Monica Studios vs (14)Capcom
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