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The first match of Group 8 is

(1)Solid Snake vs (16)2B

There are few video game characters that are as likable and cool as Solid Snake. He is a lone wolf mercenary that takes on the toughest covert ops with limited help. He is a cynical snarker who smokes, but he also displays a surprising amount of humanity. This leads him to succeed where the other "Snakes" failed - he served as a protector rather than a destructive force, and truly bonded with his allies. His early designs in Metal Gear copied action movie heroes, but his designs in Solid and MGS4 were praised as iconic and fitting for a soldier. David Hayter's impressive VAing of Snake was another reason he became so popular. The Metal Gear series as a whole defined the stealth game genre, and the gameplay was seamlessly adapted to 3D in MGS with shooter elements. There are a ton of memes associated with Snake as well, and he is likely the most well-known Mature game protagonist of all time.

I have yet to play Nier Automata, so it's going to be hard to make this writeup. 2B is a very sexy robot who leaves little to the imagination with her design, but also looks like a bad*ss. Her no-nonsense personality and cool moves in battle also help make her a popular fan favorite. Her character development in Automata is praised as deep and complex, and her relationship with sidekick 9S was also well-received. The game is a modern masterpiece that combines Platinum's lightning-quick action gameplay with RPG elements, and provides a lot of variety in ranged attacks and swordplay for open world combat. The dystrophic setting and emotional plot of the game also contribute to its popularity. 2B is a character who grows immensely through the story, and became a new sex symbol for the modern age.

Obviously Snake is going to win this. 2B has quite a bit of support on Gfaqs though, surprisingly for a recent character. 68% win for Snake.

The second match of Group 8 is

(8)Mileena vs (9)Felicia

Mileena is definitely unique among characters who are considered sex symbols in gaming. Her first appearance in Mortal Kombat 2 wasn't anything crazy outwardly, but her fatalities revealed her as anything but a mere palette swap of Kitana, as she literally cannibalized her opponents in an exaggerated manner. Some found her humorous and others were oddly attracted to her. Regardless she became very popular and is one of the signature characters of MK. Her seductive behavior combined with her violent nature made her stand out - She arguably popularized the "crazy sexy" villain archetype in gaming. She was also a very good character gameplay-wise, thanks to her fast sai throws and teleport kick. Mileena's redesign after the series reboot upped the ante greatly for her sex appeal - her alternate costume in MK2011 is especially notable for being INSANELY skimpy.

I think it would not be out of line to say that Felicia popularized the concept of "furry" sex symbol characters in gaming. It's only natural she'd be a fan favorite; she fights completely naked in every appearance with nothing but fur to cover up. She hits all the right notes for cuteness and sex appeal, and is a catgirl to boot. Oddly enough she was more feral in her Darkstalkers debut than she would be later on. Her innocence also contributes to her popularity - she takes turns as an entertainer and a NUN of all things. She is known for her speed in gameplay and is easily able to dance around enemies while harassing with claws and her trademark spin attack. She defines the fast-paced gameplay of the Darkstalkers series.

I think Felicia and Mileena will be close in strength, so this should come down to Gfaqs preferences. MK is more high-profile and Felicia isn't too relevant now. so its a 54% win for Mileena.

The third and fourth matches of Group 8 are

(5)Valve vs (12)Square

and (4)Capcom vs (13)Atlus
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