There was the trio of Mileena, Kitana, and Jade, the Salt-N-Pepa of death: There were also some lesser-known divas, such as Killer Instinct‘s Orchid, a total raver with glo-stick swords who could kill in latex:Īnd how could we forget Mortal Kombat? Without a doubt, the #1 spot for kick-ass outfits, flowing hair, and guts galore. Two of my favorites, the incomparable Chun-LiĪnd the one that started my slight daddy fetish, Zangief (mmmmm): Street Fighter had an overwhelming share of gay characters.
Tyris would later be morphed into crazy wrestler Chyna, WHO KNEW?! Shit is getting dark.įirst up, Tyris from Golden Axe, who was more or less a precursor to Xena, warrior princess. Yes, my homegirl Princess Peach, of Nintendo fame, has been spotlighted here before, but we’re not talkin’ pink dresses and parasols today.
Gay Icon of the Week: Violent Video Game Characters The real reason they’re letting 9 year olds continue to let the virtual blood shed? They want to reassure gay youth that icons are everywhere! This week, California said, “Sashay away” to the proposed ban on violent video games to minors.
