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1Upsmanship

1Upsmanship: Top 10 Video Game Antagonists

Aug 22, 2022
The hosts rank the top video game antagonists, discuss the distinction between antagonists and villains. They talk about iconic characters such as Purple Tentacle and Carmen San Diego and explore their impact on the gaming industry. They delve into the character of M. Bison in Street Fighter II and the complex motivations of a video game antagonist. They also discuss the significance of Gannon as a boss fight and praise GLaDOS as the greatest antagonist in gaming history.
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Quick takeaways

  • Armin Shimerman's performance as Quark in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine brings a new level of depth and complexity to the series.
  • Ellen McLain's portrayal of GLaDOS in Portal 2 sets the tone and drives the narrative with humor, sarcasm, and a haunting quality.

Deep dives

Armin Shimerman as Quark from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Armin Shimerman's performance as Quark in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is incredibly innovative and brilliant. His theatrical approach and unique choices make Quark a memorable and dynamic antagonist. Quark's character brings a new level of depth and complexity to the series.

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