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Introduction
Science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov is famous for, among other things, his “Three Laws of Robotics.” They state that: 1) robots may not injure humans; 2) they must obey humans; and 3) robots must protect themselves, unless that protection is in conflict with the previous laws.
Well, we wish Asimov also wrote another law: that all robots must be as much fun to play with as the following ones are.
Here are our Top 5 video game robots. Check out the list then tell us your favorites.
Tell us: What are your favorite video game robots?
-- Ken Smith";
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Mega Man
Mega Man’s looks sure have changed over the last 20 years. Originally he was little more than an 8-bit pixilated blob, but today he’s one fine looking robot. However, one thing hasn’t changed over the years: the Blue Bomber still kicks butt.
It doesn’t matter which “Mega Man” title we’re playing, or even what console it’s on (there’s been one for pretty much every system available since the old Nintendo Entertainment System) we always enjoy blasting enemies with his arm canon.";
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HK-47
If you’ve played LucasArts’ “Knights of the Old Republic,” you were happy that you had HK-47 on your side, and not just because he’s a protocol droid that can speak roughly 6000 different languages. You were happy because he’s programmed to kill anything and everything in sight – except for you. Plus, HK-47 is actually quite witty, which is something people don’t normally expect from a blood thirsty robot.";
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Chibi-Robo
Who wouldn’t want a three-inch-tall robot cleaning your house all day? In “Chibi-Robo!” for the GameCube, Chibi-Robo’s big goal in life is to be the best robot in the world, and he can only do that by scoring a lot of “happy points.” He gets those from picking up the trash and cleaning the floors with a toothbrush – which plays sweet music as he scrubs.
If you don’t want a Chibi-Robo for your home, you must still live with your Mom.";
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'Berserk' robots
If you’re old enough to remember going to arcades to play video games, you probably remember the game “Berserk.” In it, you’re a humanoid walking through a rudimentary maze, shooting all the robots you encounter, and doing your best to avoid Evil Otto (a weird smiley-faced character that could move through walls).
“Berserk’s” graphics may have been incredibly basic (everything is just a bunch of colored blocks) but its robots were cool because they could talk, and would taunt you with lines like “chicken, fight like a robot.” That was a huge deal back in the day!";
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'Portal' turrets
As you make your way through the different levels of “Portal,” you will encounter some of the most pleasant robots around. Of course, these robots are really gun turrets bent on killing you, but at least they sound pleasant when they talk. They’ll greet you with a nice “I see you” before they shoot, and will politely ask if you wouldn’t mind coming out from cover so they can finish you off.
If you do manage to hit them first, they’ll say sweet things like “I don't hate you” and “no hard feelings” right before they die, making you feel guilty for taking them out. Well, almost guilty. They are just robots, after all.
Tell us: What are your favorite video game robots?
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