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Introduction
Think there’s no place for love and romance in video games? Think again. These couples prove that love can bloom, even in a turbulent digital world.
Here’s a list of our Top 5 video game couples. Check it out then tell us who your favorite couples are.
Tell us: Who are your Top 5 favorite video game couples?
-- Ken Smith";
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Cloud Strife and Aeris Gainsborough from 'Final Fantasy VII'
There are many reasons to adore “Final Fantasy VII,” from the story, to its strong characters and great music. But what endeared the game to our hearts was the loving relationship between Cloud Strife and the flower girl Aeris Gainsborough.
That’s why we were so upset and angry when Aeris met her fate at the hands of the villainous Sephiroth. We were so invested in Aeris’ and Cloud’s relationship that we wanted to watch it grow, not see it end so violently.";
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Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance from 'Half-Life 2'
OK, Gordon and Alyx aren’t an ‘official’ couple, but this couple has serious chemistry – even though Gordon is the silent type. It’s plain to see that these two care about each other by the way they fight side-by-side against the alien invasion. Plus, Alyx gave Gordon that Gravity Gun (a weapon that lets you pick up random objects and shoot them at enemies) and you don’t give away anything that cool unless you really like someone.";
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The Pac-Mans from 'Pac-Man' and 'Ms. Pac-Man' respectively
This dot-eating duo were video games’ first celebrity couple – the Brangelina of the arcade age. It was the ‘80s, and the world was wrapped up in Pac-Man Fever. People kept plugging quarters into machines so they could watch and re-watch how they met, how they courted (by chasing each other around) and later, the arrival, via stork, of their Pac-Baby named Junior. It was a match made in 8-bit heaven.";
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Carl 'CJ' Johnson and Denise Robinson from 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'
Carl “CJ” Johnson is a gangster from San Andreas, a city where carjacking and murder are daily occurrences. That’s why it was love at first sight for CJ when he met Denise. After all, it’s not every day that you find a girl whose idea of a hot date includes getting some food and shooting someone in a drive-by.
Alas, a love built on coffee and violence can’t last, and these two lovebirds soon went their separate ways.";
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Mario and Princess Peach
They are quite possibly the ultimate video-game couple. On the one hand, you’d think a princess and a stocky plumber wouldn’t have much of a chance at romance. But the princess knows that Mario is always going to come through for her, saving her from the countless kidnap attempts perpetrated by Bowser, the evil turtle. It’s a story based on longing, loss and fighting the odds – which, really, is what all epic love stories are about, right?
Tell us: Who are your Top 5 favorite video game couples?
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