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Worst. Character. Ever. - ROUND 1, MATCH 13
Brian Szabelski | 12:56 AM on 12.08.2007 20 comments


Man, what happened last time? Voter turnout was really, really low, which is a bit depressing: In fact, it came down to one vote to see who'd win Match 12:

ROUND 1 – MATCH 12 (Navi Bracket)

(5) Custer - 7 votes
(12) Amy Rose - 6 votes

Srsly, guys, don't forget to vote. Your vote can matter a whole lot, and it's fun, too. If it does well enough this time, I'll bring it back later, with the promise that it'll be expanded to 64 characters and both Mudkip and Bidoof will make the final cut.

Now, two more characters tackle the tournament. One goes home, and the other moves one step closer to video game infamy. Who will it be?



Lost his job to Sonic

.vs



Every Hollywood Action Star. Ever.

Alex Kidd versus Johnny Cage... vote now! Please?



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Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:00
Aaron Mxy Yost
Huh... Tough one, but I'm probably going to go with Alex Kidd.
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:02
Jayeugene
Johnny Cage for sure! Alex Kidd was just a silly monkey boy with powder punches. Johnny Cage would shadow kick Alex Kidd's ass all the way through miracle world.
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:03
Batthink
I vote for Alex Kidd. One hit, he goes down. Johnny Cage needs scores of punches, kicks and fireballs/projectiles to even get him on the floor.
brosef's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:07
brosef
My vote goes to Alex Kidd. I gotta stick with Johnny Cage. Where else in 2-D fighting can you execute the testicle punch?
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:09
F Whipple
Alex Kidd...Johnny Cage is just too awesome
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:11
Jayeugene
Oh... wait, am i voting for which one kicks ass or which one will get his ass kicked?
sleepingagain's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:11
sleepingagain
johnny cage can... GO!
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:18
ArrestedDeveloper
I vote other and put Nights up for vote.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:22
Aaron Mxy Yost
@ Jayeugene: You're voting for which is the worst character.
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:23
Jayeugene
@Mzyzptlk

K cool, then Alex Kidd can go, what a wuss.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:31
Wedge
Johnny Cage died, so you kinda feel sorry for him.

Alex was replaced for a damn good reason.
Some Jerk's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 01:45
Some Jerk
This is the part where Alex Kidd falls down.







sorry.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 02:56
Darren Nakamura
Johnny Cage. I know I said that Liu Kang was the worst fighter in Mortal Kombat next to Kano, but Johnny Cage is easily the least likable character.
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 03:44
JonDarkwood
Dude you could drive a bus into Alex Kidd's ear canal
Snoopbob2006's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 09:57
Snoopbob2006
Alex kidd -> Johnny Cage
Bus's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 10:17
Bus
Alex Kidd, his face gives me nightmares.
Edarios's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/08/2007 13:17
Edarios
alex kidd
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