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This section illustrates the many Black characters who have appeared in the medium of video games.
Real Name: Helena Dolph Jackson Created by: Hideo Kohima, Konami 1st appearance: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, 2001 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: Dead Cell Legal Status: Unknown Weight: Unknown Height: Unknown Eyes: Brown
Created by: Sega 1st appearance: Streets of Rage 2, 1992 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Unknown Weight: Unknown Height: Unknown Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Parents (Deceased), Adam Hunter (Brother) Skills and
Created by: Ed Boon and John Tobias 1st appearance: Mortal Kombat 4, 1997 Biography Tanya was the daughter of the Edenian ambassador to new realms. When Shinnok invaded the realm she joined him in subjugating her people. When her lord was defeated
Created by: Ed Boon and John Tobias 1st appearance: Mortal Kombat 3, 1995 Real name: Unknown Nationality: Unknown Team Affiliations: Lin Kuei Legal Status: Unknown Weight: 225 lbs (Human), 650 lbs (Cyborg) Height: 5′ 11 Eyes: Brown
Created by: Square Enix 1st appearance: Final Fantasy 7, January 1997 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: Avalanche Legal Status: Unknown Weight: Unknown Height: 6’4 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Adopted Daughter Skills and Abilities: Capable street
Created by: Microsoft 1st appearance: Gears of War, 2006 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Unknown Weight: Unknown Height: 6’4 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Unknown Skills and Abilities: Skilled in armed and unarmed
Created by: Capcom 1st appearance: Killer 7, July 2005 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Unknown Weight: Unknown Height: Unknown Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Unknown Skills and Abilities: Skilled in armed combat. Powers:
Created by: Namco 1st appearance: Tekken 2, August 1995 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Unknown Weight: 220 lb Height: 6’1 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Parents (deceased), three unnamed siblings. Skills and Abilities: World
Created by: Capcom 1st appearance: Street Fighter III, 1997 Powers: A measure of chi control and with great concentration he can perfect Shotokan Techniques. Biography Brazilian born Sean became a huge fan of veteran fighter Ken Masters while observing the Street Fighter
Created by: Grasshopper Manufacture 1st appearance: No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, January 26, 2010 Species: Earthling Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Unknown Weight: 200 lb Height: 6’3 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Unknown Skills and Abilities:
Biography Originally a playable character in Streets of Rage he later became a supporting character in its sequels where his brother Skate was introduced. He was a former boxer who joined the police force with Blaze and Axel. Adam was then the
Created by: Capcom 1st appearance: Resident Evil (PS), March 1996 Nationality: American Team Affiliations: S.T.A.R.S Bravo team Legal Status: Unknown Weight: 213 lb Height: 6′ 2″ Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Unknown Skills and Abilities: Skilled
Created by: Ed Boon and John Tobias 1st appearance: Mortal Kombat 4, 1997 Species: Earthling Skills and Abilities: World-class martial artist in Moi Fah. Powers: Skilled martial artist, master of the Ghurka Knife and Spiked Club. Kai also holds the power of
Biography Edenian born Jade was the best friend of Princess Kitana. She served Shao Khan alongside her friend. Once Kitana rebelled she did as well. she was Kitana’s closest ally in the coming years as they fought and eventually regained the freedom