Top 10 Masks in Video Games

Posted By | On 08th, Jul. 2011

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We all have to hide from things sometimes. Whether it’s a literal mask to protect our identities or something more abstract that covers up for a secret that can’t be known, everyone wears a mask sometimes. Writers have capitalised upon the need for these masks for years, resulting in many mysterious and aloof heroes and villains. Here are the top ten masks that have crept their way into our gaming lives.

Warning:This article may contain heavy spoilers!

Online avatars


Online avatars

Anytime you log into Playstation Home, World of Warcraft or any other online social ring you wear a mask. Online avatars are often created in their users likeness, but a lot of the time they are not. A shocking statistic shows that nearly 40% of MMORPG players create and use characters of the opposite gender to themselves. If that isn't a mask, then I don't know what is.

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