Player 2 for Life: The Most Iconic Couples in Gaming History
We play video games to save the world, defeat legendary bosses, and explore uncharted galaxies. But usually, it isn’t the loot or the leveling up that stays with us—it’s the people we met along the way. From the quiet glances between a treasure hunter and his wife to the galaxy-shaking devotion of a commander and her crewmate, video game romances are the emotional heartbeat of the medium. Whether they are bound by fate, tragedy, or a shared health bar, these couples prove that love is the ultimate side-quest. The Hall of Fame: Gaming’s Greatest Duos The history of gaming is defined by partnerships that transcend the screen. Here are the legends: • The Grounded Reality: Nathan Drake & Elena Fisher (Uncharted) and John & Abigail Marston (Red Dead Redemption). They show us that even heroes have to work at their relationships. • The Heartbreakers: Tidus & Yuna (Final Fantasy X), Dom & Maria Santiago (Gears of War), and Johnny & River (To the Moon). Bri...
