Who's The Best PlayStation Character (NOT Owned By Sony?) | IGN Live 2026 - Beyond 949
Summary
In this live IGN episode of Beyond, hosts Max Govill, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano host a bracket tournament to crown an honorary PlayStation mascot from third-party franchises. They debate iconic characters like Lara Croft, Solid Snake, and Cloud Strife, while humorously excluding Xbox-owned properties. The audience votes through each round, ultimately declaring Solid Snake the winner over finalists like Lara Croft and a fictionalized Tony Hawk violinist.
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Intro: Honorary PlayStation Mascot Bracket Rules
Round 1: Lara Croft vs. Leon Kennedy
Round 2: Cloud Strife vs. Sora
Round 3: Agent 47 vs. Solid Snake
Round 4: Joker vs. Kazuma Kiryu
Round 5: Trevor Phillips vs. Ezio Auditore
Round 6: Heihachi vs. Tony Hawk (Violinist)
Round 7: Journey vs. Hotline Miami & Pyramid Head vs. Katamari
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Quarterfinals: Lara Croft vs. Sora
Quarterfinals: Solid Snake vs. Kazuma Kiryu
Quarterfinals: Ezio vs. Tony Hawk & Hotline Miami vs. Katamari
Semifinals: Lara Croft vs. Solid Snake
Semifinals: Tony Hawk vs. Katamari Prince
Finals: Solid Snake vs. Tony Hawk and Conclusion
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